A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications

In the current century, the rapid growth of the global population has significantly heightened the demand for energy and escalated waste production. This study aims to develop a technology that efficiently addresses both energy demand and waste management by creating nanofluids from production waste...

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Main Authors: Chaiyanan Kamsuwan, Pacharapol Nokpho, Tarabordin Yurata, Xiaolin Wang, Mahdiar Taheri, Ratchanon Piemjaiswang, Pornpote Piumsomboon, Kanit Manatura, Yotsakorn Pratumwal, Somboon Otarawanna, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan
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author Chaiyanan Kamsuwan
Pacharapol Nokpho
Tarabordin Yurata
Xiaolin Wang
Mahdiar Taheri
Ratchanon Piemjaiswang
Pornpote Piumsomboon
Kanit Manatura
Yotsakorn Pratumwal
Somboon Otarawanna
Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan
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Pacharapol Nokpho
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Xiaolin Wang
Mahdiar Taheri
Ratchanon Piemjaiswang
Pornpote Piumsomboon
Kanit Manatura
Yotsakorn Pratumwal
Somboon Otarawanna
Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan
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description In the current century, the rapid growth of the global population has significantly heightened the demand for energy and escalated waste production. This study aims to develop a technology that efficiently addresses both energy demand and waste management by creating nanofluids from production waste or byproducts, assessing their effectiveness through experimental measurements and simulations. A comprehensive investigation into the thermophysical properties and heat transfer performance of carbon-black-based nanofluids is presented. Carbon-black, a byproduct of petroleum combustion, is used to formulate nanofluids due to its superior thermal conductivity. The experimental analysis involves varying the weight concentrations (0.005 %, 0.01 %, 0.02 %, and 0.03 %), temperature (35°C to 55°C in 5°C increments), and particle sizes (30 nm, 80 nm, and 200 nm) to evaluate their effects on thermal conductivity, viscosity, specific heat, and density. A correlation model is developed to predict the temperature-dependent thermophysical properties, leveraging the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and a 3k factorial design with center points. This model facilitates the optimization of control factors, crucial for enhancing the nanofluid's heat transfer capabilities. Additionally, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations incorporate these correlations to provide dynamic, temperature-dependent analyses of the nanofluids, enhancing the realism and accuracy of the simulation outcomes. The research further explores the application of carbon-black nanofluids in a microchannel heat exchanger system, assessing the heat transfer performance through experimental and simulated approaches. Initial findings indicate that the carbon-black nanofluid enhances thermal conductivity by up to 0.9 % at minimal weight concentrations and temperatures, alongside a viscosity increase of 22.8 % at a 45°C and 0.01 % weight concentration. Optimizing the operational conditions to 45°C and 0.01 % weight concentration significantly improves the heat transfer rate while reducing pumping power requirements, yielding performance indexes showing improvements of 9.05 %, 7.80 %, and 8.3 % for the respective particle sizes compared to distilled water. The study confirms that carbon-black-based nanofluids not only enhance heat transfer efficiency but also promote sustainability by valorizing a petroleum byproduct, thus contributing to energy reuse and environmental conservation in industrial applications.
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spelling doaj-art-e0adca84e2754f05a850ac5be52c2ed82025-08-20T02:59:50ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Thermofluids2666-20272025-03-012610108010.1016/j.ijft.2025.101080A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applicationsChaiyanan Kamsuwan0Pacharapol Nokpho1Tarabordin Yurata2Xiaolin Wang3Mahdiar Taheri4Ratchanon Piemjaiswang5Pornpote Piumsomboon6Kanit Manatura7Yotsakorn Pratumwal8Somboon Otarawanna9Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan10Fuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandFuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandFuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandSchool of Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaSchool of Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaEnvironmental Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, ThailandFuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandDepartment of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, ThailandNational Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, ThailandNational Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, ThailandFuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Corresponding author.In the current century, the rapid growth of the global population has significantly heightened the demand for energy and escalated waste production. This study aims to develop a technology that efficiently addresses both energy demand and waste management by creating nanofluids from production waste or byproducts, assessing their effectiveness through experimental measurements and simulations. A comprehensive investigation into the thermophysical properties and heat transfer performance of carbon-black-based nanofluids is presented. Carbon-black, a byproduct of petroleum combustion, is used to formulate nanofluids due to its superior thermal conductivity. The experimental analysis involves varying the weight concentrations (0.005 %, 0.01 %, 0.02 %, and 0.03 %), temperature (35°C to 55°C in 5°C increments), and particle sizes (30 nm, 80 nm, and 200 nm) to evaluate their effects on thermal conductivity, viscosity, specific heat, and density. A correlation model is developed to predict the temperature-dependent thermophysical properties, leveraging the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and a 3k factorial design with center points. This model facilitates the optimization of control factors, crucial for enhancing the nanofluid's heat transfer capabilities. Additionally, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations incorporate these correlations to provide dynamic, temperature-dependent analyses of the nanofluids, enhancing the realism and accuracy of the simulation outcomes. The research further explores the application of carbon-black nanofluids in a microchannel heat exchanger system, assessing the heat transfer performance through experimental and simulated approaches. Initial findings indicate that the carbon-black nanofluid enhances thermal conductivity by up to 0.9 % at minimal weight concentrations and temperatures, alongside a viscosity increase of 22.8 % at a 45°C and 0.01 % weight concentration. Optimizing the operational conditions to 45°C and 0.01 % weight concentration significantly improves the heat transfer rate while reducing pumping power requirements, yielding performance indexes showing improvements of 9.05 %, 7.80 %, and 8.3 % for the respective particle sizes compared to distilled water. The study confirms that carbon-black-based nanofluids not only enhance heat transfer efficiency but also promote sustainability by valorizing a petroleum byproduct, thus contributing to energy reuse and environmental conservation in industrial applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266620272500028XCarbon-blackNanofluidMicrochannel Heat ExchangerPerformance OptimizationComputational Fluid Dynamics
spellingShingle Chaiyanan Kamsuwan
Pacharapol Nokpho
Tarabordin Yurata
Xiaolin Wang
Mahdiar Taheri
Ratchanon Piemjaiswang
Pornpote Piumsomboon
Kanit Manatura
Yotsakorn Pratumwal
Somboon Otarawanna
Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan
A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications
International Journal of Thermofluids
Carbon-black
Nanofluid
Microchannel Heat Exchanger
Performance Optimization
Computational Fluid Dynamics
title A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications
title_full A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications
title_fullStr A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications
title_full_unstemmed A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications
title_short A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications
title_sort comprehensive investigation of carbon black based nanofluids experimental response surface methodology and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications
topic Carbon-black
Nanofluid
Microchannel Heat Exchanger
Performance Optimization
Computational Fluid Dynamics
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266620272500028X
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