Mechanical Energy Storage Technologies

Table of Contents

1. Classification of Mechanical Energy Storage Systems2. Heat Storage Technologies3. General Introduction4. Instantaneous Heat Storage Systems5. Seasonal Heat Storage Systems6. Mathematical Models7. Future Prospects8. Compressed Air Energy Storage System9. Future Prospects10. New Emerging Energy Storage Systems11. Introduction of Technologies12. Mathematical Models13. Prospects14. Conclusion Background15. State-of-the-art16. Mathematical model17. Future Prospects18. Pumped Hydropower Energy Storage19. Background20. State-of-the-art21. Mathematical model22. Future Prospects23. Flywheel Energy Storage24. Background25. State-of-the-art26. Mathematical model27. Future Prospects28. Pumped Heat Storage System29. Background30. State-of-the-art31. Mathematical model

Authors

Ahmad Arabkoohsar senior researcher (associate professor) in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Dr. Ahmad Arabkoohsar received his PhD degree in mechanical engineering from Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. He then worked as a postdoctoral fellow, assistant professor, and associate professor at several European universities, including Aarhus University, Eindhoven University of Technology, and Aalborg University. Dr. Arabkoohsar is currently a senior researcher (associate professor) in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His main field of research includes thermodynamic modeling and optimization of thermal energy systems and energy storage systems, in which he has published numerous articles in top-ranked international journals, the monograph Mechanical Energy Storage Technologies, and several book chapters with leading scientific publishers. He has also given several keynote speeches, invited talks, and presentations for a variety of international scientific platforms, conferences, and events. Dr. Arabkoohsar serves as a member of the editorial board of several international journals, international conferences committees, and scientific panels.