Advances in Nanofluid Heat Transfer

1st Edition - May 28, 2022
Editor: Hafiz Muhammad Ali
Language: English
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Advances in Nanofluid Heat Transfer covers the broad definitions, brief history, preparation techniques, thermophysical properties, heat transfer characteristics, and emerging applications of hybrid nanofluids. Starting with the basics, this book advances step-by-step toward advanced topics, with mathematical models, schematic diagrams and discussions of the experimental work of leading researchers. By introducing readers to new techniques, this book helps readers resolve existing problems and implement nanofluids in innovative new applications.

This book provides detailed coverage of stability and reliable measurement techniques for nanofluid properties, as well as different kinds of base fluids. Providing a clear understanding of what happens at the nanoscale, the book is written to be used by engineers in industry as well as researchers and graduate students.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1. Experimental correlations for Nusselt number and friction factor of nanofluids
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Preparation of nanofluids
1.3 Experimental methods
1.4 Nusselt number correlations for single-phase fluid
1.5 Friction factor correlations for single-phase fluids
1.6 Factors influencing the development of correlations
1.7 Developed corrections for nanofliuids
1.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Preparation and evaluation of stable nanofluids for heat transfer application
Abstract
Nomenclature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Preparation
2.3 Evaluation of nanofluid stability
2.4 Stabilization techniques
2.5 Stability mechanisms
2.6 Impact of nanofluid stability on thermophysical properties
2.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Synthesis, characterization, and measurement techniques for the thermophysical properties of nanofluids
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Synthesis of nanofluid
3.3 Characterization of nanofluid
3.4 Thermophysical properties measurement techniques of nanofluid
3.5 Conclusion
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 4. Thermophysical and rheological properties of unitary and hybrid nanofluids
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Thermophysical properties
4.3 Conclusion
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 5. Comparison of physical properties enhancement in various heat transfer nanofluids by MXene
Abstract
Nomenclature
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Methodology
5.3 Results and discussion
5.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6. Numerical modeling of nanofluids’ flow and heat transfer
Abstract
Nomenclature
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Heat transfer enhancement mechanism of nanofluid
6.3 Thermophysical properties of nanofluids
6.4 Mathematical models to simulate nanofluids
6.5 Numerical techniques to simulate nanofluid
6.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Recent advances in machine learning research for nanofluid heat transfer in renewable energy
Abstract
Nomenclature
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Machine learning techniques
7.3 Nanofluid heat transfer and machine learning
7.4 Machine learning of nanofluids’ thermophysical properties and thermal performance
7.5 Challenges and future opportunities
7.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Heat transfer enhancement with nanofluids in automotive
Abstract
8.1 Historical background
8.2 Physical properties
8.3 The fundamental relation for computational fluid dynamics model
8.4 Heat transfer enhancement with nanofluids in automotive
Nomenclature
Problems
References
Chapter 9. The use of nanofluids in solar desalination of saline water resources as antibacterial agents
Abstract
Nomenclature
9.1 Harvesting solar energy by nanofluids
9.2 Antibacterial activity of some NFs
9.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Application of nanofluids in combustion engines with focusing on improving heat transfer process
Abstract
Nomenclature
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Parameters affecting the heat transfer of combustion engines
10.3 Type of lubricants
10.4 Using nanoparticles in internal combustion engines
10.5 Conclusion on threats and opportunities of applying nanoscience in combustion engines
References
Chapter 11. Applications of nanofluids in solar energy collectors focusing on solar stills
Abstract
Nomenclature
11.1 History of solar energy collectors
11.2 Classification of Solar energy collectors
11.3 Effective parameters on solar still performance
11.4 Application of nanofluids in solar stills
11.5 Most applied nanoparticles in solar stills
11.6 Challenges of nanofluid application in solar collectors
References
Chapter 12. Utilization of nanofluids (mono and hybrid) in parabolic trough solar collector: a comparative analysis
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 System description and thermodynamic modeling
12.3 Results and discussion
12.4 Conclusion
Nomenclature
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 13. Electronics thermal management applying heat pipes and pulsating heat pipes
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Design parameters
13.3 Heat pipes
13.4 Pulsating heat pipes
13.5 Nanofluids capabilities and models
13.6 Nanofluids in heat transfer systems: pros and cons
13.7 Concluding remarks
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 14. Role of nanofluids in microchannel heat sinks
Abstract
Nomenclature
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Key characteristics of nanofluids
14.3 Flow of nanofluids in microchannels
14.4 Thermal performance of nanofluids in microchannels
14.5 Entropy analysis of nanofluid-based microchannel heat sinks
14.6 Geometry effect of microchannels
14.7 Future advances and challenges
14.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 15. Nanofluids for enhanced performance of building thermal energy systems
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Overview of domain knowledge related to nanofluids
15.3 Role of nanofluids in efficiency enhancement of building energy systems
15.4 Barriers
15.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16. Ionic nanofluids: preparation, characteristics, heat transfer mechanism, and thermal applications
Abstract
Abbreviations
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Preparation methods
16.3 Characteristics
16.4 Heat transfer mechanism
16.5 Thermal applications
16.6 Future prospects and challenges
16.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 17. Hybrid nanofluids towards advancement in nanofluids for heat sink
Abstract
Nomenclature
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Preparation of hybrid nanofluids
17.3 Various hybrid nanofluids used in different heat sinks
17.4 Conclusion
References
Index

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