Trends and future perspectives on the integration of phase change materials in heat exchangers

Mselle, Boniface Dominick; Zsembinszki, Gabriel; Borri, Emiliano; Veréz, David; Cabeza, Luisa F.

doi:10.1016/j.est.2021.102544

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“…The integration of phase-change materials (PCM) for thermal energy storage (TES) into refrigeration, heat pumps (HP), and air-conditioning systems started as early as 1966 [1], and according to a bibliometric study reported in [2], the topic has gained more interest among researchers in the last 10 years. Such a motivation responds to the rapid increase in climate change and aligns with the calls for more green, efficient, and sustainable systems in the decarbonization process [3][4][5].…”

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Experimental Assessment of the Influence of the Design on the Performance of Novel Evaporators with Latent Energy Storage Ability

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This study was carried out within the HYBUILD project, as part of the task aimed at developing novel evaporators for compact and direct integration of phase-change materials (PCM) into air-conditioning systems for efficient utilization of solar energy. To achieve this, novel evaporators were designed to contain PCM between refrigerant and heat transfer fluid (HTF) channels, allowing a three-media heat exchange mechanism. This paper experimentally assesses the influence of the configuration/arrangement of the channels on the performance of the evaporators, using three different lab-scale prototypes. Key performance indicators (KPI) relevant for thermal energy storage (TES) and heat exchangers (HEX) were used to study the influence of the design on the performance of the different designs of the novel evaporators. The results show that the change in the PCM, refrigerant, and HTF channel configuration affects the performance of the novel evaporators independently. The coefficient of performance (COP) of the refrigeration system and the energy storage density of the modules are the least affected KPIs (less than 16%), whereas the state of charge (SOC) at thermal equilibrium is the most affected KPI (about 44%). A discussion on how these effects provide unique strength for specific applications is included.

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“…From the figure, the implementation of flexibility in the energy sector can be classified into three main clusters, i.e., market, infrastructure, and performance indicators. To further interpret the literature landscape on the implementation of flexibility mechanisms in the energy sector, a keywords analysis of the retrieved documents was carried out following the methodology exemplified by Mselle et al [6]. From the documents, a total of 1452 keywords were identified; then, they were grouped and presented (minimum threshold of seven occurrences) in Figure 2.…”

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Exploring Flexibility Potential of Energy-Intensive Industries in Energy Markets

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The European Union, in pursuit of the goal of reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, is deploying different actions, with industry decarbonization as a key strategy. However, increasing electricity demand requires an intensification of energy generation from clean technologies, and the energy system’s expansion is hindered by renewable generation’s climatic dependencies and the imperative for substantial electrical infrastructure investments. Although the transmission grid is expected to grow, flexibility mechanisms and innovative technologies need to be applied to avoid an overwhelming growth. In this context, this paper presents a thorough assessment, conducted within the FLEXINDUSTRIES project, of the flexibility potential across seven energy-intensive industries (automotive industry, biofuel production, polymer manufacturing, steel manufacturing, paper mills, pharmaceutical industry, and cement production). The methodology followed during the analysis entails reviewing the state-of-the-art existing flexibility mechanisms, industries’ energy markets engagement, and technical/operational readiness. The results highlight the feasibility of the proposed actions for enabling energy market flexibility through demand-response programs, quantifying energy opportunities, and pinpointing regulatory and technical barriers.

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Bibliometric Analysis and Research Trends on Earthen Architecture and Construction

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Trends and future perspectives on the integration of phase change materials in heat exchangers

Cited by 22 publications

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Experimental Assessment of the Influence of the Design on the Performance of Novel Evaporators with Latent Energy Storage Ability

Experimental Assessment of the Influence of the Design on the Performance of Novel Evaporators with Latent Energy Storage Ability

Exploring Flexibility Potential of Energy-Intensive Industries in Energy Markets

Bibliometric Analysis and Research Trends on Earthen Architecture and Construction

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