Thermal energy storage and delivery system

摘要

A thermal energy storage and delivery system is disclosed. A core includes a thermal storage medium and a thermal transfer medium transports thermal energy to and from the core. The core may be surrounded by multiple layers, where each layer is less dense the closer the layer is to the outside of the thermal storage and delivery system.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a core comprising a thermal storage medium; a plurality of layers surrounding the core, wherein the innermost layer has the highest density and each successive layer has a lower density than the layer it surrounds; and a thermal transfer medium that transports thermal energy to and from the core, wherein the core comprises a plurality of trays comprising the thermal storage medium, and the plurality of trays is configured to store thermal energy.