Energy storage in phase change materials for solar applications
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This paper describes the status of energy storage in phase change materials (PCM). The increased interest in the development of latent heat stores is reviewed. In succession, various classes of phase change materials and their proper advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Some recent results of technical research are explained; in particular, the use of a metal matrix to increase the thermal conductivity and the problems encountered when interpreting Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) measurements.
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230053
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01430750
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International Journal of Ambient Energy, 7(1), pp. 31-46.
Pages
31-46
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