9 – Using solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs) in thermal energy storage systems

This chapter presents the principles of solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs). The classifications of PCMs are discussed along with their advantages and disadvantages. PCMs can have problems in regards to incongruent melting, phase separation, subcooling and low thermal conductivity. Literature in relation to overcoming these issues has been reviewed and is summarised. Methods to measure the thermophysical properties of PCMs are presented. A list of key PCMs is given along with a comparison of their physical and technical properties. The future trend of PCM development is being conducted in conjunction with the application.

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