Tespp - European Thermodynamics Limited

Project: Tespp

The development of a thermochemical energy storage pumping pipe

Overview

The project aims to develop a high-performance thermochemical energy storage pumping pipe (TESPP) system using off-peak power and renewable sources to minimise energy demands from fossil fuels. The TESPP system is based on the application of a unique adsorption heat pipe which incorporates a reactor section (adsorbent bed) and condenser/evaporator refrigerant section.

This configuration would improve the heat transfer and enhance the overall performance of the energy storage system. The heat pipes can be charged using a vapour compression heat pump. Off-peak power electricity and renewable energy sources such as wind can be used to power the heat pump. Ambient or ground energy can be used as a heat source for the heat pump. A range of adsorbent materials including zeolites and nano-composite adsorbent materials and water can be used the working media.

Whilst the development of TESPP is technology driven from an advanced materials perspective, the delivery of a viable TESPP also synergistically addresses challenge led issues.

Aims

Advanced material developments, delivering cost effective and compact thermal stores.
Integration of adsorbents into porous structural host matrices to enable high Specific Storage Density (SSD) materials.
Synthesis, metrology and manufacture of novel functional nano-composite adsorbent materials to ensure cyclability and thermal stability. Enabling advanced nanostructured adsorbent materials underpins the viability and continued development of renewable energy generation, storage and dissipation systems.

Project: Tespp

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