Thermal Transport Phenomena in Magnetic Fluids under Microgravity Conditions

The focus of this research is to quantify the influence of magnetic fields on ferrofluid transport under the influence of a thermal gradient. A ferrofluid is a fluid containing magnetic particles; it is sensitive to temperature gradients and to magnetic fields. The proposed experiments will lead to advances in the technologies required to magnetically control the position of ferrofluids, as well as their heat and mass transfer properties. Our ability to control and manipulate these ferrofluids has important applications for the future design of thermal management devices, as well as its use in our understanding of metal structure.

U.K Based researchers involved in this project

R.W Chantrell

Liquids Research Ltd.

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