A mixture of diamond nanoparticles and mineral oil may be the most effective nanofluid for heat transfer applications, according to new research from Rice University. Thermal fluids are used in a variety of applications, from protecting machine components from the effects of wear-and-tear to power transmission systems, solar cells, nanoelectronic mechanical systems and cooling … [Read more...]
Free Sizing Software for Thermoelectric Air Conditioners
TECA Corporation has released its newest sizing software to estimate thermoelectric air conditioner requirements. Available as a free download from TECA’s website, the new sizing software features an intuitive and user-friendly interface. With parameters defined by the user, the free software quickly and accurately estimates cooling requirements and suggests the best TECA air … [Read more...]
Flexible Thermoelectric Generator Could Power Wearable Devices Using Body Heat
Researchers have developed a new thermoelectric generator that could replace batteries as a more versatile power source. As interest grows in wearable electronics like Google Glass, smartwatches and fitness trackers, finding a suitable, long-lasting reliable power supply for these devices becomes an increasingly important concern for designers. Now, a team of researchers from … [Read more...]
Microchips Tolerate Extreme Temperatures in Industrial Applications
German scientists have successfully fabricated compact microchips able to tolerate temperatures up to 300°C in an achievement that could have significant implications for the geothermal and oil production industries. Drill bits and borehole probes employed in the geothermal industry are fitted with a range of sensors and control mechanisms in order to record and analyze … [Read more...]
New Thermal Adhesive Boasts Twice the Conductivity at Half the Cost
3M’s Electronics Markets Materials Division (EMMD) has released 3M 8904, a thermally conductive adhesive tape for thermal management and part bonding in electronic devices, as well as general heat dissipation. Containing thermally conductive particles as well as flame resistant fillers, 3M 8904 offers twice the thermal conductivity at half the material cost. The new adhesive … [Read more...]
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