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Empirical correlating equations for predicting the effective thermal conductivity and dynamic viscosity of nanofluids
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In this article, two empirical correlations for predicting the effective thermal conductivity and dynamic viscosity of nanofluids, based on a high number of experimental data available in the literature, are proposed and discussed.About:
This article is published in Energy Conversion and Management.The article was published on 2011-01-01. It has received 971 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Nanofluid & Volume fraction.read more
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A review on container geometry and orientations of phase change materials for solar thermal systems
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal storage performance of phase change materials (PCM) depends upon fins, nanoparticles addition, container geometry, and orientations, and operating parameters such as heat transfer fluid temperature, flow rate, and initial temperature of storage material play a dominant role in PCM melting.
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Assessment of a lubricant based nanofluid application in a rotary system
TL;DR: In this article, a numerical study is performed to evaluate the application of metallic nano-particles in a rotary system filled with a lubricant from first and second laws of thermodynamics points of view.
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Aspect ratio dependence of turbulent natural convection in Al2O3/water nanofluids
TL;DR: In this article, a systematic study of the turbulent natural convection in an enclosure filled by water-based Al 2 O 3 nanofluids for aspect ratio (AR = height/width) range of 0.3 − 2.5 and Rayleigh number range of 10 7 Ra 12 is conducted.
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An updated review on working fluids, operation mechanisms, and applications of pulsating heat pipes
TL;DR: In this article, the authors highlight the latest research progress in the area of nanofluids and the recent advances in applications of nanophotonics in Pulsating Heat Pipes (PHP).
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Water-Based Lubricants: Development, Properties, and Performances
Hafizur Rahman,Haley Warneke,Haley Webbert,Joaquin Rodriguez,Ethan Austin,Keli Tokunaga,Dipen Kumar Rajak,Pradeep L. Menezes +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, a review of water-based nano-lubricants for tribo-systems is presented, where various nano-additives are categorized as solid nanoparticles, ionic liquids, and bio-based oils.
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Investigation on Convective Heat Transfer and Flow Features of Nanofluids
Yimin Xuan,Qiang Li +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, an innovative new class of heat transfer fluids can be engineered by suspending metallic nanoparticles in conventional heat-transfer fluids, which are expected to exhibit high thermal conductivities compared to those of currently used heat transfer fluid, and they represent the best hope for enhancing heat transfer.
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The Viscosity of Concentrated Suspensions and Solutions
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