Melting of a non-Newtonian phase-change material in a finned porous vertical cylinder was
numerically studied. The governing equations and corresponding boundary conditions were
derived by the enthalpy–porosity technique in cylindrical coordinates. The equations were
then non-dimensionalized and solved by the finite element method. The grid independence
of the solution was evaluated, and the fluid dynamics code was validated by comparison
with accredited numerical and experimental studies. The results were discussed regarding …