A review of phase change materials in multi-designed tubes and buildings: Testing methods, applications, and heat transfer enhancement

Saha, SC; Ahmed, SF; Ahmed, B; Mehnaz, T; Musharrat, A

A review of phase change materials in multi-designed tubes and buildings: Testing methods, applications, and heat transfer enhancement

Saha, SC Ahmed, SF Ahmed, B Mehnaz, T Musharrat, A

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Citation:: Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 63
Issue Date:: 2023-07-01

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dc.contributor.author	Saha, SC
dc.contributor.author	Ahmed, SF
dc.contributor.author	Ahmed, B
dc.contributor.author	Mehnaz, T
dc.contributor.author	Musharrat, A
dc.date.accessioned	2023-11-07T03:30:03Z
dc.date.available	2023-11-07T03:30:03Z
dc.date.issued	2023-07-01
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 63
dc.identifier.issn	2352-152X
dc.identifier.issn	2352-152X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/173181
dc.description.abstract	Phase change materials (PCMs) can be used as a latent heat storage system which is a very cost-efficient and affordable method for conserving thermal energy for future use. They are capable to store and release a vast amount of energy. In the past decade, PCMs are used widely for thermal insulation in buildings. A literature search revealed that various reviews have been conducted in recent years, although most of them have focused on PCM applications in a specific field, such as thermal comfort and building energy efficiency. Very few of them investigated PCMs in tubes with multiple designs and their testing methods simultaneously. This study thus investigates the recent development of thermal energy storage systems incorporating PCMs in multi-designed tubes and buildings, as well as their testing methods, other applications and heat transfer improvement. The melting point of PCM varies depending on the type. For instance, the RT23 PCM has a melting point of only 23o C, making it an excellent choice for home insulation. A 31-finned tube shows the maximum energy efficiency for commercial paraffin and reduces the PCM melting time by 65 %. However, the expansion of PCM applications is typically restricted by the reliability, efficiency, overall cost, and performance of the technology. A significant improvement is still needed in the phase transition, thermal conductivity, and compatibility of the materials. When dealing with inorganic PCMs, it is very important to take steps to prevent subcooling, supercooling, and phase separation by adding nucleating agents.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Energy Storage
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.est.2023.106990
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject.classification	40 Engineering
dc.title	A review of phase change materials in multi-designed tubes and buildings: Testing methods, applications, and heat transfer enhancement
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	63
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
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dc.date.updated	2023-11-07T03:30:01Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	63

Abstract:

Phase change materials (PCMs) can be used as a latent heat storage system which is a very cost-efficient and affordable method for conserving thermal energy for future use. They are capable to store and release a vast amount of energy. In the past decade, PCMs are used widely for thermal insulation in buildings. A literature search revealed that various reviews have been conducted in recent years, although most of them have focused on PCM applications in a specific field, such as thermal comfort and building energy efficiency. Very few of them investigated PCMs in tubes with multiple designs and their testing methods simultaneously. This study thus investigates the recent development of thermal energy storage systems incorporating PCMs in multi-designed tubes and buildings, as well as their testing methods, other applications and heat transfer improvement. The melting point of PCM varies depending on the type. For instance, the RT23 PCM has a melting point of only 23o C, making it an excellent choice for home insulation. A 31-finned tube shows the maximum energy efficiency for commercial paraffin and reduces the PCM melting time by 65 %. However, the expansion of PCM applications is typically restricted by the reliability, efficiency, overall cost, and performance of the technology. A significant improvement is still needed in the phase transition, thermal conductivity, and compatibility of the materials. When dealing with inorganic PCMs, it is very important to take steps to prevent subcooling, supercooling, and phase separation by adding nucleating agents.

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