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> With proper insulation of the tank the thermal energy can be usefully stored for up to a week.[15] > [15] Ehrlich, Robert (2013). "Thermal storage". Renewabl
by lamontcg 3y ago
> With proper insulation of the tank the thermal energy can be usefully stored for up to a week.[15]
> [15] Ehrlich, Robert (2013). "Thermal storage". Renewable Energy: A First Course. CRC Press. p. 375. ISBN 978-1-4398-6115-8.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage#Molten_salt_technology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage#Molten_...
- throwaway7679 3y agoThat book[1] speaks of the Andasol Solar Power Station, and makes several dubious statements about it. The one being cited is: > The well-insulated tanks where molten salt is stored contain enough thermal energy for up to a week A false claim. It has enough energy for 7.5 hours. (149.7MW/1123MWh) In any case, is says nothing about duration. The wiki writer may have just mistaken capacity for duration. I couldn't find any evidence of this power station storing energy for any amount of time. It's used on the night immediately after the day that charged it. [1] https://books.google.com/books?id=Y693JNsoS4gC&q=375 https://books.google.com/books?id=Y693JNsoS4gC&q=375