title: Seasonal Solar Thermal Absorption Energy Storage Development.
abstract: This article describes a thermochemical seasonal storage with emphasis on the development of a reaction zone for an absorption/desorption unit. The heat and mass exchanges are modelled and the design of a suitable reaction zone is explained. A tube bundle concept is retained for the heat and mass exchangers and the units are manufactured and commissioned. Furthermore, experimental results of both absorption and desorption processes are presented and the exchanged power is compared to the results of the simulations.
authors: Institute for Solar Technology SPF, University for Applied Sciences-HSR Oberseestr. 10, CH-8640 Rapperswil, Switzerland. Xavier.Daguenet-Frick@spf.ch.
authors: Xavier
authors: X
authors: Daguenet-Frick
authors: Institute for Solar Technology SPF, University for Applied Sciences-HSR Oberseestr. 10, CH-8640 Rapperswil, Switzerland.
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Gantenbein
authors: Institute for Solar Technology SPF, University for Applied Sciences-HSR Oberseestr. 10, CH-8640 Rapperswil, Switzerland.
authors: Mathias
authors: M
authors: Rommel
authors: EMPA, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
authors: Benjamin
authors: B
authors: Fumey
authors: EMPA, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Weber
authors: Kingspan Environmental Ltd, 180 Gilford Road, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5LF, UK.
authors: Kanishka
authors: K
authors: Goonesekera
authors: Kingspan Environmental Ltd, 180 Gilford Road, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5LF, UK.
authors: Tommy
authors: T
authors: Williamson