Thermal Energy Storage System Installation at Aligarh Muslim University

Ecosense installed a Solar Thermal Energy Storage System at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University. The system enables hands-on training and research in phase change materials, heat transfer, and solar thermal energy storage.

Introduction

Ecosense Sustainable Solutions has successfully installed a Solar Thermal Energy Storage System at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

This installation strengthens the university’s Solar Thermal Lab infrastructure and enhances practical training in thermal energy storage technologies. The system enables detailed experimentation on heat storage, heat recovery, and performance analysis using advanced instrumentation.

Thermal energy storage is critical for improving solar energy reliability. With this installation, AMU students can now study real-time charging and discharging cycles in a controlled laboratory environment.

About the Installation

The Solar Thermal Energy Storage System installed at AMU is designed specifically for academic training and research applications. The system is integrated into the solar thermal laboratory framework and supports experimentation using Phase Change Materials (PCM) and sensible heat storage principles.

The installation includes a fully insulated storage unit, heating arrangement, temperature sensors at multiple points, flow control systems, and a digital monitoring interface.

Ecosense completed the installation with structured commissioning, performance validation, and faculty training. The system was calibrated and tested to ensure accurate data acquisition for laboratory experiments and research projects.

Overview of the Solar Thermal Energy Storage System

The installed system demonstrates how solar heat can be stored during peak availability and released when required. It allows students to observe thermal stratification, latent heat storage, and system efficiency under controlled conditions.

Key components include:

Insulated thermal storage tank
Phase Change Material (PCM) module
Controlled heat source
Circulation pump and piping network
Multi-point temperature sensors
Flow measurement instruments
Digital control and data logging panel

The modular design enables variation in operating parameters such as temperature range and flow rate. This supports detailed thermal performance evaluation.

Students can calculate energy stored, heat loss, charging time, discharging time, and system efficiency using real experimental data.

Key Features:

PCM-based latent heat storage demonstration
High-quality thermal insulation for reduced heat loss
Real-time temperature monitoring at multiple layers
Controlled charging and discharging cycles
Digital data acquisition for performance analysis
Modular academic laboratory design
Safe and compact experimental setup

The system is engineered for repeatable and measurable experiments. It aligns with Mechanical Engineering curriculum requirements and renewable energy research objectives.

Academic and Research Applications

The Solar Thermal Energy Storage System supports multiple learning modules and research areas:

Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Studies: Students can experimentally validate theoretical concepts of energy balance and phase change.
Renewable Energy Integration: The system demonstrates how solar thermal collectors can be integrated with storage systems to ensure continuous heat supply.
PCM Performance Analysis: Researchers can evaluate different phase change materials and compare storage efficiency.
Thermal Management Research: The setup supports advanced research on heat retention, insulation optimization, and system performance enhancement.
Postgraduate and Doctoral Research: Scholars can conduct experimental investigations on hybrid storage systems and energy optimization strategies.

This installation enhances AMU’s research capability in sustainable energy and thermal sciences.

Benefits for the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Solar Thermal Energy Storage System provides long-term academic value:

Enhances experiential learning for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supports outcome-based education and accreditation standards.
Enables laboratory-based research publications.
Strengthens renewable energy specialization within the department.
Improves readiness for funded research proposals.

Students gain hands-on exposure to real engineering systems rather than simulation-only models. This significantly improves analytical and experimental skills.

Why Choose Ecosense for Solar Thermal Labs

Ecosense Sustainable Solutions specializes in renewable energy laboratory development for universities and research institutions.

Our systems are:

Designed for academic and research environments.
Modular and customizable.
Equipped with industry-grade instrumentation.
Delivered with detailed manuals and experiment procedures.
Supported with training and technical assistance

The installation at Aligarh Muslim University reflects Ecosense’s commitment to building advanced solar thermal research infrastructure across leading institutions.

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