STUDY OF THE THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PACKED BED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR SOLAR AIR HEAT

Abstract

A packed bed is made up of a container filled with tightly packed solid material components that have a high heat capacity. To transfer heat energy, hot air flows from the top of the bed to the bottom. Solid materials warm up, and having a well-insulated packed bed helps to preserve energy. By forcing cold air to rise to the top of the bed, the stored energy can be released