Enhancing thermal performance in latent heat storage systems: A comparative study of CFD and ANN with nano-integrated phase change material

Key Points

• Enhanced thermal performance demonstrates significant improvement through the integration of nano-sized phase change materials.
• Using artificial neural networks, the study shows a marked increase in efficiency when compared to traditional methods—up to 30% improvement reported.
• Computational fluid dynamics modeling provides clear insights into thermal distribution and flow behaviors with integrated materials.
• Findings highlight the potential for advanced materials to enable innovative designs in thermal management systems.