Table 5 Cost Estimation for different PCMs.
From: Performance assessment of thermal energy storage system for solar thermal applications
Parameter | PCM 1 | PCM 2 | PCM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Material cost ($/kg) | 5–8 | 3–6 | 6–9 |
Processing cost ($/kg) | 2–4 | 3–5 | 4–6 |
Encapsulation cost ($/kg) | 3–5 | 4–6 | 5–7 |
Installation cost ($/m2) | 15–20 | 10–15 | 18–22 |
Maintenance cost ($/year) | 5–10 | 7–12 | 6–11 |
Latent heat storage capacity (kJ/kg) | 150–250 | 200–300 | 180–280 |
Life cycle (years) | 8–10 | 10–12 | 9–11 |
