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Towards Nanofluids for Large-Scale Industrial Applications

  • 1st Edition - May 3, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Bharat A. Bhanvase, Divya Barai, Gaweł Zyła, Zafar Said
  • Language: English

Nanofluids for Large-Scale Industrial Applications examines the challenges and current progress towards large-scale industrial application of nanofluids, summarizing and bringing… Read more

Description

Nanofluids for Large-Scale Industrial Applications examines the challenges and current progress towards large-scale industrial application of nanofluids, summarizing and bringing together varied current research strands and providing potential solutions pertaining to the scientific, economic, and social barriers that currently exist.

Opening with an introduction to nanofluid synthesis, types, and properties, this book traverses the potential large-scale applications and commercialisation of nanofluids in industrial heating/cooling, solar energy systems, refrigeration systems, automotive systems, and various chemical processes and manufacturing systems.

This book provides knowledge of a vast area of applications of nanofluids in industries. Thus, it also has potential to encourage and trigger the minds of researchers to discover more about nanofluids, investigate the gaps, overcome the challenges, and provide future directions for newer applications and develop nanofluids further. The book is written chiefly for graduate/postdoc level students and researchers/academics teaching or studying in chemical and thermal engineering and who are focused on heat transfer enhancement, thermal energy, nanofluids, and nano-enhanced energy systems such as solar thermal systems.

Key features

  • Examines the challenges and current progress towards implementing large-scale industrial application of nanofluids
  • Addresses current gaps in research, explores challenges and controversies as well as weaknesses and strengths versus alternative solutions
  • Aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and potential industrial-scale utilization in the future by providing pathways towards convenient and sustainable scale-up
  • Meets a need to compile all current information and knowledge from studies and research related to large-scale nanofluids applications in one single resource

Readership

Graduate/postdoc level students and researchers/academics teaching or studying in chemical and thermal engineering and focused on heat transfer enhancement, thermal energy, nanofluids, and nano-enhanced energy systems such as solar thermal systems. Researchers globally in other related interdisciplinary areas including Chemistry, mechanical engineering, Materials Science and Technology, Nanotechnology, Energy Conservation, and Sustainable Development. Manufacturing industries and consultants dealing with energy conservation, sustainable development, and process intensification, those in the energy industry focusing on renewable energy technologies, as well as research and development sections of industries based on process heat transfer intensification, thermal management, and related markets

Table of contents

Section I: Fundamental Aspects of Nanofluids for Industrial Applications

1. Large scale preparation techniques of nanofluids1.1. Introduction1.2. Scalability of preparation of nanofluids1.3. Energy requirements for nanofluid production1.4. Maintaining stability of nanofluids1.5. SummaryReferences

2. Properties essential for large scale applications of nanofluids2.1. Introduction2.2. Thermal properties2.3. Rheological properties2.4. Physical stability2.5. Chemical stability2.6. SummaryReferences

3. Implications of nanofluids performance: experimental and CFD studies3.1. Introduction3.2. Experimental studies: layouts/setups, methods, and errors 3.3. CFD studies: geometries, numerical methods, and results3.4. Consistency between experimental and CFD studies3.5. Performance evaluation of nanofluids based on experimental and CFD studies3.6. SummaryReferences

Section II: Industrial Application of Nanofluids

4. Nanofluids for industrial heating and cooling4.1. Introduction4.2. Thermal properties of nanofluids and factors affecting4.3. Industrial heating and cooling systems4.4.1 Cooling towers4.4.2 Condensers and reboilers4.4.3 Waste heat recovery systems4.5 Thermal properties of nanofluids and factors affecting4.6 Nanofluid-based heating and cooling4.7 Techno-economic assessment of nanofluid-based heating and cooling4.8 SummaryReferences

5. Nanofluids for solar photovoltaic systems5.1 Introduction5.2 Scale of operation of solar photovoltaic systems5.3 Optical properties of nanofluids5.4 Nanofluids as optical filters5.5 Nanofluid-based solar photovoltaic systems5.6 Implications of numerical studies5.7 SummaryReferences

6. Nanofluids for solar thermal systems6.1 Introduction6.2 Properties essential for nanofluid as working fluid in solar thermal systems6.3 Parameters affecting properties of nanofluids6.4 Various configurations of solar collector systems with nanofluids6.5 SummaryReferences

7. Nanofluids for refrigeration systems7.1 Introduction7.2 Typical refrigerants as base fluid7.3 Nanofluid as a lubricant in refrigeration systems7.4 Nanofluid as a nanorefrigerant in refrigeration systems7.5 Nanofluid as secondary refrigerant in refrigeration systems7.5.1 Vapour compression refrigeration systems7.5.2 Vapour absorption refrigeration systems7.6 SummaryReferences

8. Nanofluids for automotive applications8.1 Introduction8.2 Tribological properties and wear characteristics of nanofluids8.3 Automobile system configuration using nanofluids for various purposes8.4 Challenges in introducing nanofluids to automobile industry8.5 SummaryReferences

9. Nanofluids for separation processes9.1 Introduction9.2 Nanofluids for mass transfer: mechanisms and properties9.3 Nanofluid-based separation processes9.3.1 Liquid-liquid extraction9.3.2 Crystallization9.3.3 Distillation 9.4 SummaryReferences

10. Nanofluids for catalysis10.1 Introduction10.2 Nanofluids for catalysis: mechanisms and properties10.3 Nanofluid-based catalysis10.3.1 Synthesis reactions10.3.2 Photocatalysis10.4 SummaryReferences

11. Nanofluids for manufacturing11.1 Introduction11.2 Manufacturing industries: incorporating nanofluids11.2.1 Metal-cutting industries11.2.2 Food processing industries11.2.3 Refineries11.2.4 Polymer-based industries11.2.5 Miscellaneous industries11.3 SummaryReferences

12. Nanofluids for enhanced oil recovery12.1 Introduction12.2 Mechanism of enhanced oil recovery using nanofluid12.3 Properties of nanofluid important for enhanced oil recovery12.4 Implications of the lab-scale studies and feasibility for actual system12.5 SummaryReferences

13. Nanofluids for electrical applications13.1 Introduction13.2 Electrical properties of nanofluids (EC, DE, BDV)13.3 Nanofluids in high voltage systems13.4 Nanofluids in proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)13.5 Nanofluids in electronic cooling13.6 SummaryReferences

Section III: Sustainability, Challenges and Future Prospects

14. Nanofluids for energy conservation and sustainable development14.1 Introduction14.2 Development of nanofluid-based energy efficient systems 14.3 Green production methods for nanofluids14.4 Production and applications of green nanofluids14.5 Treatment of used/waste nanofluids14.6 SummaryReferences

15. Environment and health impacts of nanofluids15.1 Introduction15.2 Environmental impacts15.3 Health Impacts15.4 Remediation for environment and health impacts of nanofluids15.5 SummaryReferences

16. Economic aspects of large-scale nanofluid applications16.1 Introduction16.2 Production cost of nanofluids16.3 Operation/Pumping cost of nanofluids16.4 Maintenance cost of nanofluid-based large-scale systems16.5 Payback period of nanofluids16.6 Service-dependent property deterioration of nanofluids16.7 SummaryReferences

17. Barriers of nanofluid commercialization and implementation17.1 Introduction17.2 Safety aspects of nanofluids17.3 Nanofluid adoption strategies and demand17.4 Governmental rules and regulations for using nanofluids17.5 Environmental norms for using nanofluids17.6 SummaryReferences

18. Challenges for industrial applications of nanofluids18.1 Introduction18.2 Production and dispersion of nanoparticles18.3 Stability of nanofluids18.4 Corrosion/erosion due to nanofluids18.5 Disposal of nanofluids18.6 SummaryReferences

19. Future prospects of industrial applications of nanofluids19.1 Introduction19.2 Gaps in research19.2.1 Accurate determination of properties of nanofluids19.2.2 Validation of mathematical modelling approaches19.2.3 Development of unique nanofluids for targeted application19.2.4 Evaluation of impact of stability on nanofluid performance19.2.5 Evaluation of corrosion and erosion induced by nanofluids19.3 Recommendations for industrial applications of nanofluids19.4 SummaryReferences

Review quotes

"...examines varied current research and challenges, and provides potential solutions pertaining to the scientific, economic and social barriers that currently exist toward large-scale industrial application of nanofluids. It traverses the potential large- scale applications and commercialisation of nanofluids in industrial heating/cooling, solar energy systems, refrigeration systems, and various chemical processes and manufacturing systems. It is a valuable resource for level students, researchers and academics related to the chemical and thermal engineering and/or focused on heat transfer enhancement, thermal energy etc."— Asian Dyer, June-July 2025

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 3, 2024
  • Language: English

About the editors

BB

Bharat A. Bhanvase

Dr. Bharat A. Bhanvase is currently working as Professor and Head in Chemical Engineering Department at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. His research interests focus on Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management, Cavitation based processes for production, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Process Intensification, Microfluidics, and Nanofluids. He obtained Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Pune. He has written 29 book chapters in internationally renowned books, 3-edited book. Further, he is a recipient of the Young Scientists (Award) start- up research grant from Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi (India) in the year 2015. Also he was the recipient of Best Scientist Award from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University in 2017.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head, Chemical Engineering Department, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

DB

Divya Barai

Divya Prakash Barai works in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical Engineering, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

GZ

Gaweł Zyła

Gaweł Żyła is Associate Professor on Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland. His areas of research interests relate to experimental studies on rheology, thermal conductivity, mass density, isobaric heat capacity, surface tension and other physical properties of nanofluids and ionic liquids. He is co-author of almost 70 scientific papers published in international journals. He has been Visiting Professor on Mahatma Gandhi University (India), Université de Rennes 1 (France), Universidade de Vigo (Spain), Lund University (Sweden), University of Novi Sad (Republic of Serbia) and Instituto Nazionale di Ottica (Italy)

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Physics and Medical Engineering, Rzeszów University of Technolog, Poland

ZS

Zafar Said

Dr. Zafar Said is currently working as a Distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University, UAE. He received his doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and completed his postdoctoral research at Khalifa University, UAE. Dr. Said is a recognized leader in energy technology, nanofluids, and sustainable energy. His major areas of interest include heat transfer, solar energy systems, and advanced thermofluids. His research focuses on battery thermal management, enhancement of solar collectors using nanofluids and turbulators, and the development of stable nanorefrigerants and nanolubricants. He also applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict thermophysical properties and optimize energy systems. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Khalifa Award for Education as Distinguished University Professor (2025), the Future Pioneer Award in Sustainability (2025), and Best Academic Research at the 13th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (2024). He has also received the Research and Innovation Award from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (2022) and First Place in Scientific Research at the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award (2023) by the Society of Engineers, UAE. In recognition of his contributions, he has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the field of energy by Elsevier BV and Stanford University. In addition to his academic duties, he actively serves in editorial roles for several international journals and is a frequent keynote speaker at global conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

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