Authors :
Florence Awuor Misawo; Fredrick O. Nyamwala; Thomas T. O. Onyango
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/4p45zfmk
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/bdzesa2z
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR246
Abstract :
Despite the abundance and affordability of
solar energy, its adoption in industrial and domestic
sectors, especially in developing countries, still needs to
be improved. This study addresses the gap by proposing
integrated storage systems to align energy supply and
demand, essential for various industrial processes.
Investigating Nano-enhanced Phase Change Material
(PCM), the research formulates governing equations for
the phase change process, explores numerical
simulations using MATLAB's Finite Volume Method,
and validates models. The PCM comprises a solid salt
mixture with Sodium Chloride Nanoparticles. The
analysis of nano-enhanced PCMs for thermal energy
storage focuses on understanding the interrelationship
between temperature, energy, and nanoparticle
distribution within the PCM. Visuals based on 3D
surface plots and scatter plots illustrate how energy
storage characteristics vary with temperature and
spatial variables, identifying phase change temperatures
and energy absorption/release points. These
visualizations guide PCM optimization for improved
thermal conductivity and heat capacity, which is crucial
for diverse applications like solar energy systems and
thermal management in electronics. Nano-enhanced
PCM performance can be further enhanced by
employing advanced numerical methods and simulation
tools for accurate prediction and optimization before
experimental validation.
Keywords :
Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials; Phase Change Process; Energy Storage; Finite Volume Method.
Despite the abundance and affordability of
solar energy, its adoption in industrial and domestic
sectors, especially in developing countries, still needs to
be improved. This study addresses the gap by proposing
integrated storage systems to align energy supply and
demand, essential for various industrial processes.
Investigating Nano-enhanced Phase Change Material
(PCM), the research formulates governing equations for
the phase change process, explores numerical
simulations using MATLAB's Finite Volume Method,
and validates models. The PCM comprises a solid salt
mixture with Sodium Chloride Nanoparticles. The
analysis of nano-enhanced PCMs for thermal energy
storage focuses on understanding the interrelationship
between temperature, energy, and nanoparticle
distribution within the PCM. Visuals based on 3D
surface plots and scatter plots illustrate how energy
storage characteristics vary with temperature and
spatial variables, identifying phase change temperatures
and energy absorption/release points. These
visualizations guide PCM optimization for improved
thermal conductivity and heat capacity, which is crucial
for diverse applications like solar energy systems and
thermal management in electronics. Nano-enhanced
PCM performance can be further enhanced by
employing advanced numerical methods and simulation
tools for accurate prediction and optimization before
experimental validation.
Keywords :
Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials; Phase Change Process; Energy Storage; Finite Volume Method.
