Thermo-Acoustics of Nanofluids and Transfer Processes

This book explains the physical principles and theoretical basis of acoustics of nanofluids with mathematical rigor, focusing on concepts and points of view that have proven effective in applications such as heat transfer, petroleum science and technology, wastewater treatment, food processing, and hydrogen production.

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Shriram S. Sonawane is a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, India. Dr. Sonawane's research areas include polymer nanocomposites, nanofluids, nano-separation technology, and process modelling and simulation. Based on his expertise, he has edited two books: Novel Approaches to Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery and Applications of Nanofluids in Chemical and Bio-medical Process Industry. He is currently editing Nanofluid Applications for Advanced Thermal Solutions.

Manjakuppam Malika is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, B V Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, Telangana, India and is currently working in the field of nanofluid applications in chemical engineering and technology.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Acoustic Cavitation 2. Foundations of Engineering Acoustics 3. Dynamics of Acoustic Bubbles 4. Introduction to Nanofluids 5. Ultrasonic-Aided Fabrication of Nanofluids 6. Enhancement of Heat Transfer Using Nanofluids 7. Direct and Indirect Thermal Applications of Hydrodynamic and Acoustic Cavitation 8. Ultrasound-Assisted Nanofluid Flooding to Enhance Heavy Oil Recovery 9. Application of Cavitation-Induced Nanofluids in Wastewater Treatment 10. Research Progress and Challenges