| Nanofluids Contributor(s): Das (Author), Choi (Author), Pradeep (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470074736 ISBN-13: 9780470074732 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $197.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: Nanofluids are an exciting new category of more efficient heat transfer fluids that have the potential to greatly improve upon thermal management systems in a wide variety of applications, owing to their increased thermal conductivity and long-term stability. This book provides a thorough introduction to this rapidly emerging field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems |
| Dewey: 620.5 |
| LCCN: 2007012094 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.48" W x 9.25" (1.56 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Introduction to nanofluids--their properties, synthesis, characterization, and applications Nanofluids are attracting a great deal of interest with their enormous potential to provide enhanced performance properties, particularly with respect to heat transfer. In response, this text takes you on a complete journey into the science and technology of nanofluids. The authors cover both the chemical and physical methods for synthesizing nanofluids, explaining the techniques for creating a stable suspension of nanoparticles. You get an overview of the existing models and experimental techniques used in studying nanofluids, alongside discussions of the challenges and problems associated with some of these models. Next, the authors set forth and explain the heat transfer applications of nanofluids, including microelectronics, fuel cells, and hybrid-powered engines. You also get an introduction to possible future applications in large-scale cooling and biomedicine. This book is the work of leading pioneers in the field, one of whom holds the first U.S. patent for nanofluids. They have combined their own first-hand knowledge with a thorough review of theliterature. Among the key topics are: * Synthesis of nanofluids, including dispersion techniques and characterization methods * Thermal conductivity and thermo-physical properties * Theoretical models and experimental techniques * Heat transfer applications in microelectronics, fuel cells, and vehicle engines This text is written for researchers in any branch of science and technology, without any prerequisite.It therefore includes some basic information describing conduction, convection, and boiling of nanofluids for those readers who may not have adequate background in these areas. Regardless of your background, you'll learn to develop nanofluids not only as coolants, but also for a host ofnew applications on the horizon. |