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Numerical investigation of a PCM-based heat sink with internal fins.

Author(s) : SHATIKIAN V., ZISKIND G., LETAN R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The study explores numerically the process of melting of a phase-change material (PCM) in a heat storage unit with internal fins open to air at its top. Heat is transferred to the unit through its horizontal base, to which vertical fins made of aluminium are attached. The phase-change material is stored between the fins. Its properties used in the simulations, including the melting temperature of 23-25 °C, latent and sensible specific heat, thermal conductivity and density in solid and liquid states, are based on a commercially available paraffin wax.

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  • Original title: Numerical investigation of a PCM-based heat sink with internal fins.
  • Record ID : 2006-0825
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 48 - n. 17
  • Publication date: 2005/08

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