GU Jianwei, WU Shengnan, HE Zhihao, et al. Evaluation of energy losses in the compressed air energy storage process[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2026, 15(4): 1463-1471.
GU Jianwei, WU Shengnan, HE Zhihao, et al. Evaluation of energy losses in the compressed air energy storage process[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2026, 15(4): 1463-1471.DOI: 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2025.0772.
Evaluation of energy losses in the compressed air energy storage process
Aquifer compressed air energy storage (CAESA) technology
characterized by large storage capacity and environmental friendliness
is a promising large-scale energy storage approach. However
the extent and pathways of energy loss during high-speed air injection and production remain unclear. Considering non-Darcy seepage and wellbore-stratum coupling
this study determines the pressure
flow rate
and temperature distributions of the compressed air system in the wellbore and formation during high-speed injection and production through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation. A multi-index energy loss evaluation
system centered on enthalpy
pressure energy
internal energy
and kinetic energy is proposed to quantitatively analyze variations of each energy component in the injection-production cycle
identify key factors affecting energy loss
and propose mitigation measures. Results indicate that pressure energy loss constitutes the primary form of system energy dissipation
accounting for 78%—88% of total energy. Friction and kinetic energy losses during the production stage are 4.7—5.3 times and 4.6—5.1 times those during the injection stage
respectively. Energy loss can be significantly reduced by optimizing working gas volume (
1%). Injecting gas into deep formations enables gas heating and geothermal energy exploitation
offsetting other energy losses and enhancing overall energy performance. This study provides a theoretical basis and technical support for optimal design and efficient operation of CAESA systems.
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