Table 7 Table indicating the corresponding reduction in LMTD values relative to base fluids.

From: Novel Cu-MXene hybrid nanofluids for the experimental investigation of thermal performance in double pipe heat exchanger

Ф

(vol%)

Mean LMTD percentage drop for various hybrid nanofluids

Methanol-based Cu - MXene HYBNF

Water-based Cu - MXene HYBNF

Silicone oil-based Cu - MXene HYBNF

Castor oil-based Cu - MXene HYBNF

0.02

10.90

8.58

1.93

1.77

0.025

13.84

10.26

2.09

2.47

0.03

15.93

11.86

2.29

3.21

0.035

19.51

13.69

2.52

3.60

0.05

23.15

15.83

2.72

4.53

0.06

25.48

17.98

3.12

6.19