Enrichment and thermal characteristics study of coconut oil based phase change material configured concentrated solar heat exchanger

Key Points

• The study highlights the effectiveness of coconut oil as a phase change material in solar heat exchangers, enhancing thermal performance.
• Findings show a significant improvement in heat retention, with optimal thermal characteristics contributing to energy efficiency.
• Assessment using thermal characteristics data of the coconut oil phase change material in a concentrated solar heat exchanger reveals promising results.
• Implications suggest that enhanced thermal storage may lead to better utilization of solar energy in practical applications.