Development of a novel phase change material emulsion for cooling systems

Shao, Jingjing; Darkwa, Jo; Kokogiannakis, Georgios

Abstract

In this paper, a novel phase change material emulsion (PCE-10) consisting of an organic PCM (RT10) and water has been developed. Its thermophysical properties such as heat of fusion, viscosity and sub-cooling temperature have been established. The chemical stability during both storage and discharge periods have also been evaluated. The results indicate low sub-cooling temperature and relatively long period of stability without any sign of segregation but the viscosity was found to be much higher than that of water.

Further improvement and experimental studies into its flow characteristics are therefore being encouraged.

Citation

Shao, J., Darkwa, J., & Kokogiannakis, G. (2016). Development of a novel phase change material emulsion for cooling systems. Renewable Energy, 87, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.10.050

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 15, 2015
• Online Publication Date: Nov 10, 2015
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Oct 23, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 23, 2017
• Journal: Renewable Energy
• Print ISSN: 0960-1481
• Electronic ISSN: 1879-0682
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 87
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.10.050
• Keywords: PCM emulsion; Preparation method; Thermo-physical properties; Stability
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/978124
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148115304031