Experimental and numerical analyses of a PCM latent thermal storage for air-conditioning applications

In this thesis it was experimentally and numerically investigated a 18 kWh latent thermal storage based on Phase Change Materials (PCMs). The roll-bond technology was used to efficiently store and release cold energy from water to PCM. This storage can be combined with a domestic air-conditioning system to reduce its energy consumption and thus emissions, aiming to make the whole system more environmentally sustainable.

In questa tesi sono state effettuate prove sperimentali e numeriche su un accumulo termico di 18 kWh che utilizza una tecnologia innovativa a roll-bond e PCM. Questo sistema può essere usato insieme ad un impianto ad aria condizionata domestico e permette di diminuirne il consumo energetico e quindi anche le emissioni, diminuendo quindi l'impatto ambientale.