STRATOS
Storage tanks, also known as puffers, are commonly used in heating systems to store thermal energy produced by various sources, such as biomass boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems. One of the crucial elements for the efficiency of these tanks is the “stratifier”, which allows for optimal stratification of the temperature inside the tank. Drawing of a Storage Tank with StratifiersHere is a simple schematic drawing of a storage tank with stratifiers:
Accumulation Tank:
- Cylindrical structure
- Thermal insulation
- Connections for circuit entry and exit
Stratifiers:
- Series of stratifiers positioned vertically inside the tank.
Inlets and Outlets:
- Positioned at different heights to promote stratification.
- How the Stratifiers WorkHot water, which is less dense, tends to rise to the top.
- Cold water, which is denser, tends to sink to the bottom. Minimize the mixing of hot and cold water.
- Promote stratification, increasing the efficiency of the tank.
Energy Efficiency:
- Better management of accumulated thermal energy.
- Reduction of energy consumption thanks to the optimization of the temperature of the water drawn.
Longer Temperature Duration:
- Longer duration of available hot water.
- Reduction of heat losses.
Description of PartsInsulation:
Keeps heat inside the tank, reducing losses.
Stratifiers:
- Divide the tank into vertical sections, improving the stratification of the water.
- Base: Provides structural stability to the tank.
