Italian energy storage phase change wax

What is phase change material (PCM) and thermal energy storage (TES)?

Phase Change Material (PCM); Thermal Energy Storage (TES). Thermal energy storage (TES) is defined as the temporary holding of thermal energy in the form of hot or cold substances for later utilization . Energy demands vary on daily, weekly and seasonal bases.

How to integrate phase change materials with building walls?

Generally speaking, there are two ways to integrate phase change materials with building walls: “immersion” and “attachment”. The solution of “immersion” is to integrate the phase change materials with the construction material of the building envelope, such as concrete, bricks and plaster.

Does a complete solid-liquid-vapour phase change cycle increase storage density?

The use of a complete solid-liquid-vapour phase change cycle will further increase the storage density. Such systems are technically feasible, but quite a bit more complicated than the simple (and passive) solid-liquid-solid cycle .