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A review on the applications of micro-/nano-encapsulated phase change material slurry in heat transfer and thermal storage systems

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In modern heat transfer systems, thermal storage not only causes the balance between demand and supply, but also improves the heat transfer efficiency in these systems. In the present study, a comprehensive review of the applications of micro- or nano-encapsulated phase change slurries (MPCMs/NPCMs), as well as their effects on thermal storage and heat transfer enhancement, has been conducted. MPCMs/NPCMs have a myriad of applications and various usages such as pipe and channel flows, photovoltaic/thermal, solar heaters, air conditioning systems, storage tanks and heat pipes that have been categorized and studied. It was found that there are many advantageous adding MPCM/NPCM to the base fluid. The most important effect is that the addition of PCMs to the base fluid can intensify the capacity of energy absorption in the base fluid. These materials can absorb a high proportion of received energy by changing their phase and prevent temperature increment of the base fluid. Thereupon, the specific heat of the fluid in the presence of the micro-/nano-capsules increases. Moreover, in most studies reviewed, heat transfer coefficient and Nusselt number increase by the addition of micro-/nano-capsules to the base fluid. Also, the addition of MPCM/NPCM to the base fluid could make this material pumpable, although increment in the concentration of micro-/nano-capsules raises the viscosity of the working fluid and thereupon the pumping power. On the other hand, for a same heat load, the pumping power decreases due to the lower required flow rate in comparison with pure working fluid. The most important factor that must be considered in the application of MPCMs/NPCMs is the complete phase change of the material. Given the favorable thermal and fluid characteristics of MPCMs/NPCMs, the utilization of these materials could be a promising method to transfer heat and store it with high efficiency and low pumping power.

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Abbreviations

Cp:

Heat capacity (J g−1 k−1)

h :

Heat transfer coefficient (W m−2 K−1)

K :

Thermal conductivity (W m−1 K−1)

m :

Meter (m)

MJ:

Mega Joule

ms:

Mili second

Nu:

Nusselt

PCS:

Phase change slurry

R :

Thermal resistance (K W−1)

Re:

Reynolds

s :

Second

t :

Time (s)

wt.:

By mass

°C:

Degree of centigrade

\(\eta\) :

Efficiency (%)

\(\upmu{\text{m}}\) :

Micrometer

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Ghoghaei, M.S., Mahmoudian, A., Mohammadi, O. et al. A review on the applications of micro-/nano-encapsulated phase change material slurry in heat transfer and thermal storage systems. J Therm Anal Calorim 145, 245–268 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-020-09697-6

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