Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

This book focuses on latent heat storage, which provides a high storage density with a smaller difference between storing and releasing temperatures. It is structured into four chapters that cover selection, performance, and applications of phase change materials, mathematical analyses, passive and active applications, and innovative solutions in hot and cold storage applications. It is an ideal research reference for students at the postgraduate level and serves as a useful reference for electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineers and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of latent heat storage, a highly efficient method of storing thermal energy. Unlike the sensible heat storage method, the latent heat storage approach offers significantly higher storage density, accompanied by a smaller difference between storing and releasing temperatures. Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials is organized into four chapters that explore various aspects of thermal energy storage and their practical applications.

Chapter 1 provides an in-depth review of phase change materials, encompassing their selection, performance, and diverse applications. Chapter 2 delves into mathematical analyses of phase change processes, offering valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms. Chapters 3 and 4 present comprehensive overviews of passive and active applications for energy saving, peak load shifting, and price-based control heating using phase change materials. These chapters serve as a valuable resource for courses covering energy-related topics, as they provide a holistic perspective on the subject.

Designed as an ideal research reference for postgraduate students, this book also serves as a valuable resource for electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineers, as well as students across various disciplines. It offers a comprehensive explanation of the technical principles of thermal energy storage, including materials and applications across different classifications. Fundamental calculations of heat transfer with phase change are presented, along with a discussion of the benefits and limitations of different types of phase change materials in both micro- and macroencapsulations. The book also explores the mechanisms and applications of available thermal energy storage systems, highlighting innovative solutions in hot and cold storage applications.

With its extensive coverage, comprehensive insights, and practical applications, Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge in the field of thermal energy storage.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367567705