Numerical simulation of phase change thermal storage in finned double-pipe heat exchanger

H. Shokouhmand, B. Kamkari

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Abstract

This paper presents numerical investigations on melting of phase change material using paraffin wax inside a double pipe heat exchanger. Numerical simulations are performed for melting of phase change material (PCM) in annulus while the inner pipe has two or four longitudinal fins and the results compared with inner bare tube. The aim of this study is to understand the PCM melting behaviors by observing the natural convection currents movement and melting fronts formation. It is concluded that melting performance of PCM can be significantly improved by applying longitudinal fins on the inner tube.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Pages742-746
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 2012
Event2012 3rd International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2012 - Paris, France
Duration: 7 Jul 20128 Jul 2012

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume232
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2012 3rd International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2012
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period7/07/128/07/12

Keywords

  • Double pipe heat exchanger
  • Fin
  • Heat transfer enhancement
  • Phase change material

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