Phase change materials (PCMs) exhibit excellent thermal storage capacity due to their high latent heat of transformation and have been successfully utilized in small volumes for transient thermal management of electronics. However, their low thermal diffusivity makes it difficult to utilize large volumes of PCMs for transient thermal management of high power density systems. To improve the thermal performance of a paraffin PCM, high thermal conductivity graphite nanofibers are embedded into the paraffin PCM. The thermal effects of graphite fiber loading levels, measured in weight percent, are examined for a 131 cm3 volume cubic system with power loads of 3 and 7 W. It is found that the thermal response of the system improves with increased fiber loading levels.
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ASME 2006 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and
Exposition
November 5–10, 2006
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Heat Transfer Division
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0-7918-4786-1
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Thermal Analysis of Phase Change Materials With Embedded Graphite Nanofibers for Thermal Management of Electronics
Randy D. Weinstein,
Randy D. Weinstein
Villanova University
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Carol A. Bessel
Carol A. Bessel
Villanova University
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Thomas C. Kopec
Villanova University
Randy D. Weinstein
Villanova University
Amy S. Fleischer
Villanova University
Elizabeth D'Addio
Villanova University
Carol A. Bessel
Villanova University
Paper No:
IMECE2006-13685, pp. 77-82; 6 pages
Published Online:
December 14, 2007
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Kopec, TC, Weinstein, RD, Fleischer, AS, D'Addio, E, & Bessel, CA. "Thermal Analysis of Phase Change Materials With Embedded Graphite Nanofibers for Thermal Management of Electronics." Proceedings of the ASME 2006 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Heat Transfer, Volume 3. Chicago, Illinois, USA. November 5–10, 2006. pp. 77-82. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2006-13685
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