The Effect of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer fins in Compact Heat Exchanger
Carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced polymer composites have shown great potential for the fabrication of compact fins-and-tube heat exchangers due to their excellent thermal and mechanical properties. The incorporation of 2% CNTs into the polymer matrix significantly enhances thermal conductivity and m...
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| Language: | en |
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Institute of Physics
2025
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| Online Access: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45584/1/Alshameri_2025_J._Phys.__Conf._Ser._2933_012033.pdf http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45584/ https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2933/1/012033 |
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| Summary: | Carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced polymer composites have shown great potential for the fabrication of compact fins-and-tube heat exchangers due to their excellent thermal and mechanical properties. The incorporation of 2% CNTs into the polymer matrix significantly enhances thermal conductivity and mechanical strength. Experimental results demonstrate a notable improvement in heat dissipation efficiency, with an overall heat transfer coefficient enhancement of up to 16%. The fins, measuring 120 mm wide, 120 mm long, and 2 mm thick, were successfully constructed and tested, resulting in a peak local heat transfer coefficient of 183.83 W/m²·°C. These findings suggest that CNT reinforced polymer fins can effectively serve as lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional metallic fins in heat exchanger applications. |
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