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Phase change materials (PCMs) enhance thermal energy storage in shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Adding copper nanoparticles and optimizing fin design significantly reduces melting time for improved renewable energy integration.

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  • Materials Science
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Phase Change Materials (PCMs) offer significant potential for thermal energy storage, crucial for renewable energy applications.
  • Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are widely used, but their thermal performance can be enhanced.
  • Reducing carbon footprint is a global priority, driving research into efficient energy storage solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve the thermal performance of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger using PCMs.
  • To investigate the impact of modified tube design and nanoparticle addition on PCM thermal properties.
  • To analyze the effects of nanoparticle concentration, tube orientation, and fin length on melting time and efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling the phase change process using the enthalpy-porosity method.
  • Utilizing paraffin wax as the PCM within the annulus of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger.
  • Incorporating copper nanoparticles into the PCM and employing a trefoil-shaped wavy tube with fins.

Main Results:

  • Copper nanoparticles enhance the thermal conductivity and melting rate of the PCM.
  • An 8% concentration of copper nanoparticles led to a 27% reduction in melting time.
  • Fins with a 45° inclination achieved a 50% acceleration in the melting process, demonstrating the critical role of fin orientation.

Conclusions:

  • Copper nanoparticles improve PCM thermal and melting properties while reducing entropy generation.
  • Optimizing fin inclination and nanoparticle concentration are key strategies for enhancing heat exchanger performance.
  • This research contributes to more efficient thermal energy storage systems for renewable energy applications.