Sudheer, R.Prabhu, K.N.2026-02-052019Heat Transfer - Asian Research, 2019, 48, 1, pp. 127-13410992871https://doi.org/10.1002/htj.21374https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/24866A novel technique for assessing heat transfer characteristics of salt-based phase change materials (PCM) was proposed here. The method is based on solution to inverse heat conduction problem. Nanoparticles (Graphite, Graphene, and multi wall carbon nanotube [MWCNT]) were dispersed in the PCM (KNO<inf>3</inf>) to assess their respective influence on heat transfer in the PCM. Graphite added PCM offered highest heat flow values and heating rates, while the pure salt-PCM offered the least. The probe material had a significant influence on the heat transfer rates at the PCM-probe interface. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.GraphiteHeat conductionHeat storageInverse problemsMultiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCN)NanoparticlesPotashPotassium NitrateProbesPulse code modulationThermal energyYarnHeat flow valueHeat transfer characteristicsHeat transfer rateInterfacial heat transferInverse heat conduction problemNovel techniquesProbe materialsProbe techniquePhase change materials