Numerical study of melting performance enhancement for PCM in an annular enclosure with internal-external fins and metal foams
Chunrong Zhao, Michael Opolot, Ming Liu, Frank Bruno, Simone Mancin, Kamel Hooman
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceFinEnclosureMetal foamComposite materialHeat transferHeat transfer enhancementPhase-change materialAnnulus (botany)AluminiumVolume (thermodynamics)Annular finThermodynamicsMechanicsThermalHeat transfer coefficientPhysicsTelecommunicationsComputer sciencePhase Change Materials ResearchSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsHeat Transfer and Optimization