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Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials

Fundamentals and Applications

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Amy S. Fleischer

    1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, USA

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  • Provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of energy storage using phase change materials
  • Stands as the only book or reference source on solid-liquid phase change materials on the market
  • Discusses applications of PCMS being implemented across the engineering spectrum, from building design and construction to textile development to portable electronics
  • Presents both the entry level technical basics and a comprehensive treatment of the state of the art PCM research development
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)

Part of the book sub series: SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engineering and Applied Science (BRIEFSTHERMAL)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. An Introduction to Phase Change Materials

    • Amy S. Fleischer
    Pages 1-5

  3. Energy Storage Applications

    • Amy S. Fleischer
    Pages 7-35

  4. Types of PCMs and Their Selection

    • Amy S. Fleischer
    Pages 37-47

  5. PCM Design Issues

    • Amy S. Fleischer
    Pages 49-73

  6. Fundamental Thermal Analysis

    • Amy S. Fleischer
    Pages 75-85

  7. Future Directions

    • Amy S. Fleischer
    Pages 87-91

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 93-94
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This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the use of solid‐liquid phase change materials to store significant amounts of energy in the latent heat of fusion. The proper selection of materials for different applications is covered in detail, as is the use of high conductivity additives to enhance thermal diffusivity. Dr. Fleischer explores how applications of PCMS have expanded over the past 10 years to include the development of high efficiency building materials to reduce heating and cooling needs, smart material design for clothing, portable electronic systems thermal management, solar thermal power plant design and many others. Additional future research directions and challenges are also discussed.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, USA

    Amy S. Fleischer

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