Mechanical Energy Storage Technologies

Provides detailed understanding of mechanical energy storage systems—both heat and electricity—and their impacts on future smart energy systems

Ahmad Arabkoohsar (Author)

9780128200230

Paperback, published 22 September 2020

202 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.4 cm, 0.39 kg

Mechanical Energy Storage Technologies presents a comprehensive reference that systemically describes various mechanical energy storage technologies. State-of-the-art energy storage systems are outlined with basic formulation, utility, and detailed dynamic modeling examples, making each chapter a standalone module on storage technology. Each chapter includes a detailed mathematical model of the given energy storage system along with solved and unsolved examples, case studies, and prospects among emerging technologies and solutions for future energy systems. Giving a detailed understanding of why mechanical energy storage systems are useful, this book is a beneficial reference for anyone researching and working in mechanical energy storage systems.

1. Classification of Mechanical Energy Storage Systems2. Heat Storage Technologies3. General Introduction4. Instantaneous Heat Storage Systems5. Seasonal Heat Storage Systems6. Mathematical Models7. Future Prospects8. Compressed Air Energy Storage System9. Future Prospects10. New Emerging Energy Storage Systems11. Introduction of Technologies12. Mathematical Models13. Prospects14. Conclusion Background15. State-of-the-art16. Mathematical model17. Future Prospects18. Pumped Hydropower Energy Storage19. Background20. State-of-the-art21. Mathematical model22. Future Prospects23. Flywheel Energy Storage24. Background25. State-of-the-art26. Mathematical model27. Future Prospects28. Pumped Heat Storage System29. Background30. State-of-the-art31. Mathematical model

Subject Areas: Energy conversion & storage [THRH], Materials science [TGM]