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Numerical optimization of a solar air heating system based on encapsulated P.C.M. storage
P. H. Theunissen,J. M. Buchlin +1 more
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In this paper, a Transient Solar Network Simulation (TSUNS) code of a solar air heating system using RBES or Phase Change Energy Storage (PCES) is presented, where the storage working times are compared between Belgium and U.S. climates.About:
This article is published in Solar Energy.The article was published on 1983-01-01. It has received 23 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Energy storage & Phase-change material.read more
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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials and applications
TL;DR: The use of a latent heat storage system using phase change materials (PCMs) is an effective way of storing thermal energy and has the advantages of high energy storage density and the isothermal nature of the storage process.
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Nanoencapsulation of phase change materials for advanced thermal energy storage systems
TL;DR: A review focusing on phase change materials for thermal energy storage, particularly their nanoencapsulation, and insight into future research possibilities is published.
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Emerging Applications of Phase- Change Materials ( PCMs): Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
TL;DR: An array of aspects related to the compositions, preparations, and emerging applications of PCMs are presented.
Effects of phase-change energy storage on the performance of air-based and liquid-based solar heating systems
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of storage capacity, storage unit heat transfer characteristics, collector area and location on the system performance are investigated for systems utilizing sodium sulfate decahydrate and paraffin wax as storage media.
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Solar cooker with latent heat storage: Design and experimental testing
Dharam Buddhi,L.K. Sahoo +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a box-type solar cooker with latent heat storage has been designed and fabricated for the composite climatic conditions of India, and the experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of using a phase change material as the storage medium in solar cookers.
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A design handbook for phase change thermal control and energy storage devices. [selected paraffins
W. R. Humphries,E. I. Griggs +1 more
A design handbook for phase change thermal control and energy storage devices
W. R. Humphries,E. I. Griggs +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive survey of the thermal aspects of phase change material devices is given, and extensive parametric data are presented for a hypothetical configuration with a rectangular phase change housing, using straight fins as the filler, and paraffin as the material.
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Effects of phase-change energy storage on the performance of air-based and liquid-based solar heating systems
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of storage capacity, storage unit heat transfer characteristics, collector area and location on the system performance are investigated for systems utilizing sodium sulfate decahydrate and paraffin wax as storage media.
Effects of phase-change energy storage on the performance of air-based and liquid-based solar heating systems
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of storage capacity, storage unit heat transfer characteristics, collector area and location on the system performance are investigated for systems utilizing sodium sulfate decahydrate and paraffin wax as storage media.
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An incongruent heat-of-fusion system - CaCl2-6H2O - made congruent through modification of the chemical composition of the system
TL;DR: An Incongruent Heat-of-Fusion Storage System CaCl2.6H2O made Congruent through Modifi-cation of the Chemical Composition of the System as discussed by the authors.