Evaluation and optimisation of hybrid sensible-latent heat thermal energy storage unit with natural stones to enhance heat transfer

Zhang, Shuai; Yan, Yuying

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2023.118921

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Evaluation and optimisation of hybrid sensible-latent heat thermal energy storage unit with natural stones to enhance heat transfer (2023)
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Latent heat thermal energy storage improves the utilization efficiency of renewable energy. Phase change materials (PCMs) commonly suffer from low thermal conductivity and many heat transfer enhancement methods have been developed. However, conventio... Read More about Evaluation and optimisation of hybrid sensible-latent heat thermal energy storage unit with natural stones to enhance heat transfer.

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