Tracking the energy of a phase change can be difficult if your software isn’t designed to handle it. Ansys Thermal Desktop provides a user-friendly interface for defining the thermophysical properties of phase changing materials and its solver accurately models this energy. This methodology can be applied to something as simple as melting ice, but specific phase-change materials (PCMs) are designed to be used across many industries such as solar thermal storage, solar power plants, medical devices, electronics, spacecraft, and food storage. The intent is to absorb or release significant amounts of energy while maintaining a constant temperature.
With the help of Thermal Desktop, you can evaluate the performance of PCM configurations under different operating conditions and identify potential issues such as thermal stratification, PCM degradation, or leakage, enabling proactive design adjustments to enhance reliability and durability.