Nano-refrigerants and Nano-lubricants

Fundamentals and Applications

1st Edition - July 26, 2024
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Zafar Said, Arun Kumar Tiwari
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 4 8 6 - 9
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 4 8 7 - 6

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Nano-refrigerants and Nano-lubricants: Fundamentals and Applications provides an overview of nano-refrigerants and nano-lubricants, their synthesis, characterization, and influence of nanoparticles on the thermophysical properties. The book also describes the theoretical modeling and correlations using artificial intelligence, along with the effect of all these parameters on potential applications. Future challenges and research directions are thoroughly addressed by authors.

Nano-refrigerants and Nano-lubricants are a novel class of nanofluids containing a mixture of nanoparticles, lubricant, and refrigerant, and because of their enhanced heat transfer properties, they have a broad potential range of residential and commercial applications.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter one. Exploring the frontier: nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants in modern engineering
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Conclusion
References
Chapter two. Preparation and characterization of nanorefrigerants
Abstract
Nomenclature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Nanorefrigerants’ synthesis
2.3 Nanorefrigerants’ characterizations
2.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter three. Nanolubricant: synthesis, stabilization, and characterization techniques
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Synthesis of nanolubricants and refrigerants
3.3 Stability of nanolubricants and refrigerants
3.4 Characterization of nanolubricants and refrigerants
3.5 Summary
References
Chapter four. Stability of nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Importance of stability in nanofluids
4.3 Objectives of the chapter
4.4 Scope and limitations
4.5 Fundamental concepts
4.6 Improving stability in nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
4.7 Conclusions and future directions
4.8 AI disclosure
References
Chapter five. Refrigeration systems using nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
Nomenclature
5.1 Refrigeration systems and associated fluids
5.2 Overview of nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
5.3 Heat transfer and pressure drop of nanorefrigerants
5.4 Thermal performance of vapor compression system
5.5 Thermal performance of other refrigeration systems
5.6 Mechanical and electrical performances of refrigeration systems
5.7 Challenges and recommendations
References
Chapter six. Thermophysical properties
Abstract
Nomenclature
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Thermophysical properties of the base fluids and of nanoparticles
6.3 Thermodynamic properties of nanofluids
6.4 Mathematical models to determine transport properties of nanofluids
6.5 Closure
References
Chapter seven. Tribological properties of nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 NL preparation
7.3 Friction and wear characteristics
7.4 Tribological performance of nanolubricants
7.5 Use of nanolubricants in the refrigeration system
7.6 Limitations and challenges
7.7 Conclusions and recommendations
References
Chapter eight. Rheological properties of the nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Nanolubricant and nanorefrigerant preparation
8.3 Stability of nanorefrigerants
8.4 Viscosity of nanorefrigerants
8.5 Conclusion and summary
8.6 Challenges and limitations of nanoparticle usages
8.7 Further studies
References
Chapter nine. Coefficient of performance and energy performance analysis
Abstract
Nomenclature
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Parameters of energy performance analysis
9.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter ten. Nucleate pool boiling of nanofluids based refrigerants
Abstract
10.1 Nucleate pool boiling of nanofluids-based refrigerants
10.2 Conclusion
References
Chapter eleven. Migration and degradation properties of nanoparticles in nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Analysis of nanoscale particles
11.3 Nanolubricants
11.4 Refrigerants
11.5 Nanorefrigerants
11.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter twelve. Correlations for predicting properties and theoretical evaluations for nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
Nomenclature
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Density and specific heat
12.3 Dynamic viscosity
12.4 Thermal conductivity
12.5 Surface tension
12.6 Theoretical analysis
12.7 Single-phase heat transfer
12.8 Two-phase heat transfer
12.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter thirteen. Soft computing tool (intelligent techniques) for nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Nanotechnology in refrigerants and lubricants
13.3 Soft computing tools for optimization
13.4 Neural networks and deep learning techniques
13.5 Hybrid intelligent systems
13.6 Performance enhancement of nanorefrigerants
13.7 Improving lubrication properties with soft computing
13.8 Recent advances and future directions
13.9 Lubrication property enhancement in the future
13.10 Conclusions
References
Chapter fourteen. Applications of nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
14.3 Air conditioning and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
14.4 Domestic refrigeration systems
14.5 Medical and pharmaceutical applications
14.6 Aerospace and electronic cooling applications
14.7 Challenges and future recommendations
14.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter fifteen. Applications of nanotechnology
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Antifouling and anticorrosive properties
15.3 Improved lubrication
15.4 Microscale cooling systems
15.5 Improved refrigerant stability
15.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter sixteen. Challenges and difficulties in developing nanorefrigerants, nanolubricants, and way forward
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Advantages of nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
16.3 Challenges in the production of nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants
16.4 Material challenges
16.5 Cost and efficiency
16.6 Health and safety concerns
16.7 Sustainability and environmental impact
16.8 Sonication effect
16.9 Corrosion effect
16.10 The way forward
16.11 Conclusion
References
Index

Zafar Said

Dr. Zafar Said is an Associate Professor with the Department of Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE. He also serves as coordinator of the Functional Nanomaterials Synthesis Lab. Dr. Said completed his Ph.D. from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Masdar Institute, UAE, where he has also worked on industrial collaborative projects. Dr. Said works on renewable energy, energy and exergy analysis, solar energy, heat transfer, and nanofluids. He has published over 180 papers, 2 books, 20 book chapters, and 26 conference papers, with more than 15,000 citations, and was also ranked in the World's Top 2% Scientists in 2022, 2021 and 2020 by Elsevier and Stanford University in the field of Energy. He is ranked in the top 100 scientists in the United Arab Emirates and has secured more than 2 million AED in research grants. He has been honoured with several prestigious awards and is also serving as Editorial Board Member for several ISI Journals, as well as Guest Editor for several special issues.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Arun Kumar Tiwari

Dr. Arun Kumar Tiwari is as a Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, India. Dr. Tiwari completed his PhD in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and M. Tech in mechanical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology. His research interests include solar thermal energy, nanofluidics (characterization, application, and thermophysical & optical properties) and heat exchangers. He has published numerous articles on reputable journlas, such as Physics Report, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Energy Conversion and Management and more.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, India

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