Nanofluids—colloidal suspensions of nanometre-sized particles dispersed in base fluids—offer enhanced thermal conductivity and modulated viscosity compared to conventional fluids. This unique ...

A Chinese research team has broken through a long-standing bottleneck in refrigeration technology by introducing a novel ...

Curved duct fluid dynamics and heat transfer represent a pivotal area of research, bridging intricate theoretical fluid mechanics with pressing engineering applications. In curved geometries, ...

The primary factor to consider in selecting a heat transfer fluid is its operating temperature. It is crucial to define the fluid's start-up temperature at the point of pumpability. The dedicated ...

When properly specified and operated within their capabilities, all heat transfer fluids will provide good service for a long period of time. However, factors such as overheating, oxidation, and ...

Manufacturers frequently employ heat transfer systems to sustain the high temperatures necessary for various forms of indirect heat transfer processes. Historically, facilities opted for steam-based ...

Specialized propylene glycol-based fluids formulated for HVAC systems containing aluminum components, including boilers, water heaters, and heat exchangers, helping reduce corrosion-related failures.

Many industrial processes involve the heat treatment of materials, such as metals, plastics, and composites. Commonly used heat transfer fluids such as water ...

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11901536B2) discloses a unique battery unit design comprising a housing made of plastic material with a molded bottom tray and a top cover assembled ...

A Spanish research group has investigated how thermoelectric heat pumps may be used as power-to-heat technology to increase temperatures in thermal energy storage systems. It found the proposed system ...

Scientists at the Technical University of Denmark have built a prototype of a magnetocaloric heat pump (MCHP) intended for use in residential buildings. “We are still working on system optimization ...