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This study compares trapezoidal and circular shell geometries in thermal energy storage systems to determine which configuration provides superior heat transfer and storage performance. The research evaluates parameters such as heat distribution, charging/discharging rates, and overall thermal efficiency across both geometric designs. Results indicate that shell geometry significantly affects thermal performance, with differences in temperature uniformity and energy retention between the two configurations.
Why it matters
Optimizing thermal energy storage geometry can improve efficiency in renewable energy systems, industrial heat recovery, and building climate control applications. Better shell designs could reduce energy waste and lower costs in systems that store solar thermal energy or industrial process heat.