Nanofluids: Physical phenomena, applications in thermal systems and the environment effects-a critical review

AH Pordanjani, S Aghakhani, M Afrand… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a review of literature on the effects of using nanofluids (NFs) in energy
systems. First, different types of NFs, including the combination of metal and non-metal …

Lucas–Washburn equation-based modeling of capillary-driven flow in porous systems

J Cai, T **, J Kou, S Zou, J **ao, Q Meng - Langmuir, 2021 - ACS Publications
Fluid flow in porous systems driven by capillary pressure is one of the most ubiquitous
phenomena in nature and industry, including petroleum and hydraulic engineering as well …

Thermo-economic and entropy generation analyses of magnetic natural convective flow in a nanofluid-filled annular enclosure fitted with fins

T Tayebi, AS Dogonchi, N Karimi, H Ge-JiLe… - Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
A numerical analysis on the thermo-natural convection as well as entropy generation of Al 2
O 3-H 2 O nanofluid enclosed by two circular cylinders in the presence of magnetic fields …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation and performance analysis of solar still with energy storage materials: An energy-exergy efficiency analysis

D Mevada, H Panchal, M Ahmadein, ME Zayed… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
Researchers have attempted different Energy storage materials (ESM) in solar stills (SS) to
improve distillate yield. In this experimental work, an attempt was made to increase the …

Performance evaluation of nanofluids in solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems: A comprehensive review

SP Tembhare, DP Barai, BA Bhanvase - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanofluids, due to their superior thermal properties, have immense applications in heat
transfer process. In view of this, nanofluids, as working fluids in solar thermal systems, have …

A critical review of heat transfer enhancement methods in the presence of porous media, nanofluids, and microorganisms

M Habibishandiz, MZ Saghir - Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2022 - Elsevier
A current common topic of study among scientists and engineers is how to reduce energy
usage. As the loading power of engineering devices is constantly upgrading, while they are …

Numerical simulation for solidification in a LHTESS by means of nano-enhanced PCM

M Sheikholeslami - Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2018 - Elsevier
In order to saving thermal energy, latent heat thermal energy storage systems (LHTESS) can
be utilized. Common phase change material (PCM) has low thermal conductivity. In this …

A renewable energy-driven thermoelectric-utilized solar still with external condenser loaded by silver/nanofluid for simultaneously water disinfection and desalination

SM Parsa, A Rahbar, MH Koleini, S Aberoumand… - Desalination, 2020 - Elsevier
The present study examined the performance of different modifications of identical solar stills
(SSs) with heating/cooling and nanofluid. The first system is SS with thermoelectric heating …

[HTML][HTML] Three-dimensional analysis of motile-microorganism and heat transportation of viscoelastic nanofluid with nth order chemical reaction subject to variable …

N Fatima, A Majeed, KS Nisar, S Naeem… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
The most important condition of modern industrial activities is excellent refrigeration
performance for conventional buildings. The Buongiorno relation assessment identifies …

[HTML][HTML] The performance response of a heat pipe evacuated tube solar collector using MgO/MWCNT hybrid nanofluid as a working fluid

SM Henein, AA Abdel-Rehim - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Utilizing a hybrid nanofluid is a promising solution for enhancing the thermal performance of
the solar collector in a sustainable manner. In the present work, the effect of using …