Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
149(17), P. 10061 - 10079
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
This
study
investigates
the
thermohydraulic
performance
of
surface-modified
silver
nanofluids
in
turbulent
convective
heat
transfer
applications.
The
primary
objective
is
to
evaluate
impact
citrate,
lipoic
acid,
and
silica
surface
modifications
on
coefficients,
pressure
drops,
friction
factors
under
flow
conditions.
Silver
nanoparticles
(50
nm)
with
specified
were
synthesized
dispersed
deionized
water,
ensuring
stable
nanofluid
preparations.
Experimental
evaluations
conducted
a
smooth
brass
tube
uniform
flux,
covering
Reynolds
numbers
from
3400
21,800,
mass
rates
32
78
g
s
−1
,
inlet
temperatures
26
°C,
31
36
°C.
Key
findings
indicate
that
silica-shelled
(Ag/S)
exhibited
significant
35%
increase
coefficient
compared
DI
while
citrate-coated
(Ag/C)
acid-coated
(Ag/L)
showed
slight
decreases
0.2%
2%,
respectively.
mean
Nusselt
number
for
Ag/S
also
increased
by
9%,
demonstrating
enhanced
capabilities.
Surface-modified
experienced
higher
drops
than
base
fluid.
Ag/C
7.7%
drop,
Ag/L
12.3%
increase,
12.5%
correlating
an
11.9%
rise
viscosity.
While
nanofluids,
particularly
silica-shelled,
can
significantly
improve
performance,
associated
increases
must
be
carefully
balanced
specific
Future
research
should
explore
long-term
stability,
varying
nanoparticle
concentrations,
more
complex
geometries
optimize
formulations
targeted
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 5251 - 5282
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Nanofluids,
an
advanced
class
of
heat
transfer
fluids,
have
gained
significant
attention
due
to
their
superior
thermophysical
properties,
making
them
highly
effective
for
various
engineering
applications.
This
review
explores
the
impact
nanoparticle
integration
on
thermal
conductivity,
viscosity,
and
overall
performance
base
highlighting
improvements
in
systems,
such
as
exchangers,
electronics
cooling,
PV/T
CSP
technologies,
geothermal
recovery.
Key
mechanisms
nanolayer
formation,
Brownian
motion,
aggregation
are
discussed,
with
a
focus
hybrid
nanofluids
that
show
enhanced
conductivity.
The
increase
viscosity
poses
trade-off,
necessitating
careful
control
properties
optimize
while
reducing
energy
consumption.
Empirical
data
up
123%
convective
coefficients,
demonstrating
tangible
benefits
efficiency
system
miniaturization.
also
considers
environmental
impacts
nanofluid
use,
potential
toxicity
challenges
sustainable
production
disposal.
Future
research
directions
include
developing
specific
integrating
phase
change
materials,
exploring
new
nanomaterials
metal
chalcogenides
enhance
sustainability
management
systems.
International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 100787 - 100787
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
The
stability
of
unsteady
two-dimensional
magnetohydrodynamic
squeezed
nanofluid
flow
with
heat
transfer
through
two
parallel
disks
is
examined
in
this
paper.
lower
disk
considered
porous,
and
four
different-shaped
Co,
Ni
Al2O3
nanoparticles
are
dispersed
the
pure
fluid.
viscous
dissipation
effect
considered,
Hamilton
Crosser's
equation
has
been
for
effective
thermal
conductivity
nanofluid.
dimensional
governing
equations
converted
to
a
couple
non-dimensional
ordinary
differential
equations.
Then
solved
using
power
series
solutions
by
Hermite-
Padé
approximation
scheme.
present
result
published
data
compared
good
concurrence
seen.
physical
numbers
such
as
suction
parameter,
squeezing
number,
magnetic
Prandtl
Eckert
number
on
velocity
temperature
fields
depicted
explicitly.
skin
friction
coefficient
local
rate
also
measured
terms
numbers.
analysis
performed
bifurcation
curve
critical
point
which
predicts
that
bottom
part
steady
actually
viable,
while
top
not
stable.
value
nature
parameter
predicted
found
decrease
suction/injection
increases.
These
outcomes
significant
long
run
where
optimization
cooling/heating
applications
expected.
ZAMM ‐ Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics / Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
105(5)
Published: April 18, 2025
Abstract
This
research
explores
mixed
convection
resulting
from
simultaneous
natural
and
forced
heat
exchange
in
a
lid‐driven
staggered
cavity
occupied
by
Newtonian
fluid.
All
boundaries
maintain
no‐slip
conditions,
except
the
top
wall,
which
moves
with
velocity.
Assumptions
are
made,
including
two
cases
of
uniform
nonuniform
heated
left
wall
maintenance
cold
walls
throughout
cavity,
disrupts
thermal
equilibrium.
CFD
simulations
carried
out
employing
finite
element
(FEM)
routine
available
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software
to
elucidate
dimensionless
problem
obtain
optimal
results
desired
accuracy.
In
this
study
we
incorporated
detailed
examination
flow
parameters,
such
as
Reynolds
number
Grashof
,
Prandtl
Richardson
on
dominant
motions
designed
cavity.
Local
flux
kinetic
energy
for
non‐uniform
provide
insights
into
distribution.
Increased
numbers
decrease
fluid
energy,
while
higher
values
enhance
buoyancy
forces,
raising
Nusselt
number.
For
source
average
rises
significantly
especially
indicating
strong
convective
transfer.
Lower
exhibit
minimal
increases,
showing
weaker
convection.
While
also
overall
slopes
lower
compared
case.
High
still
transfer,
but
effect
is
less
pronounced,
low
fluids
show
sensitivity
.
Higher
accelerate
clockwise
rotational
structure,
indicated
streamlines.
International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100681 - 100681
Published: May 1, 2024
This
study
stems
from
the
growing
need
for
effective
mathematical
tools
to
tackle
nonlinear
fractional
evolution
equations,
which
find
wide
applications
in
physics
and
engineering.
Traditional
methods
often
struggle
provide
exact
closed-form
solutions
such
leading
development
of
novel
approaches.
In
this
context,
combination
homotopy
analysis
method
with
Laplace
transform
presents
a
promising
avenue
obtaining
these
complex
equations.
By
exploring
hybrid
approach,
aims
address
existing
challenges
solving
models
reliable
solutions.
way,
focuses
on
rendering
coupling
between
approach
search
class
heat-typed
fact,
equations
features
some
interesting
Caputo
partial
differential
that
model
dissimilar
physical
processes
A
generalized
recurrent
scheme
is
derived,
applicable
all
members
governing
class,
further
analyzed
application
very
test
initial-value
problems
much
concern.
Eventually,
has
been
found
be
advantageous,
various
advantages,
including
convergence
available
Thus,
advantage
current
innovative
methods,
applicability
special
scheme,
successful
solution
prototype
problems,
practical
advantages
method.
ChemEngineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 65 - 65
Published: June 26, 2024
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
thermohydraulic
performance
of
silver
nanofluids
with
different
surface
modifications
(citrate,
lipoic
acid,
and
silica)
in
turbulent
convective
heat
transfer
applications.
Three
were
prepared,
each
modified
citrate,
or
silica
coatings.
The
characterized
for
stability
using
zeta
potential
measurements
evaluated
a
smooth
brass
tube
under
flow
conditions.
experimental
setup
involved
measuring
temperature,
pressure,
rate
assess
coefficients,
pressure
drops,
friction
factors.
results
compared
distilled
water
as
base
fluid
validated
against
theoretical
models.
silica-shelled
nanofluid
(Ag/S)
exhibited
significant
35%
increase
average
coefficient
water,
while
citrate-coated
(Ag/C)
acid-coated
(Ag/L)
showed
slight
decreases
approximately
0.2%
2%,
respectively.
Ag/S
demonstrated
9%
mean
Nusselt
number,
indicating
enhanced
capabilities.
However,
all
experienced
higher
drops
factors
than
fluid,
showing
highest
viscosity
(11.9%).
Surface
significantly
influence
nanofluids.
shows
most
substantial
enhancement
transfer,
making
it
promising
candidate
applications
requiring
efficient
thermal
management.
increased
hydraulic
costs
associated
higher-pressure
must
be
carefully
managed.
Further
research
is
needed
optimize
these
specific
industrial
applications,
considering
long-term
effects
nanoparticle
concentrations
geometries.