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Record Nr.

UNINA9910299828603321

Autore

Fleischer Amy S

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-20922-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (97 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engineering and Applied Science, , 2193-2530

Disciplina

620.11296

Soggetti

Thermodynamics

Heat engineering

Heat transfer

Mass transfer

Energy storage

Energy systems

Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer

Energy Storage

Energy Systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to Phase Change Materials -- Energy Storage Applications -- Types of PCMs and Their Selection -- PCM Design Issues -- Fundamental thermal Analysis.- Future Directions.

Sommario/riassunto

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.