Table 1 Thermophysical characteristics of NePCMs and base fluid43.
 | Material | \(\:\beta\:\left({K}^{-1}\right)\) | \(\:C(kJ/kgK)\) | \(\:k(W/mK)\) | \(\:\rho\:\left(kg/{m}^{3}\right)\) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core | Nonadecane | \(\:17.28\times\:{10}^{-5}\) | \(\:1.3177\) | Â | 786 |
Shell | Polyurethane | Â | \(\:2.037\) | Â | 721 |
Base fluid | Water | \(\:21\times\:{10}^{-5}\) | \(\:4.179\) | \(\:0.613\) | \(\:997.1\) |