Abstract
Five solid–liquid phase change materials comprising three basic classes, paraffin waxes, salt hydrates and mixtures of fatty acids were thermophysically characterized for thermal regulation applications in photovoltaics.The PCM were investigated using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Temperature History Method to find their thermophysical properties of interest. The relationship between thermophysical properties of the PCM and their choice as temperature regulators in photovoltaics is discussed in relation to the ambient conditions under which PV systems operate.A. Hasan a,⇑, S.J. McCormack b, M.J. Huang c, B. Norton d
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 322-329 |
Journal | Energy Conversion and Management |
Volume | 81 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 31 May 2014 |
Keywords
- Phase change materials
- Thermal control
- Photovoltaics
- Temperature History Method
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Ming Jun Huang
- Belfast School of Architecture & the Be - Professor
- Faculty Of Computing, Eng. & Built Env. - Full Professor
- Architecture, Built Environment and Planning Research
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