CFD Analysis of using Deionized Water in Radiator to Enhance the Efficiency for Sustainable Growth

¹ Department of Civil Engineering, IES College of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
² Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq.
³ Department of Civil, GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
⁴ Department of Information Science Engineering, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
⁵ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
⁶ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
⁷ Department of Mechanical Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500061

^* Corresponding Author: rjanandhi@hotmail.com

Abstract

Conventional liquid coolant used in automotive radiators is often used as an engine coolant. Heating systems in automotive air chambers are commonly used to cool circulating fluids, usually water or an aqueous combination of antifreeze agents such as ethylene glycol (EG). This study examines the benefits and issues of the usage of deionized water in all radiators. Deionized (DI) water has received attention as a possible alternative to chemical coolants generally used in automobile air conditioners. Automotive engineers are addressing the demanding situations of intense freezing by developing special garage systems to optimize engine overall performance and limit environmental impact. Compared to conventional refrigerants, the usage of deionized water has lesser environmental consequences, consisting of decreased corrosion and mineral production, which extends radiator lifestyles and improves cooling efficiency. Moreover, DI-water poses several challenges, which include the capability to freeze and compatibility with some radiator materials. Ultimately, this study investigates using deionized water as a refrigerant while used in radiators inside the inlet water. Additionally, it explores the impact of deionized water on engine performance, durability, heat transfer overall performance, corrosion resistance, and potential overheating, at the same time as additionally addressing environmental problems.