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N. Soares
Civil Engineering Department of the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

A. Samagaio
Environment and Planning Department of the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

R. Vicente
Civil Engineering Department of the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

J. Costa
ADAI – Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Ladda ner artikelhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3384/ecp110571797

Ingår i: World Renewable Energy Congress - Sweden; 8-13 May; 2011; Linköping; Sweden

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 57:8, s. 1797-1804

Publicerad: 2011-11-03

ISBN: 978-91-7393-070-3

ISSN: 1650-3686 (tryckt), 1650-3740 (online)

Using a 2-dimensional simulation model based on the enthalpy formulation; a latent heat storage system has been numerically designed and parametrically optimized to take advantage of solar thermal energy for buildings space heating during the winter in Coimbra; Portugal. The main purpose of this study is to show the potential of incorporating PCMs in structural cells of shading elements associated to southward façade windows.

In view of the low thermal diffusivity of the Phase Change Material (PCM) chosen; the distance between metal fins is directly proportional to the energy storage/release capacity of the system. The results of the parametric study also show that solar radiation flux has a strong effect on the melting/charging process. On the other hand; the indoor temperature and the indoor heat convection transfer rate; during the night; play an important role in PCM solidification/discharging process.

In conclusion; an optimal thermal storage system – PCM shutter – can be designed for any given location and characteristic climatic data during the winter. The optimum depends strongly on the thermophysical properties of the PCM and on the internal boundary conditions considered.

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