Data centers, factories, and other industrial applications generate significant amounts of low-grade waste heat, which typically dissipates without being reused, leading to energy inefficiencies. The Thermo-Acumulative Burst Energy System (TABES) aims to address this challenge by capturing and storing dispersed thermal energy using phase-change materials (PCMs). Unlike traditional solutions like Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC), which are less effective at these lower temperatures, TABES focuses on accumulating heat over time and releasing it in bursts to generate electricity. This approach offers a novel way to improve the energy efficiency through intelligent heat recapture and storage.
TABES is a self-contained energy recovery solution that stores excess heat generated by continuous operations (e.g., CPUs, GPUs, industrial equipment) and converts it into bursts of electricity. Unlike traditional systems like Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC), which struggle with low temperatures, TABES accumulates heat over time to achieve higher energy output through intermittent power bursts.
• Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) or molten salts store heat over time by absorbing thermal energy during system operation.
• Benefit: PCMs are ideal because they store large amounts of latent heat and release it quickly when needed, improving the energy density.
• AI-optimized controls monitor heat production and determine when to store or release energy.
• Benefit: AI allows for dynamic adjustments based on usage patterns, maximizing efficiency.
• A small ORC turbine or thermoelectric generator is activated during heat release to convert bursts of thermal energy into electricity.
• Benefit: Using bursts allows the system to bypass low-efficiency continuous generation and instead optimize power output for specific energy needs.