Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries
Current study searches the cold storage unit incorporating an elliptical and sinusoidal structure, aimed at optimizing the solidification process through the integration of porous media. The combination of complex geometries, permeable materials, and hybrid nanoparticles significantly enhances freez...
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| author | S. Thiru Ali Basem Hussein A.Z. AL-bonsrulah Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh Waleed Mohammed Abdelfattah A.M. Sadoun |
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| description | Current study searches the cold storage unit incorporating an elliptical and sinusoidal structure, aimed at optimizing the solidification process through the integration of porous media. The combination of complex geometries, permeable materials, and hybrid nanoparticles significantly enhances freezing efficiency. A detailed mathematical model is developed, incorporating both conduction and radiation heat transfer mechanisms, and numerical simulations are conducted using the Finite Element Method. The model is thoroughly validated against established studies, demonstrating strong consistency with previous findings. The results reveal that hybrid nanoparticles reduce the freezing time by 7.24 % and the adding of radiation effects further accelerates solidification by 12.66 %. Additionally, the presence of porous structures improves cold energy retention by an impressive 91.2 %, underscoring their vital contribution to thermal storage enhancement. This study offers valuable insights into advancing cold storage technologies, promoting greater energy efficiency and improved thermal management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e3eecfa81f5f42e18e79d176d9d8cf0a2025-08-20T02:39:48ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-09-017310646710.1016/j.csite.2025.106467Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometriesS. Thiru0Ali Basem1Hussein A.Z. AL-bonsrulah2Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh3Waleed Mohammed Abdelfattah4A.M. Sadoun5Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, 21959, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.Air Conditioning Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Warith Al-Anbiyaa University, Karbala, 56001, IraqDepartment of Medical Instrumentation Engineering Techniques, Al Safwa University College, Karbala, 56001, IraqCenter of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems/Energy Efficiency Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Engineering, University of Business and Technology, Jeddah, 23435, Saudi ArabiaMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 80204, Saudi ArabiaCurrent study searches the cold storage unit incorporating an elliptical and sinusoidal structure, aimed at optimizing the solidification process through the integration of porous media. The combination of complex geometries, permeable materials, and hybrid nanoparticles significantly enhances freezing efficiency. A detailed mathematical model is developed, incorporating both conduction and radiation heat transfer mechanisms, and numerical simulations are conducted using the Finite Element Method. The model is thoroughly validated against established studies, demonstrating strong consistency with previous findings. The results reveal that hybrid nanoparticles reduce the freezing time by 7.24 % and the adding of radiation effects further accelerates solidification by 12.66 %. Additionally, the presence of porous structures improves cold energy retention by an impressive 91.2 %, underscoring their vital contribution to thermal storage enhancement. This study offers valuable insights into advancing cold storage technologies, promoting greater energy efficiency and improved thermal management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25007270ConductionHybrid NePCMRadiationCold storageNumerical methodPorous foam |
| spellingShingle | S. Thiru Ali Basem Hussein A.Z. AL-bonsrulah Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh Waleed Mohammed Abdelfattah A.M. Sadoun Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Conduction Hybrid NePCM Radiation Cold storage Numerical method Porous foam |
| title | Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries |
| title_full | Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries |
| title_fullStr | Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries |
| title_short | Investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries |
| title_sort | investigating cold energy retention in advanced storage systems with complex geometries |
| topic | Conduction Hybrid NePCM Radiation Cold storage Numerical method Porous foam |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25007270 |
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