Performance Investigation of TiO2 Nanofluid Coolant for Automobile Cooling Applications

Jin Mao Chen; Xiao Ying Sun; Guan Jun Leng; Jing Heng Feng

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.645-646.444

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Performance Investigation of TiO₂ Nanofluid Coolant for Automobile Cooling Applications

Abstract:

This study focused on the evaluation of TiO₂ nanofluid coolant for automobile engine cooling applications. It was observed that, about 3% of thermal conductivity enhancement and above 10% convective heat transfer enhancement could be achieved with the usage of 1.0 wt.% TiO₂ nanofluid coolant compared to base coolant without nanoparticles. More importantly, corrosion-inhibiting properties of TiO₂ nanofluid coolant were investigated, which indicated that the nanofluid coolant possess the characteristics of a qualified engine coolant should have. The evaluation results showed that the nanofluid coolant could be a promising engine coolant for automobiles.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 645-646)

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Jin Mao Chen*, Xiao Ying Sun, Guan Jun Leng, Jing Heng Feng

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Automobile, Engine Coolant, Evaluation, Nanofluid

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