Genetic optimization of a PCM enhanced storage tank for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems

Padovan, Roberta; Manzan, Marco

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2013.12.034

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“…In a word, in spite of some disadvantages, salt hydrates are generally considered as suitable materials for thermal energy storage applications due to more and more effective methods are developing to overcome the problems [68,69]. Except for nucleating agents and thickening agents, preparing composite salt hydrate PCMs are also worthy noting due to their excellent abilities for solving phase separation and eliminating supercooling degree.…”

Section: Phase Separation Of Salt Hydratesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Inorganic Salt Hydrate for Thermal Energy Storage

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Using phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage has always been a hot topic within the research community due to their excellent performance on energy conservation such as energy efficiency in buildings, solar domestic hot water systems, textile industry, biomedical and food agroindustry. Several literatures have reported phase change materials concerning various aspects. Among these materials, salt hydrates are worthy of exploring due to their high-energy storage density, rational price, multiple sources and relatively good thermal conductivity. This paper reviews the present state of salt hydrates PCMs targeting classification, properties, defects, possible solutions as well as their idiographic features which are suitable for applications. In addition, new trends of future research are also indicated.

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Section: Phase Separation Of Salt Hydratesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Inorganic Salt Hydrate for Thermal Energy Storage

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“…The predicted results agreed with those of the experiment. Padovan and Manzan [54] generated an optimization tool for PCM thermal energy storage in a DHW system to enhance energy saving and to reduce the volume/space required by the system. They analyzed different designing parameters, such as tank dimensions, PCM melting temperature point, and insulation thickness.…”

Section: Pcm Incorporation To a Solar Storage Tankmentioning

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Review of the application of phase change material for heating and domestic hot water systems

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Al-Abidi

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et al. 2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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“…Padovan and Manzan [31] investigated if application of PCMs in the thermal energy storage system in solar domestic hot water system could have good influence on system performance in the form of energy savings or reduction of TES system size. Fig.…”

Section: Solar Thermal Storage Systemsmentioning

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The role of phase change materials for the sustainable energy

2016

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Abstract. Unceasing global economic development leads to continuous increase of energy demand. Considering the limited conventional resources of energy as well as impact on the environment associated with its use, it is important to focus on the rational management of energy resources and on supporting the development of new technologies related to both conventional and renewable energy resources. In a number of cases the use of phase change materials (PCMs) turns out to be a reasonable solution. This paper contains a summary of well-studied and known, previously used solutions based on phase change materials as well as novel possibilities, which are under development. It has been decided to investigate this topic due to the wide range of highly effective solutions. The review is focused on selected applications of PCMs for technologies which are designed to improve energy efficiency and on PCMs used in technologies based on renewable energy sources.

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Genetic optimization of a PCM enhanced storage tank for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems

Cited by 85 publications

References 9 publications

Inorganic Salt Hydrate for Thermal Energy Storage

Inorganic Salt Hydrate for Thermal Energy Storage

Review of the application of phase change material for heating and domestic hot water systems

The role of phase change materials for the sustainable energy

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