Charging and discharging a coaxial borehole heat exchanger as a battery

Hongshan Guo, Forrest Meggers

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

1 Scopus citations

Abstract

We investigated the possibility of using deep coaxial borehole heat exchanger as a potential storage device of not only heat or coolness, but also an invaluable device that shifts the peak load of both heating and cooling for an electric system. We want to, therefore, investigate the potential of using CBHE as a battery. Using a bottom-up approach, we analyzed the existing literature and adapted the existing model with the sole emphasis on the thermal improvements of deeper borehole when considering the impact of geothermal gradient. This paper presents some preliminary analysis of how CBHE configuration can be used to maximize its performance as an energy storage option. Future work on improving the accuracy of the model, validate with data from an actual borehole as well as conducting multi-variate rigorous optimization could further improve the current study.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019
EditorsVincenzo Corrado, Enrico Fabrizio, Andrea Gasparella, Francesco Patuzzi
PublisherInternational Building Performance Simulation Association
Pages1749-1754
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781713809418
StatePublished - 2019
Event16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019 - Rome, Italy
Duration: Sep 2 2019Sep 4 2019

Publication series

NameBuilding Simulation Conference Proceedings
Volume3
ISSN (Print)2522-2708

Conference

Conference16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period9/2/199/4/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Science Applications

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Charging and discharging a coaxial borehole heat exchanger as a battery'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this