Performance Enhancement of Phase Change Material (PCM) using Porous Medium for Electronics Cooling in Aerospace: A Review with Research Challenges

Abstract

The investigation on the current research depends on the process of melting presented in an irregular-geometry accumulated with PCM and high-porous-matrix along with thermal conductivity numerically. Therefore, the utilization of numerical models in the existing research resolves the conservation of equations on volume averaged for energy, mass and momentum along with PCM presented in the porous-medium. Introduction of enhancement of thermal conductivity via stationary structures with the discussion on issues faced in aerospace on electronic cooling systems has been examined. The assumptions on the existing research are considered on thermal conductivity with the assistance of the properties on thermal amidst the solid-matrix and PCM by employing equation- model. Hence, these models exhibit a reasonable consent for PCM-melting with other existing numerical processes in the aerospace industry. This review provides the porous matrix porous, which has an efficient effect on the melting rate and heat-transfer of the PCM-energy- storage. Minimizing the matrix porosity enhances the rate of melting state, however it also moistens the convection motion. Eventually, it also discovered that the effective method should be developed to improve the PCM storage response with the high-thermal conductivity, solid-matrix, and high-porosity. In the current dynamic environment, the miniaturization and power density of aerospace electronics are the main characteristics of thermal management, which is necessary for preventing overheating and ensuring reliability. PCMs are an attractive alternative to conventional cooling solutions due to their high latent heat storage capacity and phase change properties that allow for efficient thermal energy absorption and release.