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Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials: Fundamentals and Applications

By Amy S. Fleischer (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2015
ISBN
978-3-319-20921-0, 978-3-319-20922-7
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-20922-7
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3013545 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Edition
1
Pages
94\97
Time added
2015-07-18 18:00:00
Engineering ThermodynamicsHeat and Mass Transfer; Energy Storage; Energy Sys

Description

This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the use of solid‐liquid phase change materials to store significant amounts of energy in the latent heat of fusion. The proper selection of materials for different applications is covered in detail, as is the use of high conductivity additives to enhance thermal diffusivity. Dr. Fleischer explores how applications of PCMS have expanded over the past 10 years to include the development of high efficiency building materials to reduce heating and cooling needs, smart material design for clothing, portable electronic systems thermal management, solar thermal power plant design and many others. Additional future research directions and challenges are also discussed.

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