LI Ruixiong, GUO Zi'ao, CAI Xuchao, et al. Study on Thermo-Moisture-Pressure Coupled Dynamic Characteristics of Adiabatic-Near-Isothermal Hybrid Compressed Energy Storage Process[J]. Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2026, 60(5): 12-23.
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LI Ruixiong, GUO Zi'ao, CAI Xuchao, et al. Study on Thermo-Moisture-Pressure Coupled Dynamic Characteristics of Adiabatic-Near-Isothermal Hybrid Compressed Energy Storage Process[J]. Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2026, 60(5): 12-23.DOI: 10.7652/xjtuxb202605002.
Study on Thermo-Moisture-Pressure Coupled Dynamic Characteristics of Adiabatic-Near-Isothermal Hybrid Compressed Energy Storage Process
To further clarify the energy-mass conversion mechanisms in hybrid compressed air energy storage (CAES) processes and enhance energy conversion efficiency
a thermal-moisture transfer model for adiabatic-near-isothermal hybrid compression energy storage coupled with evaporation and condensation is established. This model is based on the macroscopic mass and energy equations for compressed dry air
incorporating a non-equilibrium phase-change heat and mass transfer model. The dynamic evolution and competition patterns of the working fluid's temperature
pressure
and moisture during the energy storage process were investigated to elucidate the influence mechanism of thermal-moisture coupling on system performance. The research results indicate that liquid evaporation during the near-isothermal compression stage of the liquid piston is regulated by the mechanism of competition between temperature rise and pressure rise
exhibiting non-monotonic changes. In contrast
during the expansion stage
condensation and evaporation alternate within extremely short time intervals
demonstrating strong transient characteristics. The state of the air at the outlet of the buffer tank determines the initial conditions of the suction phase in the liquid piston
while the discharge state of the liquid piston influences the condensation intensity in the gas storage tank. This series-parallel coupling structure allows condensation effects within the gas storage tank to propagate and amplify through the system
resulting in a daily net condensation capacity of 11586.75 g. The latent heat exchange involved in the evaporation and condensation of the working fluid during the energy storage process significantly alters the system's thermal inertia and temperature response. The evaporative heat absorption effect delays the rise in gas temperature to some extent
enhancing the near-isothermal characteristics of the process
while the condensation heat release effect slows the temperature decline rate and prolongs the duration of medium to high temperatures. Compared to adiabatic compressed air energy storage systems
the hybrid compression approach can improve system efficiency by 3.15% to 3.57%. The findings provide theoretical guidance for optimizing the operation of hybrid compression energy storage systems.
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