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This chapter specifically dwells on energy storage methods and hence provides the basic aspects of the chemical, electrochemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal energy storage techniques. Various illustrative examples are presented to highlight the importance of these methods and their deployment in various applications.
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Abbreviations
- c :
-
Specific heat, J/kgK
- C :
-
Volumetric heat capacity, J/m3K
- h :
-
Specific enthalpy, J/kg
- I :
-
Moment of inertia, kgm2
- k :
-
Inertial constant
- m :
-
Mass, kg
- Q :
-
Energy, J
- r :
-
Radial position, m
- T :
-
Temperature, K
- ω :
-
Angular velocity, (1/s)
- ρ :
-
Density, kg/m3
- fg :
-
Liquid to gas
- sf :
-
Solid to liquid
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Dincer, I., Ezan, M.A. (2018). Energy Storage Methods. In: Heat Storage: A Unique Solution For Energy Systems. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91893-8_2
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