Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental study

Because of the sporadic supply of solar radiation and the need for uninterrupted energy, latent heat storage systems based on phase change materials (PCMs) can be a prominent method. A storage system that can simultaneously store and discharge thermal energy can meet the requirement. Therefore, a si...

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Main Authors: Sandip Khobragade, Jaya Krishna Devanuri
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
Series:International Journal of Thermofluids
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description Because of the sporadic supply of solar radiation and the need for uninterrupted energy, latent heat storage systems based on phase change materials (PCMs) can be a prominent method. A storage system that can simultaneously store and discharge thermal energy can meet the requirement. Therefore, a simultaneous charging and discharging (SCD) based latent heat storage system is considered for the study. Due to the low thermal conductivity of PCM circular fins have been considered for heat transfer augmentation. The effect of latent heat storage system (LHSS) inclination on temperature distribution, melt profile, average temperature, energy stored, exergy, and effectiveness are examined. The study revealed that the natural convection significantly influenced the thermal transport and differed corresponding to the inclination. The melting time is noted to be higher for the vertical unit and decreased with the decrease of inclination. The maximum energy storage (250 kJ), exergy efficiency (12.8%), and effectiveness (0.61) are obtained for horizontal configuration. The energy storage and exergy efficiency obtained for the horizontal position are 24.7 % and 32.36 % higher than the vertical configuration.
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spelling doaj.art-190dd470c0224e3d9c4ead1f03731e3a2023-03-01T04:32:50ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Thermofluids2666-20272023-02-0117100256Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental studySandip Khobragade0Jaya Krishna Devanuri1Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal, 506004, Telangana, IndiaCorresponding author.; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal, 506004, Telangana, IndiaBecause of the sporadic supply of solar radiation and the need for uninterrupted energy, latent heat storage systems based on phase change materials (PCMs) can be a prominent method. A storage system that can simultaneously store and discharge thermal energy can meet the requirement. Therefore, a simultaneous charging and discharging (SCD) based latent heat storage system is considered for the study. Due to the low thermal conductivity of PCM circular fins have been considered for heat transfer augmentation. The effect of latent heat storage system (LHSS) inclination on temperature distribution, melt profile, average temperature, energy stored, exergy, and effectiveness are examined. The study revealed that the natural convection significantly influenced the thermal transport and differed corresponding to the inclination. The melting time is noted to be higher for the vertical unit and decreased with the decrease of inclination. The maximum energy storage (250 kJ), exergy efficiency (12.8%), and effectiveness (0.61) are obtained for horizontal configuration. The energy storage and exergy efficiency obtained for the horizontal position are 24.7 % and 32.36 % higher than the vertical configuration.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202722001197Phase change materialInclinationCircular finsExergyEffectivenessSimultaneous charging and discharging
spellingShingle Sandip Khobragade
Jaya Krishna Devanuri
Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental study
International Journal of Thermofluids
Phase change material
Inclination
Circular fins
Exergy
Effectiveness
Simultaneous charging and discharging
title Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental study
title_full Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental study
title_fullStr Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental study
title_full_unstemmed Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental study
title_short Phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations: An experimental study
title_sort phase change material thermal response under simultaneous charging and discharging process in an annular finned storage system with orientations an experimental study
topic Phase change material
Inclination
Circular fins
Exergy
Effectiveness
Simultaneous charging and discharging
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202722001197
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