Loading device for thermal storage of fluid i.e. water, has outlet unit with outlet arranged closely under cover of storage container, and liquid outlet for forming layer of storage within middle region of storage container

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This invention is a loading device for fluid thermal storage systems, such as water tanks. It features specially placed liquid outlets at various heights inside the storage container, particularly one near the top cover and another in the middle, to optimize how thermal layers (stratification) form within the tank. This design enhances thermal efficiency and improves the storage and release of heat in the fluid.

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• Home and commercial water heating systems using thermal storage tanks
• District heating and cooling systems that utilize stored hot or cold water
• Industrial processes requiring efficient heat storage and management in large tanks
• Solar thermal energy storage systems
• Hot water preparation systems in hotels, hospitals, and residential buildings

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• Improved thermal stratification in storage tanks, leading to higher energy efficiency
• Better control of heat storage and retrieval
• Reduced mixing of water at different temperatures, preserving temperature layers
• Increased overall performance and capacity of thermal storage systems
• Potential for energy and cost savings due to enhanced heat retention

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The device (100) has a storage container (2) and a fluid supply with a supply pipe (3) provided vertically in the storage container. Liquid outlets are provided in different heights of the storage container. An outlet unit (12) has an outlet arranged closely under a cover (13) of the storage container. Another liquid outlet (5) forms a layer of storage within a middle region of the storage container. An outlet connection (7) is provided with a connecting outlet (4) at the liquid outlet (5) and/or at the outlet unit.