| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7048738 | Applied Thermal Engineering | 2016 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
An optimal way is found to attain the shortest melting (charging) time for an entire multiple-PCM unit under given conditions. Generalization of the results is achieved for the optimal choice of uniformly-distributed melting temperatures. Unit behavior beyond optimum melting temperature span is also analyzed, and the overall limits for its improvement are defined. Furthermore, the model is re-defined to include the sensible heat capacity, comparing favorably with experimental results from the literature and demonstrating that the generalized results are applicable in this more realistic case as well.
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Authors
Moran Ezra, Yoram Kozak, Vadim Dubovsky, Gennady Ziskind,