Phase change materials (PCMs) have the capacity to store surplus thermal energy and
release it when required, making them highly promising for energy conservation and …

This study investigates the influence of shell geometry on the thermal performance of latent
heat storage (LHS) units. Three transparent shell-and-tube LHS units, featuring circular …

With the availability of advanced manufacturing techniques, non-conventional shapes and
bio-inspired/biomorphic designs have shown to provide more efficient heat transfer …

This study addresses restricted thermal conductivity in phase change materials (PCMs) used
in latent heat storage (LHS) systems, aiming to enhance heat transfer efficiency by …

This study experimentally investigates the combined effect of heat transfer fluid (HTF) tube
eccentricity and shell geometry on the thermal performance of latent heat storage (LHS) …

Reducing carbon emissions is a vital approach to combat the global threat of climate
change. As energy consumption continues to grow on a global scale, the shift towards …

Organic phase change materials (PCM) hold promise for domestic thermal energy storage
(TES) but face challenges due to their low heat transfer kinetics, limiting effective …

Abstract Phase Change Material (PCM) thermal energy storage systems have emerged as a
promising solution for efficient thermal energy storage from low to very high-temperature …

Abstract Air-conditioning (AC) condensate, a valuable source of chilled energy, holds
significant potential for energy recovery. Preliminary assessments showed daily condensate …

This study proposes a new model operation for an intermediate thermal storage (ITS) tank
for solar water heater system. It combines passive-charge active-discharge (PCAD) in a …