Woodhead Publishing Materials for Advanced Heat Transfer Systems (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

Materials for Advanced Heat Transfer Systems presents the latest research and technologies developed for high-performance materials in heat transfer and cooling. The book compiles sought after research academics and industry experts need to adopt to solve common problems in critical areas of heat transfer and cooling to help advance the field further. A variety of methodologies are included to synthesize the material used, along with the correct procedures to follow to ensure appropriate and effective use. Various case studies are presented to help the reader further understand the benefits and challenges of the materials discussed. Researchers, academics, students and engineers working on heat transfer systems will benefit from this interdisciplinary and applications-focused reference and be guided through various methodologies to make informed decisions based on the latest research and technologies available. Review Presents the latest research and technologies of materials for advanced heat transfer systems From the Back Cover <i>Materials for Advanced Heat Transfer Systems</i> presents the latest research and technologies developed for high-performance materials in heat transfer and cooling. It compiles sought after research for academics and industry experts to adopt to solve common problems in critical areas of heat transfer and cooling to help advance the field further. Current and futuristic materials are critically analyzed to improve the heat transfer mechanism of a system across multiple disciplines, including power generation, aerospace and electronics. A variety of methodologies are included which synthesize the material used along with the correct procedures to follow to ensure appropriate and effective use. Various case studies are presented to help the reader further understand the benefits and challenges of the materials discussed, which will help them to reach suitable solutions when conducting their own work and research.<br><br>Researchers, academics, students and engineers working on heat transfer systems will benefit from this interdisciplinary and applications-focused reference, and be guided through various methodologies to make informed decisions based on the latest research and technologies available. About the Author Dr. Santhiyagu Joseph Vijay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences. He completed his graduate study in the field of CAD/CAM. He is a Doctorate in the field of Materials and Manufacturing. He was also a Post-doctoral fellow in Jeonju University, South Korea during 2016-17. He has carried out research in developing metal matrix composites through various manufacturing techniques. He is also into synthesizing of nano-materials for electromagnetic shielding applications. To his credit he has published over 50 journal paper in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of friction stir welding, composites, nano-materials and additive manufacturing. He has also published 4 patents on composites and additive manufacturing. He is currently carrying out 4 major funded projects worth USD 250,000 and developing multi-material structural panel for defense sector and a novel manufacturing technology for aeronautical sector. Dr. Brusly Solomon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), Coimbatore. He joined as Research Associate in the Dean Research office of the KITS in the year 2006. His research focuses on the development of phase change cooling devices such as heat pipes and thermosyphons and vapor chambers with nanofluids and various wick materials. He pursued his Post-doctoral research in the Thermo fluids Research Laboratory of Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Pretoria. He is recipient of Govt. of India, Young Scientist Award 2015 by Science an