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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation Fluids Thermo-physical properties of phase change materials -Enthalpy Porosity approach Reply To: Thermo-physical properties of phase change materials -Enthalpy Porosity approach

Rob
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The model is a simplification, and that comes with some assumptions. There's nothing stopping you adding in temperature dependent properties, but exercise caution trying to expand/contract a solid and do not set two property values at a single temperature. 

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