Numerical simulations and experimental investigations to study the melting behavior of beeswax in a cylindrical container at different angular positions

• Published in: Journal of energy storage Vol. 44; p. 103435
• Main Authors: Mallya, Akshat S., Srinivasan, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.12.2021
• Subjects: Melt fraction; Phase change materials; Thermal energy storage; Tilt angle; Phase change materials; Tilt angle; Thermal energy storage; Melt fraction

•Prediction of melting behavior of PCM in inclined cylinders.•Impact of angular inclination on melt behavior of PCM.•Experimental results compared with both numerical simulations and simplified analytical methods.•Research findings can help in designing and developing direct thermal energy storage s...