Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors

To evaluate the synthesis and characterization of MWCNT (Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes) with different degrees of functionalization in distilled water. The thermophysical properties (thermal conductivity and viscosity) of these nanofluids were measured at a temperature range (20-60°C) and concentrat...

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Main Authors: Alexandre Melo Oliveira, Amir Zacarias Mesquita, Enio Pedone Bandarra, Daniel Flórez Morales
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Published: Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR) 2021-02-01
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Online Access:https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/1280
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author Alexandre Melo Oliveira
Amir Zacarias Mesquita
Enio Pedone Bandarra
Daniel Flórez Morales
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description To evaluate the synthesis and characterization of MWCNT (Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes) with different degrees of functionalization in distilled water. The thermophysical properties (thermal conductivity and viscosity) of these nanofluids were measured at a temperature range (20-60°C) and concentrations (0.005-0.05%) by volume. Increases in thermal conductivity and viscosity were found 9.3% and 4.7%, respectively, at a volumetric concentration of 0.01% at a temperature of 30°C. The study of new fluids that improve the rate of removal of heat is fundamental to obtain greater efficiency of energy systems. Among the several factors that compromise the efficiency of the energy systems, we can highlight the thermophysical limitations of the conventional fluids, inhibiting in a very significant way some industrial applications. In this work we intend to improve the heat transfer characteristics of fluids commonly used by the addition of nanoparticles, made up of carbon nanotubes, in water which is the most used fluid for the cooling of nuclear reactors in operation today. It is intended to improve the heat transfer characteristics of fluids commonly used by the addition of nanoparticles, made of carbon nanotubes, through the addition of nanoparticles, made up of carbon nanotubes, in water which is the most used fluid for refrigeration of nuclear reactors currently in operation. In order to assess its benefits for the applicability and nuclear systems, ie primary coolant, safety systems, major accident mitigation strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-23200f4cb94d43e691b4f708f2a15ea42025-08-20T03:50:53ZengBrazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR)Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences2319-06122021-02-0183A (Suppl.)10.15392/bjrs.v8i3A.1280995Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactorsAlexandre Melo Oliveira0Amir Zacarias Mesquita1Enio Pedone Bandarra2Daniel Flórez Morales3CDTNCDTNUFU-Universidade Federal de UberlândiaUFU-Universidade Federal de UberlândiaTo evaluate the synthesis and characterization of MWCNT (Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes) with different degrees of functionalization in distilled water. The thermophysical properties (thermal conductivity and viscosity) of these nanofluids were measured at a temperature range (20-60°C) and concentrations (0.005-0.05%) by volume. Increases in thermal conductivity and viscosity were found 9.3% and 4.7%, respectively, at a volumetric concentration of 0.01% at a temperature of 30°C. The study of new fluids that improve the rate of removal of heat is fundamental to obtain greater efficiency of energy systems. Among the several factors that compromise the efficiency of the energy systems, we can highlight the thermophysical limitations of the conventional fluids, inhibiting in a very significant way some industrial applications. In this work we intend to improve the heat transfer characteristics of fluids commonly used by the addition of nanoparticles, made up of carbon nanotubes, in water which is the most used fluid for the cooling of nuclear reactors in operation today. It is intended to improve the heat transfer characteristics of fluids commonly used by the addition of nanoparticles, made of carbon nanotubes, through the addition of nanoparticles, made up of carbon nanotubes, in water which is the most used fluid for refrigeration of nuclear reactors currently in operation. In order to assess its benefits for the applicability and nuclear systems, ie primary coolant, safety systems, major accident mitigation strategies.https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/1280nuclear reactorcoolantnanofluidsthermal conductivityviscosity
spellingShingle Alexandre Melo Oliveira
Amir Zacarias Mesquita
Enio Pedone Bandarra
Daniel Flórez Morales
Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
nuclear reactor
coolant
nanofluids
thermal conductivity
viscosity
title Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors
title_full Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors
title_fullStr Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors
title_full_unstemmed Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors
title_short Thermophysical properties of nanofluids MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors
title_sort thermophysical properties of nanofluids mwcnt multi walled carbon nanotubes in water for emergency coolant from nuclear reactors
topic nuclear reactor
coolant
nanofluids
thermal conductivity
viscosity
url https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/1280
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