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Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials [electronic resource] : Fundamentals and Applications / by Amy S. Fleischer.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and TechnologyPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015Description: X, 94 p. 37 illus., 14 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9783319209227
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 621.4021 23
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction to Phase Change Materials -- Energy Storage Applications -- Types of PCMs and Their Selection -- PCM Design Issues -- Fundamental thermal Analysis.- Future Directions.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the use of solid‐liquid phase change materials to store significant amounts of energy in the latent heat of fusion. The proper selection of materials for different applications is covered in detail, as is the use of high conductivity additives to enhance thermal diffusivity. Dr. Fleischer explores how applications of PCMS have expanded over the past 10 years to include the development of high efficiency building materials to reduce heating and cooling needs, smart material design for clothing, portable electronic systems thermal management, solar thermal power plant design and many others. Additional future research directions and challenges are also discussed.
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Introduction to Phase Change Materials -- Energy Storage Applications -- Types of PCMs and Their Selection -- PCM Design Issues -- Fundamental thermal Analysis.- Future Directions.

This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the use of solid‐liquid phase change materials to store significant amounts of energy in the latent heat of fusion. The proper selection of materials for different applications is covered in detail, as is the use of high conductivity additives to enhance thermal diffusivity. Dr. Fleischer explores how applications of PCMS have expanded over the past 10 years to include the development of high efficiency building materials to reduce heating and cooling needs, smart material design for clothing, portable electronic systems thermal management, solar thermal power plant design and many others. Additional future research directions and challenges are also discussed.