Modelling of Convective Heat and Mass Transfer in Nanofluids with and without Boiling and Condensation

This book provides a step-by-step guide to using Lie group analysis to find symmetry forms and similarity solutions for single- and two-phase laminar and turbulent flows of nanofluids, including film condensation, stable film boiling, instantaneous unsteady boiling, and centrifugal and Dean instability. It is intended for scientists, engineers, graduate, and undergraduate students in the field of engineering thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and energy systems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 263 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of Lie group analysis, offering a step-by-step guide to discovering symmetry forms and similarity solutions for single- and two-phase laminar and turbulent flows of nanofluids. It presents novel and unique analytical solutions, meticulously validated through comparisons with experimental data, ensuring their accuracy and reliability. The central focus of the book revolves around analytical modeling, encompassing a wide range of phenomena such as film condensation of still and moving vapor with nanoparticles, stable film boiling of nanofluids, instantaneous unsteady boiling and condensation of nano- and ordinary fluids, as well as the clarification and quantification of instability conditions in the vapor layer. Additionally, it explores centrifugal and Dean instability in nanofluids, shedding light on these complex phenomena and demonstrating their successful simulation through robust experiments. Designed with scientists, engineers, graduate, and undergraduate students specializing in engineering thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and energy systems in mind, this book serves as a valuable resource for advancing knowledge in this field.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030950804
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022