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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change: materials, heat transfer analysis and applications
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In this paper, a review of the history of thermal energy storage with solid-liquid phase change has been carried out and three aspects have been the focus of this review: materials, heat transfer and applications.About:
This article is published in Applied Thermal Engineering.The article was published on 2003-02-01. It has received 4019 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Heat transfer & Thermal energy storage.read more
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Using CaCl2·6H2O as a phase change material for thermo-regulation and enhancing photovoltaic panels’ conversion efficiency: Experimental study and TRNSYS validation
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate how CaCl2·6H2O can regulate the PV cells temperature and improve the electrical performance of photovoltaic panels in a completely cold environment in Tehran, Iran.
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Thermal insulation capability of PEG-containing polyurethane foams
Nihal Sarıer,Emel Onder +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a number of PU rigid foams incorporated with three types of polyethylene glycol (PEG) compounds and mixtures have been developed for thermal applications in buildings, such as having high heat of fusion, phase change repeatability, chemical stability, non-corrosive behavior, and low-cost.
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Giant Thermal Rectification from Polyethylene Nanofiber Thermal Diodes
Teng Zhang,Tengfei Luo +1 more
TL;DR: It is shown through theoretical analysis and molecular dynamics simulations that unprecedented thermal rectification factors can be achieved utilizing the phase-dependent thermal conductivity of polyethylene nanofibers, based on which thermal circuits can be built to ultimately enable phononic computing.
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Thermal energy storage characteristics of Cu–H2O nanofluids
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal energy storage characteristics of Cu-H 2 O nanofluids as a new phase change material for cooling systems were investigated and the influence of the nanoparticle agent on supercooling of water PCMs was experimentally studied.
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A critical review on phase change material energy storage systems with cascaded configurations
S. Christopher,Kiyan Parham,A.H. Mosaffa,Mohammed Farid,Zhenjun Ma,Amrit Kumar Thakur,Huijin Xu,Rahman Saidur,Rahman Saidur +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, the influence of stage numbers and different geometrical containments on the performance of a thermal energy storage (LHTES) system is discussed and a critical evaluation demonstrates that replacing a single phase change material (PCM) by multiple PCMs shows the possibility of improving the performance in terms of energy, exergy and entransy charging/discharging rate along with increased stored/retrieved energy and exergy efficiency.
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Low temperature latent heat thermal energy storage: Heat storage materials
TL;DR: 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.
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Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications
Ibrahim Dincer,Marc A. Rosen +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an overview of thermal energy storage systems and their application in the context of thermal engineering, including thermal transfer with phase change in simple and complex geometries.
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Review on sustainable thermal energy storage technologies, Part I: heat storage materials and techniques
TL;DR: In this article, the development of available thermal energy storage (TES) technologies and their individual pros and cons for space and water heating applications are reviewed and compared for low temperature applications, where water is used as a storage medium.
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Handbook of Numerical Heat Transfer
TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive presentation of numerical methods suitable for the analysis of various heat transverse and fluid flow problems that occur in research, practice, and university instruction is given.
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Paraffin/porous-graphite-matrix composite as a high and constant power thermal storage material
TL;DR: In this article, a supported phase change material (PCM) made of paraffin impregnated by capillary forces in a compressed expansed natural graphite (CENG) matrix is presented.