Photothermal energy conversion represents a cornerstone process in the renewable energy
technologies domain, enabling the capture of solar irradiance and its subsequent …

Numerical investigations are conducted to investigate the impact of the magnetic field on the
molten phase formation and thermal performance of phase change material (PCM) …

Phase change materials (PCMs) have been involved in many critical applications due to
their ability to store thermal energy and stabilize the temperature. The accuracy of PCMs …

In this paper, we consider hydrodynamic and heat transfer processes in thermal energy
storages based on granular or encapsulated phase change materials. Such heat storages …

Thermal networks require thermal energy storage (TES) provisions for balancing thermal
energy sources with variable consumer demand. Harvesting ice is an economical option for …

Phase change materials (PCM) based thermal energy storage technology is an efficient
method to overcome the intermittency and instability of energy supply. The heat transfer …

Abstract Integrating Phase Change Materials (PCMs) as a storage system into a parabolic
trough collector (PTC) setup can enhance energy security. However, PCMs have a …

This study investigates the effects of consistently altering the PCM thermophysical
properties, the porosity constant, and their combination on the accuracy of melting models …

The use of phase change materials (PCM) in heatsink designs are gaining attention due to
its many favorable properties. Some PCM heatsinks designs have been suggested for use …

Effective use of the energy stored within thermal energy storage systems requires
mathematical models that faithfully represent the dynamics of interest. Although three …