Experimental and simulation analysis on thermal stratification characteristics in solar storage tanks with phase change materials
Fan Wu, Zilong Wang, Hua Zhang, Yanbin Qin, Xiaokuan You, Jingzhen Lu
Topics & Concepts
ThermoclineThermal energy storageStratification (seeds)InletStorage tankPhase-change materialThermal stratificationThermalRichardson numberEnvironmental scienceVolumetric flow ratePhase changeEnergy storageSolar energyMechanicsMaterials scienceMeteorologyThermodynamicsEngineeringWaste managementMechanical engineeringTurbulencePhysicsElectrical engineeringGeologyOceanographyBiologyGerminationBotanyDormancyPower (physics)Seed dormancyPhase Change Materials ResearchSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods