Category: Transient Plane Source
Author(s): A. S. Luyt, J. P. Mofokengb, W. Mhikea, W. W. Fockea
Keywords: composites, Degradation, expanded graphite, Fillers, graphite, Heat energy, Mass ratio, pcms, phase change materials, Polyethylene, Storing capacity, Temperature, Thermal Conductivity, thermal energy storage, Transient plane source (TPS), Twin screw compounding, Wax
Abstract: Phase change materials (PCMs) are becoming increasingly important in the field of thermal energy storage. In this study, conductive fillers were added to wax- and polyethylene-based PCMs to improve their thermal conductivity. A Thermal Constants Analyser measured the thermal conductivity of the PCMs using the transient plane source (TPS) method. Results indicated that both nanoparticles improved thermal conductivity, but a lower concentration of expanded graphite improved conductivity more than normal Zimbabwean graphite.
Reference: Thermochimica Acta, 527 (2012) 75-82
DOI: 10.1016/j.tca.2011.10.008