| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1731606 | Energy | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This paper presents a thermodynamic analysis of a cryogenic energy storage system, based on air liquefaction and storage in an insulated vessel. This technology is attractive thanks to its independence from geographical constraints and because it can be scaled up easily to grid-scale ratings, but it is affected by a low round-trip efficiency due to the energy intensive process of air liquefaction. The present work aims to assess the efficiency of such a system and to identify if and how it can achieve an acceptable round-trip efficiency (in the order of 50-60%).
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Energy
Energy (General)
Authors
Giuseppe Leo Guizzi, Michele Manno, Ludovica Maria Tolomei, Ruggero Maria Vitali,