Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52358#.VJN7GcCAM4 Author(s) Kondakkagari Dharma Reddy , Pathi Venkataramaiah , Tupakula Reddy Lokesh Affiliation(s) Department of Mechanical Engineering, S. V. University, Tirupati, India . ABSTRACT The usage of phase change materials (PCM) to store the heat in the form of latent heat is increased, because large quantity of thermal energy is stored in smaller volumes. In the present experimental investigation, sodium thiosulphate pentahydrate is employed as phase change material and it is stored in stainless steel capsules. These capsules are kept in fabricated tank and hot water is supplied into it. The experimental design is ...
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