Approximate Analytical Solution for One-Dimensional Solidification Problem of a Finite Superheating Phase Change Material Including the Effects of Wall and Thermal Contact Resistances

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Instantaneous solid-liquid interface position: (a) (𝜀=0.02, 𝜉=1.2), (b) (𝑅=1, 𝝃=1.2), (c) (𝜀=0.02, 𝑅=1) (full symbols: present study, empty symbols: study of Hwang et al. [7]).

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(b)

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