Abstract
In this study, mono silver (Ag) nanoparticles are used to prepare binary nanofluids (NH 3/H 2O binary mixture with Ag nanoparticles) for application of NH 3/H 2O absorption in a bubble absorber. The measurements uncertainty in repeatability of absorption rate is yielded within 2.80%. The NH 3/H 2O bubble absorption experiments are carried out in two cases, with or without the coolant (water). The results show that the mass transfer in binary nanofluids with the coolant is enhanced more than that without the coolant. With the coolant, the highest absorption rate enhancement is observed to be 55% at 0.02 wt% Ag nanoparticles. In addition, the mass transfer enhancement by the binary nanofluids is discussed in detail.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2240-2247 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | International Journal of Refrigeration |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Dec |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China ( 50606027 ) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) grant of KOREA (No. 20100029120 ).
Keywords
- Absorption
- Binary mixture
- Coolant
- Mass transfer
- Particle
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical Engineering