
Nanofluids
Advanced Applications and Numerical Simulations
- 1st Edition - June 22, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Mohammad Hatami
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 7 8 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 7 9 - 6
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Request a sales quoteNanofluids: Advanced Applications and Numerical Simulations combines the mathematical and numerical studies of nanofluids and their application to a range of applications. The book begins by introducing the principles of nanofluids, structures, types, properties, methods and stability. This is followed by a detailed chapter that explains a full range of numerical techniques for the modeling of nanofluids. Subsequent chapters offer in-depth coverage of target areas, including cooling and heating applications, micro-electric and magnetic devices, chemistry and oil recovery, biomedicine, renewable energy, and automotive engineering.
Throughout the book, methods for numerical modelling are described in detail, with supporting equations, techniques, and applied examples. This is a valuable resource for advanced students, scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals working with nanofluids, simulation, and numerical methods for advanced applications, as well as researchers across nanotechnology, biomedicine, electronics, energy, chemistry, materials science and mechanical engineering.
Presents numerical methods for modelling of nanofluids in details
Examines stability, magnetic field, electric field, and other effects on behavior and optical properties
Explores cutting-edge applications of nanofluids by numerical methods
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- 1. Introduction to nanofluids
- 1.1. Principles and history of nanofluids
- 1.2. Structures and different types
- 1.3. Preparation and stability of nanofluids
- 1.4. Stability of nanofluid
- 1.5. Nanofluids properties and benefits
- 1.6. Hybrid nanofluids
- 1.7. Application of nanofluids
- 1.8. Conclusion
- 2. Summary of numerical techniques for nanofluid modeling
- 2.1. Finite element method
- 2.2. Finite volume method
- 2.3. Lattice-Boltzmann method
- 2.4. Finite difference method
- 2.5. Runge–Kutta numerical method
- 2.6. Conclusion
- 3. Nanofluids for cooling and heating applications
- 3.1. Nanofluids in heat exchangers
- 3.2. Nanofluids in channels/microchannels
- 3.3. Nanofluids in nuclear rod cooling
- 3.4. Supercritical water nanofluid in reactors
- 3.5. Domestic/industrial cooling and heating (ducts, enclosures)
- 3.6. Conclusion
- 4. Nanofluids in micoelectric/magnetic devices
- 4.1. Nanofluids in magnetic field (MHD)
- 4.2. Nanofluids in electrical field (EHD)
- 4.3. Nanofluid in microchips and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
- 4.4. Nanofluids in micromixers
- 4.5. Microchannels, microreactors, and microheat pipes
- 4.6. Conclusion
- 5. Nanofluids in chemistry and oil recovery
- 5.1. Nanofluids in porous media
- 5.2. Nanofluids on permeable surfaces
- 5.3. Nanofluids in oil recovery
- 5.4. Nanofluids for chemical reaction applications (cleaning and detergency)
- 5.5. Nanofluids in microreactors with catalysts/photocatalytic application
- 5.6. Conclusion
- 6. Nanofluids in biomedical applications
- 6.1. Drug delivery systems
- 6.2. Cancer therapeutics
- 6.3. Nanocryosurgery
- 6.4. Cryopreservation
- 6.5. Sensing and imaging
- 6.6. Conclusion
- 7. Nanofluids in renewable energies
- 7.1. Solar energy applications
- 7.2. Nanofluids under thermal radiation
- 7.3. Nanofluid in energy storage systems using phase change material (PCM)
- 7.4. Extraction of geothermal power
- 7.5. Other energies applications
- 7.6. Conclusion
- 8. Nanofluid in automobile engineering
- 8.1. Cooling applications
- 8.2. Lubricant applications
- 8.3. Fuel combustion applications
- 8.4. Fuel cell applications
- 8.5. Thermoelectric generator applications
- 8.6. Conclusion
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 22, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 350
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323956789
- eBook ISBN: 9780323956796
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