Lattice Boltzmann simulation of alumina-water nanofluid in a square cavity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>A lattice Boltzmann model is developed by coupling the density (D2Q9) and the temperature distribution functions with 9-speed to simulate the convection heat transfer utilizing Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-water nanofluids in a square cavit...

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Main Authors: Ding Yulong, He Yurong, Qi Cong, Hu Yanwei, Qin Bin, Li Fengchen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2011-01-01
Series:Nanoscale Research Letters
Online Access:http://www.nanoscalereslett.com/content/6/1/184