Article
Thermodynamics
Roohollah Babaei Mahani, Amir Ahmadi, Hossein Mahdavi Hezaveh, Mohammad Sepehrirad, Pouyan Talebizadehsardari
Summary: This study investigated the impact of factors such as turbulators, hybrid nanofluid, and Reynolds number on heat transfer. The results showed significant enhancements in heat transfer rates, ranging from 79.49% to 97.5%, by changing the parameters under study.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mehmet Gurdal, Kamil Arslan, Engin Gedik, Alina Adriana Minea
Summary: Recent studies in thermal engineering found that there is little research on employing nanofluid as a working fluid in a specific channel while considering both turbulators and magnetic field effect. This review focuses on the single and combined effects of nanofluid type, volume fraction, channel and turbulator geometry, magnetic field type, and flow regime on the heat transfer enhancement of these systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Dongnyeok Choi, Kwon-Yeong Lee
Summary: This study investigated the confinement effect on the boiling regime in a two-phase closed thermosyphon and the heat transfer enhancement using cellulose nanofiber fluid as the working fluid. Results showed that cellulose nanofiber fluid significantly improved critical heat flux and boiling heat transfer coefficient compared to water, without aggregation and sedimentation issues.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Tran Dinh Manh, M. Marashi, Amir Mehdi Mofrad, Ali Hosseini Taleghani, Houman Babazadeh
Summary: This study investigates the use of tape with nanofluid to increase pressure drop and heat rate in heat exchangers. The efficiency of H2O-CuO nanofluid increases as Reynolds number increases, while the rate of exergy declines over 35% as the height ratio increases from 0.3 to 0.5.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mohammadreza Azodinia, Mohammed Mudabbir, Arash Karimipour
Summary: The current research examines the heat transfer and fluid flow in a microchannel using numerical simulations. A nanofluid containing Al2O3 nanoparticles mixed with a base fluid is tested in the microchannel. The study employs a mixture model to simulate the nanofluid, which is commonly used for two-phase flows. The numerical results show that compared to water, the present two-phase nanofluid enhances heat transfer by 14.5% at a fixed high Reynolds number, and by 8.12% at the lowest Reynolds number. Furthermore, introducing a slip condition has a positive impact on heat transfer as it causes the nanoparticles to slide across the wall rather than adhere to it, resulting in an 11.60% improvement in heat transfer.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohammad Vahedi, Yaser Mollaei Barzi, Masoumeh Firouzi
Summary: This paper aims to achieve a smaller and cheaper heat exchanger with similar performance, while studying the effects of using oil-based nanofluids in refinery heat exchangers. The results show that the usage of nanofluid and turbulators can significantly enhance the thermal-hydraulic performance of heat exchangers and reduce manufacturing costs.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ali Akbar Abbasian Arani, Reza Moradi
Summary: This study numerically investigated the effects of different corrugated tube and baffle shapes on the thermal-hydraulic performance of STHEs, revealing that the configuration of DB and OCR+ICR tubes filled with water/CMC/Al(2)O(3) exhibited the highest THPEC value of 1.73. Different mass flow rates resulted in varying heat transfer coefficients and THPEC values for DB and SB configurations. Inner, outer or inner/outer corrugations in tubes significantly increased THPEC values.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HEAT & FLUID FLOW
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Md. Faizan, Sukumar Pati, Pitamber R. Randive
Summary: The study investigates laminar forced convective flow of nanofluid through a converging minichannel using a two phase mixture model. The results show a significant increase in pressure drop and heat transfer rate with particle loading, as well as an enhancement in the heat transfer coefficient. The pressure drop in the converging channel increases with the converging angle, and there is a notable concern of pumping power with increase in converging angle, volume fraction and Reynolds number.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART E-JOURNAL OF PROCESS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdullah Masoud Ali, Matteo Angelino, Aldo Rona
Summary: This research addresses the inconsistent heat transfer predictions of two-phase mixture models in modeling nanofluid cooled minichannel heat sinks and provides a solution to this issue. By applying the two-phase mixture model to a rectangular minichannel cooled by a suspension of Al2O3 nanoparticles in water, the results show that the predictions of the two-phase mixture model converge to those of the single-phase model with increasing volume fraction of the second phase. The study also highlights the importance of avoiding unphysical regimes in the two-phase mixture model for accurate predictions.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Si Yuanlei, Bassem F. Felemban, Ali Bahadar, Yahya Ali Rothan, Mahmoud M. Selim
Summary: To improve the efficiency and reduce energy loss of a heat exchanger, a new type of tape with an inset obstacle has been used. Numerical calculations and experiments have shown that adding nanopowder and inserting obstacles on the tape can increase productivity and reduce irreversibility in the system. Comparing two different geometries, it was found that inserting obstacles at the lowest flow rate can increase swirl flow, enhance productivity, and reduce friction loss.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS C
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Hamed Eshgarf, Afshin Ahmadi Nadooshan, Afrasiab Raisi
Summary: This review paper discusses active, passive, and hybrid methods to enhance heat transfer rate, with a focus on the passive method of using nanofluids. The governing equations and modeling methods for nanofluid flows are provided, along with a summary of advanced investigations on single-phase and two-phase flow regimes. Although there are conflicting results among researchers, most conclude that numerical modeling based on two-phase models provides a better prediction than single-phase models.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh, Khalid H. Almitani, Abdullatif A. Gari, Ashkan Alimoradi, Rasool Kalbasi
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of incorporating different inserts into a simple tube on improving heat transfer and increasing pressure drop. Among the inserts, wire coil and disk turbulator showed significant enhancement in heat transfer, with the disk turbulator performing the best.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Likhan Das, Navid Aslfattahi, Khairul Habib, R. Saidur, Anupom Das, Kumaran Kadirgama
Summary: This study numerically investigates the thermohydraulic characteristics of a double pipe heat exchanger with a Therminol55(TH55)/MXene + Al2O3 nanofluid and various geometrically shaped ribbed twisted tape inserts. Adding ribbed inserts enhances turbulence intensity and reduces thermal boundary layer thickness. However, it also increases the overall pressure drop. The combination of TH55/MXene + Al2O3 RRTT insert shows promise for improving heat exchanger performance.
Article
Thermodynamics
Filiz Ozgen, Gurcan Kamaci
Summary: This study used numerical simulations to investigate the effects of Al2O3/water nanofluids on heat transfer coefficients. It compared the results of the single-phase homogeneous model and the Eulerian Mixture Model (EMM), and found that the EMM had higher deviation rates from the reference experimental data. The study also proposed a reinterpreted EMM with a different thermal conductivity equation, which produced results closer to the reference experimental data.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liang Zhang, Yuyan Jing, Pingping Qu, Wenjie Wang, Xinyue Yao
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of nanofluids on the heat dissipation capacity of internal combustion engines and analyzes the microscopic mechanism of thermal conductivity enhancement. The presence of nanoparticles forms an adsorption layer of base liquid molecules, which improves the thermal conductivity of the nanofluids. These research results provide important reference for improving the heat transfer performance of traditional coolants.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hamed Mirzaee, Roohollah Rafee, Saman Rashidi, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: This study numerically examines the turbulent flow and convective heat transfer of Al2O3-water nanofluid inside a helically corrugated channel. The results show that the presence of nanoparticles affects the viscosity and heat transfer properties of the fluid to some extent. The recirculation region in the corrugation cavity has a significant impact on turbulent mixing.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hamzeh Z. Lorestani, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: This study presents a 3D numerical simulation of a sloped solar chimney power plant (SSCPP) using computational fluid dynamics, and investigates the effects of pressure drop and solar irradiance on system parameters and velocity and temperature distribution. The results show that the maximum velocity of the system can reach around 17 m/s at a solar irradiance of 1000 W/m(2), and the power output is 50 kW under specific turbine pressure drop and solar irradiance conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Reza Tabe, Roohollah Rafee, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Goodarz Ahmadi
Summary: This study developed a realistic respiratory airway model and investigated the airflow velocity and pressure drop at different breathing rates. The results showed that the narrowest part of the larynx region exhibited the highest pressure drop, and the laryngeal jet significantly influenced the airflow patterns. The comparison between numerical and experimental data demonstrated that the transition k-kl-w model provided better predictions of pressure losses.
JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Seyyed Hossein Fallah, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: The study analyzed velocity and temperature distributions of a prototype of a sloped solar chimney power plant using three-dimensional simulation, validated by experimental data. The results showed that steady state flow is applicable under solar radiations over 600 W/m(2). Additionally, reducing the height of the chimney by 25% significantly decreased the maximum air velocity and slightly increased the average air temperature at the chimney entrance.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Mahdi Aboujafari, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Alireza Hajialimohammadi, Damon Honnery
Summary: This paper reviews the application of porous medium in internal combustion engines and analyzes the numerical and experimental results. While the significance of this field has been established, more experiments are still needed to provide feasible guidance.
TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Pouya Esfanjani, Sajjad Jahangiri, Ali Heidarian, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Saman Rashidi
Summary: By utilizing solar-driven cooling systems, the consumption of fossil fuels can be effectively reduced, the potentials of dish collectors and linear Fresnel reflectors in cooling systems can be enhanced, and carbon dioxide emissions can be decreased while increasing production efficiency. In addition, combining solar energy with biomass energy in hybrid systems can also achieve the goal of energy recovery and utilization.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Mahdi Esmaili, Seyyed Hossein Fallah, Morteza Izanlu, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: By combining the Solar Chimney Power Plant with other systems, researchers have improved its power generation capacity and reduced energy loss, as shown in the developed and validated model.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pouya Esfanjani, Ali Mahmoudi, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Saman Rashidi
Summary: Solar thermal energy is a promising solution to address the environmental and energy demands. Parabolic dish collectors are preferred due to their high working temperature range and thermal performance. By utilizing a cylindrical-conical cavity receiver equipped with ceramic fiber insulation, the efficiency of the parabolic dish collector can be enhanced.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Mohsen Nazemian Alaei, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: This study investigates the geometric structure of wavy protrusions and their effects on the flight performance of wingsuits. Tuft flow visualization method is used to show the flow structure and the effects of geometric changes on the model in different flight angles of attack (AOAs). The best performance is achieved when the wingsuit has 7 wave ridges arranged with an AOA of 10 degrees.
ARCHIVE OF APPLIED MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Esmaeili, Sanaz Akbarzadeh, Saman Rashidi, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: The simultaneous use of turbulators and nanofluids is an effective strategy for improving the thermal performance of parabolic solar collectors. A three-dimensional numerical simulation was used to investigate the effects of using a turbulator and adding hybrid nanoparticles on the heat transfer rate and entropy generation in a parabolic trough collector. The results showed that the use of conical helical gear rings as turbulators increased the heat transfer by 35.7% and decreased the total entropy generation by 32.8%.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Review
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Ariyan Zare Ghadi, Navid Radfar, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Hong Yong Sohn
Summary: Although the blast furnace process is dominant, alternative ironmaking technologies like direct reduction have grown rapidly due to emission control policies, energy costs, and environmental effects of coke usage. This review aims to comprehensively examine research on gas-based shaft furnaces over the last several decades, discussing experimental and mathematical investigations, as well as limitations and suggestions for further research in the steel industry.
STEEL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ali Mahmoudi, Mohammad Bostani, Saman Rashidi, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: This study explores the challenges and opportunities for using renewable energy resources in desalination in the Middle East, where water scarcity is a critical issue. The rapid economic and population growth in the region has increased the demand for freshwater, leading to overexploitation of groundwater resources. Currently, most desalination plants in the Middle East rely on non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels. However, with the expected increase in renewable energy share and the reduction in conventional energy reserves, there is potential for utilizing renewable energy for desalination in the region.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Siavash Sandooghdar, Sanaz Akbarzadeh, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Ahmad Arabkoohsar
Summary: The use of wavy surfaces for cooling photovoltaic cells in hot climates has not been studied before. In this study, the impact of wavy channels with different wavelength and amplitude ratios on the efficiency of PV/T collectors was numerically examined. The results showed that a channel with a wavelength-to-amplitude ratio of 0.1 and 1 had the highest increase in overall efficiency by 20.41% compared to conventional collectors.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mahdi Rahmdel, Amin Behzadmehr, Jafar Sadeghi, Hamed Farzaneh, Faramarz Sarhaddi
Summary: The variations in environmental conditions have a significant impact on the performance of a solar ORC system, making it important to design a flexible system that can respond to user demands in remote areas. This study introduces a solar ORC system that can produce electricity, freshwater, and high-temperature heating energy without changing operating parameters or using auxiliary equipment. The system's flexibility and performance are evaluated under different environmental conditions, demonstrating its ability to meet user demands for electricity and freshwater.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeinab Esmaeili, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Saman Rashidi, Sanaz Akbarzadeh
Summary: This study experimentally investigates the impact of metal foam on the thermal and hydrodynamic performance of a parabolic trough collector. Metal foams are known for their high thermal conductivity and thus play a significant role in improving heat transfer. Three different arrangements of metal foams are tested in the absorber tube, and the results show that the periodic array arrangement offers the highest enhancement in thermal efficiency, with a 14% increase. However, this arrangement also significantly increases the friction factor compared to a plain receiver tube.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)