Experimental evaluation of the heat transfer through small PCM-based thermal energy storage units for building applications

•The heat transfer through rectangular cavities filled with PCMs is experimentally evaluated.•The results show the influence of natural convection and subcooling during charging and discharging.•The thermal performance of the TES unit is very influenced by the aspect ratio of the cavities, sort of P...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Energy and buildings 2016-03, Vol.116, p.18-34
Hauptverfasser:	Soares, N., Gaspar, A.R., Santos, P., Costa, J.J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Building applications Buildings Charging Convection Discharge Heat transfer Holes Mathematical models Natural convection Phase change material Rectangular cavities Subcooling Thermal energy
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