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Journal : Advance Sustainable Science, Engineering and Technology (ASSET)

Stratification and Charging Efficiency in Compact Thermal Storage Under Variable Flow Conditions: An AI-Assisted Simulation Study Simanjuntak, Janter P.; Daryanto, Eka; Tambunan, Bisrul Hapis; Silaban, Robert; Sinaga, Denny Haryanto; Zainon, Mohd Zamri; Muhammad Ibrahim
Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): November - January
Publisher : Science and Technology Research Centre Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/asset.v8i1.2031

Abstract

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems are essential for managing low-grade heat in renewable energy applications. This study evaluates the impact of flow rate and heating power on thermal stratification and efficiency within a 30-liter TES unit. Using an AI-assisted simulation framework, the system's performance was analyzed across varying flow rates (0.3–0.9 LPM) and heater capacities (1.5–2.0 kW). Results indicate that lower flow rates (0.3–1.2 LPM) effectively preserve stratification, whereas higher rates induce thermal mixing. While charging efficiency generally decreases as target temperatures rise, it improves significantly with higher heater power. Notably, the configuration using a 0.7 LPM flow rate and 2.0 kW heater achieved a peak efficiency of 78% while maintaining stable thermal layering. This research demonstrates how AI-driven modeling can optimize charging behavior, providing critical insights for the design and thermal management of compact TES systems in low-grade heat applications.
Co-Authors Afrizen, Afrizen Aman Simare-mare, Aman Arif Rahman Asriwati, Asriwati Ayu Sunita Zandroto, Weni Banjarnahor, Saloma Bisrul Hapis Tambunan, Bisrul Hapis Calen, Calen Dadang Mulyana, Dadang Dedi Rohendi Denny Haryanto Sinaga Dharma, Edy DINA AMPERA Erbin Chandra Firman Syahreza, Hadian Firmansyah Nasution, Taufik Giovan Panjaitan, Asido Harun Sitompul Haryanto, Zulfan HENRY ISKANDAR Hutajulu, Olnes Yosefa Idroas, Mohamad Yusof Jubaidah, Jubaidah Khairani, Yeni Listiyanto, Listiyanto Lubis, Lia Maharani Mardhani, Lies Eka Matondang, Zulkifl Mendoza, M Dominique Mendoza, Muhammad Dominique mudjisusatyo, yuniarto Muhammad Ibrahim Muhsin Muhsin Nasrah, Sayni Nathanael Sitanggang, Nathanael Novi Ririyanti Pangaribuan, Wanapri PANINGKAT SIBURIAN Pio Ranap Tua Naibaho Puri*, Dian Ratna Puspita Sari R. Nurfazriah, Latifah Ramadhani, Gita Restu Restu Restu Riduwan Riduwan, Riduwan Ririyanti, Novi Robert Silaban Rosmala Dewi Rosnelli, Rosnelli Rosnelli, Rosnelli Sasmita, Maya Selamat Riadi sherly sherly Simanjuntak, Janter P. Simanjuntak, Janter Pangaduan Siregar, Batu Mahadi Siregar, Batumahadi Siregar, Yeni Saufina Sisca Sisca, Sisca Sri Milfayetty, Sri Sriadhi Sriadhi, Sriadhi Sukarman Purba Sumaryanto Suprapto . Suprapto Suprapto Syamsul Arif Syawal Gultom Tatang Permana, Tatang Tobing, Vapea Pinta Lahi Umi Kalsum Wannisyah Darlina Wildansyah lubis, Wildansyah Wujaya, Kinanti Yopan Rahmad Aldori Zainon, Mohamad Zamri Zainon, Mohd Zamri Zandroto, Weni Zulkifli, Nurin Wahidah Binti Mohd