Discharging a latent-heat accumulator

摘要

A latent heat accumulator gives up its heat when a heat exchange medium is passed through the accumulator and around a circuit containing an external heat sink. The heat storage medium in the accumulator changes its state from liquid to solid as it gives up heat. In order to prevent heat exchange medium from being trapped by the heat storage medium as it solidifies, the exchange medium is always introduced directly into a zone where the storage medium is liquid.