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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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Thermodynamic analysis of directionally influenced phase change material embedded building walls
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal performance of two phase change materials (PCMs) when they are embedded in a concrete wall is evaluated in terms of reduced heat gain and temperature fluctuations inside the building due to different orientation of the PCM wall.
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Inclusion of methyl stearate/diatomite composite in gypsum board ceiling for building energy conservation
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Thermal and melting heat transfer characteristics in a latent heat storage system using mikro
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented the results of experimental and two-dimensional model for phase change, conduction based melting heat transfer problem of a staggered tubes heat storage system using Indonesian traditional substance called Mikro as phase change material (PCM).
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Eudragit S (methyl methacrylate methacrylic acid copolymer)/fatty acid blends as form‐stable phase change material for latent heat thermal energy storage
TL;DR: In this paper, the compatibility of fatty acids with the Eudragit S was proved by microscopic investigation and infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and the melting and crystallization temperatures and the latent heats of the form-stable phase change materials (PCMs) were measured by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) method.
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Preliminary Study of Passive Cooling Strategy Using a Combination of PCM and Copper Foam to Increase Thermal Heat Storage in Building Facade
TL;DR: In this paper, the performance of the existing materials integrated with PCM and a design strategy that would improve the system were investigated. But the authors did not consider the thermal comfort of the users.
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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.