Performance investigation of a biomimetic latent heat thermal energy storage device for waste heat recovery in data centers

Huang, Yongping; Deng, Zilong; Chen, Yongping; Zhang, Chengbin

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.120745

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“…The whole charging time of the four-helical fin LHTES was significantly decreased by 31% compared to conventional fins, and the temperature of inlet fluid had a significant effect on the charging process. Huang et al [25] used LHTES devices for heat storage and designed palm-leaf-shaped bionic fins to improve waste heat recovery efficiency in cooling systems. Their research demonstrated that the palm-leaf bionic fins shortened the charging and discharging time of LHTES by 21.0% and 38.2%.…”

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Design and Research of Heat Storage Enhancement by Innovative Wave Fin in a Hot Water–Oil-Displacement System

Ning,

Huang,

et al. 2023

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Energy storage technology provides a new direction for the utilization of renewable and sustainability energy. The objective of this study is to introduce a novel, wavy, longitudinal fin design, which aims to improve heat transfer in the melting process of a Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage (LHTES) unit. The main goal is to mitigate the negative effects caused by the refractory zone at the end of the melting phase. A two-dimensional numerical model of LHTES unit is established by using the enthalpy porosity method and verified by experimental data. Through the quantitative comparison between the traditional rectangular fin and the innovative wave fin, the influence of wave fin on the heat transfer mechanism in the heat storage process is revealed. The results show that the average heat storage rate of five and six wave fins is 3.70% and 12.98% higher than that of conventional rectangular fins, respectively, and the average temperature response of six wave fins is 17.78% higher than that of conventional rectangular fins. The addition of the wave fin weakens the negative effect of the refractory zone, but prolongs the heating time of the initial melting point.

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confidence: 99%