Thermal storage tank and associated top structure

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1991-02-21

1993-04-13

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Fluid storage in earthen cavity

405 53, 405210, 106672, B65G 500

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052016064

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a thermal storage tank for the long term storage of a thermal storage medium whose energy is available on demand for satisfying cooling or heating loads. The tank may be earth excavated and include side walls of a lightweight, high strength concrete that retains its thermal insulating characteristics even when exposed to groundwater. A unique inverted frustrum shape for the tank offers numerous advantages. In association with a cold storage tank, a novel submerged, single point ice introduction system provides a much improved formation of the ice mass in the tank. Also provided for the cold storage tank is a novel floating top that provides a ballast effect to keep the ice mass submerged.

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