This book is designed as a reference point for experienced engineers and scientists on the topic of heat transfer in nanofluids. It explores the heat transfer capabilities of this new category of fluids. It introduces innovative methodologies of analysis, such as entropy generation, and discusses the coupling of nanofluids with other heat transfer enhancement methodologies. In addition, it emphasizes the specific insights of current applications, such as coupling between nanofluids and porous media and use of second law-analysis of heat transfer problems in nanofluids.

Properties of Nanofluid. Exact Solutions and Their Implications in Anomalous Heat Transfer. Mechanisms and Models of Thermal Conductivity in Nanofluids. Experimental Methods for the Characterization of Thermophysical Properties of Nanofluids. Nanofluid Forced Convection. Experimental Study of Convective Heat Transfer in Nanofluids. Performance of Heat Exchangers Using Nanofluids. Thermal Nanofluid Flow in Microchannels with Applications. Use of Nanofluids for Heat Transfer Enhancement in Mixed Convection. Buoyancy-Driven Convection of Enclosed Nanoparticle Suspensions. Modeling Convection in Nanofluids: From Clear Fluids to Porous Media. Convection and Instability Phenomena in Nanofluid-Saturated Porous Media. Nanofluid Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer. Heat Pipes and Thermosyphons Operated with Nanofluids. Entropy Generation Minimization in Nanofluid Flow. Gas-Based Nanofluids (Nanoaerosols). Index.