Effect of the non-electrically conductive spindle on the viscosity measurements of nanofluids subjected to the magnetic field

dc.contributor.authorAjith, K.
dc.contributor.authorPillai, Archana Sumohan
dc.contributor.authorMuthu Vijayan Enoch, I.V.
dc.contributor.authorSharifpur, Mohsen
dc.contributor.authorSolomon, A. Brusly
dc.contributor.authorMeyer, Josua P.
dc.contributor.emailmohsen.sharifpur@up.ac.zaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-06T12:48:46Z
dc.date.issued2021-11
dc.description.abstractThe viscosity measurements of magnetic nanofluid subjected to the magnetic field are indispensable in various heat transfer studies. Intention of the present discussion is to critically analyze the magnetic field's influence on the working of two viscometers; a Glass capillary viscometer and a DV-E Brookfield viscometer. The novelty of the present study is in the identification of the underlying reason for the massive escalation in viscosity when the magnetic nanofluid is subjected to magnetic field and rectification of the error caused. The stainless-steel spindle in the viscometer is replaced with a non-electrically and non-magnetically conductive nylon spindle to rectify the error. The dynamic viscosity of magnesium ferrite nanofluid of different volume fractions at a temperature of 25 °C in the occurrence of magnetic field was measured. The viscosity of magnetic nanofluid measured using DV-E Brookfield viscometer escalated to a maximum of 725% over the same measured using glass capillary viscometer with the magnetic field application. The application of the nylon spindle in the viscometer eliminates the error caused due to the eddy current formation in the spindle. Therefore, this study recommends using viscometers with non-electrically and non-magnetically conductive spindles for accuracy while measuring the viscosity of magnetic fluids.en_US
dc.description.departmentMechanical and Aeronautical Engineeringen_US
dc.description.embargo2022-08-05
dc.description.librarianhj2022en_US
dc.description.librarianmi2025en
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dc.description.sponsorshipThe Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India, through the Karunya Short Term Research Grant.en_US
dc.description.urihttp://www.elsevier.com/locate/colsurfaen_US
dc.identifier.citationAjith, K., Pillai, A.S., Muthu Vijayan Enoch, I.V. et al. 2021, 'Effect of the non-electrically conductive spindle on the viscosity measurements of nanofluids subjected to the magnetic field', Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol. 628, art. 127252, pp. 1-10, doi : 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127252.en_US
dc.identifier.issn0927-7757 (print)
dc.identifier.issn1873-4357 (online)
dc.identifier.other10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127252
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/85145
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevieren_US
dc.rights© 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol. 628, art. 127252, pp. 1-10, 2021. doi : 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127252.en_US
dc.subjectErroneous viscosityen_US
dc.subjectMagnetic nanofluiden_US
dc.subjectMagnetic field (MGF)en_US
dc.subjectGlass capillary viscometeren_US
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dc.titleEffect of the non-electrically conductive spindle on the viscosity measurements of nanofluids subjected to the magnetic fielden_US
dc.typePostprint Articleen_US

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