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phase change

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Noun1.phase change - a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition
phase transition, physical change, state change
freeze, freezing - the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
liquefaction - the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid
natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
melt, melting, thaw, thawing - the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"; "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"
evaporation, vaporisation, vaporization, vapour, vapor - the process of becoming a vapor
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phase change n (Chem) → passaggio di stato (Phys) → cambiamento di fase
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The disadvantages of a conventional HVAC chiller and ice storage system can be overcome by utilising the latent heat capacity of various "Eutectic" also called Phase Change Material (PCM) mixtures without the need for minus circulation temperatures.
Thermal Energy Storage Systems by Graham Drage / Environmental services industry community
In addition, PCMs, which can store or release a large quantity of latent heat at a fairly constant temperature during the phase transition, allow the solid-liquid phase change problem to be solved, but their cost is high and, thus, they are not convenient to use.
Preparations of microencapsulated PCMs-coated nylon fabrics by wet ... by Koo, K.; Park, Y.M.; Choe, J.D.; Kim, E.A. / Polymer Engineering and Science
For example, certain ranges of prequalified solutions are available from temperature-controlled packaging specialists, such as Laminar Medica, that can be assembled in minutes, using a combination of outer cartons, insulated containers and standard cool packs--or more sophisticated phase change materials--depending on the requirements of the application.
Taking the pain out of temperature control: Geraint Thomas, Technical ... by Thomas, Geraint / Nutraceutical Business & Technology
 
 
 
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