Dynamic simplified PCM models for the pipe-encapsulated PCM wall system for self-activated heat removal

Abstract The energy efficiency of traditional PCM wall is low in summer since the PCM storing heat in the daytime will become a secondary heat-source and release the heat into the room again at night. In this paper, a novel pipe-encapsulated PCM wall system for self-activated heat removal is proposed. It integrates PCM, nocturnal radiation cooling and gravity heat-pipe technology, and can realize automatic heat insulation and self-activated removal for buildings. Three simplified models for pipe-encapsulated PCM are developed to predict its thermal characteristics. Model Parameters are determined and identified by using genetic algorithm. The pipe-encapsulated PCM is prepared by RT28 and expanded graphite. An experiment setup is established for model validation. Results shows that the 4R2C PCM model are preferable since the identified parameters are relatively less and the accuracy is also acceptable. Furthermore, a simple application about pipe-encapsulated PCM wall is proposed based on the coupled wall model with 4R2C PCM model. Compared with conventional wall, the internal surface accumulated heat transfer of the pipe-encapsulated PCM wall with night active heat removal in 7 days can be reduced by 74.5% in hot climate. It shows great application potential for energy-saving in buildings.

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