Table 3 Properties of PCM used in the system—PCM 1 and 2.
From: Performance assessment of thermal energy storage system for solar thermal applications
PCM | Organic | Organic |
|---|---|---|
Type | Paraffin wax | Organic fatty acid |
Thermal conductivity-solid state | 0.346 W/mK | 0.275 W/mK |
Thermal conductivity-liquid state | 0.167 W/mK | 0.162 W/mK |
Specific heat-solid state | 2.9 kJ/kg K | 0.73 kJ/kg K |
Specific heat-solid state | 2.14 kJ/kg K | 0.67 kJ/kg K |
Melting temperature range | 55–57 kJ/kg K | 67 kJ/kg K |
