Thermal Energy Storage using PCM for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems: A Review
| Autor: | N. K. Sane, B. S. Gawali, S. A. Khot |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Předmět: |
Engineering
Payback period Waste management business.industry Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Ocean Engineering Solar energy Thermal energy storage Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Computer data storage Economic analysis Solar water heating business Process engineering Energy source |
| Zdroj: | Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C. 93:171-176 |
| ISSN: | 2250-0553 2250-0545 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s40032-012-0014-4 |
| Popis: | Thermal energy storage using phase chase materials (PCM) has received considerable attention in the past two decades for time dependent energy source such as solar energy. From several experimental and theoretical analyses that have been made to assess the performance of thermal energy storage systems, it has been demonstrated that PCM-based systems are reliable and viable options. This paper covers such information on PCMs and PCM-based systems developed for the application of solar domestic hot water system. In addition, economic analysis of thermal storage system using PCM in comparison with conventional storage system helps to validate its commercial possibility. From the economic analysis, it is found that, PCM based solar domestic hot water system (SWHS) provides 23 % more cumulative and life cycle savings than conventional SWHS and will continue to perform efficiently even after 15 years due to application of non-metallic tank. Payback period of PCM-based system is also less compared to conventional system. In conclusion, PCM based solar water heating systems can meet the requirements of Indian climatic situation in a cost effective and reliable manner. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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