PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL

Phase Change Material (PCM) is a collective name for all materials that can change phase. During the transition from one phase to the other, the energy storage around this temperature is stable throughout the transition. By accurately determining the melting or solidifying point, PCM remains within a desired temperature range for a long time.

What is Phase Change Material?

In short, Phase Change Material is ‘ice for every temperature’. What do we mean by that? The melting point for ice is 0°C. At this melting point, the energy storage is highest: the temperature remains stable for the longest time at the melting point, until the ice has completely melted. Ice is therefore an ideal coolant if you want to keep something at a temperature around 0°C for a longer period of time.

But there are also products that must be stored at a temperature below or above the freezing point. Or situations in which you want to keep a room at a specific temperature. And this is where Phase Change Material comes in. By adjusting the recipe, the melting point/freezing point can be raised or lowered. With our knowledge and experience, we are happy to help you find the most efficient solution by developing a recipe with the thermal storage of ice, but at the temperature you want. That’s what we mean by ‘ice for any temperature’!

Drums

For filling in your own encapsulations

Pouches

Of standard/customized sizes

Bottles & Panels

Of standard/customized sizes

Standard Spheres

Made of HDPE and PP 75 mm diameter spheres

PCM

Advantages of Phase Change Material

High energy storage

The thermal storage is highest around the solidification/melting point

Temperature Stability

Remains at the temperature of the melting point until PCM completely changes phase

Accurately determined

By adapting the recipe according to proven standards

Cooling or heating without an external source

No on-site (electrical) cooling or heating required

Reliable solutions

Constant, proven effectiveness for vital sectors, among others

Sustainable

Extended use of renewable energy through storage and reuse.

PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS

No local electricity required for cooling or heating

Phase Change Material may still sound abstract, but it is a very intelligent solution in many situations. A high level innovation. Regular cooling elements and gel packs work just like water and ice: they keep products cool for a long time at a temperature of 0 to 8 degrees Celsius. By adding a substance to the coolant, you can change the solidification or freezing point.

Seawater is very salty, which results in a freezing point below 0°C (on average at -1.9°C). Only at this temperature, seawater changes its phase and thermal energy transfer takes place. During the change of phase (for example from liquid to solid), the seawater maintains its temperature. By adding other substances to the water or the cooling gel, you can raise the melting/solidifying point. This is ideal for medicines or organisms, which must remain at a plus temperature for preservation.

By using PCM in combination with good insulation material, you can guarantee the desired temperature range for a long time, without being dependent on local electricity for cooling or heating. This makes PCM an effective energy storage device that is cost-effective, stable and environmentally conscious.

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Applications of Phase Change Material

Phase Change Materials are used in various industries to monitor the desired temperature. The applications vary enormously, as do the needs and requirements within different industries. Read more about the specific applications within your industry.

Healthcare

Food

Organisms

Logistics

+22 °C PCM

Brown / grey colored liquid @25 °C

CSR

PCM and sustainability

Phase Change Material is a durable material. But because sustainability is a rather abstract term, we are happy to explain why and in what respect this applies to PCM.

PCM limits dependence on external energy sources. For example, you do not need electricity during transport, and you can keep your products at the desired temperature for multiple days. PCM is reusable. You can refreeze and thaw it as many times as you want without compromising performance. That is why we like to supply PCM in reusable carriers. Ideally, customers will continue to reuse the product instead of constantly replacing it with a new disposable variant.. PCM PCM helps to reduce waste. ZFrom food, medication and other vital resources. By monitoring the temperature stability and range, the entire cold chain – or heat chain – is safeguarded until the final destination. Also during transport. PCM vPCM is a reliable backup in critical situations.. By implementing temperature elements at the temperature you need, the temperature elements act as a ‘battery’ that reduces energy consumption and forms a reliable backup if there is no energy or electricity available at all.

Together we are looking at developing solutions for the German pharmaceutical market. I particularly appreciate the open, transparent communication during our collaborations with Coolpack.

Renan Zorer

DPG Intelsius

Thanks to Coolpack’s Phase Change Material gel packs and insulated packaging, clients across the country can enjoy fresh and frozen dim sum dishes.

Jennifer Ho

Dimsummen.nl

By using Coolpack’s Phase Change Material tray packs we have managed to reduce the negligible percentage of unsuccessful deliveries of living coral by as much as 75%.

Joey Verhoeven

Reef-corner

PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL

How it works

What is Phase Change Material?

Drums

Pouches

Bottles & Panels

Standard Spheres

PCM

Advantages of Phase Change Material

High energy storage

Temperature Stability

Accurately determined

Cooling or heating without an external source

Reliable solutions

Sustainable

PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS

No local electricity required for cooling or heating

Branches

Applications of Phase Change Material

Healthcare

Food

Organisms

Logistics

Installation

Solutions

Some PCM Solutions

Type

Phase Change Temp (°C)

Latent heat (kJ/kg)

+18°C PCM

Type

Phase Change Temp (°C)

Latent heat (kJ/kg)

-30°C PCM

Type

Phase Change Temp (°C)

Latent heat (kJ/kg)

-18°C PCM

Type

Phase Change Temp (°C)

Latent heat (kJ/kg)

+3°C PCM

Type

Phase Change Temp (°C)

Latent heat (kJ/kg)

+5°C PCM

Type

Phase Change Temp (°C)

Latent heat (kJ/kg)

+22 °C PCM

CSR

PCM and sustainability