A Comparison of Open Versus Closed Systems in Thermal Storage Applications

dc.creator	Salbodkin, A.
dc.date.accessioned	2008-05-16T16:15:26Z
dc.date.available	2008-05-16T16:15:26Z
dc.date.issued	1990
dc.identifier.other	ESL-HH-90-10-22
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/6612
dc.description.abstract	The use of thermal storage, by its very nature, requires a large storage vessel. Depending upon the technology employed, this can vary from as little as 1.6cuft./ton-hour, up to 15cuft./ton-hour. The result can be storage tanks with volumes into the millions of gallons. The majority of the technologies on the market today employ an atmospheric (open) storage tank, while a limited number use a closed storage tank, operating at system pressure. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of both methods. The comparison will encompass the following: 1. Equipment and Installation Costs 2. Mechanical Design 3. Pumping Requirements 4. Control Requirements 5. Water Treatment	en
dc.publisher	Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
dc.publisher	Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
dc.title	A Comparison of Open Versus Closed Systems in Thermal Storage Applications	en
dc.contributor.sponsor	Carrier Southern California