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Thermal energy could have several geneses but storage of solar thermal energy is one of the principal areas of investigation. The various conventional and unconventional materials are investigated for their capability to store thermal energy. These thermal energy storage devices (TESD) are selected on the basis of some essential properties like, thermal, physical, chemical properties and economic aspects. Melting point, heat of fusion, density, heat capacity, thermal conductivity, compatibility with container and cost of production are the chief parameters for selection of phase change material. Phase change materials (PCMs) have the capability of storing heat (latent heat storage units) and phase transition point to the environment of the operating temperature. This research paper focus on assessment of PCMs properties and economic aspect for rural and industrial applications. The design and development of thermal storage system depend on fundamentals of thermodynamic or heat transfer analysis

Keywords

TSED; Micro/Macro-Encapsulation; Phase Change Slurry

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