EXPERIMENTAL AND INVESTIGATION OF

HEAT TRANSFER FOR RADIATOR BY

CHANGING COMPOSITE(BRONZE AND
COPPER OXIDE) USING PIN-FIN
APPARATUS
 ABSTRACT
• The thermal performance of an automotive radiator plays an important role in the
performance of an automobile’s cooling system and all other associated systems.

• In recent decades, the metal composite (Bronze and Copper Oxide) radiators are
being replaced by Aluminium radiators for its lower cost and lesser weight despite
significant drop in performance. It has been scientifically proved that copper
radiators are better than aluminium.

• The Composite (Bronze and Copper Oxide) radiator can be made more effective by
modifying the geometry suitably. In this study, an attempt has been made to study
the performance of a model composite plate Heat Transfer performance using PIN-
FIN Apparatus.
 INTRODUCTION

 Copper oxide nano particles (CuO-NPs) recently raised the industry’s

interest due to their interesting chemical and physical properties. The
continuous increase of products containing CuO-NPs and the unintentional
generation of CuO-NPs by technical processes establish an increased risk
of human exposure.
 Since nano particles can reach the brain upon exposure, it is of high interest
to evaluate the uptake and potential adverse effects on brain cells. In this
context astrocytes are of special interest due to their central role in the brain
homeostasis and in defence processes.
 Radiators are involved in the enhancement of cooling progress. Commonly
Radiator comprises of tubes, fin, pressure cap, transmission cooler, and
inlet and outlet tank.
 Generally radiator installed in front of the bumper. Air gets enter from the
top or side mounted grill. In Ancient period radiator construction is made
from the steel pressed plate.
• After the development of material science Aluminium is indulge in the
construction. Plastic cover is placed at top and bottom with Aluminium
tubes. Copper alloy (bronze and copper oxide) also intends in the
construction it has high thermal characteristics when compare to Al alloy.
• After the development of material science Aluminium is indulge in the
construction. Plastic cover is placed at top and bottom with Aluminium
tubes. Copper alloy (bronze and copper oxide) also intends in the
construction it has high thermal characteristics when compare to Al alloy.
• Thermal Analysis is carried for further progress. Then the material will be
altered one by one. The convection heat transfer coefficient and the power
have to be recognizing to reach the moderate cooling performance
 LITERATURE REVIEW
NAME REFERENCE

Pradeep singh et al, He Stated that the rectangular shaped

extended surfaces shows the high rate of
heat transfer when compared to other
extensions at same length. Kang Hiechan,
has made many experiments to find the fin
efficiency and concluded that the
efficiency of fin is useful when the value
of NTU is zero otherwise the fin
efficiency is high when the NTU is high
and is used in air conditioning systems.
Shivdas S Kharche et al, He Explained that the when a notch is
provided on the surface of fin with a
rectangular shape the fin supports for
much heat transfer and compared the heat
transfer rate of fins by changing the
material from Aluminium to copper and
found that copper shows much heat
transfer value than aluminium.
 LITERATURE REVIEW
NAME REFERENCE

Y. Pratapa Reddy et al., He had made an experimental analysis on

a pin fins made of different materials
(aluminum, copper) and composite bars
(brass and aluminum, copper and
aluminum) and concluded that the
composite made of copper and aluminum
shows higher efficiency than the solid pin
fin and from these the values of base
temperatures are considered as input
source for simulation analysis on different
materials.
PROCESS FLOW
 MATERIAL RATIO

• Berylium : 5%

• Bronze : 80%

• Copper oxide : 15 %
 BRONZE

Bronzes The term bronze originally described alloys with Tin as the only or
principal alloying element. Modern day bronzes tend to be Copper alloys in
which the major alloying element is not Nickel or Zinc. Bronzes can be
further broken down into four families for both wrought and cast alloys.
 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BRONZE

• Density - 7.58 kg/m3

• Melting Point - 1035 °C

• Modulus of Elasticity - 115 GPa

• Thermal Conductivity - 37.7 W/m.K

COPPER OXIDE NANO PARTICLES
 COPPER OXIDE NANO PARTICLES PROPERTIES

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Copper -79.87

Oxygen - 20.10

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Density - 6.31 g/cm3

Molar mass - 79.55 g/mol

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Melting point -1201°C

Boiling point - 2000°C

 TESTING PROCESS

• HEAT TRANSFER(PIN-FIN APPARATUS

 APPLICATIONS

• Automobile components

• Corrosion resisting areas

• Tidal power plant components.

• Marine logistics components.

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