This book provides detailed information related to nanofluids, synthesis and preparation, morphologies of nanoparticles, selection of base fluids, thermophysical properties of nanofluids, and benefits of micro and mini channels. Advantages of various conduits, improvement of heat transfer performances of phase change materials (PCMs) and base PCMs for various applications is discussed as well. Crucial difficulties like stability, aggregation, and clogging of nanoparticles are detailed including factors like size, shape, motion of nanoparticles that influence the heat transfer performance of nanofluids. Challenges, applications, and scope of the future works in the subject area is included. Features: Covers heat transfer techniques in utilization of base fluids application of phase change materials (PCMs) Describes preparation and characterization of nanofluids and nano based PCMs Explains how nanoscience can be utilized in heat transfer studies Reviews conventional heat transfer fluids This volume is aimed at graduate students, researchers in thermal engineering, heat transfer, material science and engineering, heat transfer enhancement.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367757045
Author S Harikrishnan
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 156g