Review on thermal management systems using phase change materials for electronic components, Li-ion batteries and photovoltaic modules

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Review

Ling, Ziye¹  Zhang, Zhengguo¹  Shi, Guoquan¹  Fang, Xiaoming¹  Wang, Lei¹  Gao, Xuenong¹  Fang, Yutang¹  Xu, Tao¹  Wang, Shuangfeng¹  Liu, Xiaohong² 

[1] S China Univ Technol, Sch Chem & Chem Engn, Key Lab Enhanced Heat Transfer & Energy Conservat, Minist Educ, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, Peoples R China

[2] Guangdong Ind Tech Coll, Automot Dept, Guangzhou 510300, Guangdong, Peoples R China

关键词: Thermal management system;    Phase change material;    Electronic component;    Li-ion battery;    Photovoltaic module;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.rser.2013.12.017

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Improper operating temperature will degrade the performances of electronic components, Li-ion batteries and photovoltaic (PV) cells, which calls for a good thermal management system. In this paper, specific attention is paid to the thermal management systems based on the phase change materials (PCMs). Performances of the PCM-based thermal management systems for each kind of these three devices along with the type of PCM used, thermal properties of that kind of PCM, like phase change temperature, enthalpy of phase change and thermal conductivity are discussed. Discussion in detail on techniques to improve the thermal conductivity of PCMs is made because of its crucial influence. Advanced-structure heatsinks with multi-layer PCMs and hybrid passive heatsinlcs combined with active cooling are also introduced. The PCM-based thermal management system is powerful in ensuring electronic devices, Li-ion batteries and photovoltaic cells working safely and efficiently. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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