Phase change energy storage wax

Can paraffin wax be used as a phase change material?

An experimental study on the latent heat storage system (LHS) using paraffin wax as a phase change material (PCM) was performed to analyze thermal physiognomies. The use of phase change materials (BM) through latent heat storage (LSS) is an unusual approach to maintaining thermal energy.

Why is soy wax a suitable phase change material?

Soy wax is a suitable Phase Change Material (PCM) due to its lower melting point and more stable properties. The stability of PCMs during operation is an important factor to consider before application. This study aims to analyze the characteristics and thermal stability of PCM using thermal cycle testing.

What is PW-EG composite phase change material?

PW–EG composite phase change materials (CPCMs) with varying expanded graphite (EG) mass fractions were prepared by vacuum adsorption, using EG as the matrix and paraffin wax (PW) as the phase change material (PCM). The optimal addition amount of EG was determined to be 20 wt% based on the enthalpy change and leakage performance of the CPCMs.

Are phase change materials better than SES materials?

In contrast, phase change materials (PCMs) used in LHS have advantages over SES materials, such as higher thermal stabilities, higher heat storage capacities, and low material costs .

Can phase change materials be used in a latent heat exchanger?

The use of phase change materials (BM) through latent heat storage (LSS) is an unusual approach to maintaining thermal energy. There is the benefit of high energy storage density and the equal temperature of the storage process. Tubes in shell type heat exchanger (HE) has been used in this project.

Why are phase change materials so attractive?

For this reason, phase change materials are particularly attractive because of their ability to provide high energy storage density at a constant temperature (latent heat) that corresponds to the temperature of the phase transition of the material.