Exploring the Potentials of Copper Oxide and CNC Nanocoolants

Authors

  • Hizarhuda Zurghiba Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Kumaran Kadirgama Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Norazlianie Sazali Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Mat Noor Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Rosli Abu Bakar Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Subramaniam Sivaraos Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia
  • Talal Yusaf School of Engineering and Technologies, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia
  • Ali Alsalman Almaaqal University, College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Basra, 61003, Iraq
  • Chong Tak Yaw Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Koh Siaw Paw Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Tiong Sieh Kiong Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Benedict Foo Enhance Track Sdn, Bhd., No. 9, Jalan Meranti Jaya 12, Meranti Jaya Industrial Park, 47120 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.34.2.315326

Keywords:

Nano coolant, automobile radiator, compact engines

Abstract

The characteristics, stability, kinematic viscosity, viscosity index, thermal conductivity, and specific heat changes of Copper Oxide (CuO) and Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC) hybrid nanocoolants at low concentrations are investigated in this work. The hybrid nanocoolants were created using different ratios of CNC and CuO nanoparticles and compared to single nanoparticle coolants. The existence of Cu-O and other similar formations was verified using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Visual examination and UV Spectrophotometry stability study revealed that the nanocoolants were stable for up to 8 weeks, with little precipitation seen for single nanoparticle coolants after 12 weeks. When tested against temperature, kinematic viscosity decreased with increasing temperature, with very minor differences amongst coolants. The results of the Viscosity Index (VI) indicated that the hybrid nanocoolant performed similarly to the basic fluid, Ethylene Glycol (EG), even at high temperatures. Thermal conductivity rose as temperature increased, with a single CuO nanocoolant and a CNC:CuO (80:20) hybrid having the maximum conductivity. Specific heat capacity measurements revealed a declining trend as temperature rose. Overall, the CNC:CuO (80:20) hybrid nanocoolant and the CuO single nanocoolant displayed improved characteristics and stability, suggesting their potential for increased heat transfer applications.

Author Biographies

Hizarhuda Zurghiba, Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

Hizarhuda@kuantan.kktm.edu.my

Kumaran Kadirgama, Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

kumaran@umpsa.edu.my

Norazlianie Sazali, Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

azlianie@umpsa.edu.my

Muhammad Mat Noor, Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

muhamad@umpsa.edu.my

Rosli Abu Bakar, Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

rosli@umpsa.edu.my

Subramaniam Sivaraos, Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

sivaroa@utem.edu.my

Talal Yusaf, School of Engineering and Technologies, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia

t.yusaf@cqu.edu.au

Ali Alsalman, Almaaqal University, College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Basra, 61003, Iraq

alialsalman609@gmail.com

Chong Tak Yaw, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

chongty@uniten.edu.my

Koh Siaw Paw, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

johnnykoh@uniten.edu.my

Tiong Sieh Kiong, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

siehkiong@uniten.edu.my

Benedict Foo, Enhance Track Sdn, Bhd., No. 9, Jalan Meranti Jaya 12, Meranti Jaya Industrial Park, 47120 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

foojs1@gmail.com

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Published

2023-12-08

How to Cite

Zurghiba, H., Kadirgama, K., Sazali, N., Muhammad Mat Noor, Abu Bakar, R., Sivaraos, S., Yusaf, T., Alsalman, A., Chong Tak Yaw, Koh Siaw Paw, Tiong Sieh Kiong, & Foo, B. (2023). Exploring the Potentials of Copper Oxide and CNC Nanocoolants. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 34(2), 315–326. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.34.2.315326

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 2: April (2024)

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