Anti-condensation of energy storage containers

What is thermal energy storage?

Thermal energy storage (TES) has become one of the most promising methods by improving the energy conversion and utilization efficiency of various available heat sources. It stores energy through the sensible heat of solids or liquid ds, latent heat of phase change materials, or chemical reactions.

What is a latent heat storage system?

Latent heat storage system, as a new energy storage system, has been widely used around the world, and phase change materials play an important role in latent heat storage systems.

Which thermal energy storage materials are used in air heating systems?

Saxena et al. [ 89] experimentally investigated the thermal performance of an air heating system with three different thermal energy storage materials. The materials employed were granular carbon powder, paraffin wax and combination of both.

What are the different types of thermal energy storage containers?

Guo et al. [ 19] studied different types of containers, namely, shell-and-tube, encapsulated, direct contact and detachable and sorptive type, for mobile thermal energy storage applications. In shell-and-tube type container, heat transfer fluid passes through tube side, whereas shell side contains the PCM.

Can phase change material be used in a latent heat energy storage system?

Using phase change material (PCM) as the energy storage medium and applying it in a latent heat energy storage system has become an important way of new energy application.

What is a phase change container used for?

The present work deals with the review of containers used for the phase change materials for different applications, namely, thermal energy storage, electronic cooling, food and drug transportation and solar water and space heating. The material and geometry of container plays a crucial role in the thermal performance of the system.