Owing to the growing demand for lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace applications, porous aluminium composites are studied in-depth due their high strength-to-weight ratio, higher stiffness good compressive properties. The studies include enhancing strength by inclusion of strengthening reinforcements. In this study, effect boron addition matrix combined with uncoated diamond as reinforcements was compared B 4 C coated on microstructure, density, porosity properties AlSnMg...

Hybrid nanofluids with Therminol-55 as base fluid and TiO2 Al2O3 nano additives are investigated for parabolic trough collectors. Stable mono based on nanoparticles, hybrid Al2O3–TiO2 nanopowder prepared by the two-step method. Oleic acid has been made a surfactant. The impact of nanoparticle content temperature thermal conductivity was studied using transient hot-wire technique. Thermal exhibited an increase in both concentration. exhibit highest 33.5% followed 27.06% Al2O3–Therminol-55,...

With the increase in energy crises and consequently rapid depletion of fossil fuels, harnessing solar is imperative on rise. However, storage for retention later use demands need optimized efficient systems. This study concerned with evaluation various parameters affecting performance a packed bed latent heat system. Additionally, this work proposes utilizing four different types paraffin PCMs as encapsulation fillings five novel transfer fluids (HTFs). Furthermore, an improved optimization...

Abstract The automotive industry is increasingly prioritizing sustainability, resulting in the use of eco-friendly materials for various components, such as brake pads. This study investigates performance characteristics several natural fibre based pads used disc brakes by integrating experimental data and numerical analysis. Four pad specimens on Jute, Coconut coir, Banana Oil palm were fabricated via a powder metallurgy technique. Their physical mechanical properties experimentally...

Abstract The demand for natural insulation materials is increasing with special attention to the use of such exploiting renewable energy. Natural tremendously influence sustainability development and energy efficiency enhancement in buildings. fibers from animal’s origin absorb great amount moisture on exposed environment which significantly affects performance thermal properties. degradation material strongly influences accidental burning characteristics, an important selection criteria...

In automobiles, the braking system is foremost amongst most imperative safety features. The basic principle of to provide frictional resistance a moving machine. During brake application, heat generated, which can cause numerous adverse effects on assembly such as fade and wear. Binder one crucial element among all elements pad because it maintains structural integrity pads. At high temperature, binder decomposes due its poor thermal resistance. type quantity in fabrication pads great...

This investigation presents the heat transfer enhancement results of flow past repeated permeable ribs mounted on bottom surface a two-pass square channel. Spatially periodic interruption generated by rib arrays walls is extensively used for augmentation in turbine blade cooling passages. To remove local deterioration vicinity region solid ribs, have been proposed literature single pass coolant study intends to investigate performance array placed lower wall channel compared that array. The...

Utilizing nanofluids in place of traditional fluids is an innovative technique to boost heat exchange capability, as conventional are ineffectual due their limited thermal conductivity. In this study, containing zinc oxide produced at concentrations ranging from 0% 1.5% by volume. Nanofluids evaluated for zeta potential and particle size using a analyzer based on dynamic light scattering (DLS) electrophoretic (ELS). The distribution curve 0.2% concentration peaks approximately 102 nm, but it...

Graphene is an emerging carbon material, with wide range of practical applications on a large scale.The yield and quality control the resultant graphene are significant trade-offs in production.The research focused fabricating high multi layered using electrochemical exfoliation approach by adjusting electrolysis parameters, such as type, composition, concentration electrolyte DC Voltage.An aqueous solution 0.3M (H2SO4) 30% KOH has been used electrolyte.A constant voltage supply +10 V...

AbstractConvective heat transfer of nanofluids has been an active research topic in recent times. But the relative amount natural convection is scarce comparison with forced convection. In this study effect Fe3O4/water nanofluid on behavior a differentially heated cubic cavity characteristic length 30 mm investigated. The are synthesized using two-step approach and their thermophysical properties like thermal conductivity viscosity measured temperature ranging from 20 to 60 °C. nanoparticle...