Development of a novel phase change material emulsion for cooling systems

RENEWABLE ENERGY

卷:87

Article

Shao, Jingjing¹  Darkwa, Jo¹  Kokogiannakis, Georgios² 

[1] Univ Nottingham, Fac Engn, Dept Architecture & Built Environm, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England

[2] Univ Wollongong, Sustainable Bldg Res Ctr, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia

关键词: PCM emulsion;    Preparation method;    Thermo-physical properties;    Stability;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.renene.2015.10.050

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

In this paper, a novel phase change material emulsion (PCE-10) consisting of an organic PCM (RT10) and water has been developed. Its thermophysical properties such as heat of fusion, viscosity and sub-cooling temperature have been established. The chemical stability during both storage and discharge periods have also been evaluated. The results indicate low sub-cooling temperature and relatively long period of stability without any sign of segregation but the viscosity was found to be much higher than that of water. Further improvement and experimental studies into its flow characteristics are therefore being encouraged. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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