Application of Phase Change Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

Application of Phase Change Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion Systems delves into the use of phase change materials (PCMs) in various energy storage and conversion systems. Starting with an explanation of renewable energy and thermal energy storage, the book comprises thirteen chapters that systematically cover PCM fundamentals and their modeling, design parameters for thermal systems, and factors influencing PCM storage capacity. Additional critical points include the exploration of PCM applications in thermal energy storage systems and buildings, the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for PCM modeling, and optimization techniques for thermal energy storage systems.
This is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the theoretical and practical aspects of PCMs. Engineers, researchers, students, and system designers will find this book invaluable for understanding and utilizing PCMs in energy storage solutions.

Mehdi Mehrpooya is employed as Full Professor at University of Tehran, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies. For the past decade as a faculty member, he has participated in teaching and administration duties as well as conducting countless novel research both experimentally and theoretically in several areas. Including process simulation, hydrogen production, storage, and liquefaction, fuel cells and electrochemical systems, energy storage systems and batteries, developing process engineering of several biochemicals production, CO2 separation and reduction, and investigating sustainability though utilization of renewable resources in the process especially by adopting solar energy. As his curriculum vitae illustrates, he has more than 280 papers in the mentioned areas published in reputable peer-reviewed journals