Abstract
Devices or physical media can store some form of energy to perform a useful operation at a later time or at a different location. Energy storage reduces mismatches between the energy production and demand. For example, solar energy if stored would still be available during the night. Also, the stored energy may be a supplement during the peak demand for energy. Besides, stored energy can be transported. A battery, for example, makes it possible to use a wrist watch, a mobile phone, or a laptop computer. This chapter begins by underlying the importance of energy storage and regulation by water and hydrogen and later discusses thermal, electric, chemical, and mechanical energy storage systems. Solar energy storage by sensible and/or latent heat and for short- and long-term applications is discussed briefly. Some common phase changing materials and their usage for the latent heat storage technique are described. Underground thermal energy systems are discussed briefly. Capacitor, hydroelectric, and battery are discussed for storing electricity. Chemical energy storage by biosynthesis is briefly discussed. Later, mechanical energy storage by compressed air, flywheel, hydraulic, and springs are discussed. There are 6 example problems and 35 practice problems at the end of the chapter.
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Demirel, Y. (2012). Energy Storage. In: Energy. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2372-9_8
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