Experimental Research on Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Materials Applied in the Phase Change Wall

Abstract:

Shape-stabilized phase change materials can store thermal energy and save energy when it is added into the wall. The phase change temperature, latent heat and the stability of shape-stabilized phase change materials with different component were studied experimentally. The critical mass fraction of paraffin required in the materials is given. It is proved that the shape-stabilized phase change material is ideal material used in the phase change wall because it has good stability and uniformity, higher latent heat and suitable phase change temperature.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 800)
• Pages: 243-246
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.800.243
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Li Hang Yue, Quan Ying Yan, Zhen Bang Ruan
• Keywords: Energy Saving, High Density Polyethylene, Paraffin, Phase Change Wall, Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Material

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