TES Nanoemulsions: A Review of Thermophysical Properties and Their Impact on System Design

Thermal energy storage materials (TES) are considered promising for a large number of applications, including solar energy storage, waste heat recovery, and enhanced building thermal performance. Among these, nanoemulsions have received a huge amount of attention. Despite the many reviews published on nanoemulsions, an insufficient number concentrate on the particularities and requirements of the energy field. Therefore, we aim to provide a review of the measurement, theoretical computation and impact of the physical properties of nanoemulsions, with an integrated perspective on the design of thermal energy storage equipment. Properties such as density, which is integral to the calculation of the volume required for storage; viscosity, which is a decisive factor in pressure loss and for transport equipment power requirements; and thermal conductivity, which determines the heating/cooling rate of the system or the specific heat directly influencing the storage capacity, are thoroughly discussed. A comparative, critical approach to all these interconnected properties in pertinent characteristic groups, in close association with the practical use of TES systems, is included. This work aims to highlight unresolved issues from previous investigations as well as to provide a summary of the numerical simulation and/or application of advanced algorithms for the modeling, optimization, and streamlining of TES systems.

Explaining muon $${g}-2$$ data in the $$\mu \nu $$SSM

We analyze the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon $$g-2$$ g - 2 in the $$\mu \nu $$ μ ν SSM. This R-parity violating model solves the $$\mu $$ μ problem reproducing simultaneously neutrino data, only with the addition of right-handed neutrinos. In the framework of the $$\mu \nu $$ μ ν SSM, light left muon-sneutrino and wino masses can be naturally obtained driven by neutrino physics. This produces an increase of the dominant chargino-sneutrino loop contribution to muon $$g-2$$ g - 2 , solving the gap between the theoretical computation and the experimental data. To analyze the parameter space, we sample the $$\mu \nu $$ μ ν SSM using a likelihood data-driven method, paying special attention to reproduce the current experimental data on neutrino and Higgs physics, as well as flavor observables such as B and $$\mu $$ μ decays. We then apply the constraints from LHC searches for events with multi-leptons + MET on the viable regions found. They can probe these regions through chargino–chargino, chargino–neutralino and neutralino–neutralino pair production. We conclude that significant regions of the parameter space of the $$\mu \nu \mathrm{SSM}$$ μ ν SSM can explain muon $$g-2$$ g - 2 data.

Rydberg energy levels and quantum defects of B II, Ge II, Si II of subgroups III and IV

Theoretical computations of Rydberg energy levels series and atomic lifetimes for singly ionized boron (B II), silicon (Si II), and germanium (Ge II) have been performed. In the theoretical computation weakest bound electron potential model theory (WBEPMT) is employed. Regularities of changes in quantum defects for the following Rydberg states series: 2sns (1S0), 2snp ([Formula: see text]), 2snf ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]), 2snf ([Formula: see text]) of B II; 3s2ns (2S1/2), 3s2nd (2D3/2,5/2), 3s2nf ([Formula: see text]), 3s2ng (2G7/2,9/2) of Si II; and 4s2nf ([Formula: see text]), 4s2nf ([Formula: see text]), 4s2ng (2G7/2,9/2) of Ge II, up to n = 50 are presented. The atomic lifetimes of the following series: 1s22sns (1S0), 1s22snp ([Formula: see text]), 1s22snd (1D2) of B II; 3s2ns (2S1/2), 3s2nf ([Formula: see text]) of Si II; and 4s2ns (2S1/2) of Ge II are predicted with good accuracy. Some high-lying Rydberg energy levels and atomic lifetimes have been presented for the first time. The series for which Rydberg energy levels are computed in this work are unperturbed series.

The Qualitative Assessment of Gas-Thermal Coating’s Cohesive Strength Estimation Methods

In this article the various methods of assessment of gas-thermal coating’s adhesion strength are considered. The methodology of carrying out the strength tests, using traditional methods of quantitative assessment of adhesive strength of a coating towards its basement, is reflected; the advantages and disadvantages of the represented methods are given. In the article, the theoretical justification of the mechanics of adhesive avulsion is given, and the imperfection of conic pins’ usage is shown. Aiming at increasing of the accuracy and quality of the strength tests of gas-thermal coatings, a modernised methodology, as well as the samples (а.с.1436025), related to detection of the adhesion strength, are suggested. The theoretical computation of the reasonableness of usage of ring cross section of the coating, resulted in the event of usage of the offered sample, is given. On the basis of theoretical computation, a defining formula of the adhesive strength is conducted. Comparison tests of adhesion strength with various sample’s designs are completed. The reasonableness and effectiveness of usage of the offered methodology in assessment of gas-thermal coating’s adhesion strength are proven.