Active crystallisation control in phase change material thermal storage systems
US11378345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to phase-change materials (PCM) which store and release thermal energy by undergoing melt/crystallisation cycles. More particularly, there is described a thermal storage system where sub-cooled phase change material (PCM) is nucleated via a controlled thermal region(s).
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