@article{MAKHILLJEAS20094113094, title = {Performance Characterization of Packed Bed Storage System}, journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, pages = {96-99}, year = {2009}, issn = {1816-949x}, doi = {jeasci.2009.96.99}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2009.96.99}, author = {A.A.}, keywords = {Packed-bed,analytical,heat transfer,characterization,stratification}, abstract = {Modeling of packed-bed heat transfer can be a problem of immense complexity in some cases requiring the use of 3-D finite-element techniques to understand the dynamics of stratification and fluid-solid interaction during different modes of operation. The analytical solution to the packed bed heat transfer was identified in this study and a set of governing equations that economically and accurately characterize the dominant energy transfer mechanisms in a charging or discharging packed bed storage tank over long time periods that include multiple cycles were analyzed.} }