The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storage
The widespread implementation of a latent heat storage system (LHSS) presents a viable solution to the energy imbalance and shortages. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are key components owing to their remarkable energy storage capabilities. However, the low heat conductivity of phase change materials...
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| author | Hassan Waqas Mohib Hussain Qasem M. Al-Mdallal N. Ameer Ahammad Ibrahim E. Elseesy |
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| description | The widespread implementation of a latent heat storage system (LHSS) presents a viable solution to the energy imbalance and shortages. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are key components owing to their remarkable energy storage capabilities. However, the low heat conductivity of phase change materials presents a considerable challenge to their practical use. This study presents the modelling and numerical simulation of a latent heat storage system (LHSS) using blossom-shaped fins (BSF) and nano-integrated phase change material (PCM). The study evaluates the efficacy of the tube heat exchanger by examining multiple physical characteristics, including the number of fins, height, and the interaction between fin pin and height, using ANSYS Fluent and the finite volume approach. The findings indicate that the charging time is reduced by 17% based on modifications in fin compactness and quantity. Additionally, the nano-integrated PCM significantly reduces the amount of time required for melting. The findings demonstrate in comparison to the conventional PCM with nano-mediated PCM, the melting time of nano-integrated PCM is shortened by 18.6%,13.6%,14.7%,12.7% and 16.3% for Case A-1, Case A-4, Case B-1, Case C-2, and Case D-1, incorporating blossom-shaped fins. The findings can have an impact on future studies aimed at improving PCMs energy storage capabilities and creating more efficient heat exchanger designs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aaba032341d6457e9b01bf0c094a88ce2025-01-08T04:52:41ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-01-0165105623The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storageHassan Waqas0Mohib Hussain1Qasem M. Al-Mdallal2N. Ameer Ahammad3Ibrahim E. Elseesy4School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Energy Power Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430063, ChinaSchool of Mathematics and Statistics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian, 710072, ChinaDepartment of Mathematical Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author.Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi ArabiaMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi ArabiaThe widespread implementation of a latent heat storage system (LHSS) presents a viable solution to the energy imbalance and shortages. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are key components owing to their remarkable energy storage capabilities. However, the low heat conductivity of phase change materials presents a considerable challenge to their practical use. This study presents the modelling and numerical simulation of a latent heat storage system (LHSS) using blossom-shaped fins (BSF) and nano-integrated phase change material (PCM). The study evaluates the efficacy of the tube heat exchanger by examining multiple physical characteristics, including the number of fins, height, and the interaction between fin pin and height, using ANSYS Fluent and the finite volume approach. The findings indicate that the charging time is reduced by 17% based on modifications in fin compactness and quantity. Additionally, the nano-integrated PCM significantly reduces the amount of time required for melting. The findings demonstrate in comparison to the conventional PCM with nano-mediated PCM, the melting time of nano-integrated PCM is shortened by 18.6%,13.6%,14.7%,12.7% and 16.3% for Case A-1, Case A-4, Case B-1, Case C-2, and Case D-1, incorporating blossom-shaped fins. The findings can have an impact on future studies aimed at improving PCMs energy storage capabilities and creating more efficient heat exchanger designs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X2401654XThermal energy storageNano-integrated phase change materialBlossom-shaped finMelting performanceHeat transfer enhancement |
| spellingShingle | Hassan Waqas Mohib Hussain Qasem M. Al-Mdallal N. Ameer Ahammad Ibrahim E. Elseesy The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storage Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Thermal energy storage Nano-integrated phase change material Blossom-shaped fin Melting performance Heat transfer enhancement |
| title | The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storage |
| title_full | The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storage |
| title_fullStr | The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storage |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storage |
| title_short | The impact of nano-infused phase change materials and blossom-shaped fins on thermal energy storage |
| title_sort | impact of nano infused phase change materials and blossom shaped fins on thermal energy storage |
| topic | Thermal energy storage Nano-integrated phase change material Blossom-shaped fin Melting performance Heat transfer enhancement |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X2401654X |
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