Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids

ISBN-13: 9781138749481 / Miękka / 2017 / 481 str.

Opis

This book is designed as a reference point for experienced engineers and scientists on the topic of heat transfer in nanofluids. It explores the heat transfer capabilities of this new category of fluids. It introduces innovative methodologies of analysis, such as entropy generation, and discusses the coupling of nanofluids with other heat transfer enhancement methodologies. In addition, it emphasizes the specific insights of current applications, such as coupling between nanofluids and porous media and use of second law-analysis of heat transfer problems in nanofluids.

 

Nanofluids are gaining the attention of scientists and researchers around the world. This new category of heat transfer medium improves the thermal conductivity of fluid by suspending small solid particles within it and offers the possibility of increased heat transfer in a variety of applications. Bringing together expert contributions from across the globe, Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids presents a complete understanding of the application of nanofluids in a range of fields and explains the main techniques used in the analysis of nanofuids flow and heat transfer.

Providing a rigorous framework to help readers develop devices employing nanofluids, the book addresses basic topics that include the analysis and measurements of thermophysical properties, convection, and heat exchanger performance. It explores the issues of convective instabilities, nanofluids in porous media, and entropy generation in nanofluids. The book also contains the latest advancements, innovations, methodologies, and research on the subject.

Presented in 16 chapters, the text:

• Discusses the possible mechanisms of thermal conduction enhancement
• Reviews the results of a theoretical analysis determining the anomalous enhancement of heat transfer in nanofluid flow
• Assesses different approaches modeling the thermal conductivity enhancement of nanofluids
• Focuses on experimental methodologies used to determine the thermophysical properties of nanofluids
• Analyzes forced convection heat transfer in nanofluids in both laminar and turbulent convection
• Highlights the application of nanofluids in heat exchangers and microchannels
• Discusses the utilization of nanofluids in porous media
• Introduces the boiling of nanofluids
• Treats pool and flow boiling by analyzing the effect of nanoparticles on these complex phenomena
• Indicates future research directions to further develop this area of knowledge, and more

Intended as a reference for researchers and engineers working in the field, Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids presents advanced topics that detail the strengths, weaknesses, and potential future developments in nanofluids heat transfer.

Spis treści

Properties of Nanofluid. Exact Solutions and Their Implications in Anomalous Heat Transfer. Mechanisms and Models of Thermal Conductivity in Nanofluids. Experimental Methods for the Characterization of Thermophysical Properties of Nanofluids. Nanofluid Forced Convection. Experimental Study of Convective Heat Transfer in Nanofluids. Performance of Heat Exchangers Using Nanofluids. Thermal Nanofluid Flow in Microchannels with Applications. Use of Nanofluids for Heat Transfer Enhancement in Mixed Convection. Buoyancy-Driven Convection of Enclosed Nanoparticle Suspensions. Modeling Convection in Nanofluids: From Clear Fluids to Porous Media. Convection and Instability Phenomena in Nanofluid-Saturated Porous Media. Nanofluid Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer. Heat Pipes and Thermosyphons Operated with Nanofluids. Entropy Generation Minimization in Nanofluid Flow. Gas-Based Nanofluids (Nanoaerosols). Index.

O autorze

Vincenzo Bianco, Oronzio Manca, Sergio Nardini, Kambiz Vafai