Energy and Exergy Analyses of Thermal Energy Storage Systems

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Theory: Energy and Exergy Analyses Thermodynamic Considerations in TES Evaluation Exergy Evaluation of a Closed TES System Appropriate Efficiency Measures for Closed TES Systems Importance of Temperature in Performance Evaluations for Sensible TES Systems Exergy Analysis of Aquifer TES Systems Exergy Analysis of Thermally Stratified Storages Energy and Exergy Analyses of Cold TES Systems Exergy-Based Optimal Discharge Periods for Closed TES Systems Exergy Analysis of Solar Ponds Concluding Remarks Appendix: Glossary of Selected Exergy-Related Terminology References