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Investigation on thermo physical characteristics of ethylene glycol based Al:ZnO nanofluids

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4917752· OSTI ID:22490287
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  1. Department of Physics, Karunya University, Coimbatore-641 114, Tamil Nadu (India)
The present work describes the experimental aspects of viscosity and thermal conductivity characteristics of nanofluids. Aluminium doped zinc oxide nanostructures were synthesized by chemical precipitation method. Ultrasonic technique is used to disperse the nanostructures in ethylene glycol. Structural and morphological properties of Al doped ZnO nanostructures are characterized using X-ray diffractometer and scanning electron microscopic technique. The effect of concentration and temperature on thermo-physical properties of Al/ZnO nanofluids is also investigated. The experimental results showed there is enhancement in thermal conductivity with rise in temperature which can be utilized for coolant application.
OSTI ID:
22490287
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1665; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English