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Effect of Base-Fluids on Thermo-Physical Properties of SiO2 Nano-Fluids and Development of New Correlations
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  • Seshu Kumar Vandrangi,
  • Suhaimi Hassan,
  • K.V. Sharma,
  • Suleiman Akilu,
  • Sampath Emani,
  • Narjes Nabipour
Seshu Kumar Vandrangi
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Corresponding Author:seshu1353@gmail.com

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Suhaimi Hassan
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
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K.V. Sharma
JNTU College of Engineering
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Suleiman Akilu
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
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Sampath Emani
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
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Narjes Nabipour
Duy Tan University
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Abstract

The enhanced thermal properties being the prominent objective behind the usage of nanofluids. Hence it is necessary to study the base/nanofluid physical properties at various conditions. This article projects the experimental results of thermal conductivity and viscosity of two different nanofluids. The ratio was considered as 60:40 and 40:40 by volume in water and ethylene glycol respectively. The preparation of nanofluids was started by scattering SiO2 nano-particles in EG and “water” (W) blended in “60:40” (60EGW) and “40:60” (40EGW) ratio by volume. The ratio was considered as 60:40 and 40:40 by volume in water and ethylene glycol respectively. The regression analysis was conducted with available data and correlations were formulated for thermal properties. The nanofluids were used in evaluating “viscosity” and “thermal conductivity” experimentally. From the results, the SiO2 particles have achieved enhancement of 34% and 32% in thermal conductivity with the two base-fluids. Similarly, enhancement of 102% and 62% were reported in viscosity. Hence, it can be observed that SiO2 nanofluids in 40EGW nanofluid are a better heat transfer fluid when compared to SiO2 in 60EGW nanofluid.
02 Mar 2020Submitted to Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences
07 Mar 2020Submission Checks Completed
07 Mar 2020Assigned to Editor
09 Mar 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
11 Apr 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
14 Apr 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Major
19 Apr 20201st Revision Received
19 Apr 2020Submission Checks Completed
19 Apr 2020Assigned to Editor
19 Apr 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
19 Apr 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
07 May 2020Editorial Decision: Accept