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Towards nanofluids for large-scale industrial applications /

This book, 'Towards Nanofluids for Large-Scale Applications,' explores the development, properties, and industrial applications of nanofluids. Edited by Bharat A. Bhanvase and others, it provides comprehensive insights into the preparation techniques, scalability, and stability of nanoflui...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Bhanvase, Bharat A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2024.
Subjects:
Nanofluids.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Towards Nanofluids for Large-Scale Industrial Applications
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of contributors
  • About the editors
  • 1 Fundamental aspects of nanofluids for industrial applications
  • 1 Large-scale preparation techniques of nanofluids
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Scalability of the preparation of nanofluids
  • 1.3 Energy requirements for nanofluid production
  • 1.3.1 Ultrasonication
  • 1.3.2 Hydrodynamic cavitation
  • 1.3.3 Microreactor-based synthesis
  • 1.4 Maintaining stability of nanofluids
  • 1.4.1 Surface modification
  • 1.4.2 Addition of surfactants
  • 1.4.3 Redispersion of nanoparticles
  • 1.5 Summary
  • References
  • 2 Properties essential for large-scale applications of nanofluids
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Thermal properties
  • 2.2.1 Thermal conductivity
  • 2.2.1.1 Experimental research
  • 2.2.1.2 Theoretical research
  • 2.2.1.3 Computational research
  • 2.2.2 Specific heat
  • 2.3 Rheological properties
  • 2.3.1 Newtonian behavior