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This study used AI and biomimicry to design thermal energy storage tanks, increasing heat transfer surface area by 29% while ensuring manufacturability for efficient energy storage.

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  • Energy Storage
  • Biomimetic Engineering
  • Computational Design

Background:

  • Existing thermal energy storage (TES) tank designs often lack optimal thermal efficiency.
  • Previous biomimetic approaches to TES design relied on predefined geometric configurations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel computational framework for generating optimized TES tank geometries.
  • To integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with biomimetic principles for systematic design exploration.
  • To enhance heat transfer surface area within manufacturability constraints.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a computational framework integrating genetic algorithms (GA) with biomimetic principles.
  • Explored 13 geometric parameters inspired by natural vascular networks.
  • Applied experimentally validated dimensional constraints (150 mm diameter, 155 mm height).

Main Results:

  • Generated novel TES tank geometries with a 29% increase in heat transfer surface area.
  • Ensured designs adhered to manufacturability constraints.
  • Developed AI-driven bio-inspired structures within validated dimensional limits.

Conclusions:

  • Established a systematic and scalable methodology for TES tank architecture.
  • Demonstrated the potential of AI-driven biomimicry for high-performance, manufacturable TES solutions.
  • Paved the way for more efficient and sustainable energy storage applications.