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Current potential research project
Investigation of potential high temperature thermal energy storage technologies
- Supervisors: Prof. Wasim Saman
- Area: Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Energy
- Abstract: One of the main drawbacks of large scale solar thermal electricity generation is the daily and seasonal variability of the solar energy resource. This project aims to investigate potential alternative systems for high temperature energy storage with particular emphasis on thermochemical and thermophysical systems. The project involves reviews of available materials and technologies, mathematical modelling and prototype development. The work builds on previous research at UniSA in low temperature energy storage and utilises our involvement in the evaluation of electricity generation using large solar dishes currently under construction.
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