Abstract
A novel form-stable phase change wallboard (PCW) was prepared for low-temperature latent heat thermal energy storage by incorporating eutectic: mixture of capric acid and stearic acid and gypsum wallboard. Thermal properties of form-stable PCW were measured by DSC analysis. The form-stable PCW has good thermal reliability with respect to the changes in its thermal properties after accelerated thermal cycling. Thermal performance test indicated that the use of such a type of PCW can decrease indoor air temperature fluctuation due to absorption of heat by the eutectic phase change material.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 154-160 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | International Journal of Energy Research |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Capric acid
- Form-stable PCW
- LHTES
- PCM
- Stearic acid
- Thermal reliability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Fuel Technology
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology