A novel functional coating with 2DMts/SA phase change material as filler and its pavement temperature regulation performance

Electricty-free incubation of isothermal enzymatic amplification with a composite comprised of exothermic reactants for heat generation and phase change material for temperature regulation.

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Phase-Change Material to Thermally Regulate Photovoltaic Panels to Improve Solar to Electric Efficiency

Volume 8B: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering ◽

10.1115/imece2015-50650 ◽

2015 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Andrew H. Rosenthal ◽

Bruna P. Gonçalves ◽

J. A. Beckwith ◽

Rohit Gulati ◽

Marc D. Compere ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase Change ◽

Phase Change Material ◽

Temperature Regulation ◽

Heat Dissipation ◽

Waste Heat ◽

Electrical Power ◽

Solar Irradiation ◽

Thermal Systems ◽

Pv Panel ◽

Change Material

This paper investigates the use of phase-change material (PCM) for temperature regulation of a rack-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar panel. PV panels exhibit a significant decrease in electrical efficiency as temperature trends higher. Current PV panels are approximately 10–16% efficient at harnessing incident solar irradiation into effective electrical power. The remaining solar irradiation that is not converted to electricity will heat the PV panel and decrease efficiency. Using PCM for temperature regulation and temporary heat storage in photovoltaic/thermal systems (PVT) is an emerging technology that has attracted attention recently. The PCM absorbs heat and regulates peak temperature, which allows the PV panel to operate at lower temperatures during peak solar conditions. Further, the waste heat stored in the PCM can be used for other applications. The main focus of this paper is to experimentally evaluate the heat dissipation of four different PCM containment configurations from a simulated PV panel.

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A Review on Phase Change Materials Incorporation in Asphalt Pavement

Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.17509/ijost.v3i2.12762 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 171

Author(s):

Intan Kumalasari ◽

Madzlan Napiah ◽

Muslich H. Sutanto

Keyword(s):

Porous Material ◽

Phase Change ◽

Phase Change Material ◽

Asphalt Concrete ◽

Phase Change Materials ◽

Mechanical Performance ◽

Asphalt Pavement ◽

Asphalt Mixture ◽

Pavement Temperature ◽

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Phase Change Material (later to be referred as PCM) has been successfully utilized in some areas. PCM has emerged as one of the materials for pavement temperature reducing due to its latent heat. Some research has been done regarding this topic. The objective of this paper is to review the development of PCM in asphalt pavement. The review has shown that organic PCM appears as the favourite PCM in asphalt concrete studies. Choice of porous material depends on method of incorporation. Reduction of temperature in PCM-asphalt mixture compared to conventional one is undoubtable. However, the mechanical performance of PCM-asphalt mixture need to be explored.

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