Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61, P. 104914 - 104914
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
This
work
employs
an
approach
to
examine
the
effects
of
adding
alumina
nanoparticles
with
varying
diameters
(dp)
water
on
productivity
cold
storage.
Utilizing
a
finned
geometry
curved
wall,
mesh
configuration
was
adapted
solid
front's
location,
and
unsteady
terms
were
discretized
using
implicit
methods.
The
concentration
(ϕ)
also
evaluated
as
key
parameter.
Results
indicated
that
increasing
improved
storage
efficiency
by
approximately
42.11
%.
Among
various
sizes,
medium-sized
most
effective,
yielding
20
%
improvement
in
freezing
compared
smallest
size.
Optimal
nanoparticle
dispersion
significantly
reduced
required
cooling
time
from
9383.58
s
5507.129
s.
study
highlights
substantial
benefits
combining
fins
enhance
systems,
presenting
notable
advancement
thermal
management
technology.
