Tanks and Accumulators

Pressurized chambers for hydraulic energy storage and pulsation smoothing

Use this block to model storage systems in the two-phase fluid domain.

Simscape Blocks

Tank with liquid and vapor volumes of variable proportion

Featured Examples

Residential Refrigerator

Models a basic refrigeration system that transfers heat between the refrigerant two-phase fluid and the environment moist air mixture. The compressor drives the R134a refrigerant through a condenser, a capillary tube, and an evaporator. An accumulator ensures that only vapor returns to the compressor.

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Electric Vehicle Thermal Management

Model the thermal management system of a battery electric vehicle.

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Liquid Air Energy Storage System

Models a grid-scale energy storage system based on cryogenic liquid air. When there is excess power, the system liquefies ambient air based on a variation of the Claude cycle. The cold liquid air is stored in a low-pressure insulated tank until needed. When there is high power demand, the system expands the stored liquid air to produce power based on the Rankine cycle.

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