Progress and application of phase change material in solar thermal energy: An overview

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Notan Kumar ◽  
Sanjeev Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Change Material

scholarly journals The Emergence of Phase Change Material in Solar Thermal Energy: A Scientometric Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
NORHUDA ABDUL MANAF ◽  
Muhammad Hussin Abdul Jabar ◽  
Muhammad Hussin Abdul Jabar ◽  
Nor Ruwaida Jamian
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Heating Process ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Moderate Growth ◽  
Readiness Level ◽  
Change Material

Phase change material (PCM) features an attractive option due to its solar thermal storage capability to assist the cooling/heating process especially during night operation, thus contributing to the reduction of energy cost and carbon footprint. This study aims to analyse the emergence of PCM in the application of solar thermal energy. Subsequently, to envisage Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and commercialisation opportunity based on historical and contemporary research trends. This review encompasses of peer-reviewed literatures from Scopus database for one decade between 2010 and 2019. Based on the review, there is a moderate growth on the research related to PCM-solar thermal at 22% of emergence rate from the past one decade. China has dominated in this research development by concurring approximately 22% from the number of research articles published globally. It can be concluded that the application of PCM in solar thermal energy system is at TRL 5 which reflects research and development (R&D) progress is at intermediate prototypical development based on the trend of academic publication. Furthermore, based on the review, PCM features great potential in commercialisation opportunity due to its vital contribution as a frontier material/substance in overcoming the challenges of energy and environmental insecurity.

Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Material for Solar Thermal Energy Storage: CaO Containing MgCO3 Mixed with Polyethylene Glycol

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 12041-12051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Hasan Zahir ◽  
Kashif Irshad ◽  
Md. Abdul Aziz ◽  
Md Shafiullah ◽  
Mohammad Mizanur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Change Material

scholarly journals Characterization and Experimental Investigation of NaNO3 : KNO3 as Solar Thermal Energy Storage for Potential Cooking Application

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elias Wagari Gabisa ◽  
Abdulkadir Aman
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Change Material

Household cooking is a major energy intensive activity in most of the Ethiopian households. Replacing the existing inefficient cooking stoves and the polluting energy source with a renewable source of energy plays a paramount role in conserving the environment and reducing the indoor pollution. In this study an energy storage phase change material is proposed to store solar thermal energy for a potential household cooking application. The selected phase change material has a melting point range which is well fitted to the operating range of temperatures for most of the household cooking activities. The solar energy source is simulated with electrical heating for experimental investigation of the thermal characteristics. Also it is intended to study the thermal characteristics of the mixture using deferential scanning calorimeter to identify at which mass ratio the mixture shows better thermal characteristics. From the laboratory analysis it is found that the 60% NaNO3 and 40% KNO3 by mass have shown promising thermal characteristics. For applying the selected salt mixture for cooking application, an experiment was conducted on two Ethiopian local meals, shiro wet and potato meal, to know how much energy is required to cook them and what amount of the PCM is required to store the required energy. The result reveals that 2.38 kWh energy is required for cooking the two meals for five family members for lunch and dinner. To store the energy required 4 kg of the PCM was required. Experiments were conducted to see the charging and discharging time of 60% NaNO3 and 40% KNO3 by mass. From the experimental result for 1.4 kg of the PCM, charging time of 50 minutes up to 300°C and a discharging time of 4.5 hours (from 300°C to 100°C) are required.

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