scholarly journals Transient-Flow Induced Compressed Air Energy Storage (TI-CAES) System towards New Energy Concept

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 601
Author(s):  
Mohsen Besharat ◽  
Avin Dadfar ◽  
Maria Viseu ◽  
Bruno Brunone ◽  
Helena Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Transient Flow ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Compressed Air Energy Storage ◽  
Pumping System ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Water Turbine

In recent years, interest has increased in new renewable energy solutions for climate change mitigation and increasing the efficiency and sustainability of water systems. Hydropower still has the biggest share due to its compatibility, reliability and flexibility. This study presents one such technology recently examined at Instituto Superior Técnico based on a transient-flow induced compressed air energy storage (TI-CAES) system, which takes advantage of a compressed air vessel (CAV). The CAV can produce extra required pressure head, by compressing air, to be used for either hydropower generation using a water turbine in a gravity system or to be exploited in a pumping system. The results show a controlled behaviour of the system in storing the pressure surge as compressed air inside a vessel. Considerable power values are achieved as well, while the input work is practically neglected. Higher power values are attained for bigger air volumes. The TI-CAES offers an efficient and flexible solution that can be exploited in exiting water systems without putting the system at risk. The induced transients in the compressed air allow a constant outflow discharge characteristic, making the energy storage available in the CAV to be used as a pump storage hydropower solution.

Design, thermodynamic, and wind assessments of a compressed air energy storage (CAES) integrated with two adjacent wind farms: A case study at Abhar and Kahak sites, Iran

Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 221 ◽  
pp. 119902
Author(s):  
Amir Reza Razmi ◽  
M. Soltani ◽  
Armin Ardehali ◽  
Kobra Gharali ◽  
M.B. Dusseault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Compressed Air Energy Storage

Optimal Dispatching of an Energy System with Integrated Compressed Air Energy Storage and Demand Response

Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 121232
Author(s):  
Dechang Yang ◽  
Ming Wang ◽  
Ruiqi Yang ◽  
Yingying Zheng ◽  
Hrvoje Pandzic
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Demand Response ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Compressed Air Energy Storage

scholarly journals Computer Model for Financial, Environmental and Risk Analysis of a Wind–Diesel Hybrid System with Compressed Air Energy Storage

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 4054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youssef Benchaabane ◽  
Rosa Elvira Silva ◽  
Hussein Ibrahim ◽  
Adrian Ilinca ◽  
Ambrish Chandra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Computer Model ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Compressed Air Energy Storage ◽  
The Impact

Remote and isolated communities in Canada experience gaps in access to stable energy sources and must rely on diesel generators for heat and electricity. However, the cost and environmental impact resulting from the use of fossil fuels, especially in local energy production, heating, industrial processes and transportation are compelling reasons to support the development and deployment of renewable energy hybrid systems. This paper presents a computer model for economic analysis and risk assessment of a wind–diesel hybrid system with compressed air energy storage. The proposed model is developed from the point of view of the project investor and it includes technical, financial, risk and environmental analysis. Robustness is evaluated through sensitivity analysis. The model has been validated by comparing the results of a wind–diesel case study against those obtained using HOMER (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, United States) and RETScreen (Natural Resources Canada, Government of Canada, Canada) software. The impact on economic performance of adding energy storage system in a wind–diesel hybrid system has been discussed. The obtained results demonstrate the feasibility of such hybrid system as a suitable power generator in terms of high net present value and internal rate of return, low cost of energy, as well as low risk assessment. In addition, the environmental impact is positive since less fuel is used.

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