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NANOFLUIDS : advanced applications and numerical simulations.

Nanofluids: Advanced Applications and Numerical Simulations combines the mathematical and numerical studies of nanofluids and their application to a range of applications.The book begins by introducing the principles of nanofluids, structures, types, properties, methods and stability.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: HATAMI, MOHAMMAD
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Elsevier, 2024.
Series:Micro and Nano Technologies Series.
Subjects:
Nanofluids.
Nanofluides.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Nanofluids
  • Nanofluids: Advanced Applications and Numerical Simulations
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1
  • Introduction to nanofluids
  • 1.1 Principles and history of nanofluids
  • 1.2 Structures and different types
  • 1.2.1 Poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG)
  • 1.2.2 Ionic liquids
  • 1.3 Preparation and stability of nanofluids
  • 1.3.1 Two-step process
  • 1.3.2 Single-step process
  • 1.4 Stability of nanofluid
  • 1.4.1 Physical methods
  • 1.4.2 Chemical methods
  • 1.4.3 Evaluation methods
  • 1.5 Nanofluids properties and benefits
  • 1.5.1 Thermal conductivity
  • 1.5.2 Density of nanofluids
  • 1.5.3 Viscosity of nanofluids
  • 1.5.4 Specific heat of nanofluid
  • 1.6 Hybrid nanofluids
  • 1.7 Application of nanofluids
  • 1.8 Conclusion
  • References
  • 2
  • Summary of numerical techniques for nanofluid modeling
  • 2.1 Finite element method
  • 2.1.1 Principles
  • 2.1.2 Application
  • 2.2 Finite volume method
  • 2.2.1 Principles
  • 2.2.1.1 Equation discretization
  • 2.2.2 Application
  • 2.3 Lattice-Boltzmann method
  • 2.3.1 Principles
  • 2.3.2 Application
  • 2.4 Finite difference method
  • 2.4.1 Principles
  • 2.4.2 Application
  • 2.5 Runge-Kutta numerical method
  • 2.5.1 Principles
  • 2.5.2 Application
  • 2.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3
  • Nanofluids for cooling and heating applications
  • 3.1 Nanofluids in heat exchangers
  • 3.1.1 Introduction
  • 3.1.2 Application
  • 3.1.2.1 Solution method
  • 3.1.2.2 Grid independence study
  • 3.2 Nanofluids in channels/microchannels
  • 3.2.1 Introduction
  • 3.2.2 Application
  • 3.3 Nanofluids in nuclear rod cooling
  • 3.3.1 Introduction
  • 3.3.2 Application
  • 3.4 Supercritical water nanofluid in reactors
  • 3.4.1 Introduction
  • 3.4.2 Application
  • 3.5 Domestic/industrial cooling and heating (ducts, enclosures)
  • 3.5.1 Introduction
  • 3.5.2 Application
  • 3.6 Conclusion.
  • 7.3 Nanofluid in energy storage systems using phase change material (PCM)
  • 7.3.1 Introduction []
  • 7.3.2 Application
  • 7.4 Extraction of geothermal power
  • 7.5 Other energies applications
  • 7.5.1 Wind and nuclear energy
  • 7.5.2 Hydrogen production process
  • 7.5.3 Desalination and solar still
  • 7.5.4 Heat pipe for energy application
  • 7.5.5 Refrigeration application
  • 7.5.6 Building heating and Trombe wall
  • 7.5.7 Thermoelectric generation
  • 7.5.8 Fuel cell and battery cooling
  • 7.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 8
  • Nanofluid in automobile engineering
  • 8.1 Cooling applications
  • 8.1.1 Introduction
  • 8.1.2 Application
  • 8.2 Lubricant applications
  • 8.2.1 Introduction
  • 8.2.2 Application
  • 8.3 Fuel combustion applications
  • 8.4 Fuel cell applications
  • 8.5 Thermoelectric generator applications
  • 8.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Further reading
  • Index
  • Back Cover.