Abstract

This paper is focused on recent advancements in the integration of thermal storage systems with phase change material (PCM) packed beds for energy storage applications. A simulation environment is presented that combines detailed PCM modeling with dynamic load profiles corresponding to specific consumers and producers. By incorporating individual building and user parameters, this approach provides the foundation for simulating and analyzing application scenarios and their impact on the thermal performance of storage systems with different PCM configurations, compared to a conventional stratified water tank.