All Outputs (4)

Preparation of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCM) for thermal energy storage (2017)
Journal Article
Su, W., Darkwa, J., Kokogiannakis, G., Zhou, T., & Li, Y. (in press). Preparation of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCM) for thermal energy storage. Energy Procedia, 121, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.07.485

Microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCM) could be used for energy saving applications in buildings due to their relatively high energy storage capacities at constant temperature, which could passively reduce peak cooling loads in summer. In t... Read More about Preparation of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCM) for thermal energy storage.

Heat transfer analysis of an integrated double skin façade and phase change material blind system (2017)
Journal Article
Li, Y., Darkwa, J., & Kokogiannakis, G. (2017). Heat transfer analysis of an integrated double skin façade and phase change material blind system. Building and Environment, 125, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.08.034

In this study, the heat transfer in an integrated double skin facade (DSF) and phase change material (PCM) blind system has been theoretically analysed. Both heat transfer and airflow models with CFD methods have been developed for the integrated DSF... Read More about Heat transfer analysis of an integrated double skin façade and phase change material blind system.

Multiphase change materials for energy storage application in buildings (2017)
Journal Article
Darkwa, J., & Su, W. (2017). Multiphase change materials for energy storage application in buildings. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 31(4), 791-795. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.T5101

Experimental study has been carried out towards the development of a multiphase change material (MCM) by combining two fabricated microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCM-oct and MEPCM-eic) samples. The study also covered the characterization... Read More about Multiphase change materials for energy storage application in buildings.

Review of solid–liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies (2017)
Journal Article
Su, W., Darkwa, J., & Kokogiannakis, G. (2017). Review of solid–liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 48, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.04.044

Various types of solid–liquid phase change materials (PCMs) have been reviewed for thermal energy storage applications. The review has shown that organic solid–liquid PCMs have much more advantages and capabilities than inorganic PCMs but do possess... Read More about Review of solid–liquid phase change materials and their encapsulation technologies.