Effects of gradient porous metal foam on the melting performance and energy storage of composite phase change materials subjected to an internal heater: A numerical study and PIV experimental validation
Yijie Zhuang, Zibiao Liu, Wenbin Xu
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceHeat transferPorosityPhase-change materialThermal energy storageMetal foamThermodynamicsTemperature gradientThermal conductionLatent heatNatural convectionComposite materialPorous mediumMechanicsThermalMeteorologyPhysicsPhase Change Materials ResearchHeat and Mass Transfer in Porous MediaNanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer