Optimization of solar DHW system including PCM media

Design of a low-temperature solar heating system based on a slurry Phase Change Material (PCS)

“…1(b)) has been proposed in Refs. [30,31]. It has been called SDHW-PCM, and it includes a PCM node in the HTF primary solar loop of the system.…”

Solar domestic hot water systems using latent heat energy storage medium: A review

“…Haillot et al [65] further investigated the thermal behaviour of the system proposed in literature [64]. This system consisted of a SDHW vessel connected to flat plate collectors as shown in Fig.…”

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

“…The results indicated that topside injection is suitable for the charge process, whereas the injection at the bottom is recommended for the discharge process. Haillot et al [65] investigated a compact PCM heat exchanger composed of compressed expanded graphite and paraffin as a thermal energy storage unit for DHW. They also developed numerical and genetic algorithm optimization models to maximize the solar fraction and/ or minimize electrical energy consumption of the system.…”