Phase change materials (PCMs) are capable of storing energy as latent energy by changing
the phase and provide the stored energy when they are returned to their initial phase at a …

Phase change materials (PCMs) proved to be valuable and drew the attention of numerous
scientists striving to establish novel techniques to minimize energy consumption and expand …

Abstract Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have being used in different solar energy systems
for thermal energy storage and performance enhancement. Improving heat transfer from …

This paper presents a computational analysis of the flow and thermal behaviors of a nano-
enhanced Phase Change Material (PCM) exposed to a magnetic field. One of the …

In the present study, a review is conducted on the state-of-the-art research on the potential of
nano-fluids in parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) in solar thermal systems. PTCs are one of …

In the current work, the melting process, heat transfer, and energy storage characteristics of
a bio-based nano-PCM in a vertical Cylindrical Thermal Energy Storage (C-TES) system are …

Due to high energy storage density and nearly constant temperature, phase change
materials (PCMs) have become an attractive option for a variety of thermal equipment. But …

The fundamental defect of PCMs in discharging process is their low conductivity which
results in long solidification time. In this study distribution of a PCM in a multi-tube heat …

An H-shaped Double thermal storage unit has been studied numerically. A middle wall is
sandwiched between two twin thermal storage cavities which are charging. The fins are …

In this study, an enhanced passive solid-liquid phase change strategy based on the phase
change material (PCM) and bifurcated fractal fins was developed for the thermal control of …