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218 articles for “heat conductivity”
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Characterisation of FSW Joints of Aluminium and Titanium Alloys: A Review
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents a review on friction stir welding of different aluminum and titanium alloys. Aluminum alloys are most widely used in automotive, aerospace and ship building industries as high strength-to-weight ratio materials. Titanium alloys are also attractive in these fields due to their high specific strength and good corrosion resistance. In some special applications, the complementary characteristics of Ti and Al are required, such as increased strength, low weight …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Novel Porous Refractory Synthesized from Diatomaceous Earth and Rice Husk Ash
Abstract: Refractory materials are products used in thermal equipment to protect the fire and prevent heat loss to the outside environment. Thermal equipment such as driers, ceramic kilns, glass or metal furnaces and others always consume high heat in the combustion of the fuel. If the thermal equipments have high heat loss which cause wastes of fuel and increases production costs. Therefore, researchers are always looking for a solution to minimize …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 128–137 Read article
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Review on Suitability of Ionic Liquids for Heat Transfer Applications
Abstract: The thermophysical properties of thermal fluids play a key role in the design of heat transfer equipment. Better their properties, greater is the efficiency of the heat transfer equipment. The field of ionic liquids (ILs) is growing, at a very fast pace, as many beneficial properties of these are identified and utilized. The suitability of the ionic liquids as thermal fluid can be assured by examining their thermophysical properties. In …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Experimental and CFD Investigation of an Epoxy-Based Thermally Conductive Polymer Composite U-Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger: A Lightweight Alternative to Conventional Metal Systems
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers continue to play a critical role in industrial thermal systems; however, their conventional design based on fully metallic materials often leads to challenges related to weight, corrosion, and cost. In recent years, thermally conductive polymer composites have emerged as promising alternatives, offering improved corrosion resistance and design flexibility. In this study, the thermo-hydraulic performance of a U-tube shell-and-tube heat exchanger is investigated by partially replacing conventional metallic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 685–700 Read article
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A Review on Behavior of Heat Transfer in the Fluid in Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchanger
Abstract: The primary objective of this literature analysis is to examine the many applications of "Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)" within the domain of heat exchangers. "Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)" has been utilized in several investigations relating to heat exchangers, including fluid flow maldistribution, fouling, pressure drop, and thermal analysis during the stages of design and optimization. The simulations conducted demonstrate that the solutions generated from CFD are generally within the permissible …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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An extensive review on characterisation of Cu-Ni alloys
Abstract: Copper–nickel (Cu–Ni) alloys are widely used materials for utility in marine and chemical environments for ship and boat hulls, desalination plants, Heat exchangers, seawater and hydraulic pipelines, oil rigs and platforms, fish farming cages, seawater consumption displays etc. because of their superior corrosion resistance, higher electric conductivity, heat conductivity and mechanical properties. However, the varying percentages of Copper, Nickel, Zinc and other alloying elements may lead to a large difference …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Solidification of Brass Casting in Green Sand Mould: A Numerical and Experimental Study
Abstract: Casting which is also known as founding, is one of the earliest metal shaping methods. It means the pouring of molten metal into the refractory mould then allowing it to solidify. After solidification removing of part from the mould either by breaking the mould or ejecting the mould part. Present study has been focused on solidification of brass in green sand mould formulation. Two-dimensional heat conduction equation in cartesian co-ordinate …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Nano-enhanced Bio-based Phase Change Materials: A Brief Revie
Abstract: The high latent temperatures and variable melting points of bio-based phase change materials make them ideal for thermal control. This covers heat regulation for medical and pharmaceutical items, building comfort, and high-end electronics and automobiles. In recent years, research and application of energy-saving materials and technologies in buildings has increased strength. Modern construction technology aims to keep old and new structures energy efficient. TES employing PCMs is an energy-efficient approach. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 15–27 Read article
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Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of a Double-Pipe Double-Pass Heat Exchanger using Annular Fins and Graphite-filled Epoxy Composite Tubes
Abstract: Double-pipe heat exchangers remain one of the most widely adopted thermal devices because of their simple construction, operational reliability, and ease of maintenance. Nevertheless, their performance is often constrained by the limited heat transfer area of smooth tubes and the long-term challenges associated with metallic materials, including corrosion, scaling, and structural weight. Recent advances in thermally conductive polymer composites provide an opportunity to overcome these limitations by replacing conventional metals …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Thermo-Fluid Characterization of Corrugated U-Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger with Polymer Composite Tube Wall: A Combined CFD and Experimental Investigation
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers built with metallic tubes work well thermally, but corrosion problems, extra weight, and the inability to adjust the wall’s thermal properties through material choice remain genuine engineering headaches, particularly for corrosive or weight-critical applications. Over the past few years there has been a fair amount of interest in replacing metal tubes with polymer composite alternatives, since blending thermally conductive fillers — graphite nanoplatelets, boron nitride platelets and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Development and Thermal-Soiling Performance Evaluation of Boron-Nitride Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings for Solar Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: Surface heating, dust buildup, and weakening triggered by ultraviolet (UV) light all have a vast effect on the long-term performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. These issues all lower power conversion efficiency in real-world open-air circumstances. A nanocomposite coating built on fluoropolymer (FEP) that is reinforced with hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanoparticles is invented by this study to enhance thermal dissipation, optical transmission, and resistance to dirt at the same …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 218–223 Read article
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Investigation to Enhance Performance of Finned U-Tube Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Epoxy Based Polymer Composite Material
Abstract: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers remain indispensable in thermal engineering systems; however, conventional metallic configurations often face challenges related to corrosion, weight, and limited thermal optimization. In this study, a novel approach is proposed by integrating epoxy-based polymer composite materials with finned U-tube geometries to enhance thermo-hydraulic performance while addressing material limitations of traditional systems. The work focuses on the development and evaluation of a hybrid heat exchanger comprising a mild steel …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 618–633 Read article
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Thermal and Microstructural Evaluation of Natural-Glass Fiber Hybrid Composites: Sustainable Alternatives to Synthetic Materials
Abstract: The scope of engineering requirements for composite materials, which mix features from several elements engaged in engineering applications to enable greater performance, cannot be adequately understood in this way. The most recent of these materials are hybrid composites, which combine synthetic and natural fibers, particularly glass fibers, and are anticipated to create new, promising materials in terms of their ties to cost, performance, and consistency. From the perspective of their …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1275–1285 Read article
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Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Annular-Finned Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger: Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Metallic and Polymer Composite Tube Wall Materials
Abstract: Double-pipe heat exchangers are central to the process industries — dependable, easily maintained, and straightforward to fabricate. Their conventional form relies on metallic tube materials, most often copper or stainless steel. Both metals conduct heat well, but they are dense, prone to corrosion in aggressive service environments, and increasingly at odds with the light-weighting goals that drive modern system design. Fibre-reinforced polymer composites, epoxy-based materials, and thermally enhanced thermoplastics such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 891–909 Read article
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Influence of Epoxy-Based Thermally Conductive Polymer Composites on the Thermo-Hydraulic Performance of Finned Helical Coil Heat Exchangers Across Flow Regimes
Abstract: The use of polymer composites in heat exchanger applications has gained increasing attention due to their advantages in weight reduction, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility. However, their relatively low thermal conductivity compared to conventional metallic materials remains a key limitation for efficient heat transfer. In this study, the thermo-hydraulic performance of a finned helical coil heat exchanger is investigated with particular focus on epoxy-based polymer composites reinforced with thermally conductive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 586–602 Read article
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Thermal Performance Enhancement Strategies for a Compact Solar PV-Powered Concentrating Water Heating System Through Integrated Collector Design
Abstract: Solar water heating systems have emerged as one of the most promising renewable energy technologies for reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels and electricity-based water heating. However, the thermal performance of compact solar water heaters is often limited by inadequate solar absorption, poor heat transfer, and thermal losses within the collector assembly. This study presents a theoretical investigation of thermal performance enhancement strategies incorporated into a compact solar photovoltaic (PV)-powered …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Fractional Homotopy Analysis Transform Method for a Fin Having Temperature Dependent Internal Heat Generation
Abstract: Fractional Homotopy Analysis Transform Method (FHATM) is a new analytical tool for solving homogeneous and non-homogeneous fin equations. FHATM is a novel and innovative modification in Laplace Transform Algorithm (LTA) thus making analysis easier. Non-linear problems are solved by proposed technique without using Adomian and He’s polynomial which is a clear benefit of this new algorithm over decomposition and homotopy perturbation transform methods. This is an elementary technique which gives …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–34 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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Role of Filler-Polymer Interface on the Thermal Conductivity in Polymer Composites
Abstract: Polymers with high thermal conductivity are the need of modern technologies due to their robustness, cost-effective, and less corrosiveness. However, bare polymers are not good heat-conductors due to their molecular structures, and their non-metallic properties. Therefore, metallic fillers of different shape and size have been used to enhance the thermal conductivity in polymer-composites. However, there has been search of best geometrical fillers which can maximize the thermal conductivity effectively with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 53–70 Read article
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Significance of Nanoparticles in Phase Change Materials as Heat Transfer Fluid for Solar Heat Absorption
Abstract: The utilization of solar energy as a sustainable and eco-friendly power source has gained significant traction in recent years, with innovations constantly evolving to improve efficiency and effectiveness.one such innovation lies in the integration of nanoparticles into phase change materials (PCMs) to enhance their heat transfer capabilities, making them ideal candidates for solar heat absorption applications. This paper delves into the significance of nanoparticles in PCMs as heat transfer fluids …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 57–65 Read article