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Lane, G. A. (1976). Encapsulation of heat of fusion storage materials. Proceedings of the second south eastern conference on application of solar energy.: 442-450.
Abstract
A literature search identified over 200 potential phase change heat storage materials melting from 10-90° C. Laboratory tests narrowed the field to a group of compounds and eutectics recommended for hot faucett water, hydronic heating, forced air heating, heat pump application, radiant wall panels, and stored cold systems. several encapsulated methods were studied: micro encapsulation, encapsulation of powders and granules, and macro encapsulation. Microencapsulation of CaCl2 6H2O in polyester resin was particularly successful and the development of wall and floor panels were studied. Macro encapsulation in plastic film containers appears promising for heating systems using air as the heat transfer medium.
Lane, G. A. (1976). Macro encapsulation of heat storage phase change materials for use in residential buildings. Michigan, The Dow Chemical Company Larkin laboratory.
Abstract
The aim of this research is to assess the technical and economic feasibility of using encapsulated PCM's for thermal energy storage in the solar driven residential heating applications, and will develop encapsulated materials and geometrics that will be compatible with the preferred PCM's and yield appropriate heat rates.
Sengupta, S. Heat transfer enhancement by microencapsulated PCM suspensions. The Japan-US seminar on thermal engineering for global environmental protection.
Abstract
Efficient energy transport is paramount in achieving energy conservation, both by enhancing energy efficiency and by low-grade heat recovery. Reduction in energy consumption has a direct impact on CO2 production and the global environment. The use of suspended phase change material in a fluid medium offers attractive opportunities for thermal storage and heat transfer enhancement. Both un-encapsulated PCM materials have been investigated for forced and natural convection heat transfer. This paper presents the current status of research on microencapsulated PCM slurries for heat transfer enhancement.
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