Analysis of the thermal inertia of pipelines in SHIP

Solar Heat for Industrial Processes (SHIP) is one of the most promising alternatives to decarbonize industry. The present work aims analyze influence thermal pipelines inertia on a small-scale solar concentrator 20 kW with phase-change material storage. Two dynamic simulations this SHIP system integrated into tube steel factory in Romania were developed Dymola software: them considered and other did not. By comparing simulation results, we have found that pipeline conveyed delays start-up sequence decreased temperatures heat transfer fluids until steady state reached. Furthermore, total energy produced. Other researchers also due pipelines, but lower than ours. difference may be small scale analyzed work. Finally, can conclude became important systems because non-inertia simulation.