This review discusses macro-encapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) as a major
contributing factor in the development of future sustainable and energy-efficient heating and …

Building cooling and heating, solar-powered energy production, energy recovery, and other
energy-consuming industries have all seen an increase in the use of cold/hot latent thermal …

Solid-liquid phase transformation of a phase change material in a rectangular enclosure
with corrugated fins is studied. Employing a physics-based model, the influence of fin length …

In this paper, the heat storage process of a latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) tank
is studied numerically. A new type of gradient fin is added to the heat storage process in a …

This work develops a data-driven multi-fidelity topology design (MFTD) method for designing
fins in a latent heat thermal energy storage tube. The high-fidelity simulation resolves the …

This study explores the melting and solidifying behaviour of phase change materials (PCM)
in horizontal double-tube heat exchangers equipped with straight and twisted fins. Three …

The present study deals with melting in a geometry suitable for Latent-Heat Thermal Energy
Storage (LHTES) systems, which are of importance for future industrial installations utilizing …

Continuously raising the photovoltaic thermal (PVT) module's cell temperature reduces the
system's electrical efficiency, reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, one of the ways to …

Mismatches between energy demand and supply for buildings can be effectively solved by
using ice storage technology. A compact plate-fin structured ice storage unit is proposed in …

This study goes at methods for improving the effectiveness of heat exchangers used in
manufacturing settings. The complexity of heat exchanger performance is investigated by …