HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS
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Lenert, Andrej
Nam, Youngsuk
Wang, Evelyn N.
Date Issued
2012
Journal
Annual Review of Heat Transfer
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Begell House Publishers
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Lenert, Andrej, Youngsuk Nam, and Evelyn N. Wang. “HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS.” Annual Rev Heat Transfer 15, no. 15 (2012): 93–129.
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Abstract
The choice of heat transfer fluids has significant effects on the performance, cost, and reliability of solar thermal systems. In this chapter, we evaluate existing heat transfer fluids such as oils and molten salts based on a new figure of merit capturing the combined effects of thermal storage capacity, convective heat transfer characteristics, and hydraulic performance of the fluids. Thermal stability, freezing point, and safety issues are also discussed. Through a comparative analysis, we examine alternative options for solar thermal heat transfer fluids including water−steam mixtures (direct steam), ionic liquids/melts, and suspensions of nanoparticles (nanofluids), focusing on the benefits and technical challenges.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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https://doi.org/10.1615/AnnualRevHeatTransfer.2012004122
