Abstract
The introduction of highly conductive media to enhance the thermal performance of phase change materials (PCM) is an efficient method to counter the inherently low thermal conductivity of PCMs while retaining its benefits. This article reports the transient thermal performance of PCM in novel finned configurations based on Triplex Tube Heat Exchangers (TTHX). The shape, size, and placement of the constituent fins in the PCM domain are varied, and their effect on the transient melting rate of PCM is studied. Two PCM formulations, RT-82 and RT-35 are evaluated. Pockets within the encapsulation geometry wherein a vortex-like melting pattern of PCM can be facilitated, are identified as factors for expediting the melting process. The best performing configuration resulted in ∼17% (RT-82) and ∼9% (RT-25) reduction in melt duration compared to the baseline configuration. The effects of gravity conditions on the PCM melt process of the best performing and baseline configurations were also studied.
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