Investigation on Thermal Studies of Nanofluids Related to Their Applications. Issue 5 (21st March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chitra, S.R.; Sendhilnathan, S.
• Is Part Of: Heat transfer - Asian research. Volume 44:Issue 5(2015)
• Page Start: 420
• Page End: 449
• Publication Date: 2014-03-21
• Subjects: Heat -- Transmission -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 621.4022
• DOI: 10.1002/htj.21129
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-2871

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This work concerns the thermal studies and applications of suspensions of nanoparticles in fluids, that is, nanofluids. They have been traditionally used for heat transfer applications due to their low thermal conductivity, taking into account the rising demands of modern technology. They show substantial augmentation of their thermal properties and their distinctive features offer more potential for many applications. Most of the publications on nanofluids are about understanding their behavior so that they can be utilized. The straight enhancement of nanofluids is paramount in many industrial applications, nuclear reactors, transportation, and electronics as well as in biomedicine and food. Our theoretical research focuses on presenting the wide range of applications that involve nanofluids, prominence on their improved properties that are controllable. It is the specific characteristics that these nanofluids possess that make them suitable for such applications. We are certain that this paper will be used by researchers in the nanofield.</p> </abstract>