Central Thermal Battery (Isidore)

The Central Thermal Battery (also known as the "cistern") is the single most important "anchor" in the entire Project: Flamenco system.

It is a large, subterranean water tank, buried 6-10 feet underground to maintain a stable, year-round temperature (approx. 64°F).

This massive, stable water volume serves as the facility's "thermal anchor" or "battery."

System Functions

1. Water Supply: It is the primary reservoir for the facility, fed by the Rainwater Harvesting System. 2. Cold Sink: It is the "cold side" for the Stirling Engine Array. The temperature differential between the hot server coolant and the cold cistern water is what drives the engines. 3. Summer Cooling: It provides "free" cooling for the aquaponics system via a heat exchanger. 4. Heat Sink: It is the final "dump" for any excess server heat that is not used by the other systems, ensuring the server room can be cooled under any conditions.