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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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Systematic review of encapsulation and shape-stabilization of phase change materials
TL;DR: In this article, the state-of-the-art of shape-stabilization (SS-PCM) and encapsulation (CS-PCMs) of organic PCMs for low thermal applications is reviewed.
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Photovoltaic panel integrated with phase change materials (PV-PCM): technology overview and materials selection
Tao Ma,Zhenpeng Li,Jiaxin Zhao +2 more
TL;DR: A comprehensive literature review of the state-of-the-art aspects of PV-PCM systems is presented, with the focus on technology overview and materials selection and a triangle about materials selection criteria and determination strategy of phase transition temperature is proposed.
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Thermal and heat transfer characteristics in a latent heat storage system using lauric acid
Ahmet Sarı,Kamil Kaygusuz +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal and heat transfer characteristics of lauric acid during the melting and solidification processes were determined experimentally in a vertical double pipe energy storage system, and the experimental results proved that the phase change material (PCM) melts and solidifies congruently, and it was difficult to establish the solidification proceeding at the axial distances in the PCM.
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A comprehensive study of properties of paraffin phase change materials for solar thermal energy storage and thermal management applications
TL;DR: In this paper, the thermophysical properties, long-term stability and chemical compatibility of six widely useful paraffin PCMs are investigated, including pure alkanes, nonadecane, eicosane, docosane and three commercial blends of paraffIN waxes.
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Fatty acids and related phase change materials for reliable thermal energy storage at moderate temperatures
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a comprehensive study of thermal and related properties (transition temperature, transition enthalpy change, heat capacity, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, density), thermal stability (on cycling through the transition up to 3000 times) and chemical stability (when in contact with 16 common containment materials at 75°C) for six organic phase change materials: decanoic acid (aka capric acid, [CH3(CH2)8COOH]), dodecanoic acids (aka lauric acid), tetradecanoic
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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.