Thermal Management Using “ Dry ” Phase Change Materials
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چکیده
The thermal response characteristic of a hybrid cooler that is charged with a “dry” solid-solid phase change compound is evaluated. A mathematical model that simulates the performance of a cooler/heat storage unit is formulated. A prototype heat sink that incorporates heat storage using a “dry” PCM is tested, and used to benchmark the simulation model. Different heating and cooling strategies are evaluated and a figure of merit, characteristic of the cooler/PCM under development is introduced.
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