Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) in building applications

Zhou, Dan; Zhao, C.Y.; YiShui, Tian

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.08.025

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“…Zhang et al [41] used silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ) to encapsulate n-octadecane and achieved thermal of about 0.6547 W/m·K. Pan et al [42] used aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH) 3 ) to encapsulate palmitic acid (PA) and obtained thermal conductivities ranging between 10 0.7-0.84 W/m·K. Li et al [43] reported another development also based on silicon dioxide as the shell and paraffin as the core material.…”

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“…Although high thermal conductivity inorganic shells i.e. Al(OH) 3 and SiO 2 have been used for thermal enhancement their presence did reduce the overall energy storage capacities of the phase change materials. …”

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“…1 [2,3,8,9]. However, liquid-gas and solid-gas processes are not applicable to construction materials due to their large volume and pressure change during phase change process.…”

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“…free cooling [1], cold thermal storage media and absorption refrigeration. Other integrated systems are PCM Trombe wall, PCM wallboards, PCM shutter, PCM concrete, PCM under-floor heating systems, PCM ceiling boards [2][3][4] as well as hot water supply and waste heat recovery systems [5]. For instance, E.Oro et al [6] and Gang Li et al [7] reviewed PCMs melting point below 20 ºC for cold thermal energy storage applications.…”

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Review of solid–liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies

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Kokogiannakis

2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Various types of solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs) have been reviewed for thermal energy storage applications. The review has shown that organic solid-liquid PCMs have much more advantages and capabilities than inorganic PCMs but do possess low thermal conductivity and density as well as being flammable. Inorganic PCMs possess higher heat storage capacities and conductivities, cheaper and readily available as well as being non-flammable, but do experience supercooling and phase segregation problems during phase change process. The review has also shown that eutectic PCMs have unique advantage since their melting points can be adjusted. In addition, they have relatively high thermal conductivity and density but they possess low latent and specific heat capacities. Encapsulation technologies and shell materials have also been examined and limitations established. The morphology of particles was identified as a key influencing factor on the thermal and chemical stability and the mechanical strength of encapsulated PCMs. In general, in-situ polymerization method appears to offer the best technological approach in terms of encapsulation efficiency and structural integrity of core material. There is however the need for the development of enhancement methods and standardization of testing procedures for microencapsulated PCMs. Abstract: Various types of solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs) have been reviewed for thermal energy storage applications. The review has shown that organic solid-liquid PCMs have much more advantages and capabilities than inorganic PCMs but do possess low thermal conductivity and density as well as being flammable. Inorganic PCMs possess higher heat storage capacities and conductivities, cheaper and readily available as well as being non-flammable, but do experience supercooling and phase segregation problems during phase change process. The review has also shown that eutectic PCMs have unique advantage since their melting points can be adjusted. In addition they have relatively high thermal conductivity and density but they possess low latent and specific heat capacities. Encapsulation technologies and shell materials have also been examined and limitations established. The morphology of particles were identified as a key influencing factor on the thermal and chemical stability and the mechanical strength of encapsulated PCMs. In general, in-situ polymerization method appears to offer the best technological approach in terms of encapsulation efficiency and structural integrity of core material. There is however the need for the development of enhancement methods and standardization of testing procedures for microencapsulated PCMs.

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“…1 [2,3,8,9]. However, liquid-gas and solid-gas processes are not applicable to construction materials due to their large volume and pressure change during phase change process.…”

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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“…Regarding building applications, PCMs should have a melting/solidification temperature in the practical range of application, high latent heat of fusion and improved thermal conductivity [9]. PCMs should also have desirable thermophysical, kinetic, chemical, economic and environmental properties, as pointed out by several authors [9,[78][79][80][81][82][83][84][85][86]. The optimum incorporation of PCMs within construction systems and the evaluation of the energy performance of the building with these elements is very complex and challenging.…”

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Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

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Santos

Gervásio

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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The improvement of the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar thermal energy, and the reduction of energy demand during the several stages of buildings' life cycle is crucial towards a more sustainable built environment. This paper presents an overview of the main features of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction with cold-formed elements from the point of view of life cycle energy consumption. The main LSF systems are described and some strategies for reducing thermal bridges and for improving the thermal resistance of LSF envelope elements are presented. Several passive strategies for increasing the thermal storage capacity of LSF solutions are discussed and particular attention is devoted to the incorporation of phase change materials (PCMs). These materials can be used to improve indoor thermal comfort, to reduce the energy demand for air-conditioning and to take advantage of solar thermal energy. The importance of reliable dynamic and holistic simulation methodologies to assess the energy demand for heating and cooling during the operational phase of LSF buildings is also discussed. Finally, the life cycle assessment (LCA) and the environmental performance of LSF construction are reviewed to discuss the main contribution of this kind of construction towards more sustainable buildings.

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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) in building applications

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Review of solid–liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies

Review of solid–liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies

Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

Phase Change Materials for PassiveTMSs

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