Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTS) represents an intriguing solution to the problem of variability of supply that exists in solar thermal power systems.
Mustafa S. Mahdi +4 more
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To address thermal conductivity of paraffin wax (PW), carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were mixed with PW to form PW-CNTs composites.PW-CNTs composites has been prepared with various mass fractions (1% 、2%、5%) of carbon nanotubes.The thermal properties including ...
陈杨华 +4 more
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Thermogravimetric study of a phase change slurry: effect of variable conditions [PDF]
Microcapsules containing Phase Change Materials (MPCM) are widely used for passive systems in energy storage. When MPCM are mixed with a carrier fluid, Phase Change Slurries (PCS) are used for heat transfer fluids in active systems or heat transport ...
Chimenos, J. M. +4 more
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Thermal energy storage system using phase change materials: Constant heat source [PDF]
The usage of phase change materials (PCM) to store the heat in the form of latent heat is increased, because large quantity of thermal energy is stored in smaller volumes.
Nallusamy N. +3 more
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PCMs for Residential Building Applications:A Short Review Focused on Disadvantages and Proposals for Future Development [PDF]
Phase change materials (PCMs) offer great potential as a latent heat energy storage technique to provide energy efficient systems in new and existing residential buildings.
Hale +7 more
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Properties of n-octadecane-encapsulated activated carbon nanocomposite for energy storage medium: the effect of surface area and pore structure [PDF]
Shape-stabilized phase change materials (PCMs) composed of n-octadecane encapsulated into activated carbon (AC) micro-and meso-pores were prepared by direct impregnation method.
Hussein, Mohd Zobir +3 more
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Development of media for dynamic latent heat storage for the low-temperature range. Part 1: Thermal analyses of selected salt hydrate systems [PDF]
Phase change temperatures and phase change enthalpies of seventeen salt hydrates, three double salts, and four eutectics were measured thermodynamically and the results reported herein.
Kanwischer, H., Tamme, R.
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Experimental Study on the Strengthen Heat Transfer Performance of PCM by Active Stirring
Latent heat storage has higher energy density, but most phase change materials (PCMs) have low thermal conductivity. Current research focuses on conduction dominated heat transfer mechanism to increase the heat transfer performance.
Yanjun Zhang +5 more
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Phase Change Material Device for Spacecraft Thermal Control [PDF]
On board a satellite, the experiments and subsystems have to be maintained within specified temperature limits. Phase Change Materials (PCM) offer the possibility to store thermal energy directly as latent heat of fusion.
Collette, Jean-Paul +6 more
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In the design of gel phase change composite wall materials for solar greenhouses, the alteration of material composition could directly affect the thermal performance of gel phase change composite wall materials.
Wenhe Liu +7 more
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