Energy Saving of a Solar Heating System with Phase Change Material (PCM) Heat Exchanger
Abstract
In the present work, the feasibility of storing solar energy by using latent and sensible heat has been investigated. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Heat Exchanger is charged by solar collectors during day and discharged when the domestic hot water load is required. The solar heat is firstly charged the PCM tank and the extra heat is stored in a hot water tank. Hot water has been consumed in a sensible heat storage tank from the afternoon to the night.