Numerical Investigations of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Energy Storage Systems: An Overview

Authors : Büşra ARSLAN, Mustafa İLBAS

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Publication Date : 2019-12-31

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :In this work, recent numerical studies on energy storage in phase change materialsinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PCMs); have been reviewed.In recent years, thermal energy storage in phase change materialsinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PCMs); has been very popular in terms of storing energy and supplying when its needed.High thermal capacity of PCMs, due to large enthalpy of phase changeinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(latent heat);, increase the potentiel of these materials for heat accumulation, but also modifies heat transfer in transient states what improves their insulating characteristics. Many simple models have been developed for numerical simulations of energy storage units. Computaional Fluids Dynamics insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CFD); tools such as Ansys Fluent have been used for most of the numerical studies. Numerical studies have resulted improving the energy storage potential of PCMs.
Keywords : Thermal energy storage, Phase change material, Heat transfer, Solar energy