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A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications
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In this paper, a review of the phase change materials (PCM) and their application in energy storage is presented, where the main advantages of encapsulation are providing large heat transfer area, reduction of the PCMs reactivity towards the outside environment and controlling the changes in volume of the storage materials as phase change occurs.About:
This article is published in Energy Conversion and Management.The article was published on 2004-06-01. It has received 2636 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thermal energy storage & Energy storage.read more
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Thermal Conductivity of High-Temperature Multicomponent Materials with Phase Change
TL;DR: In this paper, the effective thermal conductivity (λeff) of heterogeneous materials consisting of a phase change material (PCM) and expanded graphite (EG) was investigated for latent heat storage systems, where a PCM stores energy by being heated to a temperature higher than its melting point (T 2 m).
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Parametric analysis of a residential building with phase change material (PCM)-enhanced drywall, precooling, and variable electric rates in a hot and dry climate
TL;DR: In this article, phase change materials (PCMs) embedded in the building envelope have the potential to shift cooling energy demand away from peak hours, and the optimal combination of PCMs, convection mode, and precooling schedule can completely shift cooling power use during a three-hour demand period, producing maximum cost savings up to 29.4%, while increasing the occupant comfort.
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A comprehensive review on phase change materials for heat storage applications: Development, characterization, thermal and chemical stability
TL;DR: In this article , phase change materials (PCMs) utilized for thermal energy storage applications are verified to be a promising technology due to their larger benefits over other heat storage techniques and the effective utilization of PCM depends on its life span.
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Annual energy analysis of concrete containing phase change materials for building envelopes
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the annual energy and cost savings potential of adding microencapsulated phase change material to the exterior concrete walls of an average-sized single family home in California climate zones 3 (San Francisco, CA) and 9 (Los Angeles, CA).
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Effect of expanded graphite on the phase change materials of high density polyethylene/wax blends
TL;DR: In this paper, phase change materials fabricated from high density polyethylene (HDPE) blended with 40 or 50-wt% commercial wax (melting point of 43.08-°C) and up to 15-wt% expanded graphite (EG) were studied.
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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change: materials, heat transfer analysis and applications
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the history of thermal energy storage with solid-liquid phase change has been carried out and three aspects have been the focus of this review: materials, heat transfer and applications.
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Low temperature latent heat thermal energy storage: Heat storage materials
TL;DR: In this article, the melting and freezing behavior of various heat-of-fusion storage materials is investigated using the techniques of Thermal Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimetry.
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Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications
Ibrahim Dincer,Marc A. Rosen +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an overview of thermal energy storage systems and their application in the context of thermal engineering, including thermal transfer with phase change in simple and complex geometries.
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Review on sustainable thermal energy storage technologies, Part I: heat storage materials and techniques
TL;DR: In this article, the development of available thermal energy storage (TES) technologies and their individual pros and cons for space and water heating applications are reviewed and compared for low temperature applications, where water is used as a storage medium.