%0 Journal Article %A A. Jamekhorshid and S. M. Sadrameli %D 2012 %J International Journal of Chemical and Molecular Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 61, 2012 %T Application of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in Maintaining Comfort Temperature inside an Automobile %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/2587 %V 61 %X This paper presents the modeling results of an innovative system for the temperature control in the interior compartment of a stationary automobile facing the solar energy from the sun. A very thin layer of PCM inside a pouch placed in the ceiling of the car in which the heating energy is absorbed and release with melting and solidification of phase change materials. As a result the temperature of the car interior is maintained in the comfort condition. The amount of required PCM has been calculated to be about 755 g. The PCM-temperature controlling system is simple and has a potential to be implemented as a practical solution to prevent undesirable heating of the automobile-s cabin. %P 33 - 35