Journal article
The addition of graphene oxide to enhance the Photo-Thermal performance of a premier organic heat transfer oil
International Journal of Sciences, Vol.10(12), pp.21-23
2021
Abstract
The present study investigated the improvement in photothermal response and temperature enhancement of a commercially available organic thermal oil when small quantities of graphene oxide (0.1 to 0.3% w/v) were added. Characterisation studies revealed the ultrasonic processing procedure did not change the chemical composition of the organic oil, which was found to be thermally stable up to 175 °C before complete decomposition at 315 °C. When the GO-based fluids were exposed to a solar irradiance of 985 Wm-2, the temperature enhancements achieved over the exposure period of 20 minutes typically ranged from 42.4 to 43.2%. The temperature enhancements achieved indicate the GO-based fluids have the potential to be used in direct-absorption solar collectors for improved performance.
Details
- Title
- The addition of graphene oxide to enhance the Photo-Thermal performance of a premier organic heat transfer oil
- Authors/Creators
- W. Chamsa-ard (Author/Creator)D. Fawcett (Author/Creator)C.C. Fung (Author/Creator)G.E.J. Poinern (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Sciences, Vol.10(12), pp.21-23
- Publisher
- ijSciences
- Identifiers
- 991005542699907891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Engineering and Energy; Murdoch Applied Nanotechnology Research Group
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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