Remarks on Constitutive Modeling of Nanofluids
Joint Authors
Massoudi, Mehrdad
Tran, Phuoc X.
Source
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We discuss briefly the constitutive modeling of the stress tensor for nanofluids.
In particular, we look at the viscosity of nanofluids containing multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) stabilized by cationic chitosan.
MWCNTs can be used either to enhance or reduce the fluid base viscosity depending on their weight fractions.
By assuming that MWCNT nanofluids behave as generalized second-grade fluid where the viscosity coefficient depends upon the rate of deformation, a theoretical model is developed.
A simplified version of this model, similar to the traditional power-law model, is used in this study.
It is observed that the theoretical results agree well with the experimental data.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Massoudi, Mehrdad& Tran, Phuoc X.. 2011. Remarks on Constitutive Modeling of Nanofluids. Advances in Mechanical Engineering،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Massoudi, Mehrdad& Tran, Phuoc X.. Remarks on Constitutive Modeling of Nanofluids. Advances in Mechanical Engineering No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508798
American Medical Association (AMA)
Massoudi, Mehrdad& Tran, Phuoc X.. Remarks on Constitutive Modeling of Nanofluids. Advances in Mechanical Engineering. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508798
