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Numerical study of paraffin melting in a rectangular latent thermal energy storage unit.

Author(s) : XIA L., ZHANG P., WANG R. Z.

Summary

This study explores numerically the process of melting of a phase-change material (PCM) in rectangular geometry. The numerical analysis has been carried out by using enthalpy-porosity method and the results are verified by the experimental data. The computational results show how the transient phase-change process is affected by the natural convection that plays a vital role during melting of PCM.

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  • Original title: Numerical study of paraffin melting in a rectangular latent thermal energy storage unit.
  • Record ID : 2009-0667
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryogenics and refrigeration. Proceedings of ICCR'2008.
  • Publication date: 2008/04/05

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