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Phase-Field Modeling of Multiple Phase Change Materials (PCMs)

Thursday, 12 Oct 2017; 13:50 - 14:10 in room 7.02

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MS08-2: Coupled Multi-field Problems in Porous-media Mechanics (Show complete Mini Symposium)
Thursday, 12 Oct 2017; 13:30 - 15:30 in room 7.02
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Micro Abstract:
A latent heat storage medium with various heat transfer enhancement techniques is being studied. The methods include using multiple immiscible PCM constituents with different melting temperatures and adding highly conductive fins. The system is modeled using the finite element method and the phase-field method is employed as a numerical approach to account for the phase change process. This method relies on specification of free energy density function and employs a phase-field variable that defines the state of the material, and it also allows for realistic simulations of dendritic growth (including anisotropy) and other solidification microstructures.

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