Dead zone (s), the slowest region of solid PCM to melt or liquid PCM to solidify, occurs
naturally in latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems. The dead zone forms due …

Experimental and numerical analyses were performed to investigate the control parameters
of a Phase Change Material (PCM) melting by impinging a hot air jet. A novel container was …

In this study, a three-dimensional topologically-optimized structure was developed to
enhance the thermal energy storage performance of low-temperature phase change …

Latent heat storage (LHS) has found extensive applications across various fields. However,
large-scale deployment is still restricted due to the worse thermal charging performance of …

Due to their remarkable properties, such as high latent heat and stable temperatures during
phase transitions, phase change materials (PCMs) are widely used in thermal energy …

The ability of phase change materials (PCM) to store thermal energy has gained wide
application area, like battery thermal management, solar water desalination and many other …

Societal demands for energy are only increasing due to the global increase in electronics,
infrastructure, and transportation. With this demand, it is necessary to improve the storage …

This study investigates the impact of inclined plates on the melting time of phase change
material (PCM)-filled blocks in a channel under turbulent airflow, considering different …

Integrating phase change materials (PCMs), which store thermal energy as latent heat, into
renewable energy production is an efficient way to harness solar energy. Thereby, the aim of …

The need for effective and sustainable thermal management systems is expanding across a
variety of industries, and phase change materials (PCMs) have become a flexible alternative …