An exploratory review on heat transfer mechanisms in nanofluid based heat pipes
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India
2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi, 284128, India
J Ther Eng 2023; 5(9): 1339-1355 DOI: 10.18186/thermal.1377230
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Abstract

The current study reviews the research on nanosuspension-enhanced heat pipe technologies. The reviewed studies are categorized based on the nanosuspension type incorporated in the heat pipe i.e., mono & hybrid. The study attempts to identify the heat transport modes in heat pipes and explore their dominance among each other. The dominance of the identified mech-anisms was found to be a strong function of the heat pipe type investigated and get signifi-cantly influenced by the operating conditions. The current review paper will aid in properly understanding the thermal mechanisms prevalent in heat pipes filled with nanosuspensions and to further optimizing their thermal response.