Research Article

Enhancement of Integrated Solar Collector with Spherical Capsules PCM Affected by Additive Aluminum Powder

Table 3

Thermophysical properties of the paraffin wax phase-change material.

PropertyValue

Latent heat of fusion189 kJ/kg
Melting temperature53-54°C
Thermal conductivity0.2 W/m·K
Specific heat2.5 kJ/kg·K
Liquid density770 kg/m3
Kinematic viscosity3.3–3.6 mm2/s at 373 K