Thermal energy storage (TES) technology for active and passive cooling in buildings: A Review

Nursyazwani Abdul Aziz,Nasrul Amri Mohd Amin,Mohd Shukry Abd Majid,Izzudin Zaman,S.A. Abdul Karim,M.H. Yusof,N. Sa'ad,N. Zainuddin

doi:10.1051/matecconf/201822503022

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https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201822503022

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Abstract

Thermal energy storage (TES) system is one of the outstanding technologies available contributes for achieving sustainable energy demand. The energy storage system has been proven capable of narrowing down the energy mismatch between energy supply and demand. The thermal energy storage (TES) - buildings integration is expected to minimize the energy demand shortage and also offers for better energy management in building sector. This paper presents a state of art of the active and passive TES technologies integrated in the building sector. The integration method, advantages and disadvantages of both techniques were discussed. The TES for low energy building is inevitably needed. This study prescribes that the integration of TES system for both active and passive cooling techniques are proven to be beneficial towards a better energy management in buildings.

Highlights

The global concern towards the energy crisis has become a major flashpoint in recent years
The foreseen significance growth of the energy demand is induced by climatic change and economy development is further amplified by the expected increase of the local population [2]
In order to counterbalance the impact of climatic change, population growth, economy development, and the rising of global energy demand, the efficient thermal management is vital

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Introduction

The global concern towards the energy crisis has become a major flashpoint in recent years. In order to counterbalance the impact of climatic change, population growth, economy development, and the rising of global energy demand, the efficient thermal management is vital. This scenario indicates the urgencies for an alternative source yet reducing the overdependence on fossil fuels. The introduction of mechanical refrigeration systems in building sector has increase the likelihood of achieving a better thermal comfort for a longer period. The flexibility of this system has provide good assistance and led to the change of the life styles and work habits. This method is reported to be more complex than SHS and LHS [20]

TES technology for buildings

Active Cooling

Passive Cooling

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