Second Law Optimization of a PCM Based Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System with Tree Shaped Fins

A Comprehensive Study on a Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System and its Feasible Applications in Greenhouses

Abstract Energy crisis is a major challenge in the current world. Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems are known as equipment with promising performance by which thermal energy can be recovered. In the present study a comprehensive theoretical and experimental investigation is performed on a LHTES system containing PEG1000 as phase change material (PCM). Discussed topics can be ca...

Numerical optimization of a PCM-based heat sink with internal fins

This study presents an optimization procedure for the design of a Latent Heat Thermal Management System (LHTMS), used for cooling an electronic device with transient and high heat generation. The LHTMS consists of Phase Change Material (PCM) combined with internal fins, which are used for creating high conductive paths into the PCM. The optimization is performed with a sole aim of minimizing th...

Enhancement of Thermal Conductivity of a PCM Based Energy Storage System

The PCM based energy storage system is commonly used for storing waste heat and solar heat. Main disadvantage of such system is slow response during charging and discharging. In the present experiment thermal conductivity of wax based storage system is improved by embedding Copper,Aluminium and iron springs. Experiments shows that such systems show superior performance during charging and disch...

Thermophysical Characterization of MgCl2·6H2O, Xylitol and Erythritol as Phase Change Materials (PCM) for Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage (LHTES)

The application range of existing real scale mobile thermal storage units with phase change materials (PCM) is restricted by the low phase change temperature of 58 ∘ C for sodium acetate trihydrate, which is a commonly used storage material. Therefore, only low temperature heat sinks like swimming pools or greenhouses can be supplied. With increasing phase change temperatures, more applications...

Study on a Floor Supply Air Condigioning System with Thermal Energy Storage Using Granulated Pcm