Volume 48, Issue 7 e70047
Research Article

Ag–Fe3O4 Nanofluids via Ultrasound-Assisted Minireactor for Enhanced Heat Transfer in Pinched Pipe

Divya P. Barai

Divya P. Barai

Department of Chemical Engineering, Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Amravati Road, Opposite Bharat Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440033 India

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Bharat A. Bhanvase

Corresponding Author

Bharat A. Bhanvase

Department of Chemical Engineering, Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Amravati Road, Opposite Bharat Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440033 India

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First published: 08 June 2025

Abstract

This study investigates Ag-doped Fe3O4 nanofluids for enhanced convective heat transfer. Nanoparticles were synthesized using ultrasound-assisted and minireactor-based methods, characterized through analytical techniques, and dispersed in water to evaluate their stability and thermal conductivity. A lab-scale setup was used to analyze convective heat transfer, pressure drop, and friction factor in a pinched tube, an advanced heat transfer system. Results demonstrate a significant Nusselt number increase from 22.886 to 62.365 at a Reynolds number of 6160 ± 75 when 0.02 vol.% of minireactor-synthesized Ag-doped Fe3O4 nanoparticles were added to water. These findings highlight the potential of these nanofluids for improving thermal performance in practical applications.

Data Availability Statement

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