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Applications of nanorefrigerant and nanolubricants in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems: A review
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In this paper, the thermal properties of nanoparticles suspended in refrigerant and lubricating oils of refrigerating systems were reviewed and the effects of nanolubricants on boiling and two phase flow phenomena were presented as well.About:
This article is published in International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer.The article was published on 2015-11-01. It has received 63 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Refrigeration & Refrigerant.read more
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Potential of Nanorefrigerant and Nanolubricant on Energy Saving in Refrigeration System – A Review
TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive review is carried out to investigate the impact of nanorefrigerant and nanolubricant on energy saving in the refrigeration system, and the results showed that the best energy saving with 21% less energy used was with the use of 0.5% volume ZnO-R152a refrigerant nanol lubricant.
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Pool boiling heat transfer to CuO-H2O nanofluid on finned surfaces
Zhixiong Li,Zhixiong Li,Mohammad Mohsen Sarafraz,Mohammad Mohsen Sarafraz,Arash Mazinani,Tasawar Hayat,Tasawar Hayat,Hamed H. Alsulami,Marjan Goodarzi +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the potential effect of the surface shape and geometrical specification of rectangular parallel fins developed on the surface on the heat transfer coefficient, bubble formation, and fouling of the nanoparticles was analyzed.
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Improving the performance of refrigeration systems by using nanofluids: A comprehensive review
TL;DR: In this article, a review summarizes the researches on preparation and characterization of nanofluids, various thermophysical and electrical properties (density, heat capacity, viscosity, thermal conductivities, surface tension, electrical conductivity, freezing characteristics, etc.).
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Thermo-physical properties of Al2O3-SiO2/PAG composite nanolubricant for refrigeration system
TL;DR: In this article, thermal conductivity and viscosity of the Al2O3-SiO2/PAG composite nanolubricants for 0.02 to 0.1% volume concentrations at a temperature range of 303 to 353 K were investigated.
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Applications of eco-friendly refrigerants and nanorefrigerants: A review
Alibakhsh Kasaeian,Seyed Mohsen Hosseini,Mojgan Sheikhpour,Omid Mahian,Omid Mahian,Wei-Mon Yan,Somchai Wongwises,Somchai Wongwises +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, the experimental and theoretical studies have been carried out with environmentally friendly refrigerants such as hydrocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, R744 (carbon dioxide), hydrofluoro olefin, and nanorefrigerants.
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Enhanced thermal conductivity through the development of nanofluids
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