Journal ArticleDOI
Tetradecane and hexadecane binary mixtures as phase change materials (PCMs) for cool storage in district cooling systems
Reads0
Chats0
TLDR
In this paper, the thermal properties of laboratory-grade tetradecane, hexdecane and their binary mixtures were discussed and their potential for use as Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for cool storage.About:
This article is published in Energy.The article was published on 1999-01-01. It has received 206 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Chiller & Cooling load.read more
Citations
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI
Phase change materials for thermal energy storage
TL;DR: In this article, the state of the art of phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications is reviewed and an insight into recent efforts to develop new phase change material with enhanced performance and safety.
Journal ArticleDOI
Solar energy storage using phase change materials
Murat Kenisarin,Khamid Mahkamov +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the state of the art of phase change materials (PCMs) for storing solar energy is discussed. But, prior to the large-scale practical application of this technology, it is necessary to resolve numerous problems at the research and development stage.
Journal ArticleDOI
Review on phase change materials (PCMs) for cold thermal energy storage applications
TL;DR: In this article, a review of thermal energy storage (TES) for cold storage applications using solid liquid phase change materials has been carried out, focusing on different aspects: phase change material (PCM), encapsulation, heat transfer enhancement, and the effect of storage on food quality.
Journal ArticleDOI
Heat transfer characteristics of thermal energy storage system using PCM capsules: A review
TL;DR: In this article, a review of available latent heat thermal energy storage technologies is presented, including material, encapsulation, heat transfer, applications and new phase change material (PCM) technology innovation.
Journal ArticleDOI
Developments in organic solid–liquid phase change materials and their applications in thermal energy storage
R.K. Sharma,Poo Balan Ganesan,V.V. Tyagi,Hendrik Simon Cornelis Metselaar,Shanti C. Sandaran +4 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of organic phase change materials (PCMs) is presented, focusing on three aspects: the materials, encapsulation and applications of organic PCMs, and providing an insight on the recent developments in applications of these materials.
References
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI
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.
Book
Differential Scanning Calorimetry: An Introduction for Practitioners
TL;DR: The authors provide the newcomer and the experienced practitioner with a comprehensive insight into important DSC methods, including a presentation of the theoretical basis of DSC calorimeters.
Journal ArticleDOI
Fatty acids and their mixtures as phase-change materials for thermal energy storage
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used differential scanning calorimetry to determine the transition temperatures and latent heat of transition of the fatty acids and their binary mixtures and their corresponding heat of melting were 120, 145, 150 and 160 J/g, respectively.
Journal ArticleDOI
Low temperature heat storage with phase change materials
TL;DR: In this paper, a group of promising phase change heat storage materials was selected through study of the literature, laboratory tests of freeze-melt behavior and determination of thermophysical properties. Means were developed of encapsulating these materials in metal or plastic containers.