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The invention relates to a thermal energy storage apparatus wherein a housing defines a chamber and wherein inlet and outlet means communicate with the chamber. A channelling means is positioned within the chamber for dividing the flow stream of a heat exchange fluid into a plurality of separate flo

The invention relates to a thermal energy storage apparatus wherein a housing defines a chamber and wherein inlet and outlet means communicate with the chamber. A channelling means is positioned within the chamber for dividing the flow stream of a heat exchange fluid into a plurality of separate flow streams and for directing the heat exchange fluid to flow therethrough. Positioned within the channelling means is means for storing and releasing the thermal energy by heat transfer to and from the exchange fluid as the fluid passes in contacting relation with the thermal energy storing and releasing means as the fluid passes through the housing.

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A thermal energy storage apparatus comprising: a housing defining a chamber including spaced apart inlet means and outlet means communicating with said chamber, channelling means subdividing the interior area of said chamber into a plurality of substantially equal area subchambers positioned within

A thermal energy storage apparatus comprising: a housing defining a chamber including spaced apart inlet means and outlet means communicating with said chamber, channelling means subdividing the interior area of said chamber into a plurality of substantially equal area subchambers positioned within said chamber for dividing the flow stream of a heat exchange fluid into a plurality of separate flow streams and for directing the heat exchange fluid to flow from the inlet means through the chamber to the outlet means, and macroencapsulated means for storing and releasing thermal energy by heat transfer to and from the heat exchange fluid, said storing and releasing means being positioned within said channelling means whereby the heat exchange fluid temperature is regulated as the heat exchange fluid passes in contacting relation with said thermal energy storing and releasing means as it passes through said housing.