A Numerical Investigation on Heat Transfer  Characteristics for Different Radiator Designs with  Nanofluid Coolants

Salsabila, Saraban; Julfikar, MD Yousuf

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dc.contributor.author	Salsabila, Saraban
dc.contributor.author	Julfikar, MD Yousuf
dc.date.accessioned	2025-02-26T09:23:05Z
dc.date.available	2025-02-26T09:23:05Z
dc.date.issued	2024-07-04
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dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2313
dc.description	Supervised by Dr. Mohammad Ahsan Habib, Professor, Department of Production and Mechanical Engineering(MPE), Islamic University of Technology (IUT) Board Bazar, Gazipur-1704, Bangladesh This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2024	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This thesis presents a comprehensive numerical investigation into the heat transfer characteristics of different radiator designs using nanofluid coolants. The study focuses on evaluating and comparing the thermal performance of radiators equipped with various fin configurations, including triangular, rectangular, and cone pin fins. Additionally, the influence of nanofluid additives, specifically Al₂O₃ and CuO nanoparticles at concentrations of 0.05%, 0.15%, and 0.30%, is analyzed to assess their impact on heat dissipation efficiency. Numerical simulations are conducted using ANSYS Fluent to simulate fluid flow and heat transfer processes within the radiators. Key parameters such as outlet temperature, temperature difference, and heat transfer rate are analyzed to understand the effectiveness of each radiator design in enhancing thermal performance. The results highlight significant variations in heat transfer rates among different fin designs and nanofluid concentrations, providing valuable insights into optimizing radiator configurations for improved heat dissipation in various engineering applications	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering(MPE), Islamic University of Technology(IUT), Board Bazar, Gazipur-1704, Bangladesh	en_US
dc.subject	Nanofluid, Coolant, cfd, Heat exchanger, Radiator	en_US
dc.title	A Numerical Investigation on Heat Transfer Characteristics for Different Radiator Designs with Nanofluid Coolants	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US