Characterising PCM thermal storage systems using the effectiveness-NTU approach

• Main Authors: Belusko, M, Halawa,, E., Bruno, F.
• Format: Citation Index Journal
• Published: Elsevier 2012
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7665/1/1-s2.0-S0017931012001676-main.pdf; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2012.03.018; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7665/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Thermal performance characterisation of thermal storage systems employing phase change materials (PCMs) has been carried out predominantly through numerical modelling. These models do not provide a direct representation of the storage system, and cannot readily be used to design a thermal storage un...