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Optimal charging set point for a latent thermal energy storage for cold chain transport

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Cold chain transport is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. To reduce costs and failure rates, passive transport utilizing latent thermal energy storage can be applied instead of active transport containers. The energy storage needs to be pre-charged before transport and therefore an effective charging strategy is key. The present article discusses a thermal battery design and characterizes the charging time of the battery as a function of heat transfer fluid mass flow rate and temperature. Subsequently it discusses the optimum working point for charging the battery taking into account both the energy cost and the wage of idling workers during charging. The optimal point depends heavily on the size of the system, where small systems require minimizing idle time while larger systems require a balance between energy and time.
Boek: 33rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 2020)
Pagina's: 1388 - 1400
ISBN:9781713814061
Jaar van publicatie:2020
Toegankelijkheid:Open