Banji phase change energy storage tank

What is a phase change energy storage tank?

Unlike traditional phase change energy storage tanks, in which PCMs are uniformly distributed across the water tank, the PCMs in the new design are centrally arranged on one side, and a vertical baffle is provided to divide the water tank into a phase-change zone and a non-phase-change zone.

What is phase change thermal storage technology?

1. The phase change thermal storage technology utilizes the phase change material (PCM) to absorb and release the latent heat of phase change by achieving energy storage and release. Phase change t...

Is npcwt a good design scheme for phase change water tanks?

This demonstrates that the new approach is a reasonable, feasible, and efficient design scheme for future phase change water tanks. With the increase in inlet flow rate, the heat storage and release time of the NPCWT is shortened. And the smaller the flow rate, the more significant the influence it has on heat storage and release.

How many models based on different fin configuration of energy storage tank?

Six models based on different fin configuration of the energy storage tank with phase change material were established. The fin structure of model 3 is designed by topology optimization method. The thermal storage and release process of the six models were calculated by numerical simulation method.

Is PCM ball and cold storage tank energy efficient?

The predicted energy performance is quite promising. Precise characterization of the heat transfer and phase change pattern within PCM ball and cold storage tank are of great importance to the application of such energy-efficient system. The design of energy storage tank has been investigated by many researchers in recent years.

How do energy storage tanks work?

Energy storage tanks use water as the heat storage medium, and the most common approach to heat storage is sensible heat storage.