Fundamentals and Applications of Nanofluids: Types, Properties, and Mathematical Models: Understanding Nanofluid Performance

This book provides a thorough exploration of the science, engineering, and modelling of nanofluids, advanced fluids enhanced with nanoparticles that are transforming heat transfer and transport phenomena applications. It begins by covering the fundamental types and classifications of nanofluids, including metal-based, oxide-based, carbon-based, and hybrid combinations. The book then explores the distinctive properties that differentiate nanofluids from conventional fluids, such as thermal conductivity, viscosity, density, specific heat, stability, and optical/electrical behavior.
Building on the following foundational concepts, the book delves into key mathematical models and governing equations, ranging from classical heat transfer correlations to models of two-phase and single-phase nanofluids. It also covers modern correlations and computational approaches used to predict thermophysical behavior and convective transport.