Good heat storage projects start with measured heat demand and energy prices, then select technology, duration and temperatures before any equipment is sized.
BARREL's engineering scope runs from concept to issued-for-construction drawings across process, mechanical, civil, electrical and automation disciplines.
Key facts
- Stages
- Concept · FEED · Detail · Integration
- Key outputs
- PFD, H&MB, P&ID, GA, SLD
- Deliverable
- BOQ and procurement packages
- Review
- Qualified engineers sign off
Concept — Feasibility and concept engineering9
- Energy source assessment
- Heat demand and load analysis
- Thermal storage technology selection
- Storage duration assessment
- Temperature-level assessment
- Site and space assessment
- Grid availability assessment
- Preliminary system configuration
- Technical and commercial feasibility
FEED — Basic engineering11
- Process flow diagrams (PFDs)
- Heat and mass balance
- Process design basis
- Equipment sizing
- Preliminary P&IDs
- Heat exchanger selection
- Storage medium selection
- Preliminary plot plan
- Electrical load list
- Control philosophy
- Preliminary cost estimate
Detail — Detailed engineering14
- General arrangement drawings
- Tank and vessel design
- Mechanical calculations
- Piping layout and isometrics
- Pipe stress analysis
- Structural calculations
- Foundation design
- Electrical single-line diagrams
- Cable schedules
- Instrument index
- Control logic and interlocks
- Equipment datasheets
- Technical specifications
- BOQ and procurement packages
Integration — System integration engineering8
- Renewable generation integration
- Grid and electrical integration
- Industrial process integration
- Boiler and steam network integration
- Power-cycle integration
- Heat pump integration
- Waste heat recovery integration
- Energy management and dispatch integration
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Related topics
- Civil & StructuralSite, geotechnics, hot-tank foundations, structures, pipe racks, buildings, drainage and fire-water.
- MechanicalStorage vessels, heat exchangers, steam generators, pumps, piping, valves, insulation and heat rejection.
- ElectricalGrid connection, transformers, HT/LT switchgear, heater power control, VFDs, UPS, earthing and protection.
- Instrumentation & AutomationSensors, PLC / DCS / SCADA, state-of-charge estimation, automated charging and discharging and analytics.
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