Thermal Energy Storage Device using Paraffin Wax as Phase Change Material

Omkar Rajendra Paygude*
Master of Engineering and International Business, SRH Berlin University of Applied Science, Berlin, Germany.
Periodicity:October - December'2020
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jms.8.3.17319

Abstract

The world has lot of energy resources, but the major problem is concerned with its storage. This paper demonstrates the thermal energy storage using phase change material (PCM) which is one of the effective methods. In this paper, a 'two-way heat exchanger system' is designed in which thermal energy is stored and hot water can be utilized during daytime as well as night. The result of charging and discharging process of paraffin wax is observed. Basic working behind this system is to store the latent heat of paraffin wax. This heat can then be extracted to raise the temperature of water. The performance of PCM is compared with two different flow rates. This experimental result shows the feasibility of phase changing material as energy storage media.

Keywords

Phase Change Material, Latent Heat, Thermal Energy Storage, Paraffin Wax.

How to Cite this Article?

Paygude, O. R. (2020). Thermal Energy Storage Device using Paraffin Wax as Phase Change Material. i-manager's Journal on Material Science, 8(3), 22-27. https://doi.org/10.26634/jms.8.3.17319

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