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Experimental Study on Melting and Solidification in a Trombe Wall Integrated with Multi-row Channel PCM Wallboard

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Abstract

This chapter delves into the experimental study of melting and solidification processes within a Trombe wall integrated with multi-row channel phase change material (MCPCM) wallboards. The research focuses on the phase change patterns of paraffin wax, temperature distributions inside the PCM wall, and the impact of copper tubes on heat transfer. The study reveals that the MCPCM-TW model demonstrates a 10.7% increase in melting efficiency and a 13.19% increase in discharging rate compared to traditional PCM-TW. The experiments were conducted under varying heat fluxes, and the results highlight the enhanced performance of the MCPCM-TW in both melting and solidification processes. The integration of copper tubes significantly accelerates the melting rate by increasing the heat exchange area and promoting convection. The study also provides a qualitative assessment of the factors contributing to the observed acceleration in melting. The findings offer valuable insights for the design and optimization of PCM walls, aiming to improve solar energy utilization and indoor thermal comfort in buildings.

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Title
Experimental Study on Melting and Solidification in a Trombe Wall Integrated with Multi-row Channel PCM Wallboard
Authors
Yao Yan
Yonggang Lei
Yazi Li
Wuxuan Pan
Chongfang Song
Yonghui Wang
Copyright Year
2025
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-3249-0_36
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