Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : October 14, 2023 - October 15, 2023
Latent heat storage systems (LHTES) using phase change material (PCM) have been studied for efficient utilization of thermal energy. On the other hand, the complex shaped Gyroid heat exchanger (Gyroid HX) fabricated by additive manufacturing (AM) has attracted attention for its large specific surface area and high heat transfer performance. This study focuses on the heat transfer performance of Gyroid HX fabricated by a polymer 3D printer when it is used as PCM-HX. The PCM-HX comprises two channels: one filled with PCM and the other with a working fluid. This study aims to investigate the heat storage and heat release characteristics of the Gyroid PCM-HX in comparison with the conventional heat exchanger, i.e., shell and tube heat exchanger (S&T PCM-HX).
