INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON

COOLING ENERGY STORAGE

SAVE YOUR EXCESS, USE IT ON DEMAND!

5th November, 2019 – Dubai (UAE)

 17:30 Introduction to ARANER Seminar
17:40 Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy
AGENDA
17:50 Basics of Thermal Energy Storage I: What is TES and Why is it used
18:00 Basics of Thermal Energy Storage II: Types of Thermal Energy Storage
18:20 Basics of Thermal Energy Storage III: Physics, CFD & practical exercises
18:40 Real cases of TES Application: ARANER International References

19:00 Coffee break

19:20 TES Shaping Energy Strategy

19:40 Updates from the New ASHRAE "Design guide for cool thermal storage”
20:00 WORLD OFFICIAL PRESENTATION APP FOR TES CALCULATION
20:15 Practical cases: Use of the App for real calculations
20:30 Wrap up & TES Design eBook & Summary

20:40 Networking & Dinner

MAIN
SPEAKERS

MOHAMMED ABDULAZIZ NAJEM CARLOS DE CEBALLOS ALEJANDRO SUBIZA

Senior Director – Drainage & Irrigation Expert Managing Director Regional Director
Depart. Sewage Treatment Plants and Networks Designer of the World's largest Master in Cooling Systems optimization and
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY, UAE Thermal Energy Storage system eco-financial analysis
ARANER ARANER

GUILLERMO MARTINEZ JOSE LUCAS ANDRES RUIZ

Commercial Director Chief of Process Automation Department TES Department Leader
Experience in the TES markets in Expert in Thermal systems control and PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
different countries cooling systems integration Developer of the ARANER optimized diffuser
ARANER ARANER ARANER
 REGIONAL OFFICE

HEADQUARTERS

FACTORIES
MARKETS & DISTRICT ENERGY
APPLICATIONS District cooling
District heating

WORLD CENTRE
OF EXCELLENCE IRAQ
MADRID, SPAIN OFFICE
IRAN

POWER GENERATION MARINE INDUSTRY

JORDAN OFFICE
OFFICE
SPANISH INDIA

TIAC Fishing trawlers FACTORY DUBAI OFFICE

RIYADH OFFICE
COLOMBIA
TESTIAC Comfort cooling
OFFICE
SOUTH AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
OFFICE
WORKSHOP
Oil & Gas platforms PHILIPPINES
OFFICE

MALAYSIA
OFFICE

THERMAL ENERGY
STORAGE
District Energy
Power Generation
Mission Critical Facilities
WORLDWIDE
PRESENCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE PETROCHEMICAL
Meat & poultry Chemical
Dairy Petrochemical
Fruit & vegetables Pharmaceutical
Fish Process
 DUBAI INTEGRATED ENERGY STRATEGY

Mohammed AbdulAziz Najem Alawadhi

Drainage & Irrigation Expert
Dubai Municipality, UAE
The DIES2030 aims to secure a sustainable supply of energy and to enhance the efficiency of water,
power and fuel use in the Emirate. Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy DIES 2030 demand side
management is calling for 30% reduction in energy demand

DUBAI INTEGRATED ENERGY STRATEGY

DIES 2030
DUBAI DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2030
Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is well proven technology and can be adopted to enhance any District Cooling Plant
(DCP) capacity with minimum additional footprint

The TES sustainable features

• Low hanging fruit

• Helps offset peak power demand during summer

• Mature technology
In the UAE and the
• Meets DIES 2030 demand side management requirement GCC countries
almost 65% of used
• In line with DEWA urging customers to use energy – energy is for cooling
intensive load during off peak

• Power reduction
POWER CONSUMPTION PATTERN - THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE (TES)
WHAT IS TES &
WHY IS IT USED?
 A naturally stratified thermal accumulator that allows the storage of chilled water produced
during off-peak periods. A TES tank reduces the operational cost and the required capacity of
THERMAL ENERGY cooling plants, increasing the efficiency of the cooling plant and reducing the capital cost.
STORAGE TANK
It is a widely proven technology that collects excess process thermal energy to be used during
load peak hours. By producing chilled water in the evening and using it during daily peak hours
there are several advantages
 TYPICAL COOLING CONFIGURATION WITH ONLINE COOLING

THERMAL ENERGY
STORAGE TANK
 TYPICAL COOLING CONFIGURATION WITH COOLING THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE

THERMAL ENERGY
STORAGE TANK
 ONLINE COOLING VS. COOLING WITH TES

THERMAL ENERGY
STORAGE TANK
WITHOUT TES WITH TES TANK – WITH TES TANK – WITH TES TANK -
TANK WATER COOLED AIR-COOLED SEAWATER-COOLED
CHILLERS * CHILLERS * CHILLERS *

CHILLERS CAPACITY (TR) 10,000 7,000 7,000 7,000

PEAK ELECTRICITY DEMAND (kW) 8,500 5,950 8,400 5,880

PEAK WATER CONSUMPTION (m3/h)

CLEAN WATER 80 56 0 0

PEAK WATER CONSUMPTION (m3/h)

TSE WATER 120 84 0 0

* TES Capacity: 3,000 TR

 BENEFITS
THERMAL ENERGY ● Maximum efficiency in chilled water production and consumption
STORAGE TANK
● Smaller refrigeration equipment sizes and costs
● Energy production and storage during electricity low-cost periods
● Reduces annual energy and operational costs
● Provide owners with significant financial benefits

APPLICATIONS
● District Cooling
● Demand response
● Turbine Inlet Air Cooling
● Mission critical and emergency cooling
● Fire protection
TYPE OF TES TANKS & DIFFUSERS
Thermal Energy Storage
TYPE OF TES SYSTEMS
TYPE OF TES TANKS

STRATIFIED WATER
TES TANK ARRANGEMENT

STRATIFIED WATER
THE IMPORTANCE
OF INSULATION
BOTTOM WALL FLOOR
STEEL TANK
CONCRETE TANK
 SLOTTED-PIPE DIFFUSER

TYPE OF
DIFFUSERS

RADIAL TYPE DIFFUSER

Natural stratification involves

formation of a thermocline by
introduction of water at suitable
values of two main parameters:
Froude and Reynolds number

ARAffusers are tailor-made designed

to satisfy the most demanding
cooling conditions and to obtain the
best performance in the TES tank
operation
RADIAL TYPE DIFFUSERS

● Cost-effective solution
● Preferred type for cylindrical tanks
● Multi-radial configuration also suitable for rectangular tanks
● Materials: CS, SS, GRP, PVC
European Union & Center for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI):
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL RECOGNITION OF ARANER DIFFUSERS
SLOTTED TYPE DIFFUSERS

● Cost-effective solution
● Excellent performance under high demanding flow conditions
● Preferred type for rectangular or special shape tank
● Materials: PVC, GRP, among others
PHYSICS BEHIND TES SYSTEMS
Physics, CFD & Practical Exercises
 TYPICAL INPUTS FOR DESIGNING ANY NATURALLY STRATIFIED TES

TES
REQUIREMENTS ● Type of TES tank

● Tank dimensions and drawings

● Thermal energy to be stored in the TES tank

● Peak capacity in charging and discharging phases

● CHW Supply temperature

● CHW Return temperature

 The thermal energy and the required volume of useful water required is related through the
following expression:
PHYSICS
FUNDAMENTALS 3
𝐸 𝑘𝑊ℎ · 3,600 𝑘𝐽/𝑘𝑊ℎ
𝑉 𝑚 =
Δ𝑇 · 𝜌 · 𝑐

Where:
• 𝑉 represents the volume of useful water in 𝑚3
• Δ𝑇 is the temperature difference between return and supply water
• 𝜌 is the density of the water
• 𝑐 represents the specific heat of water
 The Froude number is the ratio between the inertial
THERMO-FLUID and gravitational forces. As the inertia of the 𝑞
PARAMETERS OF incoming flow increases relative to the gravitational 𝐹𝑟 =
(𝜌𝑖 − 𝜌𝑎 )
TES SYSTEM or buoyancy force, more mixing occurs. In order to 𝑔 · ℎ3 𝜌𝑎
achieve the best stratification possible, diffusers
design shall be based on proven flow distribution
calculations to maintain the operating thermocline
between the chilled and warm water, over the full ASHRAE/ARANER
Fr < 1
range of flows and operation of the TES tank. Criterion

𝑞
The physical significance of the Reynolds number is 𝑅𝑒 =
the ratio between inertial and viscous forces. As the 𝜗
inlet Reynolds number increases, the inertia of the
incoming fluid increases, and greater mixing is ASHRAE/ARANER Depending on the
induced around the thermocline. Criterion tank aspect ratio
 “Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) represents the optimal technique
COMPUTATIONAL for evaluating how a TES system will perform once it is built, since it
FLUID DYNAMICS provides a real insight into the flow and temperature effects”

Very precise calculations that allow us to:

● Reduce the thermocline thickness

● Optimize Figure of Merit (F.O.M.) > 0.9

● Reduce water volume and tank size

● Increase system efficiency

 “Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) represents the optimal technique
COMPUTATIONAL for evaluating how a TES system will perform once it is built, since it
FLUID DYNAMICS provides a real insight into the flow and temperature effects”
 WATER PARAMETERS
1 𝑘𝑔
𝑐 = 4.18 𝑘𝐽/𝑘𝑔𝐾
REAL PRACTICAL 𝜌 = 1,000
𝑚3
CALCULATIONS

VOLUME OF USEFUL WATER

2 𝑉𝑟𝑒𝑞 𝑚3 =
𝐸 𝑘𝑊ℎ · 3,600 𝑘𝐽/𝑘𝑊ℎ
= 8,508 𝑚3
TES REQUIREMENTS Δ𝑇 · 𝜌 · 𝑐

TYPE OF TES TANK

Cylindrical welded steel tank

ENERGY TES EFFICIENCY, FOM

25,000 TR·h 3 0.95
87,925 kW·h

PEAK CAPACITY
5,000 TR VOLUME OF TES TANK
5 hours of operation
4 Vwater = 8,956 m3
CHW SUPPLY TEMPERATURE Tank diameter: 22.0 m
4.4 ºC Water level: 23.6 m
Tank height: 23.8 m
CHW RETURN TEMPERATURE
13.3 ºC
 WATER PARAMETERS
1 𝑘𝑔
𝑐 = 4.18 𝑘𝐽/𝑘𝑔𝐾
REAL PRACTICAL 𝜌 = 1,000
𝑚3
CALCULATIONS

VOLUME OF USEFUL WATER

2 𝑉𝑟𝑒𝑞 𝑚3 =
𝐸 𝑘𝑊ℎ · 3,600 𝑘𝐽/𝑘𝑊ℎ
= 8,508 𝑚3
TES REQUIREMENTS Δ𝑇 · 𝜌 · 𝑐

TYPE OF TES TANK

Rectangular concrete tank

ENERGY TES EFFICIENCY, FOM

25,000 TR·h 3 0.92
87,925 kW·h

PEAK CAPACITY
5,000 TR VOLUME OF TES TANK
5 hours of operation
4 Vwater = 9,248 m3
CHW SUPPLY TEMPERATURE Tank area: 650 m2
4.4 ºC Water level: 14.2 m
Tank height: 14.5 m
CHW RETURN TEMPERATURE
13.3 ºC
 REAL CASES OF TES APPLICATION
ARANER INTERNATIONAL REFERENCES
JEBEL ALI POWER PLANT

Total storage capacity..............................168,000 TR·h Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Peak discharge capacity……………………..21,000 TR Application: Turbine Cooling
Total volume of water……………………..….26,000 m3 Diffuser type/material: Slotted Type – Octagonal - UPVC
Total number of tanks…………………………1 Remarks: Seawater cooled plant
Tank construction......................................Steel above ground Carbon credits due to reduction in CO2 emissions
JORDAN DISTRICT COOLING

Total storage capacity..............................180,000 TR·h Location: Amman (Jordan)

Peak discharge capacity……………………..32,000 TR Application: District Cooling
Total volume of water…………………………80,000 m3 Diffuser type/material: Slotted H - type - GRP
Total number of tanks…………………………1 Remarks: High efficiency – air cooled plant
Tank construction......................................Concrete underground
BADRA OIL FIELD POWER PLANT

Total storage capacity..............................6,500 TR·h Location: Badra (Iraq)

Peak discharge capacity……………………..2,350 TR Application: Turbine and Process Cooling
Total volume of water………………………....1,584 m3 Diffuser type/material: Radial – Carbon Steel
Total number of tanks………………………...1 Remarks: Process cooling application
Tank construction......................................Steel above ground Increase of the reliability of the cooling system
AL ASHGHAL DATA CENTRE

Total storage capacity..............................787.5 TR·h Location: Doha (Qatar)

Peak discharge capacity……………………..205 TR Application: Data Center Cooling
Total volume of water……………………..….350 m3 Diffuser type/material: Radial – Carbon Steel
Total number of tanks…………………………1 + 1 Remarks: Total discharge – 5 minutes
Tank construction.................... Concrete partially underground Increase of the reliability of the cooling plant
PP9 POWER PLANT

Total storage capacity..............................710,000 TR·h Location: Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

Peak discharge capacity……………………..142,000 TR Application: Turbine Inlet Air Cooling
Total volume of water………………………….90,000 m3 Diffuser type/material: Slotted octagonal type - UPVC
Total number of tanks…………………………4 Remarks: Biggest TES System in the World as per ASHRAE DC Guidelines
Tank construction......................................Steel above ground
TES SHAPING ENERGY STRATEGY
ENERGY STRATEGY
AND PLANNING

CURRENT PARADIGM FUTURE PARADIGM

Reduce peak Load = Improve Efficiency Solar can change everything &
& Reduce Energy Cost Thermal Storage is the key
CURRENT PARADIGMA
DEMAND SIDE
Reduce peak Load = Improve Efficiency & Reduce Energy Cost
CURRENT PARADIGMA
DEMAND SIDE
Reduce peak Load = Improve Efficiency & Reduce Energy Cost

Target: Reduce the peak demand – Flatten the demand curve

Solution: District Cooling with Energy Storage
CURRENT PARADIGMA
DEMAND SIDE
Reduce peak Load = Improve Efficiency & Reduce Energy Cost

Target: Boost Power Generation during peak hour

Solution: Thermal Energy Storage Turbine Inlet Cooling
FUTURE PARADIGMA
SOLAR & TES
Solar can change everything & Thermal Storage is the key
FUTURE PARADIGMA
SOLAR & TES
Solar can change everything & Thermal Storage is the key

Target: Avoid Electrical consumption During Night

Solution: TES – Store Cooling During the day
FUTURE PARADIGMA
DEMAND SIDE
Solar can change everything & Thermal Storage is the key

Target: Store Energy in mass scale

Solution: Molten Salt Thermal Storage
DESIGN GUIDE FOR COOL THERMAL STORAGE
- ASHRAE, 2019-
 NEW ASHRAE "DESIGN GUIDE FOR COOL THERMAL STORAGE”

ASHRAE The first edition of the Design Guide for Cool Thermal
UPDATES
Storage has been an important reference for
engineers in learning and working on cool thermal
storage projects since it was published in 1993.

The Guide focuses on chilled-water and ice systems

and is a comprehensive, first-level reference that
discusses:

“Cool thermal storage has

changed significantly since • thermal energy storage fundamentals
1993. From the application of
• compares thermal energy storage technologies
cool thermal storage to
emergency cooling to using • describes an applications-focused procedure for
new storage approaches, cool
designing cool thermal energy storage systems
thermal storage techniques
have continued developing”
ASHRAE, 2019
 THE IMPORTANCE OF THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE ADVANCES

ASHRAE
The landscape in the electric industry has gotten even more complex with
UPDATES deregulation and prevalence of intermittent renewable energy sources of wind and
solar, yet ways to avoid adding generation and distribution capacity are as
important as ever.

Electric utilities and governmental entities have recognized the ability of cool
“Cool thermal storage has
thermal energy storage to favorably shape electric loads as part of a portfolio of
changed significantly since
demand-response options.
1993. From the application of
cool thermal storage to
emergency cooling to using
new storage approaches, cool
thermal storage techniques
have continued developing”
ASHRAE, 2019
 NEW TOPICS AND SECTIONS

ASHRAE
UPDATES Mission-critical and emergency cooling applicable to vital, technologically
1 complex situations

2 Building energy modeling estimates to aid in design

3 Relevant national and international codes and standards

“Cool thermal storage has

Electric utilities and demand response programs to promote greater
changed significantly since 4 energy efficiency
1993. From the application of
cool thermal storage to
emergency cooling to using
new storage approaches, cool
thermal storage techniques 5 Utility tariffs, energy cost analysis and system design
have continued developing”
ASHRAE, 2019
WORLD OFFICIAL PRESENTATION
APP FOR TES CALCULATION
ARANER APP
TES

ARANER TES app represents an innovative and

easy-to-use tool to start designing your own
stratified TES tank, including the following
additional features:
• Size and select the type of TES tank and
diffusers by yourself
• Keep a detailed record of all your TES
projects
• Stay up-to-date on the latest news
• Learn about the main features of stratified
TES tanks
• Be in touch with our international expert
team
ARANER APP
TES

TES REQUIREMENTS
TYPE OF TES TANK
Cylindrical welded steel tank

ENERGY
25,000 TR·h
87,925 kW·h

PEAK CAPACITY
5,000 TR
5 hours of operation

CHW SUPPLY TEMPERATURE

4.4 ºC

CHW RETURN TEMPERATURE

13.3 ºC
ARANER APP
TES

TES REQUIREMENTS
TYPE OF TES TANK
Rectangular concrete tank

TANK DESIGN
Tank Height: 14.5 m
Tank Length: 26 m
Tank Width: 25.1 m
PEAK CAPACITY
5,000 TR
5 hours of operation

CHW SUPPLY TEMPERATURE

4.4 ºC

CHW RETURN TEMPERATURE

13.3 ºC
SUMMARY & NEW TES E-BOOK
- FUTURE ACTIONS -
 TODAY'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS NEW E-BOOK
● TES fundamentals ● Different technologies
AGENDA
AGENDA
SUMMARY &
FUTURE - TES ● TES calculations ● Use of TES for DC and TIAC
● APP presentation ● Operation of TES
● Simulations and CFD
● Control Monitoring

FUTURE ACTIONS
Network of experts in TES systems for cooling application
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON
COOLING ENERGY STORAGE
SAVE YOUR EXCESS, USE IT ON DEMAND!

5th November, 2019 – Dubai (UAE)