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5 articles for “heat transfer Fluid (HTF)”
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Comparative Performance of Phase Change Materials for Solar Thermal Storage System
Abstract: This paper is aimed at understanding the melting behavior of different Phase Change Materials (PCM) encapsulated in a spherical capsule. The melting process of PCM enclosed in spherical capsule has been investigated computationally and experimentally in the range of parameters useful for solar water heating applications. CFD predictions of the melting of two different PCMs viz. savE® HS-58 and Paraffin wax (PW) inside a spherical capsule have been obtained. Experiments …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of a Novel Parabolic Trough Receiver for Direct Steam Generation
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, experimental study of a parabolic trough collector and novel receiver with concentric tubes (C-PTR) for direct steam generation is presented. The performance of the C-PTR system is extensively studied by varying the parameters such as the direct normal irradiance, the mass flow rate, the type of circulation and the amount of phase change material (PCM). The maximum thermal efficiency achieved using C-PTR is averaged about 58% …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Significance of Nanoparticles in Phase Change Materials as Heat Transfer Fluid for Solar Heat Absorption
Abstract: The utilization of solar energy as a sustainable and eco-friendly power source has gained significant traction in recent years, with innovations constantly evolving to improve efficiency and effectiveness.one such innovation lies in the integration of nanoparticles into phase change materials (PCMs) to enhance their heat transfer capabilities, making them ideal candidates for solar heat absorption applications. This paper delves into the significance of nanoparticles in PCMs as heat transfer fluids …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED PARABOLIC RECEIVER FOR DIRECT STEAM GENERATION
Abstract: Solar thermal power generation using water as a Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) has gained interest recently, due to its ability to generate steam directly from the receiver tube. In this paper, a new theoretical model of receiver called Concentric Parabolic Trough Receiver (C-PTR) for direct steam generation is presented. The proposed model consists of Phase change material (PCM) sandwiched between two concentric cylindrical tubes. Binary Solar Salt commercially known as …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Thermal Conductivity and Viscosity of Phase Change Material (NaNOᴣ and KNOᴣ) with Different Concentrations of ZnO Polymer Nanofluids for Solar Energy Absorption
Abstract: When evaluating the effectiveness of solar heat absorption methods or solar thermal energy storage systems (TESS), heat transfer fluid is a crucial element. Thermal conductivity and usable heat obtained for any industrial or immediate power plant efficiency are improved by the distinctive refining of Heat Transfer Fluid (HFT). The phase change material used in this study, known as solar salt is a blend of 60% NaNO3 and 40% KNO3. It …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 25–35 Read article