Conference proceeding
Design, Calibration, and Validation of a Robust and Reliable Nanofuel Stability Analyzing Device
Volume 8: Fluids Engineering
ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Portland, Oregon, USA, Nov. 17 - 21, 2024
11/17/2024
DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2024-145863
Abstract
Abstract
Nano-fuels present a promising avenue for enhancing combustion properties and reducing emissions, but their practical utilization is hindered by stability issues such as nanoparticle agglomeration and settling. This study introduces an enhanced experimental setup for analyzing nanofuel stability, leveraging light scattering techniques. The setup, featuring a 3D-printed component with integrated LEDs and photodiodes, boasts a 20% increase in spatial resolution and a 35% reduction in wiring complexity compared to prior configurations. Furthermore, PCB-designed circuitry and a dedicated housing unit ensure durability, reliability, and portability. Calibration tests validate the setup’s accuracy, demonstrating consistent sensor readings across various sample types, including water, opaque, and biodiesel. Comparative analysis of settling delay and trends for acetylene black (AB) nanofuels highlights improved settling times over previous setups employed by Singh et al. and Mollick et al. [3,7]. Notably, the study reveals a metastable settling state and a diminishing settling rate over time, shedding light on the intricate behavior of nanofuels during settling processes. Overall, this research highlights the significance of nanofuel stability analysis for understanding nanofuel settling behavior. The refined experimental setup offers a cost-effective, non-invasive solution with promising industrial applicability.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Design, Calibration, and Validation of a Robust and Reliable Nanofuel Stability Analyzing Device
- Creators
- Nitin Nagarkar - University of IowaWesley SteinerRahat Mollick - University of IowaAlbert Ratner - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Publication Details
- Volume 8: Fluids Engineering
- Conference
- ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Portland, Oregon, USA, Nov. 17 - 21, 2024
- Publisher
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- DOI
- 10.1115/IMECE2024-145863
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/17/2024
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9984775017702771
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