Characterising the discharge cycle of CaCl 2 and LiNO 3 hydrated salts within a vermiculite composite scaffold for thermochemical storage

• DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.11.068
• Publication Date: 2017-12-06T00:28:54Z
• Authors: R.J. Sutton; E. Jewell; J. Elvins; J.R. Searle; P. Jones
• Keywords: 0211 other engineering and technologies; 02 engineering and technology; 7. Clean energy

Abstract Transpired solar collectors (TSC) are an efficient means of building heating but due to the demand/use mismatch their capabilities are maximised when paired with a suitable storage technology. The hydration and/dehydration of inorganic salts provides an appropriate energy storage medium which is compatible with the air temperature provided by a conventional TSC (