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Low temperature latent heat thermal energy storage: Heat storage materials
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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.About:
This article is published in Solar Energy.The article was published on 1983-01-01. It has received 1455 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thermal analysis & Thermal energy storage.read more
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Innovative technique for achieving uniform temperatures across solar panels using heat pipes and liquid immersion cooling in the harsh climate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
TL;DR: In this paper , the performance of the heat sink and thermal storage heat sink techniques were analyzed amongst the three passively cooled PV panels and the efficacy of the immersion and coolant thermal properties was evaluated and discussed for the four actively cooled Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) collectors.
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Hot water storage for increased electricity production with organic Rankine cycle from intermittent residual heat sources in the steel industry
TL;DR: In this paper, a solution for utilizing residual heat from flue gases fluctuating in both temperature and volume flow rate by means of an ORC is assessed, where a TES system in the form of a pressurized hot water storage is modelled with the purpose of providing a steady thermal power and temperature to the ORC system.
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Temperature-regulating materials for advanced food packaging applications: a review
TL;DR: All the aspects of temperature-regulating material (TRM) packaging, including their classification, various technical approaches, and commercial applications, are described, with special focus on the direct integration of TRMs into food packaging systems.
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A practical ranking system for evaluation of industry viable phase change materials for use in concrete
TL;DR: In this article, a critical review on phase change materials (PCMs) and incorporation methods, and developed a novel ranking system based on the literature to assess and identify superior PCMs with respect to their thermal performance and economic efficiency.
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Numerical investigation of a solar air heater comprising longitudinally finned absorber plate and thermal energy storage system
TL;DR: In this paper, a double glazed single pass solar air heater consisting of a finned absorber plate on its top surface and attached to a phase change material (PCM) with its bottom surface is investigated, theoretically.
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Phase-change materials handbook
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide theory and data needed by the thermal design engineer to bridge the gap between research achievements and actual flight systems, within the limits of the current state of the art of phase change materials (PCM) technology.
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Thermal energy storage using sodium sulfate decahydrate and water
TL;DR: In this paper, it was shown that the major problem preventing use of sodium sulfate decahydrate for thermal energy storage can be avoided by using the composition which is at or slightly to the water-rich side of the invariant point in the phase diagram.
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Thermal energy storage for solar heating and off-peak air conditioning
TL;DR: Parametric designs for two latent heat materials (sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate and a paraffin wax) and for a sensible heat material (a 1:1 mixture of water and ethylene glycol) were compared as to cost, performance, and space requirements.
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An investigation of the thermal energy storage capacity of Glauber's salt with respect to thermal cycling
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared the thermal energy storage capacity of the unthickened mixture to the thickened mixture as a function of thermal cycling and showed a significant improvement in performance of the thinnened mixture over that of the Glauber's salt and borax mixture.