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159 articles for “heat transfer fluid”
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The Effect of Dynamics and Mass Transfer Limitation on the Kinetic Growth Rate of Methane Gas Hydrates
Abstract: Hydrate management aims to prevent impediments to fluid flow in pipes caused by hydrate deposition. To achieve this goal effectively, a comprehensive understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrate formation is essential for predicting their equilibrium conditions, quantifying the amount of deposition, and estimating the associated risk. Hydrate growth studies are a relatively new field, and independent laboratory experiments have shown that hydrate growth is controlled by heat transfer, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 76–84 Read article
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Fractional Calculus-Based Analysis of Magneto-Thermal Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching and Shrinking Surfaces
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of magneto-thermal hybrid nanofluid flow over stretching and shrinking surfaces using a fractional calculus framework to capture the memory and hereditary characteristics of complex fluid transport phenomena. The proposed model incorporates the effects of magnetic field intensity, thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, Brownian motion, and thermophoretic diffusion on the velocity and temperature distributions within the boundary layer region. A fractional-order derivative formulation is employed to …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Rotational Speed Influence on Weld Temperature in Friction Stir Lap Joint of Aluminium Alloy 6061 Using Numerical Simulation
Abstract: The weld quality assessment in friction stir welding depends on the choice of suitable weld parameters. Rotational speed is one such parameter. The study utilizes a computational fluid dynamics model to examine the influence of various rotational on the workpiece and weld interface temperature. The workpiece selected for this study is an Aluminium Alloy 6061, while the tool employed is a truncated conical pin tool featuring a conical shoulder in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 235–245 Read article
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MHD-Assisted Flow Regulation of Viscoelastic Polymer Fluids for Industrial Cooling and Composite Fabrication with Isotherml Plates
Abstract: This study investigates the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) regulation of viscoelastic polymer fluid flow over a permeable plate, emphasizing its relevance to industrial cooling and composite fabrication. An incompressible, electrically conducting viscoelastic fluid is analyzed under a transverse magnetic field with Hall and ion-slip effects to capture electromagnetic alterations in polymer transport. The governing non-dimensional equations for momentum, temperature, and concentration are solved analytically using the perturbation method. The results show that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 851–866 Read article
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Review Paper on Experimental Investigation of the Impingement Cooling for Single Stationary Flat Plate in Case of Laminar Flow
Abstract: In this paper, impingement cooling on single stationary flat stainless steel plate in which we illustrate the effects of cooling rate, heat transfer rate, and heat transfer coefficient of plate when jet hole diameter changes from 5 to 8 mm; it means that there are changes in Re and Nu number and corresponding changes in air velocity. Select the jet to target plate distance as 9D, where D=diameter of the …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Entropy Analysis of Unsteady MHD Bioconvective Nanofluid between Parallel Disks under Squeezing Motion and Multiple Slip Conditions.
Abstract: This research offers valuable insights for improving heat transfer and minimizing entropy generation in engineering systems that involve nanofluids and microorganisms. It investigates the unsteady squeezing bioconvection flow of a nanofluid between two parallel disks, with a focus on entropy generation, flow dynamics, heat transfer, and the concentration of both nanoparticles and microorganisms. The lower disk is stretched horizontally and subjected to suction, while the upper disk moves vertically, creating …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 28, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 17–40 Read article
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Thermal Performance Analysis and Optimization of Pin-Fin Heat Sink Using CFD, Taguchi Method, and Machine Learning
Abstract: Efficient thermal management is essential for improving the performance and reliability of modern engineering systems and electronic devices. This study presents the design, simulation, and optimization of a pin-fin heat sink using SolidWorks for three-dimensional modeling and ANSYS for thermal and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. Four different pin-fin geometries, namely square, pentagon, octagon, and circular fins, are considered to evaluate their thermal performance under varying operating conditions. Aluminum is …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Slip Conditions in Nanofluid Flow Induced by a Nonlinearly Stretching Sheet: A bvp4c Approach
Abstract: The present work describes a numerical analysis of the steady, laminar flow over a nonlinear stretching sheet in a nanofluid medium. Slip conditions in terms of velocity, temperature, and concentration have been introduced into the mathematical model to capture the impact of interfacial mass transfer on the stretching surface. The problem is modeled to include nanoparticle transportation in terms of Brownian diffusion and thermophoresis, thereby affecting the temperature and concentration …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Wickless Heat Pipe Flat Plate Solar Collector with Nanofluid
Abstract: Water heating by solar energy is the most important solar energy utilization because of technological feasibility and economic attraction compared with other kind’s energy utilization. The system can supply hot water at 50oC to 80oC which can be used for both domestic and industrial purposes. Nanofluids are the important fluids containing a very small amount of Nano particles that are uniformly suspended in fluids. Nanofluids having high thermal conductivity as …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Modeling of MHD Hybrid Nanofluid Flow with Radiation and Chemical Reaction Effects for Advanced Composite and Energy Applications
Abstract: Hybrid nanofluids reinforced with polymer-based matrices and nanoparticles have emerged as promising working fluids for advanced composite processing and thermal management systems. Their superior thermo-physical properties enable efficient cooling and energy transport, making them suitable for applications in polymer extrusion, composite curing, thermal insulation coatings, solar energy devices, electronic packaging, and nuclear system cooling. In this study, we investigate the heat and mass transfer behavior of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) hybrid nanofluid …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 648–660 Read article
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Thermal and Thermoelectric Generation Using Geothermal Energy Extraction Through Cogeneration System
Abstract: The manuscript has focused on the evaluation of the improvement of energy efficiency in using geothermal energy for heat and electricity generation through additional thermoelectric production to conventional heat transfer processes. The proposed system uses Peltier rings made up of a serial and parallel Peltier cells grouping, as part of the upward and downward ducts that connect the geothermal heat exchanger and the surface heating system. The new system can …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 58–71 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Transient Free Convection in a Rectangular Cavity Filled with Porous Material Using Finite Element Formulations
Abstract: In this study, the finite element method is used to quantitatively explore transient free convection in porous cavities in order to understand the flow characteristics and heat conduction processes in the square cavities. In comparison to an uniform temperature gradient, the left wall is swiftly heated and the right wall is allowed to cool to a specific temperature. The horizontal walls are insulated on both sides. Dimensionless representations of the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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An Experimental Investigation on the Determination of Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) Of Various Surfactants Using the Surface Tension Method
Abstract: This study primarily focuses on the experimental investigation for determining the critical micelle concentration (CMC) of various surfactants that are commonly employed to enhance the stability of nanoparticles in base fluids. In this context, three surfactants belonging to the anionic category—Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), and the bio-surfactant Rhamnolipid—were selected, along with one non-ionic polymer, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), which is used as a surfactant. The CMC of each …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 145–153 Read article
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An Experimental Analysis on Diesel Engine with Coil Cooler System by Numerical Approach
Abstract: Heat exchangers are very essential devices for the industrial applications such as power plant industries, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and automobiles systems etc. One of the sources to produce electric power is diesel engine with generator called diesel generator. Diesel is a working fluid in this system. In general diesel generators are equipped with radiators or cooling tower systems for cooling the system. For low capacity diesel generators such …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Heat Transfer Analysis Between Two Aluminium Parallel Plates With Natural Convection
Abstract: As a type of energy, heat can be transferred from heated systems using the natural convection heat transfer method, which has several uses in different industries. Natural convection method of heat conveyance is suitable in many cases due to absent of any external sources like fan. The transfer of this kind of energy can be listed as electrical and electronics equipment, nuclear reactors, domestic convection, dry cooling towers, thermo siphons, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Geometrical, Numerical and Materialistic Parameters used for Studying and Reducing Tube-Side Flow Inconsistency in Tube and Shell Heat Exchangers: An Overview
Abstract: A Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger (STHE) exchanges heat between two fluids flowing at different temperatures. More than 60% of the market is occupied by STHE’s out of all the different kinds of heat exchangers. Maldistribution is the uneven fluid flow distribution in the tubes of the STHE. The aim of this study is to provide a detailed review on the various methods used by researchers for reducing the maldistribution …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 603–621 Read article
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Mould Cavity Thickness Effect on Aluminium Solidification for Temperature Dependent Properties
Abstract: Effects of the mould wall thickness on the solidification and heat transfer have been studied in the present paper. Aluminium in pure form and green sand has been adopted as a molten and mould cavity material respectively. Aluminium thermal properties are considered to be temperature dependent. Casting products have been used in many industries and household applications. Solidification and heat transfer during casting are crucial events which have been focused …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Experimental Performance Analysis and Temperature Distribution of Automobile Radiator Using Nano Fluids
Abstract: Internal combustion engine always needs to be maintained at the working temperature for good performance. The excessive generation of temperature affects the performance and reduces the efficiency of the engine. In order to remove the excess temperature, we need some cooling system in the automobile like, 1. Air cooling system and 2. Water cooling system. Air cooling system is used in two-wheelers and aero planes. The air takes heat from …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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Optimizing Fin Parameters to Enhance Passive Heat Dissipation in Photovoltaic Panels
Abstract: This study explores passive cooling techniques to enhance the thermal management of photovoltaic (PV) modules, which is crucial for maintaining efficiency. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model, using ANSYS Fluent, was developed to evaluate three fin shapes: rectangular, trapezoidal, and triangular, attached to the back of PV modules. The study varied parameters such as fin count, thickness, and length to determine optimal configurations for cooling. Among the designs, triangular fins …
Published in International Journal of Radio Frequency Innovations · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–35 Read article