
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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Request a sales quoteNano-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.
- Summarizes preparation and characterization techniques for nano-refrigerants and nano-lubricants
- Examines a selection of nanoparticles based on variation in thermophysical properties and includes theoretical models and correlations for predicting their properties
- Features stability analysis of nano-refrigerants and nano-lubricants
- 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
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 26, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 402
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443134869
- eBook ISBN: 9780443134876
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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.
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