Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Sendova, Mariana
Keywords
Nanofluid, Nanotechnology, Heat Transfer
Area of Concentration
Physics
Abstract
Thermal properties of nanofluids, including specific heat capacity and melting point, are measured experimentally using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). The nanofluids consist of Al2O3 nanoparticles dispersed in de-ionized water at three different volumetric concentrations: 2%, 5%, and 10%. The theory behind the measured thermal properties and the DSC is presented. It was found that the alumina chemically reacted with the aluminum pans used to hold the samples. This reaction makes the measurements from the DSC inconclusive.
Recommended Citation
McAlpine, Katherine, "EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL ANALYSIS OF AQUEOUS Al2O3 NANOFLUIDS" (2013). Theses & ETDs. 6783.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6783
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