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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
energy
Characterization of phase change materials for thermal control of photovoltaics using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Temperature History Method
Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 81, Year 2014
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Five solid-liquid phase change materials comprising three basic classes, paraffin waxes, salt hydrates and mixtures of fatty acids were thermophysically characterized for thermal regulation applications in photovoltaics. The PCM were investigated using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Temperature History Method to find their thermophysical properties of interest. The relationship between thermophysical properties of the PCM and their choice as temperature regulators in photovoltaics is discussed in relation to the ambient conditions under which PV systems operate. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Hasan, A.
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain
United Arab Emirates University
McCormack, S. J.
Ireland, Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Huang, M. J.
United Kingdom, Coleraine
Ulster University
Norton, Brian
Ireland, Dublin
Technological University Dublin
Statistics
Citations: 140
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.enconman.2014.02.042
ISSN:
01968904