Design of Sensible Heat Storage Tank for Education

Abstract

Thermal energy and its need for humans will always be a serious issue. We come into contact with heat anywhere. From warming yourself by the fireplace, to taking a nice bath in warm water. Sufficient heat needs to be provided for all areas of society. Using thermal energy storage makes sense for heat sources that cannot deliver the required amount of heat in a short period of time. To ensure that there is always enough heat, the efficiency of heat-handling equipment needs to be improved. This requires a sufficient number of experts to further develop the domain of heat accumulation. Students’ education in this domain through laboratory exercises is the proper step. Students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills. At the same time, they test the efficiency of heat storage and look for innovation in this domain. It will be achieved specifically, by designing a heat storage tank teaching model in various designs from the perspective of material construction, heat bearing medium and by changing other parameters of the storage tank or measuring environment. They also compare computer simulations to see what effect the direction of flow of the heat transfer medium has on the functionality of the heat storage device. By subsequently measuring and processing the collected data, students can determine the effectiveness of individual designs of this heat storage device learning model. They can then use the acquired knowledge and practical skills in practice.