Turbulent Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Circular Tube and Thermal Properties of Nanoemulsion Fluids
We carry out experimental studies of turbulent convective heat transfer of several n-decane-in-water nanoemulsions and micelles-in-water fluids. We characterize the viscosity and thermal...
Measuring the Thermal Conductivity of Heat Transfer Fluids via the Modified Transient Plane Source
Heat transfer fluids are often a critical performance component in industrial processes and system design. Fluids are used in heat dissipation to maintain stable operating temperatures in a variety...
Thermodynamics of Aerogel-Treated Nonwoven Fabrics at Subzero Temperatures
Nonwoven fabrics and aerogel have complementary properties required for good thermal insulation. In this work, the polyester/polyethylene nonwoven thermal wraps treated with amorphous silica aerogel...
Sodium Silicate Insulating Foam Reinforced with Acid-Treated Fly Ash
A set of insulating foams based on sodium silicate were prepared using acid-treated fly ash as an additive. It was found that the HCl-treated fly ash was able to remove the undesirable...
Underground warehouses for food storage in the Dolomites (Eastern alps – Italy) and energy efficiency
Underground food storage represents an interesting solution to the increasing demand for new food storage space, combining this demand with sustainable land exploitation. It also reduces the energy...
Silica Aerogel Thermal Insulation Coating as Commodity Usage
Silica aerogel-based thermal insulation coating (SA-coating) was prepared from a commercial acrylic binder. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effectiveness of SA-coating with the...
Multi-scale analysis on thermal properties of cement-based materials containing micro-encapsulated phase change materials
The incorporation of phase change materials (PCMs) in building envelopes for passive thermal storage can enhance the thermal mass effect and thereby reduce energy consumption. In this investigation,...
Effects of concrete waste on characteristics of structural fired clay bricks
This study focuses on evaluation of concrete waste in the production of fired clay brick. Ground concrete waste powder was replaced with the clay up to 15% by weight. Samples were shaped in the form...
Boron nitride–nanosheet enhanced cellulose nanofiber aerogel with excellent thermal management properties
Boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) are desirable materials for thermal management applications owing to their excellent thermal conductivity. Such property also related to the increased thermal...