A review on potentials of coupling PCM storage modules to heat pipes and heat pumps

Rashidi, Saman; Shamsabadi, Hamid; Esfahani, Javad Abolfazli; Harmand, Souad

doi:10.1007/s10973-019-08930-1

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“…Among different phase transitions, solid-liquid and solid-solid are particularly attractive since they provide high energy storage densities, something that, in turn, reduces the technological requirements of TES systems [ 8 ]. PCMs have been widely used in latent heat accumulation to improve the energy management in heat pumps [ 9 , 10 ], automotive [ 11 ], solar engineering [ 12 , 13 ], spacecraft [ 14 , 15 ] or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning facilities [ 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ], for instance.…”

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Thermal and Physical Characterization of PEG Phase Change Materials Enhanced by Carbon-Based Nanoparticles

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This paper presents the preparation and thermal/physical characterization of phase change materials (PCMs) based on poly(ethylene glycol) 400 g·mol−1 and nano-enhanced by either carbon black (CB), a raw graphite/diamond nanomixture (G/D-r), a purified graphite/diamond nanomixture (G/D-p) or nano-Diamond nanopowders with purity grades of 87% or 97% (nD87 and nD97, respectively). Differential scanning calorimetry and oscillatory rheology experiments were used to provide an insight into the thermal and mechanical changes taking place during solid-liquid phase transitions of the carbon-based suspensions. PEG400-based samples loaded with 1.0 wt.% of raw graphite/diamond nanomixture (G/D-r) exhibited the lowest sub-cooling effect (with a reduction of ~2 K regarding neat PEG400). The influences that the type of carbon-based nanoadditive and nanoparticle loading (0.50 and 1.0 wt.%) have on dynamic viscosity, thermal conductivity, density and surface tension were also investigated in the temperature range from 288 to 318 K. Non-linear rheological experiments showed that all dispersions exhibited a non-Newtonian pseudo-plastic behavior, which was more noticeable in the case of carbon black nanofluids at low shear rates. The highest enhancements in thermal conductivity were observed for graphite/diamond nanomixtures (3.3–3.6%), while nano-diamond suspensions showed the largest modifications in density (0.64–0.66%). Reductions in surface tension were measured for the two nano-diamond nanopowders (nD87 and nD97), while slight increases (within experimental uncertainties) were observed for dispersions prepared using the other three carbon-based nanopowders. Finally, a good agreement was observed between the experimental surface tension measurements performed using a Du Noüy ring tensiometer and a drop-shape analyzer.

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Thermal and Physical Characterization of PEG Phase Change Materials Enhanced by Carbon-Based Nanoparticles

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“…Nevertheless, the most significant inconsistency that almost all PCMs today suffer from is their intrinsically low heat conduction, which has a negative impact on the system’s thermal reaction to the cyclic heat charging/discharging operations. To overcome this issue, researchers identified different approaches for the thermal enhancement of TES systems, such as porous matrices [ 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ], extended fins [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ], and heat pipes [ 26 , 27 ] along with utilizing good performing casing for PCM containment. Boosting the thermal performance of PCM-based storage devices by applying extended fins to the tubes transporting the heat-transfer fluid (HTF) is often considered as one of the most effective enhancement methods in energy storage systems [ 23 , 28 ].…”

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Improved Melting of Latent Heat Storage Using Fin Arrays with Non-Uniform Dimensions and Distinct Patterns

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Employing phase-change materials (PCM) is considered a very efficient and cost-effective option for addressing the mismatch between the energy supply and the demand. The high storage density, little temperature degradation, and ease of material processing register the PCM as a key candidate for the thermal energy storage system. However, the sluggish response rates during their melting and solidification processes limit their applications and consequently require the inclusion of heat transfer enhancers. This research aims to investigate the potential enhancement of circular fins on intensifying the PCM thermal response in a vertical triple-tube casing. Fin arrays of non-uniform dimensions and distinct distribution patterns were designed and investigated to determine the impact of modifying the fin geometric characteristics and distribution patterns in various spatial zones of the heat exchanger. Parametric analysis on the various fin structures under consideration was carried out to determine the most optimal fin structure from the perspective of the transient melting evolution and heat storage rates while maintaining the same design limitations of fin material and volume usage. The results revealed that changing the fin dimensions with the heat-flow direction results in a faster charging rate, a higher storage rate, and a more uniform temperature distribution when compared to a uniform fin size. The time required to fully charge the storage system (fully melting of the PCM) was found to be reduced by up to 10.4%, and the heat storage rate can be improved by up to 9.3% compared to the reference case of uniform fin sizes within the same fin volume limitations.

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“…Solar energy is a renewable energy resource identified as a significant energy source, economically efficient, and reliable. There are numerous different forms of heat storage mediums that have been employed in industry, but PCM is the most productive since it uses latent heat.Using PCM is a valuable and advantageous method to get a high storage density with a higher efficiency [5][6][7][8].…”

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Designing a Solar Heat Storage System using Heat Pipe and Phase-Change Material (PCM)

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Remeli

Singh

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Phase change material (PCM) is used as a storage medium in a thermal heating system. The PCM's ability to store heat for a long time is suitable for combining with solar energy. PCM can absorb or release large amounts of latent heat at relatively constant temperatures. However, the PCM has poor thermal conductivity. The superconductive heat pipe is suitable to enhance the heat transfer in the PCM. The study aims to prove the concept of a unique thermal storage system that combines solar Fresnel lens, heat pipe, and phase change materials technologies. This study presented a detailed design and testing of the combined system under an actual outdoor environment. Four Fresnel lenses refracted the sunlight and focused on a heat collector. The lenses can be manually adjusted according to the sun's position. The heat is transferred to the PCM storage tank via a finned heat pipe. The testing results showed that the paraffin wax (PCM) has a melting temperature between 54 -59 °C. The highest temperature recorded in the paraffin wax tank was 121 °C which is suitable for many future applications. The system could store the heat up to 730 kJ by using 2 kg of paraffin. During the solidification of PCM (discharging), the system retained 120 kJ of heat for almost 7 hours with minimal heat loss. The system was proven to function well for storing the heat after the sunset, and it can be used for a passive power generation system, such as using thermoelectric cells.

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A review on potentials of coupling PCM storage modules to heat pipes and heat pumps

Cited by 44 publications

References 116 publications

Thermal and Physical Characterization of PEG Phase Change Materials Enhanced by Carbon-Based Nanoparticles

Thermal and Physical Characterization of PEG Phase Change Materials Enhanced by Carbon-Based Nanoparticles

Improved Melting of Latent Heat Storage Using Fin Arrays with Non-Uniform Dimensions and Distinct Patterns

Designing a Solar Heat Storage System using Heat Pipe and Phase-Change Material (PCM)

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