This article this article will only deal with thermal mass storage systems that one would typically find in a do-it-yourself system or residential home system. There are many different products that could be used for thermal storage

Background

Calculation for Thermal Mass E = M x Cp x ΔT

E is the energy required to raise the temperature of an object, In Joules (J) M is the mass of the object, in Kilograms (Kg) C is the specific heat capacity of the material, in joules per kilogram per kelvin (J/Kg.K) ΔT is the increase in temperature (°C or K

Diferent typs of storgage systems

Materal Heat capacty (Cp Energy
Air
Stone or masonary
Water
Water Glycol (50/50
Phase change materials

The bigest Bang for the buck

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    Created September 4, 2011 by Kevin E Thurston
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