| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7054762 | International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer | 2018 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Nanoparticle enhanced phase change material (or nano-PCM) is an attractive option to enhance the performance of thermal energy storage systems (e.g., solar-thermal energy storage system). In this study, authors have investigated the melting performance of nano-PCMs inside a square enclosure which is a representative geometry of a thermal energy storage system. Three PCMs with different melting temperatures were experimented: (i) paraffin wax (Tm=54°C>Tâ), (ii) coconut oil (Tm=24°CâTâ), and (iii) Rubitherm® RT-18 (Tm=18°C
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Authors
Manar Al-Jethelah, Syeda Humaira Tasnim, Shohel Mahmud, Animesh Dutta,