CONVECTIVE FLOW AND HEAT TRANSFER OF NANO-ENCAPSULATED PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (NEPCM) DISPERSIONS ALONG A VERTICAL SURFACE

Nano-encapsulated phase change suspension is a novel type of functional fluid in which the nanoparticles undergo that contribute to heat transfer. Thus, working carries not only by sensible but also form latent stored particles. The natural convection and transfer Nano-Encapsulated Phase Change Materials (NEPCMs) suspensions within boundary layer along heated flat surface are theoretically investigated this work. core-shell structured with core fabricated from PCMs covered solid shell. A similarity solution approach finite element method employed address phenomena. outcomes indicate decisive factor boosting temperature at NEPCM particles transition. parameter can be enhanced about 25% just adding 5% particles, compared case no