Overview of numerical, experimental and parametric studies on the spherical container-based packed bed latent heat storage

S Karthikeyan, R Velraj, R Senthil - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
This comprehensive review discusses the recent advancements in packed bed latent heat
storage (PBLHS) with spherical containers, a promising technology for storing thermal …

Enhanced melting dynamics of phase change material (PCM) based energy storage system combining modified fin and nanoparticles under solar irradiation

A Nandi, N Biswas - International Journal of Numerical Methods for …, 2025 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to investigate the thermal performance enhancements of phase
change materials (PCMs) through the integration of extended fins and CuO nanoparticles …

Effects of fin shapes and orientations with cyclic heating and cooling on melting and solidification of PCM-filled closed space

B Kıyak, HF Öztop, N Biswas, H Coşanay… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Phase-change materials (PCMs) offer an effective way to store and release thermal energy
to balance the supply and demand for energy. Both the melting and solidification processes …

Numerical simulation of composite PCM integration in prefabricated houses: Sustainable and improved energy design

S Lingfan, G Lin, C Hongbo - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Extensive research has been conducted on the use of phase change materials (PCMs) in
buildings to reduce energy consumption. The majority of these studies have focused on …

Study on phase change energy storage process in hot-water oil displacement system with composite fin structure

Q Cui, X Liu, Z Zhang, X Li, S Yang - … of Numerical Methods for Heat & …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to propose a new composite metal fin structure to enhance heat
transfer efficiency during the phase change energy storage (PCES) process in a hot water …