Characterization of phase change materials for thermal control of photovoltaics using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Temperature History Method

Five solid-liquid phase change materials comprising three basic classes, paraffin waxes, salt hydrates and mixtures of fatty acids were thermophysically characterized for thermal regulation applications in photo-voltaics. The PCM were investigated using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Temperat...

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Published in:Energy conversion and management 2014-05, Vol.81, p.322-329
Main Authors: HASAN, A, MCCORMACK, S. J, HUANG, M. J, NORTON, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Control
Differential scanning calorimetry
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Equipments, installations and applications
Exact sciences and technology
Fatty acids
Natural energy
Phase change materials
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic conversion
Solar cells
Solar energy
Thermophysical properties
Transport and storage of energy
Waxes
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Summary:Five solid-liquid phase change materials comprising three basic classes, paraffin waxes, salt hydrates and mixtures of fatty acids were thermophysically characterized for thermal regulation applications in photo-voltaics. The PCM were investigated using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Temperature History Method to find their thermophysical properties of interest. The relationship between thermophysical properties of the PCM and their choice as temperature regulators in photovoltaics is discussed in relation to the ambient conditions under which PV systems operate.
ISSN:0196-8904
1879-2227
DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.02.042