MAXIMIZATION THE LATENT HEAT STORAGE UNIT (LHSU) ENERGY SAVING USING SIMULATED ANNEALING ALGORITHM

  • 1KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology, Gliwice, PL
  • 2Department of Fuel and Energy Techniques Engineering, Technical Engineering College/Kirkuk, Northern Technical University, Kirkuk, IQ
  • 3Department of Dormitories, Presidency of the University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk University, Kirkuk, IQ
  • 4University of Kufa, Presidency University of Kufa Najaf, Kufa, IQ
  • 5Sevastopol State University, Institute of Nuclear Energy and Industry

Abstract

An integration between latent heat storage unit (LHSU) and an air cooler was studied to reduce the space cooling energy consumption in telecommunications base stations (TBSS). A mathematical model was developed to address the heat transfer processes within energy storage modules and air cooler. Furthermore, a solid works simulation was used to simulate the real system virtually. A simulated annealing algorithm (SA) was utilized to maximize annual energy savings ratio which was considered a performance criterion for the proposed system. The calculations included comparisons the relative errors of air and temperature difference between the optimized using simulated annealing algorithm and tested (virtual) results which were calculated for both operation modes energy charging and energy discharging. The obtained results illustrated a remarkable improvement both relative errors and annual energy savings ratio for the study case.

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