Table 3 Variations range of design variables.

From: Optimization of nano-finned enclosure-shaped latent heat thermal energy storage units using CFD, RSM, and enhanced hill climbing algorithm

Design variables

From

To

Increment

Fins volume fraction (VFFin)

5%

10%

5%

Number of fins (NFin)

1

5

1

Dimensionless fin length (LFin)

0.4

1

0.2

Nanomaterial volume fraction (VFNM)

2.5%

5%

2.5%

Nanomaterial type

Cu, Ag, CuO, Al2O3, TiO2, SWCNT, MWCNT, GNP

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