Exploring Enhanced Forced Convection With Pcm: A Numerical Study On Heat Transfer Improvement In Literature

Abstract

This review aims to examine the mathematical assessment of improving heat transmission in forced convection scenarios by employing Phase Change Materials (PCMs). The analysis commences with an examination of the fundamental principles underlying forced convection, followed by a detailed description of the mechanism responsible for forced convection is provided. The subsequent emphasis is directed towards Phase Change Materials (PCMs), encompassing many classifications and their utilization in heat transfer, encompassing domains such as solar energy, building applications, and vehicle applications. This paper presents mathematical models that investigate phase change materials (PCMs) flow and heat transfer. The models take into account fixed grids, adaptive meshes, as well as first law and second law models inside computational domains. This review gives a thorough assessment among the numerical methodologies used to simulate phase change material (PCM) energy transport. Front-tracking techniques and also fixed grid processes namely a substance's apparent thermal capacity, and source-based methods approach, are comprehensively investigated. Furthermore, this study delves into the exploration of heat transfer augmentation technologies, such as the utilization materials with low density, porous materials, and also metal matrices. The inquiry culminates by providing a concise overview of the principal discoveries and knowledge acquired through an extensive examination of numerical methodologies and technologies utilized to improve heat transfer in forced convection applications involving Phase Change Materials.