Abstract
It is essential to determine the heat storage efficiency of shape-stabilized phase change materials (ss-PCMs). In two published articles, the formula for heat storage efficiency is presented using two distinct equations. Using the two equations, the calculated values for heat storage efficiency revealed significant discrepancies. The outcomes cannot be compared. The evaluation of heat storage efficiency has a substantial impact on the practical application of PCMs and serves as a performance benchmark for the PCM samples that have been tested. In this paper, the correct equations for calculating the efficiency of heat storage are presented. Furthermore, it is essential to note that the methods used to calculate the supercooling value are not straightforward. Consequently, this paper clarified the correct formula and/or method for determining the supercooling value and heat storage efficiency of ss-PCMs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 41096-41099 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | ACS Omega |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 45 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 15 Nov 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors would like to acknowledge the support provided by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) by funding this work through the project number DF191049. Kashif Irshad acknowledges the funding support provided by the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A. CARE).
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry (all)
- Chemical Engineering (all)