Mass transfer enhancement by binary nanofluids (NH 3/H 2O + Ag nanoparticles) for bubble absorption process

Changwei Pang, Weidong Wu, Wei Sheng, Hua Zhang, Yong Tae Kang

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2240-2247
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Refrigeration
Volume35
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Dec
Externally publishedYes

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

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