Abstract Photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) technology, combines the benefits of both solar
photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems into a single integrated solution. It is a …

In this paper, an innovative fractal tree-shaped convergent fin (FTSCF) is embedded into a
latent heat thermal energy storage system (LHTESS) to numerically investigate the …

The major challenge with phase change materials (PCMs) is their low thermal conductivity,
eventuating long melting (charging) and solidification (discharging) times in latent thermal …

To improve the energy storage efficiency of the latent heat storage (LHS) system, the present
work proposes a horizontal LHS unit embedded with branched tree-like convergent fins …

Cascaded latent heat storage (CLHS) has been used for building heating to balance
renewable energy supply–demand mismatch and improve thermodynamic performance. In …

In order to enhance the heat exchange rate between the heat transfer fluid and the phase
change material (PCM), the placement of fins in the latent heat thermal energy storage …

Latent heat energy storage technology garners widespread attention for its significant
energy-saving benefits and high energy storage density. Nonetheless, the low thermal …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the charge in revolutionizing research methodologies
within the field of latent heat storage (LHS) by using phase change materials (PCMs) and …

In the latent heat storage (LHS) system, topology optimization was applied to the design of
the fin structure, and the material variable density interpolation method was adopted. Given …

This article introduces a novel snowflake fin inspired by the crystal structure of snowflake to
enhance the heat transfer performance of Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage (LHTES) …