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Among experts, it is well-known that the thermal conductivity of PCMs (phase change materials) is low hence a major limitation for their commercial application. This work proposes alternative, inexpensive, but nevertheless effective solutions to increase the average thermal co ...
The transportation of perishable products is a crucial activity that must be carefully managed along the cold chain. The refrigerated transport aims at ensuring the suitable transportation conditions by maintaining the desired temperature level in the refrigerated compartment. ...
Thermal energy storage is increasingly needed in a sustainable world because of its potential of capturing waste heat and being incorporated in solar power plants. For power generation, in particular, as turbine technology advances, a demand for higher temperature thermal ener ...
Foodstuff has to be transported from where it is produced or packaged to the market. It is important to control the temperature and humidity of the delivered food to minimize the waste and ensure customer satisfaction. At the same time, unfortunately, the transport sector is a ...
Periodic structures for melting enhancement
Observation of critical cell size and localized melting
The use of metallic periodic structures was considered for melting rate enhancement of a phase change material (PCM) contained in a rectangular enclosure isothermally heated from the side. The critical (optimized) cell size, or pore size, of a periodic structure with fixed por ...