Research Article

Comparative Studies on Thermal Performance of Conic Cut Twist Tape Inserts with SiO2 and TiO2 Nanofluids

Table 2

Thermophysical properties of water and nanofluids at 25°C.

FluidDensity ρ (gm/cm3)Viscosity
μ (Ns/m²)
Specific heat
(MJ/m3·K)
Thermal conductivity
(W/m·K)

water0.99690.0009634.16720.6096
Water + 1% SiO21. 00900.0010684.14120.6275
Water + 2% SiO21.02110.0011974.11410.6288
Water + 1% TiO21.02600.0010734.14830.6455
Water + 2% TiO21.05500.0011884.14150.6672