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Thermal performance of a full-scale stratified chilled-water thermal storage tank.

Author(s) : BAHNFLETH W. P., MUSSER A.

Summary

The thermal performance of a full-scale 1.47 million gallon (5300 m3), 44.5 ft (13.6 m) water-depth, naturally stratified chilled-water thermal storage tank with radial diffusers is analyzed. Controlled, constant inlet flow rate tests covering the full range of the system have been performed for both charge and discharge processes. Thermal performance for these half-cycle tests is quantified using performances metrics similar to the figure of merit. Lost capacity, a new measure of performance with practical significance, is also presented.

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  • Original title: Thermal performance of a full-scale stratified chilled-water thermal storage tank.
  • Record ID : 1999-3863
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 1998 annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario + CD-ROM.
  • Publication date: 1998
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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