Measurement of physical properties of Alumina-water nanofluids

Da Fonseca H. M., Orlande H. R. B., Cotta R. M., Tavman I. V.

High Temperatures - High Pressures, vol.38, no.2, pp.187-197, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Abstract
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: High Temperatures - High Pressures
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.187-197
  • Keywords: Thermal conductivity, Viscosity
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Nanofluids are supensions of nanoparticles in pure (base) fluids. This work deals with the characterization of water-based alumina nanofluids through the measurement of thermal conductivity and rheological behavior. The thermal conductivity is measured with the line heat source method, while the rheological behavior is measured with a viscosimeter. The results obtained in this work are compared to those of the respective base fluid (water) as well as to the values predicted with theoretical models available in the literature. ©2009 Old City Publishing, Inc.