Experimental investigation of high-temperature latent heat storage packed bed using alloy-based phase change materialsShow others and affiliations
2025 (English)In: Applied Thermal Engineering, ISSN 1359-4311, E-ISSN 1873-5606, Vol. 259, article id 124696Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
This study explores the effectiveness of a high-temperature latent heat thermal energy storage (LTES) system incorporating Al-Si-based microencapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) composite pellets within a cylindrical packed bed. A parametric analysis was conducted to examine the impact of varying pellet sizes (1, 3, and 5 mm) and airflow rates (20–50 L min−1) on the efficiency of heat storage and discharge. The experimental approach included controlled charging and discharging cycles at temperatures ranging from 500 to 800 °C, with Reynolds numbers between 17.6 and 261. The findings indicate that the system achieved a maximum round-trip efficiency of 0.93, with no substantial gains observed beyond a Reynolds number of 150. Additionally, the results reveal the importance of minimizing heat loss to improve system efficiency, particularly during the discharge phase. These insights are crucial for optimizing the design and operational parameters of high-temperature LTES systems to enhance energy storage efficiency.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier BV , 2025. Vol. 259, article id 124696
Keywords [en]
Composite, Latent heat storage, Microcapsule, Packed bed, Phase change material, Thermal energy storage
National Category
Energy Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-356952DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.124696ISI: 001360518400001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85209245335OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-356952DiVA, id: diva2:1916659
Note
QC 20250124
2024-11-282024-11-282025-01-24Bibliographically approved