Measurement and numerical simulation of hybrid thermal storage system for ship using phase change materials

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26820381
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Naval and maritime engineering
• Research Institution: Kobe University (2015); Kobe City College of Technology (2014)
• Principal Investigator: Shibahara Makoto 神戸大学, 海事科学研究科(研究院), 特命助教 (70628859)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 相変化蓄熱材 / 排熱回収

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Heat transfer coefficients of phase change material(PCMs) were measured for the heat exchanger of waste heat recovery system. Moreover, the numerical simulation of the PCM was conducted to clarify the melting process of the PCM. The latent heat and the melting point of the PCMs were measured to select adequate PCM for ships. The thermal analysis of the PCMs was carried out. In addition to that, the heat transfer coefficients of the PCM and various gases were measured in the experiment. On the other hand, the melting process of the PCMs was clarified by the numerical simulation and the prediction model of the PCM was developed.

Free Research Field

船舶海洋工学