Energy Storage, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
ABSTRACT Solar air heaters (SAHs) are highly efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost effective devices for applications such as solar drying space heating. However, the intermittent nature of energy significantly reduces thermal efficiency SAHs. Energy storage method is used to increase operating hours In this study, effect microparticle doped paraffin, one phase change materials (PCMs) latent heat storage, on performance SAHs was investigated experimentally. The properties paraffin with CuO Fe₂O₃ microparticles their behavior in processes were compared analyzed. PCM integrated collectors exhibited an average outlet temperature difference up 10°C flat collector, maximum temperatures reaching 60°C during peak radiation periods. DSC analysis revealed values 107.2 122.7 J/g PCMs, respectively, indicating improved pure paraffin. Particularly, material excelled faster higher differences. contrast, released stored a more controlled manner over longer period. results indicate that both can be enhance duration applications.
Language: Английский