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Al2O3-water based nanofluids are tested thanks to CoolProp library, accounting for temperature-dependent properties, and appropriate correlations. The results are discussed in terms of the coefficient of performance, the exergy efficiency, and the cooling power as a function of the nanoparticle volume fraction and blowing time for a given geometrical configuration. It is shown that while the heat transfer between the fluid and solid is enhanced, it is accompanied by smaller temperature gradients within the fluid and larger pressure drops when increasing the nanoparticle concentration. 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