Thermal Energy Storage Heat Exchanger Design: Overcoming Low Thermal Conductivity Limitations of Phase-Change Materials
Melissa A. Messenger,
Raj M. Manglik,
Sandra K.S. Boetcher
Abstract:Recently, there has been a renewed interest in solid-to-liquid phase-change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) solutions in response to ambitious decarbonization goals. While PCMs have very high thermal storage capacities, their typically low thermal conductivities impose limitations on energy charging and discharging rates. Extensive research efforts have focused on improving PCM thermal conductivity through the incorporation of additives. However, this approach presents challenges such as achi… Show more
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