Parametric Study on a Thermal Energy Storage Containing Single PCM Sphere

Abstract:

Mathematical representation of the thermal energy storage (TES) containing an encapsulated phase change material (PCM) in Medium Density Polyethylene sphere is investigated. The model applied the Effectiveness - Number of Transfer Unit (ɛ-NTU) method. The performance of a TES is presented in terms of the phase change effectiveness. The mathematical formulation of the model discussed will be used in future research with the suggestion to maximize the heat transfer between the heat transfer fluid and the PCM.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 695)
• Pages: 477-481
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.695.477
• Online since: November 2014
• Authors: N.A.M. Amin*, Azizul Mohamad, M.S. Abdul Majid, R. Daud, Mohd Afendi, Mohd Azizi Said, Frank Bruno, Martin Belusko
• Keywords: Mathematical Models, Phase Change Materials (PCM), Thermal Energy Storage

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