Cesaro fins parametric optimization for enhancement in the solidification performance of a latent heat storage system with combined fins, foam, and nanoparticle

The use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for latent thermal energy storage enhances the availability solar energy. PCMs can store a large amount in small volume using almost entirely isothermal processes. Despite this, poor conductivity is significant disadvantage current PCMs, severely limiting their capabilities. As result, solidification/melting rates are reduced to an unacceptable level, and system reaction time increased unreasonably. By combining novel fin arrangement, nanoparticles, metal foam, study improved solidification rate PCM Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System (LHTESS). LHTESS was numerically evaluated ANSYS Fluent 18.1 melting model. addition cesaro fins, foam significantly LHTESS. by 42.42% 39.39% Type-3 Type-5 configurations, respectively, when compared Type-4 configuration. Furthermore, temperature difference 27 K between Fluid (HTF) ensures best performance. incorporating nanoparticles into 73.68%. Depending on structure fraction dispersing with saves up 75% time.