States that the design and sizing of the components of ice storage systems depend on whether a full-load strategy or partial-load strategy will be employed, as well as numerous other factors. Describes the impact of the load strategy and the load profile on the selection of chiller and tank sizes. Also presents a design procedure to properly size an ice storage tank for any load profile.KEYWORDS: year 1995, Energy storage, ice storage, components, designing, sizing, selecting, chillers, tanks, water tanks