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Abstract: This paper addresses the need for developing an energy-efficient hybrid nanofluid with zinc oxide–multi-walled carbon nanotube (ZnO-MWCNT) for overcoming the bottleneck of efficient heat transfer in thermal systems. The concentration-dependent thermal diffusivity modifications are analyzed using the highly sensitive mode mismatched thermal lens technique. The hybrid composite is prepared by the solid-state mixing and annealing of a pure multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and zinc oxide (ZnO), synthesized by the solution combustion method. The composite formation is studied by structural, morphological, and optical characterization techniques. Among the three nanofluids ZnO, MWCNT, and ZnO-MWCNT, the composite exhibits a drastic enhancement in thermal diffusivity at a lower solid volume fraction of 0.047 mg/ml containing 0.009 mg/ml of MWCNT. All the nanofluids show an optimum concentration beyond which the thermal diffusivity decreases with the nanoparticle concentration. Thus, this study suggests the potential application of ZnO-MWCNT hybrid nanofluids in thermal system design to enhance internal combustion engines' efficiency during cold-start.
Keywords: Zinc Oxide, MWCNT, hybrid nanofluid, thermal lens, diffusivity, engine efficiency
Published in RUNG: 30.06.2022; Views: 1301; Downloads: 0
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Keywords: Carbon and nitrogen, General description, Hybrid functional, Near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectrum, Relevant features, Rydberg character, Theoretical spectra, Time dependent density functional theory
Published in RUNG: 19.01.2022; Views: 1823; Downloads: 0
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Keywords: Pierre Auger Observatory, ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECR), UHECR hybrid detection, UHECR mass composition
Published in RUNG: 21.12.2020; Views: 2329; Downloads: 69
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Abstract: The goal of the panel discussion was to bring together policy makers, artists and academics, to debate about the interdisciplinary challenges of open innovation in the interface of the Arts, Sciences and Technologies. Artists and designers shape another relationship between science, technology, and human beings, this dialogue stimulates innovation centred on transversal competencies and unconventional thinking. The combination of artistic research and participatory design strategies is key to find divergent approaches to sustainable development of science and technology, and to transform their social and economic impact. It is necessary to create a context of possibility for the development of skills, knowledge and tools from experimental and collaborative environments, as well as research methods in art, social sciences, sciences and technology, and cultural studies. The discussion focussed on critical, ethical and sustainable ways of cross-collaboration between art-science-technology and the available and needed policy instruments to develop collaboration between artists, academia and industry. Participating speakers: Viviane Hoffman – Deputy Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission Barbara Stacher – European Commission, DG EAC, Cultural Policy Unit Michela Magas – Innovation catalyst who bridges the worlds of science and art, design and technology, more Marko Peljhan – Media artist, professor and entrepreneur – new media arts and technology, more Peter Purg – Assoc. Prof. PhD, University of Nova Gorica School of Arts, MAST project leader Moderated by: Tere Badia, Culture Action Europe
Keywords: hybrid, academy, symposium, art, innovation, science, technology, europe
Published in RUNG: 08.10.2020; Views: 2444; Downloads: 0
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Abstract: We measure the spectrum of cosmic rays with energies greater than eV with the fluorescence detectors (FDs) and the surface detectors (SDs) of the Telescope Array Experiment using the data taken in our first 2.3-year observation from May 27, 2008 to September 7, 2010. A hybrid air shower reconstruction technique is employed to improve accuracies in determination of arrival directions and primary energies of cosmic rays using both FD and SD data. The energy spectrum presented here is in agreement with our previously published spectra and the HiRes results.
Keywords: Ultra-high energy cosmic rays, Telescope Array, Hybrid spectrum
Published in RUNG: 30.04.2020; Views: 2739; Downloads: 0
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