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Utilization of solar resource using phase change material assisted solar water heater and the influence of nano filler

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In this paper, phase change materials (PCM) are used for storing the heat energy in the heaters to get efficient system and the nanofiller also improved the water temperature of 33% more than other commercial water heaters.
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This article is published in Materials Today: Proceedings.The article was published on 2021-01-01. It has received 29 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Solar energy & Renewable energy.

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Energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and enviroeconomic (4-E) assessment of solar water heater with/without phase change material for building and other applications: a comprehensive review

TL;DR: In this paper, a broad variety of work on the energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and enviroeconomic (4E) approach of with and without phase change materials (PCMs) integrated SHWs for building and other applications in recent years and to address the technical challenges associated with SWH systems.
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Comparison of chassis frame design of Go-Kart vehicle powered by internal combustion engine and electric motor

TL;DR: This project is aimed to convert an IC engine Go-kart into an Electric driven kart, the Frame of the IC engine kart requires a single mount as it needs only Engine and it is developed using SOLIDWORKS, whereas in Electric driven it is a combination of Battery, Motor and Controller and hence it requires a large number of mounts and cross members.
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Thermophysical properties of Nano-enhanced phase change materials for domestic heating applications

TL;DR: In this paper , a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the preparation methods used for nano-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCMs), the impact of nanoparticles on the thermophysical properties, stability of NEPCMs, the hybrid heat transfer enhancement techniques using nanoparticles, the promising low-temperature applications with NEPCM, and the research gaps in the field.
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Numerically analysis of a Phase-change Material in concentric double-pipe helical coil with turbulent flow as thermal storage unit in solar water heaters

TL;DR: In this article , a 3D double-pipe helical coil heat exchanger containing phase-change material (PCM) was investigated as a thermal storage system in solar water heaters, and the impact of some critical geometrical parameters, like helical pitch, inner and outer pipe diameter, and some flow parameters, such as fluid inlet temperature and Reynolds number, were analyzed.
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Experimental study on thermal storage characteristics of cold storage distribution box

TL;DR: In this paper , a cold storage distribution box was tested to investigate the effects of the amount of phase change material (PCM), adjustment plate opening rate and the heat transfer area of the storage plate on the temperature elevating rate and temperature distribution in the box.
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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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A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the phase change materials (PCM) and their application in energy storage is presented, where the main advantages of encapsulation are providing large heat transfer area, reduction of the PCMs reactivity towards the outside environment and controlling the changes in volume of the storage materials as phase change occurs.
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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.
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Review on storage materials and thermal performance enhancement techniques for high temperature phase change thermal storage systems

TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed concentrated solar thermal power plants that are currently operating and under construction and provided the necessary information for further research in the development of cost-effective high temperature phase change thermal storage systems.
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A review on current status and challenges of inorganic phase change materials for thermal energy storage systems

TL;DR: In this paper, a detailed review of research outcomes and recent technological advancements in the field of inorganic phase change materials is presented while focusing on providing solutions to the associated disadvantages of this class of PCMs.
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