Heat transfer performance, economic and environmental evaluations of a radiator cooling system employing CNT nanofluids
Ain Shams Engineering Journal, vol.16, no.10, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 16 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2025
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103585
- Journal Name: Ain Shams Engineering Journal
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Keywords: Heat transfer, MWCNT, Nanofluid, Radiator
- Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This work presents an experimental study of a radiator cooling system using water-based nanofluids. Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) were dispersed in distilled water by 0.25, 0.5, and 0.6 wt%. According to the experimental results, employing MWCNT increases the total heat transfer by 30% in comparison with water. Also, using heat transfer results, the economic analysis of an internal combustion engine was performed. Lastly, the GWP (Global Warming Potential) results of engine was obtained. A novel improvement has been achieved by the use of MWCNT nanofluids.