摘要 |
A thermal energy storage apparatus is disclosed. The thermal energy storage apparatus has a phase change medium, an inner header having at least one inner feed port, and an outer header having at least one outer feed port and fluidically coupled to the inner header. The inner header and the outer header are configured to be substantially immersed in the phase change medium. Related methods of constructing and controlling a thermal energy storage system are also disclosed. A thermal energy power system utilizing a thermal energy storage apparatus is further disclosed, as is a heat exchanger for the thermal energy storage system.
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