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Thermal Energy Storage

The Path from Theory to Application

  • 1st Edition - October 9, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Shailendra Kumar Shukla, Yongseok Jeon, Dudul Das, Charmala Suresh, Abhishek Gautam
  • Language: English

Thermal Energy Storage: The Path from Theory to Application offers a comprehensive exploration of the science and practical implementation of thermal energy storage (TES) system… Read more

Description

Thermal Energy Storage: The Path from Theory to Application offers a comprehensive exploration of the science and practical implementation of thermal energy storage (TES) systems. The book consolidates significant scientific contributions, covering foundational principles such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow, with detailed insights into various TES methods, including sensible, latent, thermochemical, and hybrid systems. Sections emphasize the evolution of TES technologies, their advantages, limitations, and innovative approaches to addressing current energy challenges. Then, the book delves into advanced techniques like predictive modeling, numerical methods, experimental strategies, and cutting-edge tools such as 3-D printing and specialized software.

Sections also highlight the application of TES across diverse sectors, including building management, power generation, decentralized electrification, food supply chains, and data centers, all supported by practical case studies from around the world. It concludes with a discussion of market dynamics, environmental benefits, and emerging trends shaping the future of thermal energy storage, making it an essential resource for both researchers and practitioners.

Key features

  • Explains the fundamental principles of thermal energy storage, including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow, providing a solid foundation for understanding TES technologies
  • Analyzes various TES methods—sensible, latent, thermochemical, and hybrid systems—highlighting their principles, advantages, and limitations
  • Demonstrates practical approaches to solving TES challenges through predictive modeling, experimental techniques, and innovative tools like 3-D printing and software applications
  • Showcases diverse real-world applications across sectors such as building energy management, power generation, food supply chains, and data centers (supported by global case studies)
  • Discusses market trends, environmental impacts, and future developments, equipping professionals and researchers with insights to foster sustainable energy solutions

Readership

Engineers, researchers, and industry professionals in energy, building management, power generation, and manufacturing sectors seeking in-depth knowledge of thermal energy storage technologies and practical applications

Table of contents

Part 1: Introduction to thermal energy storage

1 Overview, historical development, and evolution of thermal energy storage systems

2 Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics

3 Heat transfer concepts involved in thermal energy storage systems

4 Basics of fluid mechanics

Part 2: Different Methods of Thermal Energy Storage

5 Sensible thermal energy storage

6 Latent thermal energy storage systems

7 Thermochemical energy storage systems

8 Hybrid thermal energy storage: Design principles and fundamental considerations

Part 3: Useful Approaches for TES Problems

9 Predictive Modelling Techniques

10 Numerical Techniques

11 Experimental Techniques

12 3-D Printing for thermal energy storage systems

13 Different Software Tools

Part 4: Applications of TES in Different Sectors

14 Introduction to Carnot batteries

15 TES in Buildings

16 TES in food supply chain

17 Thermal energy storage in electronic cooling


Part 5: Market Outlook, Environmental Benefits, and Future Trends

18 Maturity and cost effectiveness of thermal energy storage systems

19 Role of thermal energy storage Integration for a Sustainable Future

20 Current Status of Market Adaptability


Part 6: Conclusions and Future Recommendations
Conclusion

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 9, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

Shailendra Kumar Shukla

Editor
Shailendra Kumar Shukla is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU). He was the former Pro-Vice Chancellor of Ranchi University and has worked in the field of Thermal Engineering and Renewable Energy Technology since last 22 years. He is founder Coordinator of Centre For Energy and Resources Development (CERD), IIT(BHU) and Coordinator of CST UP Incubation Centre for Grass-Root Innovators at Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT(BHU), Varanasi. He has developed research Collaborations with Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, University of Leeds, UK and University of Technology, Mauritius, GIFU University, Japan in the field of Thermal Engineering and Renewable Energy Technology. He is a Visiting Professor under MHRD Govt. of India, Secondment to Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok and University of Technology, Mauritius. He has delivered number of invited talks in international conferences/symposiums/ workshops on various issues in the field of Renewable Energy and Alternate Fuel Technologies.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, India

Yongseok Jeon

Editor
Prof. Yongseok Jeon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ajou University. He is Director for the Thermal Energy & Refrigeration Lab and active in the fields of energy storage systems, thermal management systems and advanced refrigeration & HVAC systems. He is also an Editorial Director for the Thermal Engineering Department of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers and Korean Society of Power Machinery Engineers. He has several research projects funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea. He has published 37 research papers in high impact SCI/Scopus Journals, 2 book chapters and also has 2 international and 4 domestic patents.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ajou University, Republic of Korea

Dudul Das

Editor

Dr. Dudul Das is as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. He has done his PhD from IIT Guwahati in 2020. His research is of an interdisciplinary nature, and he is keen to investigate the underlying mechanisms of various complex phenomena in Thermal Energy Storage and Renewable Energy systems from different perspectives by means of theoretical, numerical, and experimental techniques. He serves as a reviewer of several international journals.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.

Charmala Suresh

Editor
Dr. Charmala Suresh is currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Center for Sustainable Energy and Power Systems, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah. His research is mainly focused on application of phase change materials in thermal systems and buildings for sustainable future. He had worked as a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on thermal energy storage systems. Dr. Suresh obtained his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, where he worked on the field of thermal energy storage in combined sensible-latent thermal storage. Dr. Suresh has contributed to research papers in reputed international journals and also serves as a peer reviewer for reputed international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Postdoctoral Research Associate, the Center for Sustainable Energy and Power Systems, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah.

Abhishek Gautam

Editor

Dr. Abhishek Gautam is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Technology, CEPT University, Ahmedabad. He had worked as a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on the non-conventional desalination system and solar powered cold storage system. Dr. Gautam obtained his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, where he worked on the field of thermal energy storage in packed bed storage systems Dr. Gautam has contributed research papers in reputed international journals.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Technology, CEPT University, Ahmedabad