New temperature dependent thermal conductivity data for water-based nanofluids

doi:10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2008.03.009

International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Volume 48, Issue 2, February 2009, Pages 363-371

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Abstract

This paper presents effective thermal conductivity measurements of alumina/water and copper oxide/water nanofluids. The effects of particle volume fraction, temperature and particle size were investigated. Readings at ambient temperature as well as over a relatively large temperature range were made for various particle volume fractions up to 9%. Results clearly show the predicted overall effect of an increase in the effective thermal conductivity with an increase in particle volume fraction and with a decrease in particle size. Furthermore, the relative increase in thermal conductivity was found to be more important at higher temperatures. Obtained results compare favorably with certain data sets and theoretical models found in current literature.

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New temperature dependent thermal conductivity data for water-based nanofluids

Abstract

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow

Journal of Applied Physics

Thermochimica Acta

Thermochimica Acta

Materials Today

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

Physica B

Journal of Applied Physics

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