Characterization of materials for thermal energy storage

Setaram calorimeters measure a wide range of thermal and thermodynamic properties. We offer solutions for samples from a few miligrams to a few grams, on solids, liquids or gases. These may include for example phase change materials or heat transfer fluids.

Measure sensible and latent heat of solids, liquids or gases for thermal energy storage

As a developer of materials for heat storage systems, you need to establish their thermal specifications. As a user of such materials, you need to check their specifications against your application.

Phase Change Materials

Phase Change Materials (PCM) store heat through their phase transitions over a temperature range. This means you need a means to measure their temperatures and heats of transition. DSC and calorimetry not only measure these, but also provide PCM’s thermal ageing data.
Heat Transfer Fluids

You can characterize a heat transfer fluid by its heat capacity. It corresponds to the amount of heat that the fluid can absorb and thus transport. DSC and calorimetry measure accurate heat capacity of most fluids including under pressure.
Reversible Sorption

Adsorbents used for thermal energy storage must have a high and stable heat of adsorption and desorption. You can use a coupled TGA and DSC to simultaneously measure the capacity and heat of sorption.