Enhancing Heat Transfer Efficiency through Nanofluid Integration for Thermal Management System: A Numerical Investigation

Abstract:

This study investigates the potential of nanofluids in enhancing heat transfer performance in a 2D tube through a combination of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and experimental analysis. Nanofluids, which are suspensions of nanoparticles in base fluids, offer improved thermal conductivity compared to conventional coolants. The study employs computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to replicate the experimental setup and parameters used by Mustafa Moraveji et al. The objective is to assess the heat transfer coefficient (h) and compare the results with experimental data. The computational analysis utilizes CFD simulations to study the flow of nanofluids through the 2D tube and evaluate the heat transfer coefficients at different axial locations. The results indicate that the addition of nanofluids to the base fluid leads to an increase in the heat transfer coefficient, suggesting enhanced heat transfer performance due to the presence of nanoparticles. The findings are compared with experimental data from previous studies to validate the simulations. The study contributes valuable insights into the heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids in a 2D tube and demonstrates their potential for improving heat transfer efficiency. Further research can focus on optimizing nanofluid compositions, investigating additional parameters, and exploring practical applications in heat exchange systems for enhanced thermal management.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 993)
• Pages: 93-103
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-LwToX6
• Online since: November 2024
• Authors: Hafiz Azeem Hamza, Altamash Shabbir*, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Nisar
• Keywords: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer Coefficient, Nanofluids, Thermal Management System

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