An investigation of silicon carbide-water nanofluid for heat transfer applications.
- Energy Systems
Thermal conductivity and mechanical effects of silicon carbide nanoparticles uniformly dispersed in water were investigated. Mean size of SiC particles was 170 nm with a polydispersity of {approx}30% as determined from small-angle x-ray scattering and dynamic light scattering techniques. Room temperature viscosity of the nanofluids ranged from 2 to 3 cP for nominal nanoparticle loadings 4-7 vol %. On a normalized basis with water, viscosity of the nanofluids did not significantly change with the test temperature up to 85 C. Optical microscopy of diluted nanofluid showed no agglomeration of the nanoparticles. Thermal conductivity of the fluid was measured as a function of the nominal nanoparticle loading ranging from 1 to 7 vol %. Enhancement in thermal conductivity was approximately 28% over that of water at 7 vol % particle loadings under ambient conditions. Enhancements in thermal conductivities for the nanofluids with varying nanoparticle loadings were maintained at test temperatures up to 70 C. Results of thermal conductivity have been rationalized based on the existing theories of heat transfer in fluids. Implications of using this nanofluid for engineering cooling applications are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- SC; Michelin American Research and Development Corp.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1009330
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/ES/JA-62997
- Journal Information:
- J Appl. Physics, Journal Name: J Appl. Physics Journal Issue: Mar. 15, 2009 Vol. 105; ISSN 0021-8979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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