| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 669986 | International Journal of Thermal Sciences | 2012 | 6 Pages |
The lattice Boltzmann model is proposed for numerical modeling of energy transport inside nano-fluids. Firstly, the lattice Boltzmann model is briefly introduced. Secondly, a lattice Boltzmann model for simulating nano-fluids is described. Finally, results from calculations for the effective thermal conductivity of nano-fluids are presented and compared with theoretical and experimental results. The numerical results on the effective thermal conductivity of investigated nano-fluids are found to be in good agreement with both the theoretical and the experimental data.
► The lattice Bolzmann model has been used for energy transport inside nanofluids. ► Predictions of the thermal conductivity of nanofluids with the LB model are close to experimental data. ► Nanoparticles suspended in fluids give rise to enhancement of the thermal conductivity.
