Heat Transfer Augmentation Using Duplex and Triplex Tube Phase Change Material (PCM) Heat Exchanger Configurations [PDF]
The significance of latent heat thermal energy storage is more substantial when compared to sensible energy storage due to its higher energy storage capability. In this paper, heat transfer enhancement techniques for melting (charging) and solidification
Dong-Won Jung +4 more
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Thermal and rheological properties of microencapsulated phase change materials [PDF]
The use of microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCMs) is one of the most efficient ways of storing thermal energy. When the microencapsulated phase change material (MPCM) is dispersed into the carrier fluid, microencapsulated phase change slurry ...
Zhao, Changying +3 more
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Development of Composite Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials for Multi-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage [PDF]
Phase change energy storage materials have been recognized as potential energy-saving materials for balancing cooling and heating demands in buildings.
Yilin Li +15 more
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Parametric analysis of influencing factors in Phase Change Material Wallboard (PCMW) [PDF]
Incorporating Phase Change Materials (PCMs) into traditional building structures has been considered as an effective way to reduce the mismatch between energy supply and demand and in turn to minimise energy consumption (cooling/heating energy).
Tian, Y. +7 more
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Review on microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs) : fabrication, characterization and applications [PDF]
The use of latent heat storage, microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs), is one of the most efficient ways of storing thermal energy and it has received a growing attention in the past decade.
Zhao, Changying +3 more
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VO2: A Phase Change Material for Micromechanics
Micro- and nano-mechanical systems may take advantage from using materials having multiple functional characteristics. VO2 is a compound characterised by a solid state phase transition (SSPT) just above room temperature, consisting in a concurrent metal ...
Nicola Manca +8 more
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Granulation Of Porous Materials with Phase Change Material (PCM)
The paper describes the research on the method of production of granulated phase-change materials (PCM) used in construction industry for the accumulation of thermal energy. As mineral materials for the granules preparation zeolite from fly ash Na-P1 and
Tomasz Bien
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Active analog tuning of the phase of light in the visible regime by bismuth-based metamaterials
The active and analog tuning of the phase of light by metamaterials is needed to boost the switching performance of photonic devices. However, demonstrations of this type of tuning in the pivotal visible spectral region are still scarce.
Garcia-Pardo Marina +4 more
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Improved simulation of phase change processes in applications where conduction is the dominant heat transfer mode [PDF]
This is the post-print of the Article. The official published version can be accessed from the link below - Copyright @ 2012 ElsevierThis paper reports on the development, experimental validation and application of a semi-empirical model for the ...
Gowreesunker, BL +2 more
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Heat transfer enhancement for thermal energy storage using metal foams embedded within phase change materials (PCMs) [PDF]
In this paper the experimental investigation on the solid/liquid phase change (melting and solidification) processes have been carried out. Paraffin wax RT58 is used as phase change material (PCM), in which metal foams are embedded to enhance the heat ...
Zhao, Changying +5 more
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