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Heat transfer intensification in horizontal shell and tube latent heat storage unit
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In this paper, a latent heat storage unit (LHSU) utilizing phase change material (PCM) in a substantial scale is constrained by the poor thermal conductivity of PCMs.Abstract:
Employment of latent heat storage unit (LHSU) utilizing phase change material (PCM) in a substantial scale is constrained by the poor thermal conductivity of PCMs. Future utilization of LHSU will t...read more
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Performance evaluation of melting/solidification mechanism in a variable wave-length wavy channel double-tube latent heat storage system
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal energy storage and recovery in a double-pipe latent heat storage (LHS) system with variable wave-length wavy channels was examined. And the significant effects of channel waviness on thermal transfer inside and to/from the phase change material (PCM) domain were presented.
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Thermal performance augmentation in latent heat storage unit using spiral fin: An experimental analysis
TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive experimental analysis is reported to evaluate the heat transfer augmentation in vertical shell and tube Latent Heat Storage Unit (LHSU) with installation of spiral fins Influence of spiral fin on charging and discharging rate is evaluated PCM and HTF used in the existing experimental test setup.
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Heat transfer enhancement in latent heat thermal energy storage unit using a combination of fins and rotational mechanisms
TL;DR: In this article, a numerical simulation is conducted to assess the combined effects of applying both fins and rotation on the solidification and melting process by using the enthalpy porosity method.
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Topology optimization of fins for energy storage tank with phase change material
TL;DR: In this article, six models based on different fin configuration of the energy storage tank with phase change material were established and the fin structure of model 3 was designed by topology optimization method.
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Optimization of shell and tube thermal energy storage unit based on the effects of adding fins, nanoparticles and rotational mechanism
TL;DR: In this article , the effect of combining three different types of improvement methods in the applicable ranges simultaneously was investigated, and the results showed that the combination of these methods has a significant effect on the improving performance of LHTES system during charge and discharge processes.
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Materials used as PCM in thermal energy storage in buildings: A review
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TL;DR: A review of the latest publications on the use of phase change materials (PCM) in buildings is presented in this article, where the authors present a classification of materials, materials available and problems and possible solutions on the application of such materials in buildings.
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A review of solar collectors and thermal energy storage in solar thermal applications
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Thermal energy storage materials and systems for solar energy applications
TL;DR: In this article, a summary of various solar thermal energy storage materials and TES systems that are currently in use is presented and the properties of solar thermal storage materials are discussed and analyzed.
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Nanoparticle-enhanced phase change materials (nepcm) with great potential for improved thermal energy storage
TL;DR: In this article, an improved functionality of phase change materials (PCM) through dispersion of nanoparticles is described, which exhibit enhanced thermal conductivity in comparison to the base material.