Thermal storage tank system and method

Details Thermal storage tank system and method Thermal storage tank system and method

1990-06-25

1991-11-12

Tapolcai, William E.

Refrigeration

Processes

Accumulating holdover ice in situ

62260, 62344, F25C 518

Patent

active

050637487

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a thermal storage tank for the long term storage of a thermal storage medium whose energy is available on demand for satsifying cooling or heating loads. The tank may be earth excavated and include side walls of a ligthweight, 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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