Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts

The use of molten salts as heat transfer has become the preferable composition. It has excellent properties such as low melting points, high heat capacity, and a wide range of temperatures. This paper focuses on the characterization and heat transfer performance of quaternary nitrate based on...

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Main Authors: Wan Muhammad, Wan Nur Azrina, Mohamad, Md Nor Anuar, Tukimon, Mohd Faizal
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author Wan Muhammad, Wan Nur Azrina
Mohamad, Md Nor Anuar
Tukimon, Mohd Faizal
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Mohamad, Md Nor Anuar
Tukimon, Mohd Faizal
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description The use of molten salts as heat transfer has become the preferable composition. It has excellent properties such as low melting points, high heat capacity, and a wide range of temperatures. This paper focuses on the characterization and heat transfer performance of quaternary nitrate based on molten salts whose composition has been reported by previous researchers. The quaternary molten salts (LiNO3, NaNO3, KNO3, Ca(NO3)2) were characterized to determine the melting point and heat capacity using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), respectively. The heat transfer performance was then tested on the test rig of the designated system to determine the heat transfer properties of molten salts. The composition of 10 wt% LiNO3, 10 wt% NaNO3, 40 wt% KNO3, 40 wt% Ca(NO3)2 has a low melting point of 97.7°C, high heat capacity which was 0.46J/g°C, and maximum thermal stability temperature was 439.04°C. The heat transfer performance test showed that this sample can be used as heat transfer fluid and can store energy in the system. In conclusion, quaternary nitrate�based molten salt is a promising candidate for heat transfer and energy storage in heat recovery applications.
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spelling uthm-77222022-09-22T07:13:02Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/7722/ Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts Wan Muhammad, Wan Nur Azrina Mohamad, Md Nor Anuar Tukimon, Mohd Faizal T Technology (General) The use of molten salts as heat transfer has become the preferable composition. It has excellent properties such as low melting points, high heat capacity, and a wide range of temperatures. This paper focuses on the characterization and heat transfer performance of quaternary nitrate based on molten salts whose composition has been reported by previous researchers. The quaternary molten salts (LiNO3, NaNO3, KNO3, Ca(NO3)2) were characterized to determine the melting point and heat capacity using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), respectively. The heat transfer performance was then tested on the test rig of the designated system to determine the heat transfer properties of molten salts. The composition of 10 wt% LiNO3, 10 wt% NaNO3, 40 wt% KNO3, 40 wt% Ca(NO3)2 has a low melting point of 97.7°C, high heat capacity which was 0.46J/g°C, and maximum thermal stability temperature was 439.04°C. The heat transfer performance test showed that this sample can be used as heat transfer fluid and can store energy in the system. In conclusion, quaternary nitrate�based molten salt is a promising candidate for heat transfer and energy storage in heat recovery applications. Semarak Ilmu 2022 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/7722/1/J14743_d88f828b8daa62f021cce2c9eee67ad3.pdf Wan Muhammad, Wan Nur Azrina and Mohamad, Md Nor Anuar and Tukimon, Mohd Faizal (2022) Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 97 (1). pp. 35-46. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.97.1.3546
spellingShingle T Technology (General)
Wan Muhammad, Wan Nur Azrina
Mohamad, Md Nor Anuar
Tukimon, Mohd Faizal
Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts
title Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts
title_full Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts
title_fullStr Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts
title_full_unstemmed Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts
title_short Characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts
title_sort characterization and heat transfer performance of quarternary nitrate based molten salts
topic T Technology (General)
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