During the last decades, the Asturian Central Coal Basin (ACCB) has been a highly exploited coal mining area by means of underground mining and its network of tunnels extend among more than 30 mines. - Download [PDF]
During the last decades, the Asturian Central Coal Basin (ACCB) has been a highly exploited coal mining area by means of underground mining and its network of tunnels extend among more than 30 mines.
Keywords: Phase change material Montmorillonite nanosheet Thermal energy storage Microcapsule Stearic acid A B S T R A C T In this work, a novel nanocomposite phase change material (PCM) has been ...
The rapid development of human society has resulted in increased demand for energy. The traditional fossil energy (such as oil, natural gas, and coal) currently used in large quantities is limited and non-renewable [1].Furthermore, the excessive use of non-renewable energy and the low efficiency of energy utilization has led to severe environmental pollution …
Proposed a phase change heat storage for geothermal–coal synergetic mining method. • The main factors affecting the working properties of the F-CBM were …
To avoid the geographical and topographical prerequisites of the conventional pumped hydro energy storage, the use of underground cavities as water reservoirs allows countries without steep ...
The sorption mechanism in coal seams is believed to be a complex physicochemical process including interactions between the gas and the coal matrix [19, 24].Generally, the permeability of coal seams is subject to change due to various influencing factors during the process of gas injection and extraction [[25], [26], [27]].
In the area of filling mining, the CPB (cemented paste backfill) was given the cooling function by mixing it with phase change material (PCM). In deep mines, the PCM (e.g., ice particles) absorb ...
A new method for exploiting mine geothermal energy by using functional cemented paste backfill material for phase change heat storage: Design and experimental …
The global energy transition requires new technologies for efficiently managing and storing renewable energy. In the early 20th century, Stanford Olshansky discovered the phase change storage properties of paraffin, advancing phase change materials (PCMs) technology [].Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a …
The proposed energy storage system uses a post-mine shaft with a volume of about 60,000 m 3 and the proposed thermal energy and compressed air storage system can be characterized by energy ...
Modeling of Thermal Energy Storage using Phase Change Materials. 2 Literature Review and Objective. Soares et al. [22] examined how and where to use Phase Change Material (PCM) in a passive latent heat storage system (LHTES) and provided an overview of how these building solutions relate to the energy efficiency of the building. ... for …
Among all kinds of technologies and materials, using phase change materials (PCMs) for latent heat thermal energy storage has become the preferred method for its safety, stability, low price, high energy storage density and constant phase change temperature (Agyenim et al., 2010, Fan and Khodadadi, 2011, Farid et al., 2004).
•Estimated number of jobs affected by phase-out of lignite mining – Direct (mining and energy production in coal-mining districts): about 20,000 – Induced and indirect (consumption, suppliers): approx. 36,000 •Direct effects: primarily skilled workers, well-paid jobs, importance for regional value added and tax revenues •Capacities for vocational training in lignite plants ...
1.2 Types of Thermal Energy Storage. The storage materials or systems are classified into three categories based on their heat absorbing and releasing behavior, which are- sensible heat storage (SHS), latent heat storage (LHS), and thermochemical storage (TC-TES) [].1.2.1 Sensible Heat Storage Systems. In SHS, thermal energy is stored and released by …
Renewable energy (wind and solar power, etc.) are developing rapidly around the world. However, compared to traditional power (coal or hydro), renewable energy has the drawbacks of intermittence ...
The logic that coal is needed to combat poverty is based on two premises. The first is that coal provides poor households with electricity. The limitations of coal-fired power as a solution to energy poverty are explored in a previous set of FAQs.The second is that coal is required to power economic growth, which is needed, in turn, to increase poor people''s incomes.
A composite phase change material with stable performance and large heat storage was prepared based on the staged characteristics of coal oxidation and the critical …
In the past two decades, research on CO2 storage in coal seams and simultaneously enhanced coalbed methane recovery (ECBM) has attracted a lot of attention due to its win–win effect between greenhouse gas (CO2) emission reduction and coalbed methane recovery enhancement. This paper presents an overview on the current status of research on …
During the last decades, the Asturian Central Coal Basin (ACCB) has been a highly exploited coal mining area by means of underground mining and its network of tunnels extend among more than 30 mines.
Phase change material (PCM)-based thermal energy storage significantly affects emerging applications, with recent advancements in enhancing heat capacity and cooling power. This perspective by Yang et al. discusses PCM thermal energy storage progress, outlines research challenges and new opportunities, and proposes a roadmap for the research …
Phase change materials (PCMs) having a large latent heat during solid-liquid phase transition are promising for thermal energy storage applications. However, the relatively …
The global energy transition requires new technologies for efficiently managing and storing renewable energy. In the early 20th century, Stanford Olshansky discovered the phase change storage properties of …
Thermal energy harvesting and its applications significantly rely on thermal energy storage (TES) materials. Critical factors include the material''s ability to store and release heat with minimal temperature differences, the range of temperatures covered, and repetitive sensitivity. The short duration of heat storage limits the effectiveness of TES. Phase change …
The use of underground space energy storage in coal development should be based on the comprehensive consideration of mine well type, space depth, geological …
Renewable energy (wind and solar power, etc.) are developing rapidly around the world. However, compared to traditional power (coal or hydro), renewable energy has the drawbacks of intermittence and instability. Energy storage is the key to solving the above problems. The present study focuses on the compressed air energy storage (CAES) system, …
Ventilation is critical in underground coal mining (UCM) for safety and productivity. Challenges include mitigating hazardous gases, preventing coal dust accumulation, and achieving a balance between extraction efficiency and environmental concerns. Optimization techniques address these challenges, aiming for enhanced safety, productivity, and …
Conventional phase change materials struggle with long-duration thermal energy storage and controllable latent heat release. In a recent issue of Angewandte Chemie, Chen et al. proposed a new concept of spatiotemporal phase change materials with high supercooling to realize long-duration storage and intelligent release of latent heat, inspiring the …
One of the primary challenges in PV-TE systems is the effective management of heat generated by the PV cells. The deployment of phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) purposes media has shown promise [], but there are still issues that require attention, including but not limited to thermal stability, thermal conductivity, and cost, which necessitate …
This paper proposes an innovative new method for geothermal-coal synergetic mining (GE-COSM) to expand the valorization of coal-based solid waste (C-BSW), reduce the …
Phase change materials (PCMs) are ideal carriers for clean energy conversion and storage due to their high thermal energy storage capacity and low cost. During the phase transition process, PCMs are able to store thermal energy in the form of latent heat, which is more efficient and steadier compared to other types of heat storage media (e.g ...
Phase change materials (PCMs) are ideal carriers for clean energy conversion and storage due to their high thermal energy storage capacity and low cost. During the phase transition process, PCMs are able to …
The use of phase change energy storage materials for food insulation, cold storage and transport is a good application of phase change materials to utilise their heat storage capacity. ... g shows the temperature distribution in the box over a 24-hour period as well as the time-temperature curve, where the insulation of the insulated box-PCMs ...
Coal plays a crucial role in global economic development and remains the most common and widely used fossil fuel in the world. As the world''s largest developing country, China''s mining and utilization of coal resources have contributed significantly to the country''s rapid economic growth (Zhu 1999) ina''s economy will continue to depend heavily on coal …
For the purpose of CO 2 emission reduction, CO 2 must be stored in coal permanently, the coal seams used for storing CO 2 should be unmineable forever, otherwise, coal mining, combustion, or gasification would …