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ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8119-5724
Access Type
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
thesis
Embargo Period
2-1-2025
Degree Program
Mechanical Engineering
Degree Type
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.)
Year Degree Awarded
2024
Month Degree Awarded
February
Abstract
This thesis presents a research study on the performance evaluation of a latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) system incorporating fins. LHTES systems have gained significant attention due to their high energy density. However, their practical applications face challenges such as low thermal conductivity when combined with an organic phase-change material (PCM) and limited charging and discharging rates. To address these challenges, this study investigates the incorporation of a fin into the LHTES system to enhance heat transfer between the heat transfer fluid (HTF) and the storage medium (PCM). A comparative analysis is conducted between the LHTES system with a fin and the one without a fin, focusing on various discharging temperatures and multiple configurations. The obtained results shed light on the influence of the fin on crucial parameters, including heat transfer rate, liquid fraction and total energy stored. These findings offer valuable insights for the design and optimization of LHTES systems with fins, catering to diverse applications such as solar thermal power generation and waste heat recovery
First Advisor
Dragoljub Kosanovic
Second Advisor
Kedar Prashant Shete
Third Advisor
Stephen de Bruyn Kops
Fourth Advisor
Jon McGowan
Recommended Citation
Saba, Joe Hatem T., "Heat Transfer Enhacement of Latent Heat Thermal Enery Storage" (2024). Masters Theses. 1416.
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/1416