Ice thermal storage system is a novel technology used in HVAC&R systems for improving energy efficiency of manufacturing facilities. In this paper, the investigation of ice formation in a typical ice thermal storage system was conducted to study the factorial effect of the new structure of thin layer ring placed in a rectangular cavity filled with water on solidification process. Numerical method was used for the computational solutions of fluid flow domain. The performance of the thin layer ring was successfully demonstrated by achieving an increased ice generation area and shortening the time period of ice formation for a typical ice thermal storage system. More detailed research on material, thickness and arrangement of the ring has been comparatively conducted for heat transfer enhancement. The parameters of thin layer ring from three perspectives have been investigated statistically with nine combinations of model are carried out by combining different levels of each factor via Taguchi Method. The results show the contribution ratio of each factor of thin layer ring on improving energy efficiency of ice thermal storage system.
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ASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference
June 8–12, 2015
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Manufacturing Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-5683-3
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Numerical Study of Factorial Impact of Thin Layer Ring on Improving Thermal Performance of Ice Thermal Storage System
Junling Xie,
Junling Xie
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
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Chris Yuan
Chris Yuan
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
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Junling Xie
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Chris Yuan
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Paper No:
MSEC2015-9398, V002T05A013; 7 pages
Published Online:
September 25, 2015
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Xie, J, & Yuan, C. "Numerical Study of Factorial Impact of Thin Layer Ring on Improving Thermal Performance of Ice Thermal Storage System." Proceedings of the ASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Materials; Biomanufacturing; Properties, Applications and Systems; Sustainable Manufacturing. Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. June 8–12, 2015. V002T05A013. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2015-9398
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