Lattice Boltzmann methods for multiphase flow and phase-change heat transfer

Q Li, KH Luo, QJ Kang, YL He, Q Chen, Q Liu - Progress in Energy and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Over the past few decades, tremendous progress has been made in the development of
particle-based discrete simulation methods versus the conventional continuum-based …

Improved performance of latent heat energy storage systems in response to utilization of high thermal conductivity fins

W Ye, D Jamshideasli, JM Khodadadi - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Analytical, computational and experimental investigations directed at improving the
performance of latent heat thermal energy storage systems that utilize high thermal …

Numerical simulation of various PCM container configurations for solar dryer application

S Manikandan, G Muthuvairavan, M Samykano… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the context of solar dryers, where drying time is constrained by available sunshine hours
and excessive heat during these periods can potentially lead to mineral loss in food, the …

Nano-enhancement of phase change material in a shell and multi-PCM-tube heat exchanger

M Gorzin, MJ Hosseini, M Rahimi… - Journal of Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
The fundamental defect of PCMs in discharging process is their low conductivity which
results in long solidification time. In this study distribution of a PCM in a multi-tube heat …

Thermal performance of a plate-type latent heat thermal energy storage heat exchanger-An experimental investigation and simulation study

J Li, Y Zhang, Z Peng, X Zhang, J Zhai, Y Luo… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heat storage is key to reducing the mismatch between energy supply and demand. The
performance of thermal energy storage heat exchangers is determined by the exchanger …

[HTML][HTML] Natural convection of rectangular cavity enhanced by obstacle and fin to simulate phase change material melting process using Lattice Boltzmann method

G Yan, A Alizadeh, A Rahmani, M Zarringhalam… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, the lattice Boltzmann method has become a powerful method for
computational modeling of various complex fluid flow concerns, including the simulation of …

Phase change materials energy storage enhancement schemes and implementing the lattice Boltzmann method for simulations: A review

M Shirbani, M Siavashi, M Bidabadi - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Utilizing phase change materials (PCMs) is one of the most effective methods of storing
thermal energy and is gaining popularity in renewable energy systems. In order to analyze …

Multi-layer PCM solidification in a finned triplex tube considering natural convection

AM Sefidan, A Sojoudi, SC Saha, M Cholette - Applied Thermal …, 2017 - Elsevier
Efficient latent heat storage systems represent an important opportunity to improve the
thermal performance and operational capability of industrial systems (eg solar thermal). In …

Constructal multi-scale structure of PCM-based heat sinks

MR Salimpour, R Kalbasi, G Lorenzini - Continuum Mechanics and …, 2017 - Springer
This paper inquires the effectiveness of a PCM-based heat sink as a reliable solution to
portable electronic devices. This sink is composed of a PCM with low thermal conductivity …

Lattice Boltzmann method for heat transfer in phase change materials: a review

S Kumar, D Panda, P Ghodke… - Journal of Thermal …, 2023 - Springer
Over the years, incredible evolution has been framed in develo** particle-induced
discrete simulation techniques over conventional continuum approaches. In particular, the …