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Thermal performance of a solar-aided latent heat store used for space heating by heat pump
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In this article, a cylindrical phase change storage tank linked to a solar powered heat pump system is investigated experimentally and theoretically, and a simulation model defining the transient behaviour of the phase change unit was used.About:
This article is published in Solar Energy.The article was published on 2000-01-01. It has received 407 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Heat pump & Heat capacity rate.read more
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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.
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Thermal energy storage technologies and systems for concentrating solar power plants
TL;DR: In this article, a review of thermal energy storage system design methodologies and the factors to be considered at different hierarchical levels for concentrating solar power (CSP) plants is presented.
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Experimental evaluation of using various renewable energy sources for heating a greenhouse
Mehmet Esen,Tahsin Yüksel +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated greenhouse heating by biogas, solar and ground energy in Elazig, Turkey climate conditions, and the greenhouse was constructed and the required heating load of greenhouse was determined.
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Latent Heat Storage Materials and Systems: A Review
S.D. Sharma,Kazunobu Sagara +1 more
TL;DR: The use of a latent heat storage system using Phase Change Materials (PCM) is an effective way of storing thermal energy (solar energy, off-peak electricity, industrial waste heat) and has the advantages of high storage density and the isothermal nature of the storage process as discussed by the authors.
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A review of available technologies for seasonal thermal energy storage
Jianrong Xu,Ruzhu Wang,Yong Li +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed all three available technologies for seasonal heat storage: sensible heat storage, latent heat storage and chemical storage, including water, rock-sort material and ground/soil.
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Geometric design of solar-aided latent heat store depending on various parameters and phase change materials
TL;DR: In this article, the phase change material (PCM) is packed in cylinders and the heat transfer fluid (HTF) flows parallel to it (mode 1) and the second is suited to tanks where pipes containing the fluid are embedded in the PCM (mode 2).
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Development of a model compatible with solar assisted cylindrical energy storage tank and variation of stored energy with time for different phase change materials
Mehmet Esen,Teoman Ayhan +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the performance of a solar assisted cylindrical energy storage tank is investigated theoretically, where the energy is stored as the latent heat of the phase change material (PCM), and the heat transfer fluid (HTF) flows parallel to it.
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A general design method for closed-loop solar energy systems
TL;DR: In this article, a general design method is presented for closed loop energy systems consisting of solar collectors, sensible energy storage and a closed-loop flow circuit in which thermal energy is supplied (through heat exchange) to a load above a specified minimum temperature.
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Comparison of theoretical models of phase-change and sensible heat storage for air and water-based solar heating systems
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Experimental and theoretical investigation of latent heat storage for water based solar heating systems
TL;DR: In this paper, an experimental and a theoretical study has been conducted to determine the performance of phase change energy storage materials for solar water-heating systems, where simulation techniques are used to determine system performance over the entire heating season.
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