This document discusses testing and analysis of a shell and tube heat exchanger using an alumina-water nanofluid. Key points include:
- Nanofluids are fluids containing nanoparticles that can enhance heat transfer properties compared to base fluids like water. Alumina nanoparticles were used here.
- Experiments were conducted on a shell and tube heat exchanger to analyze the effect of nanofluid on thermal conductivity and heat transfer performance.
- Results showed the nanofluid increased thermal conductivity and heat transfer coefficient compared to water alone, with higher enhancement at a 2% nanoparticle concentration. Friction factor also increased due to higher nanofluid viscosity.