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Storing cold through latent heat: a means to save energy.

Stockage du froid par chaleur latente : un moyen d'économiser l'énergie.

Author(s) : BOUTET J. F.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The advantage of thermal storage is presented. The methods use sensible or latent heat. The later is the most used in industrial cold and air conditioning. The accumulator-exchanger presented comprises a steel container full of spherical nodules containing the phase-changing material. Several storage strategies can be considered: partial storage, total in peak hours or seasonal. The accumulator-exchanger can also be used extra as an emergency device. In conclusion, the advantages of the system are given. J.L.

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  • Original title: Stockage du froid par chaleur latente : un moyen d'économiser l'énergie.
  • Record ID : 1994-3817
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Rev. gén. Froid - vol. 83 - n. 938
  • Publication date: 1993/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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