Hydrodynamic benefits of nanofluids in boundary-layer flow

Christian Thomas, Sharon O. Stephen, Jitesh S. B. Gajjar, Paul T. Griffiths

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Abstract

Nanofluids, composed of nanoparticles dispersed within a base fluid like water or oil, enhance fluid properties, notably improving heat transfer efficiency. Models of nanofluid flow combine the Navier–Stokes and energy equations for fluid motion with an equation for the nanoparticles. Several studies have investigated nanofluid flow over a flat plate (Buongiorno , 2006; Avramenko et al , 2011; MacDevette et al , 2014), yet previous models have often relied on oversimplifications and inconsistent assumptions. In addition, the effect of nanofluids on hydrodynamic processes and their potential to favourably control unstable behaviour and laminar-turbulent transition have yet to be studied. This investigation concerns the implementation of a physically accurate nanofluid model that encompasses the interaction between nanoparticles and base fluid without resorting to assumptions. The goal is to determine how nanofluids impact disturbances within the boundary-layer flow over a flat plate and, more specifically, their influence on Tollmien–Schlichting (TS) waves.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication24th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference
Subtitle of host publicationConference Booklet
Place of PublicationCanberra
PublisherAustralasian Fluid Mechanics Society
Number of pages2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2024
EventAustralasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (AFMC) (24th : 2024) - Canberra, Australia
Duration: 1 Dec 20245 Dec 2024

Conference

ConferenceAustralasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (AFMC) (24th : 2024)
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityCanberra
Period1/12/245/12/24

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