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.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Microfluidics and Nanofluidics |
Early online date | 28 May 2015 |
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Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- nanofluid dynamics
- copper argon nanofluid
- thermal conductivity