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Applications of nanofluids in condensing and evaporating systems

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Nanofluids can be utilized as efficient heat transfer fluids in many thermal energy systems to improve the system’s thermal efficiency. This survey reviews and summarizes the experimental and numerical studies performed to determine the effect of nanofluids on the performance of condensing and evaporating systems. Advantages and disadvantages of nanofluid implementation in condensing and evaporating systems are evaluated and summarized. Moreover, some suggestions and recommendations are presented for future studies. This review shows that the nanoparticle deposition and nanoparticle suspension are two important factors affecting the thermal system’s efficiency. These factors should be considered when using different nanofluids in condensing and evaporating systems.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Semnan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran

    Saman Rashidi

  2. Center for Advanced Technologies, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

    Omid Mahian

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, 38505, USA

    Ehsan Mohseni Languri

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Rashidi, S., Mahian, O. & Languri, E.M. Applications of nanofluids in condensing and evaporating systems. J Therm Anal Calorim 131, 2027–2039 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-017-6773-7

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