Thermal conductivity of nanofluid in nanochannels
Michael FrankCranfield University, Cranfield, UKDimitris DrikakisCranfield University, Cranfield, UKNikolaos AsproulisCranfield University, Cranfield, UK
2015en
ABI
Abstract
This paper concerns the behaviour of a copper–argon nanofluid confined in a nanochannel. Using molecular dynamics simulations, it is shown that in narrower channels, the thermal conductivity increases by approximately 20 % compared to macroscopic cases. The results suggest that the structured liquid layers surrounding the solid particles occupy a greater percentage of the system in narrower channels, thus enhancing the thermal conductivity of the nanofluid.
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