Dr. Languri's research team aims to explore thermal sciences to address challenges in energy efficiency, advanced manufacturing, water conservation, and decarbonization.
The TESLab research includes the development, simulation, and experimental testing of (1) functionalized nanodiamond in heat transfer fluids for an order-of-magnitude increase in heat transfer rates; (2) latent thermal energy storage with fast response rate; (3) sustainable desalination, distillation, and industrial wastewater management; and (4) advanced manufacturing processes.
Functionalized Nanodiamond in Heat Transfer Fluids
Dr. Languri's team is exploring the impact of the chemical functionalization of 5 nm diamond particles on various host fluids for an enhanced heat transfer fluid.
Our preliminary results enhanced mineral oil’s heat transfer by 80%. This enhancement showed to be significantly higher at more concentrated fluids. One of the potential applications of functionalized nanodiamonds in oil is in power plant transformers. This shows the huge potential nanodiamond technology could bring to electronic thermal management.
Values below 𝐺_𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 signal that the heat transport in the nanoparticle-fluid boundary is limited primarily by interface resistance rather than fluid conductivity.
TESLab Capabilities in Thermal and Material Properties Characterization.
Closed Loop Heat Transfer Setup: Industrial Chiller, VFD-Controlled Pump, Heat Exchangers, Data Loggers and Fully Instrumented.
Natural Convection Setup
Our Results show colder surfaces of electronics (like transformers, etc.) by replacing the coolant with 0.2 wt.% fND at the same pumping power!
Functionalized Nanodiamond Heat Transfer Fluids
Latent Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Systems
Sustainable Evaporation in Porous Media
Industrial Equipment Energy Efficiency Enhancement
