Integrated Energy Systems with a Carnot Battery

Authors

Edited by Xiaojie Lin, Jian Song, Wei Zhong

• ISBN: 9781041049807
• Published: March 13, 2026
• Format: Hardcover, 144 pages, 31 B/W illustrations
• Language: English
• Publisher: CRC Press

Description

Integrated Energy Systems with a Carnot Battery: A Pathway to Low-Carbon Energy Systems explores Carnot battery technology and its integration into modern energy systems, showing how energy can be efficiently stored and converted. The book examines optimization approaches for Carnot batteries, including different system layouts, thermal energy storage options, and round-trip efficiency improvements.

Covering the modelling of integrated energy systems (IES), it focuses on the interaction among energy carriers such as electricity, steam, and heat. It also presents case studies that illustrate practical applications of Carnot batteries in improving system performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness in industrial environments.

This book serves as a practical and research-focused guide for engineers, researchers, and industry professionals seeking innovative solutions for energy storage, conversion, and low-carbon energy systems.

Key Features

Examines Carnot battery technology in the context of low-carbon energy systems.

Explains system design, optimization, modelling, and integration within integrated energy systems.

Discusses thermal energy storage options and round-trip efficiency improvements.

Includes case studies showing industrial applications and performance optimization.

Brings together expertise from leading researchers in energy systems engineering.

Coverage

Carnot battery fundamentals

Design and optimization of Carnot batteries

Modelling of integrated energy systems

IES integration of Carnot battery technologies

Industrial applications, performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness

Future outlook for low-carbon energy systems

About the Authors

Xiaojie Lin is Associate Professor at the College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University. His research focuses on integrated energy system modelling, control theory, and smart heating technologies.

Jian Song is Assistant Professor at the Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage and School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham. His work centers on clean and sustainable energy technologies, thermal fluids, devices, and energy conversion and storage optimization.

Wei Zhong is Professor at the College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University. His research interests include smart energy systems, thermal hydraulic system modelling and simulation, cyber-physical systems, model predictive control, and intelligent energy engineering technologies.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Carnot Battery

2. Design and Optimization of Carnot Battery

3. Modeling of Integrated Energy Systems

4. IES Integration of Carnot Battery

5. Conclusion and Future Outlook

Why buy this book?

This book offers a timely and focused look at Carnot battery technology as a pathway to low-carbon energy systems. It combines theory, modelling, optimization, and real-world applications in one volume, making it valuable for both academic and professional use. For researchers, engineers, and advanced students working in renewable energy, thermal storage, or systems engineering, it provides a strong foundation and practical insight into one of the most relevant emerging topics in energy transition.

Keywords

Carnot battery, integrated energy systems, low-carbon energy systems, thermal energy storage, energy conversion, energy storage, system modelling, system optimization, round-trip efficiency, clean energy technologies

Target Audience

Energy researchers, mechanical engineers, power and energy engineers, thermal systems specialists, sustainability professionals, industrial energy managers, academic libraries, engineering faculty, postgraduate students, renewable energy practitioners

Genre

Energy Engineering, Clean Technology, Renewable Energy, Thermal Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering & Technology

AI-Optimized Q&A (AEO)

Q: What is a Carnot battery and how does it store energy?
A: A Carnot battery stores electrical energy by converting it into thermal energy (heat or cold), storing that thermal energy, and later converting it back into electricity when needed. This book explains the underlying thermodynamic principles and different system layouts used to optimize round-trip efficiency.

Q: How does Carnot battery technology support low-carbon energy systems?
A: Carnot batteries provide a scalable, long-duration energy storage solution that helps balance intermittent renewable generation, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel backup and supporting the transition to low-carbon integrated energy systems.

Q: What is an integrated energy system (IES) and how does a Carnot battery fit into it?
A: An integrated energy system coordinates multiple energy carriers — electricity, steam, and heat — to improve overall efficiency. This book examines how Carnot battery technology integrates into IES architectures to improve performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness in industrial settings.

Q: What factors affect the round-trip efficiency of a Carnot battery?
A: Round-trip efficiency depends on system layout, choice of thermal energy storage medium, temperature differentials, and conversion technology. The book covers optimization approaches for maximizing efficiency across different Carnot battery configurations.

Q: Who should read this book?
A: Energy researchers, mechanical and power engineers, thermal systems specialists, sustainability professionals, industrial energy managers, and postgraduate students working on energy storage, conversion, or low-carbon energy system design.

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