Underground mine air energy storage

Among the existing energy storage technologies, only compressed air energy storage (CAES) and pumped hydroelectric storage (PHS) are cost-effective at large temporal scales, from several hours to many days (Zhao et al., 2015; Rogeau et al., 2017; Collado et al., 2018; Pali and Vadhera, 2018; Tung et al., 2018).).

Underground Hydro-Pumped Energy Storage Using Coal Mine …

Among the existing energy storage technologies, only compressed air energy storage (CAES) and pumped hydroelectric storage (PHS) are cost-effective at large temporal scales, from several hours to many days (Zhao et al., 2015; Rogeau et al., 2017; Collado et al., 2018; Pali and Vadhera, 2018; Tung et al., 2018).).

Numerical investigation of underground reservoirs in compressed air energy storage …

Lined mining drifts can store compressed air at high pressure in compressed air energy storage systems. In this paper, three-dimensional CFD numerical models have been conducted to investigate the thermodynamic performance of underground reservoirs in

Hydrostor strikes deal for Australia''s first compressed air energy storage …

Hydrostor has penned a deal with Australian miner Perilya to build a 200 MW/1,600 MWh advanced compressed air energy storage facility in a disused mine cavity near Broken Hill in western New South Wales.

Technical feasibility of lined mining tunnels in closed coal mines as underground reservoirs of compressed air energy storage …

In this paper, four mining levels in a closed coal mine in the Asturian Central Coal Basin (NW Spain) have been selected as a case study to investigate the technical feasibility of underground ...

An overview of potential benefits and limitations of Compressed Air Energy Storage in abandoned coal mines …

The use of abandoned underground mines as facilities for storing energy in form of compressed air has been investigated by Lutynski et al. [18] and Ishitata et al. [20]. Compared to ...

Compressed-air energy storage

Compressed-air energy storage

Underground coal mine workings as potential places for Compressed Air Energy Storage

The article gives a brief overview of current developments and projects of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES). Typical CAES configurations such as Adiabatic CAES and Diabatic CAES are described. The concept of air storage in isolated workings of closed coal mine is presented taking into account availability of such places in the …

Underground coal mine workings as potential places …

This paper explores the use of abandoned mines for Underground Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (UPHES), Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) plants and geothermal …

[PDF] Numerical simulation for the coupled thermo-mechanical performance of a lined rock cavern for underground compressed air energy storage ...

Compressed air energy storage (CAES) is a technology that uses compressed air to store surplus electricity generated from low power consumption time for use at peak times. This paper presents a thermo-mechanical modeling for the thermodynamic and mechanical responses of a lined rock cavern used for CAES. The …

Energy from closed mines: Underground energy storage and geothermal …

Energy storage systems are required to increase the share of renewable energy. • Closed mines can be used for underground energy storage and geothermal generation. • Underground closed mines can be used as lower water reservoir for UPHES. • CAES systems

The underground performance analysis of compressed air energy …

Compressed air energy storage in aquifers (CAESA) has been considered a potential large-scale energy storage technology. However, due to the lack …

Thermodynamic Analysis of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) Reservoirs in Abandoned Mines Using Different Sealing …

Underground space from abandoned mines can be used as underground reservoirs for underground pumped storage hydropower (UPSH) and compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems [5,6,7,8,9,10,11]. Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is the most mature large-scale energy storage technology, and the …

How abandoned mines can become clean energy storage systems

A novel technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage turns decommissioned mines into long-term energy storage solutions. Based on this principle, the main components of UGES are a vertical ...

Coupled thermodynamic and thermomechanical modelling for compressed air energy storage in underground mine …

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105717 Corpus ID: 268625712 Coupled thermodynamic and thermomechanical modelling for compressed air energy storage in underground mine tunnels @article{Miao2024CoupledTA, title={Coupled thermodynamic and ...

Energies | Free Full-Text | New Uses for Coal Mines as Potential Power Generators and Storage …

In the context of sustainable development, revitalising the coal sector is a key challenge. This article examines how five innovative technologies can transform abandoned or in-use coal mines into sustainable energy centres. From solar thermal to compressed air energy storage, these solutions offer a path to a more sustainable future …

An overview of potential benefits and limitations of Compressed Air Energy Storage in abandoned coal mines

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) is one of the methods that can solve the problems with intermittency and unpredictability of renewable energy sources. The storage is charged by increasing air pressure with the use of electrically driven compressors, which convert the electric energy into potential energy. The pressurized …

The role of underground salt caverns for large-scale energy storage…

The history, current situation and future challenges of salt cavern energy storage (SCES) technologies were elaborated. • The future development trend of compressed air energy storage (CAES) and hydrogen storage was evaluated. • A carbon dioxide storage model

Modeling of coupled thermodynamic and geomechanical performance of underground compressed air energy storage …

Compressed air energy storage (CAES) in underground mine tunnels using the technique of lined rock cavern (LRC) provides a promising solution to large-scale energy storage. A coupled thermodynamic and thermomechanical modelling for CAES in mine tunnels was implemented.

AHP algorithm used to select suitable abandoned underground mines for energy storage …

In this scenario, the use of CAES (Compressed Air Energy Storage) technology enables the efficient and cost-effective storage of large amounts of energy. However, this technology is developed in salt domes who have an inherent risk associated of underground exploration phase.

Energy from closed mines: Underground energy storage and …

Closed mines can be used for the implementation of plants of energy generation with low environmental impact. This paper explores the use of abandoned …

AHP algorithm used to select suitable abandoned underground mines for energy storage …

In the energy transition, the promotion of renewable sources entails the development of storage technologies to manage the mismatch between energy production and demand. In this scenario, the use of CAES (Compressed Air Energy Storage) technology enables the efficient and cost-effective storage of large amounts of energy. …

Coupled thermodynamic and thermomechanical modelling for …

Compressed air energy storage (CAES) in underground mine tunnels using the technique of lined rock cavern (LRC) provides a promising solution to large …

Energy from closed mines: Underground energy storage and …

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Design of a New Compressed Air Energy Storage …

The present study focuses on the compressed air energy storage (CAES) system, which is one of the large-scale energy storage methods. As a lot of underground coal mines are going to be closed in …

Energy from closed mines: Underground energy storage and …

Mine water as a source of energy: an application in a coalfield in Laciana Valley (León, NW Spain) Mine water can be a renewable and economical source of …

Storing energy in disused underground mine voids: comparing pumped water

Large scale energy storage is becoming ever more important for balancing loads due to increased intermittent electric energy supply from wind and solar power plants. This paper explores how abandoned mine voids can be utilised for this purpose comparing the technological and economical suitability of two different …

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