A Comparison of Empirical Correlations of Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity of Water-Ethylene Glycol-AlO Nanofluids.

Because of their superb thermal conductivity, nanofluids are seen as new generation of cooling mediums in many engineering applications. It is well established that even a small amount of nanoparticles mixed with a base fluid may result in distinct thermal conductivity enhancement. On the other hand, addition of nanoparticles to the base fluid results in its substantial viscosity increase.

Pool boiling of water-Al2O3 and water-Cu nanofluids on horizontal smooth tubes.

Experimental investigation of heat transfer during pool boiling of two nanofluids, i.e., water-Al2O3 and water-Cu has been carried out.