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Numerical investigation of heat transfer in wire and tube-based phase change material heat exchanger

Devendra Dandotiya

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6917-6165

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore, Karnataka 560064, India

Innovation and Translational Research Hub (iTRH), Presidency University, Bangalore, Karnataka 560064, India

E-mail Address: dd157@snu.edu.in

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Nitin. D. Banker

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9307-9819

Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala 673601, India

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Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre Valiamala, Indian Space Research Organisation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547, India

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Naveen G. Patil

Mechanical COC Department, VARROC R&D Tech Center, Chinchwad Pune, Maharashtra 411033, India

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Abstract

The utilization of latent heat storage units with their high energy density and isothermal heat transfer behavior can enhance the performance of thermal energy systems. This study aims to investigate the effect of fin placement on the melting time of a wire and tube-based Phase Change Material (PCM) heat exchanger using numerical simulations. The study introduces a new complex geometry for the heat exchanger, and numerical analysis of heat transfer was conducted in Ansys Fluent software using an established solidification and melting model. The numerical results were validated against experimental data, and it was found that the position of the tubes and fins had a significant impact on heat transfer within the PCM. The model was able to predict temperature data with a maximum discrepancy of 3%.

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PACS: 44.05.+e, 47.20.Hw

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Received 8 November 2023

Accepted 18 February 2024

Published: 23 March 2024

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