Second law analysis techniques, based on the calculation of entropy generation, are applied to the design and operation of an industrial refrigeration phase-change storage. The studied process consists in the use of encapsulated phase-change materials (PCM). A detailed analysis of the system permitted the development of a simulation program. So, the calculation of entropy generation has been made in a numerical way. The results are only presented for the discharge mode corresponding to the melting of the PCM.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Regular Original Research Article |
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Publication Date | September 1, 1999 |
Published in Issue | Year 1999 Volume: 2 Issue: 3 |