A thermal response modle for designing a hybrid thermal energy storage (TES) heat sink is developed. The stabilization time and maximum operating (hot isde) temperature-transition temperature difference are used to characterize the performance of the heat sink. The thermal properties of the PCM employed in the design are investigated. Integration of a design optimization algorithm into a investigated. Integration of a design optimization algorithm into a thermal performance model of the TES-hybrid heat sink results in determination of a best design subject to geometric and heat loading constraints. A prototype based o this best design is build and used to constraints. A prototype based on this best design is build and used to benchmark the performance modle. The performance measured is consistent with the simulation model predictions of performance.
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