Hybrid Nanofluids
Preparation, Characterization and Applications
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Hybrid Nanofluids: Preparation, Characterization and Applications presents the history of hybrid nanofluids, preparation techniques, thermoelectrical properties, rheological behaviors, optical properties, theoretical modeling and correlations, and the effect of all these factors on potential applications, such as solar energy, electronics cooling, heat exchangers, machining, and refrigeration. Future challenges and future work scope have also been included. The information from this book enables readers to discover novel techniques, resolve existing research limitations, and create novel hybrid nanofluids which can be implemented for heat transfer applications.
Key Features
- Describes the characterization, thermophysical and electrical properties of nanofluids
- Assesses parameter selection and property measurement techniques for the calibration of thermal performance
- Provides information on theoretical models and correlations for predicting hybrid nanofluids properties from experimental properties
Readership
Materials scientists and engineers
Table of Contents
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction to hybrid nanofluids
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Preparation of hybrid nanofluids
- 1.3: Properties of hybrid nanofluids
- 1.4: Applications of hybrid nanofluids
- 1.5: Challenges and outlook
- 1.6: Conclusion
- References
- 2: Preparation and stability of hybrid nanofluids
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Stability of nanofluids
- 2.3: Challenges and outlook
- 2.4: Summary
- References
- 3: Thermophysical, electrical, magnetic, and dielectric properties of hybrid nanofluids
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 3.1: Thermophysical properties
- 3.2: Conclusion
- References
- 4: Hydrothermal properties of hybrid nanofluids
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Surface tension
- 4.3: Friction factor
- 4.4: Pressure drop
- 4.5: Pumping power
- 4.6: Fouling factor of nanofluid
- 4.7: Conclusions and challenges
- References
- 5: Rheological behavior of hybrid nanofluids
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Experimental and numerical studies on rheology
- 5.3: Effects of various parameters on the rheology of hybrid nanofluids
- 5.4: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- 6: Radiative transport of hybrid nanofluid
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Optical properties
- 6.3: Radiative transfer
- 6.4: Effect of different parameters on optical properties
- 6.5: Challenges and outlook
- 6.6: Summary
- References
- 7: Theoretical analysis and correlations for predicting properties of hybrid nanofluids
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Different theoretical models
- 7.3: Different correlations to predict the properties of hybrid nanofluid
- 7.4: Challenges and summary
- References
- 8: Brief overview of the applications of hybrid nanofluids
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Electronics cooling
- 8.3: Solar collectors
- 8.4: Heat exchangers
- 8.5: Engine cooling
- 8.6: Refrigeration
- 8.7: Machining
- 8.8: Desalination
- 8.9: Challenges and outlook
- 8.10: Summary
- References
- 9: Recent advances in the prediction of thermophysical properties of nanofluids using artificial intelligence
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Modeling structure using AI methods
- 9.3: Sensitivity analysis
- 9.4: Summary
- References
- 10: Challenges and difficulties in developing hybrid nanofluids and way forward
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Foam formation
- 10.3: Stability
- 10.4: Safety and environmental concerns
- 10.5: High cost
- 10.6: Degradation of original properties
- 10.7: Increased friction factor, pumping power, and pressure drop
- 10.8: Selecting suitable hybrid nanofluids
- 10.9: Predicting models for thermophysical properties
- 10.10: Challenges and outlook
- 10.11: Conclusion
- References
- Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 278
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2022
- Published: January 5, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323858366
- eBook ISBN: 9780323855716
About the Editor
Zafar Said
Dr. Zafar Said is an Associate Professor in the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and also serves as the coordinator of the Functional Nanomaterials’ Synthesis Lab. His work is in the field of renewable energy, energy and exergy analysis, solar energy (solar collectors, energy efficiency, efficiency improvement), heat transfer, nanofluids (thermophysical properties, optical properties, applications), under-hood thermal management (radtherm, hypermesh, radiator, exhaust system and vehicle simulation model), active thermography (pulse thermography, lock-in thermography, composite structures), and 3D printing.
Dr. Zafar is an Editorial Board Member for several ISI Journals, and also served as a guest editor for several special issues on Journals such as Frontiers, MDPI, and more.
Affiliations and Expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah