Experimental investigation for automotive radiator heat transfer performance with ZnO-Al2O3/water-based hybird nanoparticles: An improved thermal model

Hassaan Ahmad, Kamel Al-Khaled, Ahmed S. Sowayan, Mohsin Abdullah, Muzamil Hussain, Ahmad Hammad, Sami Ullah Khan*, Iskander Tlili

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Abstract

Heat produced inside internal combustion engines can become the cause of engine damage and failure. The engine cooling system in vehicles plays a crucial role to avoid damage as a result of internal heating. Thus, the role of radiators in removing excessive heat from the engine is important. Nanofluids are used in this regard to improve the heat transfer performance of radiators. Among different nanofluids, Al2O3/water and ZnO/water nanofluids have been proven better heat transfer coolants for automobile cooling systems. Therefore, in this study, we developed the automotive radiator test rig to compare the performance of ZnO/water and Al2O3/water nanofluids. The radiator test rig was modified to find accurate results. The overall comparison between both nanofluids showed that Al2O3 nanoparticles are more effective as compared to ZnO nanoparticles in the coolant.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2350050
JournalInternational Journal of Modern Physics B
Volume37
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 13 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Internal combustion engine
  • automotive coolant
  • heat exchanger
  • nanoparticles
  • radiator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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