Charging process of a partially heated trapezoidal thermal energy storage filled by nano-enhanced PCM using controlable uniform magnetic field

M Izadi, A Hajjar, HM Alshehri, M Sheremet… - … Communications in Heat …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents a computational analysis of the flow and thermal behaviors of a nano-
enhanced Phase Change Material (PCM) exposed to a magnetic field. One of the …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of the materials degradation phenomena in solid-liquid phase change materials for thermal energy storage

OM Adesusi, OR Adetunji, SI Kuye, AI Musa… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Phase Change Materials (PCMs) employ latent heat property for storage and
management of thermal energy in various applications. In order to ensure efficient …

The effect of melting point and combination of phase change materials on the thermal control performance of small satellites in the thermal environment of low earth …

AM Elshaer, AMA Soliman, M Kassab… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Thermal management of small satellites in the thermal environment of low earth orbit is a
crucial task. Any satellite in low earth orbit is subjected to two distinct thermal conditions for …

[HTML][HTML] The “effect of Marangoni convection on heat transfer in phase change materials” experiment

J Porter, A Laveron-Simavilla, MM Bou-Ali, X Ruiz… - Acta Astronautica, 2023 - Elsevier
Present as well as future challenges of space exploration point to the need for improved
thermal control systems. The “Effect of Marangoni Convection on Heat Transfer in Phase …

Effect of surface heat exchange on phase change materials melting with thermocapillary flow in microgravity

N Martínez Figueira, P Salgado Sánchez, A Bello… - Physics of …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
This paper presents a numerical analysis of the melting dynamics of n-octadecane in
microgravity. The phase change material (PCM) is held in a rectangular container of aspect …

Impact of fin number and nanoparticle size on molten salt NanoPCM melting in finned annular space

BD Reddy, SVS Rahul, R Harish - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanoenhanced phase change materials (NEPCMs) have attracted substantial interest in
recent times due to their enhanced thermal properties and improved rates of heat transfer …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal performance characterization of a thermal energy storage tank with various phase change materials

MM Hathal, T Al-Jadir, F Al-Sheikh, MS Edan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Thermal energy storage technologies are a crucial aspect of a sustainable energy supply
system, with latent heat thermal energy storage tanks being among the best thermal energy …

Experimental investigation on the performance of binary carbon-based nano-enhanced inorganic phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications

RK Rajamony, JKS Paw, J Pasupuleti… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) are considered potential resources for Thermal energy
storage (TES) applications. However, the PCMs are limited because of their lower thermal …

Numerical investigation on non-Newtonian melting heat transfer of phase change material composited with nanoparticles and metal foam in an inner heated cubic …

Y Zhuang, J Lin, A Liu - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, the non-Newtonian melting heat transfer of a latent heat thermal energy
storage (LHTES) system composited with phase change material (PCM), nanoparticles and …

[HTML][HTML] Three-dimensional effects during thermocapillary-driven melting of PCMs in cuboidal containers in microgravity

B Šeta, PS Sánchez, D Dubert, J Massons… - … Communications in Heat …, 2024 - Elsevier
The melting of a phase change material (PCM) in a cuboidal domain under microgravity
conditions is investigated numerically. The upper surface of the PCM is free (in contact with …