Research Article
Thermal Performance Study on a Sensible Cool Thermal Energy Storage System for Building Air-Conditioning Applications
Table 1
Technical specifications of system components.
| Components | Rated capacity/range/make |
| VCR system | 1 TR (3.5 kW) | Evaporator tank capacity | 11 litres | Refrigerant | R 134a |
| HEF circulation pump (chiller unit to LTSHS tank) | 0.25 horsepower (hp) | HEF circulation pump (LTSHS tank to cooling unit) | 100 Watts | CTES tank capacity | 212 litres |
| Flow meters: | VA-make | (i) Charging circuit | 0–1000 LPH | (ii) Discharging circuit | 0–180 LPH | Thermocouple | T-type | HEF | HDPE-ethylene |
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