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Phase change materials are frequently & widely used in latent thermal energy storage system and thermal management system due to their large latent heats and capabilities of maintaining nearly constant temperature. However the performance of PCM�s in latent thermal energy storage & thermal management systems are seriously limited by their low thermal conductivities and poor heat transfer performance. In this project we are developed composite PCM (Capric acid � 450grams, Lauric acid � 450grams, Graphene � 15grams). The three different CPCM sample 1. Grapheme 40% wt + Lauric acid 45% wt, sample 2. Capric acid 15% wt + Graphene 35% wt + Lauric acid 30% wt, sample 3. Capric acid 10% wt + Graphene 25% wt + Lauric acid 25% wt was developed and their thermal conductivities are measured in experimental approach. The results are indicated the thermal conductivities of composite PCM were higher compared to PCM. Sample 2 having high thermal conductivity compared to other two samples.