Measurements of transmittance of solar radiation through stearic acid: a latent heat storage material

Authors
Buddhi, D Sharma, SD
Citation
D. Buddhi et Sd. Sharma, Measurements of transmittance of solar radiation through stearic acid: a latent heat storage material, ENERG CONV, 40(18), 1999, pp. 1979-1984
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Environmental Engineering & Energy
Journal title
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
ISSN journal
01968904 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
18
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1979 - 1984
Database
ISI
SICI code
0196-8904(199912)40:18<1979:MOTOSR>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
This paper presents the experimental measurements of the transmittivity of commercial grade stearic acid. The effects of temperature and thickness on transmittance have been studied. The study indicates that the effect of tem perature on the transmittance of stearic acid in the liquid phase is not si gnificant. However, it is highly dependent on temperature during the solidi fication process. Because of its low thermal conductivity and high transmit tivity, it can be used as a transparent insulating material. (C) 1999 Elsev ier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.