Enhance heat transfer for PCM melting in triplex tube with internal–external fins

•Three heating methods were applied to melt the PCM in TTHX without fin.•Heat transfer enhanced by using fin to inner, middle tubes, and both tubes.•Performances of TTHX with fin were compared with finned, internally finned tube. Thermal energy storage is critical for eliminating the discrepancy bet...

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Published in:Energy conversion and management 2013-10, Vol.74, p.223-236
Main Authors: Mat, Sohif, Al-Abidi, Abduljalil A., Sopian, K., Sulaiman, M.Y., Mohammad, Abdulrahman Th
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Computer programs
computer software
Devices using thermal energy
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Fins
Heat exchangers
Heat exchangers (included heat transformers, condensers, cooling towers)
Heat transfer
Heat transfer enhancement
heat treatment
Heating
Mathematical models
Melting
PCM
solar energy
supply balance
Theoretical studies. Data and constants. Metering
Triplex tube heat exchanger
Tubes
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