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The conductivity and viscosity of two different nanofluid models were examined with the help of theoretical and experimentally determined parameter values. It was shown that order of the magnitude analysis can be used for estimating entropy generation characteristics of nanofluids in mini- and microchannels. It was found that using highly viscous alumina-water nanofluid under laminar flow regime in microchannels was not desirable. Thus, there is a need for the development of low viscosity alumina-water (Al2O3-H2O) nanofluids for use in microchannels under laminar flow condition. On the other hand, Al2O3-H2O nanofluid was a superior coolant under laminar flow regime in minichannels. 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