Design and Evaluation of Compact Nano-Enhanced LHTES for domestic heating radiators

Globally buildings are one of the sectors that consume the most energy. Thus, strategies and technologies are currently being developed to improve the energy efficiency of this sector and to work towards a low carbon economy. Latent heat thermal energy storage systems (LHTES) are a viable solution to improve the overall performance of renewable heating and electrification of heat systems. However, limitations such as the lack of proper design guidelines and cost have restricted the deployment of LHTES devices. The project aims to evaluate the use of nano-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCMs) in a compact LHTES to be fitted in commercially available domestic radiators to improve the overall efficiency of the conventional system. The gathered data will contribute to the development of design guideline LHTES systems.

Faculty Supervisor:

Dominic Groulx

Student:

Partner:

Northumbria University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Sustainability & the Environment; Nanotechnology

University:

Dalhousie University

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