Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system
Solar energy (SE) is non-polluting and sustainable. However, the strength of the sun’s rays shifts as the seasons change, the weather shifts, and the day and night cycles. It is possible to store energy as heat, which can then be used for a variety of applications in the future. The primary objectiv...
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| author | Madhavan V.M. Rahul S. Vijayakumar P. Dhal P.K. Girimurugan R. Ravivarman G. Joseph J. |
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| description | Solar energy (SE) is non-polluting and sustainable. However, the strength of the sun’s rays shifts as the seasons change, the weather shifts, and the day and night cycles. It is possible to store energy as heat, which can then be used for a variety of applications in the future. The primary objective of this research was to extend the time that high water temperature (HWT) was maintained by using phase change materials (PCM) to reduce energy consumption. To test the efficacy of an FPSWHS using 18 % (63 kg) of PCM condensed paraffin wax of type RT42, an experimental rig was constructed. To further expand PCM surface area and speed up charging and discharging, 18 aluminium cylinders were employed. Given the varying weather patterns in the India, this research was also useful in settling on a suitable PCM for SWHS. At 60°C input temperature of water (Tin) and 0.11 kg.s-1 flow rate of mass in water (mw), including RT42 into a water-PCM storage tank reduced power consumption by as much as 5.75 kWh, for a total system energy consumption of 31.4 kWh. The results showed a 27 % drop in daily average carbon footprint and a 27 % increase in overall system efficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6659ec509f844cf692b39a43ff9c7fef2024-01-26T10:34:40ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422023-01-014550200510.1051/e3sconf/202345502005e3sconf_icgest2023_02005Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating systemMadhavan V.M.0Rahul S.1Vijayakumar P.2Dhal P.K.3Girimurugan R.4Ravivarman G.5Joseph J.6Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sona College of TechnologyAssistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K S R Institute for Engineering and Technology, Tiruchengode 637 215, TamilnaduAssistant Professor (SG), Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Nehru Institute of TechnologyProfessor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and TechnologyAssistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nandha College of TechnologyAssistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher EducationProfessor, Department of Chemistry, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher EducationSolar energy (SE) is non-polluting and sustainable. However, the strength of the sun’s rays shifts as the seasons change, the weather shifts, and the day and night cycles. It is possible to store energy as heat, which can then be used for a variety of applications in the future. The primary objective of this research was to extend the time that high water temperature (HWT) was maintained by using phase change materials (PCM) to reduce energy consumption. To test the efficacy of an FPSWHS using 18 % (63 kg) of PCM condensed paraffin wax of type RT42, an experimental rig was constructed. To further expand PCM surface area and speed up charging and discharging, 18 aluminium cylinders were employed. Given the varying weather patterns in the India, this research was also useful in settling on a suitable PCM for SWHS. At 60°C input temperature of water (Tin) and 0.11 kg.s-1 flow rate of mass in water (mw), including RT42 into a water-PCM storage tank reduced power consumption by as much as 5.75 kWh, for a total system energy consumption of 31.4 kWh. The results showed a 27 % drop in daily average carbon footprint and a 27 % increase in overall system efficiency.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/92/e3sconf_icgest2023_02005.pdfphase change materialsolar water heaterefficiencysolar energyflat plate solar collector |
| spellingShingle | Madhavan V.M. Rahul S. Vijayakumar P. Dhal P.K. Girimurugan R. Ravivarman G. Joseph J. Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system E3S Web of Conferences phase change material solar water heater efficiency solar energy flat plate solar collector |
| title | Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system |
| title_full | Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system |
| title_short | Optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system |
| title_sort | optimizing solar energy utilization and energy efficiency through thermal energy storage with phase change materials in a solar water heating system |
| topic | phase change material solar water heater efficiency solar energy flat plate solar collector |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/92/e3sconf_icgest2023_02005.pdf |
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