Investigation of the Dynamic Melting Process in a Thermal Energy Storage Unit Using a Helical Coil Heat Exchanger

Investigation of the Dynamic Melting Process in a Thermal Energy Storage Unit Using a Helical Coil Heat Exchanger

In this study, the dynamic melting process of the phase change material (PCM) in a vertical cylindrical tube-in-tank thermal energy storage (TES) unit was investigated through numerical simulations and experimental measurements. To ensure good heat exchange performance, a concentric helical coil was...

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Main Authors:	Xun Yang, Teng Xiong, Jing Liang Dong, Wen Xin Li, Yong Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:	Energies
Subjects:	thermal energy storage helical coil heat exchanger phase change material heat transfer fluid CFD
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/8/1129

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