I am interested in products already existing on the market.
Dear Doctor,
You can read the following paper to get a good idea about the application:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319445996_Enhancement_Heat_Transfer_of_Cu-Water_Nanofluids_with_Thermophysical_Properties_Modeling_by_Artificial_Neural_Network?_iepl%5BviewId%5D=xqJ0X85H98FfQiZkqt1YMEqtzBEZVnfQRK12&_iepl%5Bcontexts%5D%5B0%5D=prfhpi&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BstandardItemCount%5D=2&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BuserSelectedItemCount%5D=2&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BtopHighlightCount%5D=1&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BstandardItemIndex%5D=1&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BstandardItem1of2%5D=1&_iepl%5BtargetEntityId%5D=PB%3A319445996&_iepl%5BinteractionType%5D=publicationTitle
Best regards.
Some companies are producing nanofluid based computer coolants such as
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15033/ex-liq-203/Ice_Dragon_Cooling_Nanofluid_Coolant_White_Color_-_32oz.html
Stabilized nanofluids can be used in single phase heat exchanger, heat pipes, condensers, etc. Studies on nucleate boiling heat transfer with nanofluids has been undertaken by a few. It can be used in cutting, grinding and other manufacturing processes to act as a coolant and enhance surface finish. Nanoparticles dispersed in oils are useful to reduce wear and tear of moving components. Thus, nanoparticles and nanofluids have wide applications in real life. The important criterion are stability, pH and nanoparticle properties.
Dear professor, but are you aware of actually implementing these in real-life? Something like a product that is already on the market? I saw something on computers, like Cooler Zalman Reserator 3 Max Dual and a liquid for cooling (Ice Dragon). But, I am not aware of something else at this moment.
Hi Alina,
According to the attached file, it is stated that '' Nanofluid, a simple product of nanotechnology has become a topic of attraction due to its extraordinary heat transfer performance in various areas including cooling, power generation, defense, nuclear, space, microelectronics and biomedical appliances.''
In addition to above, nano fluids can be act as good absorbent of hear which can be used in solar energy plant to collect more energy then conventional method ,so that one can enhance the efficiency of cells .
these fluids may be used as coolant in radiators by which we can avoid to frequent replacement of coolant .
it may also be used in drug delivery system .
these fluids are more efficient to absorb heavy metals in the water so it act as filters .
Dear Doctor,
You can read the following paper to get a good idea about the application:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319445996_Enhancement_Heat_Transfer_of_Cu-Water_Nanofluids_with_Thermophysical_Properties_Modeling_by_Artificial_Neural_Network?_iepl%5BviewId%5D=xqJ0X85H98FfQiZkqt1YMEqtzBEZVnfQRK12&_iepl%5Bcontexts%5D%5B0%5D=prfhpi&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BstandardItemCount%5D=2&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BuserSelectedItemCount%5D=2&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BtopHighlightCount%5D=1&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BstandardItemIndex%5D=1&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BstandardItem1of2%5D=1&_iepl%5BtargetEntityId%5D=PB%3A319445996&_iepl%5BinteractionType%5D=publicationTitle
Best regards.
Thank you. I am aware of applications, I need to find out if there are actually implemented in the industry as products on the market.
I have designed and manufactured heat pipes using nanofluids applied to some military equipment. They have been used for the last 3~5 years and continue to perform according to the projects' requirements. The heat pipes are already a product with TRL=8.
Thanks Prof. for opening this conversation. @ Rasikh Tariq It baffles me that only few products are presently available on the market after 30 years of intensive research. The question here is does nanofluids deserve all the devotion or it is just a research hype?
One of the most important challenges of nanofluids is the scale-up capacity. I have not seen some real-life applications that used large capacity of nanofluids, that mean it has been just used for small capacity applications or with compact heat exchange systems. I think efforts should be focus on the economic aspect to overcome this issue.
I agree with Dilan before that , nanofluid became task for researchers since a decade . real time uses of it can be seen in solar energy tubes applications and majority applications are under trail. by changing the shape of the nanoparticle, there is a possibility for enhancing thermal conductivity.
Hi Alina,
We have heat pipes and pulsating heat pipes with nanofluids as final products (TRL=8) already installed and operating in several radars and military radios. They are "ready to order" items with operation warranty of 10 years.
Let me know if you need any further information.
Regards,
Roger
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