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Thermodynamics
Naser Hazeri-Mahmel, Younes Shekari, Ali Tayebi
Summary: This study involves a 3D analysis of forced convection of Newtonian and non-Newtonian nanofluids through a horizontal pipe using single- and two-phase mathematical models. The results show that the non-Newtonian mixture model provides more accurate results for a volume fraction of 0.01, and the heat transfer coefficient increases with increasing solid volume fraction in the mixture models.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhangyu Cuan, Youming Chen
Summary: One of the key considerations in process industries is reducing energy waste. This study aims to evaluate fluid flow and heat transfer in pillow-plate heat exchangers (PPHEs) using nanofluids for the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) power plants. The study examines the thermal performance and hydraulic features of PPHEs using a two-phase numerical modeling approach and investigates the effect of different boundary conditions on temperature distribution. The results highlight the strong correlation between velocity field and temperature and demonstrate the significant impact of inlet velocity and volume fraction on heat transfer coefficient improvements.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Muhammad Ibrahim, Tareq Saeed, Ebrahem A. Algehyne, Abdallah S. Berrouk, Yu-Ming Chu
Summary: This numerical investigation compares the hydrothermal characteristics of free, mixed, and forced convection of water-copper nanofluid in a cavity using different methods. The study shows that the presence of nanoparticles, as well as various parameters such as phi, Ra, Ri, and Re, significantly affect the average Nusselt number of the nanofluid. Additionally, the artificial neural network (ANN) modeling reveals the different impacts of nanoparticle concentration on free and forced convection modes.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
R. Harish, R. Sivakumar
Summary: This paper investigates the heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids within a wide range of Grashof numbers through numerical simulation. The study indicates that the random Brownian motion of nanoparticles enhances thermal convection, and the effect of volume fraction is more significant in transitional flows.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohammad Jamshidmofid, Mehdi Bahiraei
Summary: The study investigates the hydrothermal characteristics of three types of nanofluid in Left-Right and Up-Down wavy microchannels, showing that the impact of nanofluids on convective heat transfer and temperature uniformity is more pronounced in the Up-Down microchannel.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Farhan Lafta Rashid, Ahmed Kadhim Hussein, Emad Hasani Malekshah, Aissa Abderrahmane, Kamel Guedri, Obai Younis
Summary: Recent studies have explored various strategies to modify heat-transfer rates in closed cavities, such as adding partitions, fins, or altering forms. Experimental and numerical investigations have shown that fin design can enhance heat transmission and accelerate phase change material melting. Additionally, the optimal wind incidence angle for maximum convective heat loss depends on cavity tilt angle and wind speed.
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Mechanics
Gholamreza Kefayati, Andrew P. Bassom
Summary: Nanofluids are used in various industries to improve heat transfer, and their modeling and simulation are continuously evolving. This study introduces a lattice Boltzmann method for simulating both Newtonian and non-Newtonian nanofluids, with the potential to incorporate any format of extra tensor directly. The method is suitable for studying non-Newtonian nanofluids and has been validated against benchmark problems involving both types of fluids.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Farida Iachachene, Zoubida Haddad, Muesluem Arici, Mehdi Jamei, Amina Mataoui
Summary: Turbulent forced convective flow of hybrid and single nanofluids in a conical diffuser is numerically investigated. The impact of using theoretical and experimental correlations for dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity on the heat transfer is studied. Addition of TiO2 nanoparticles decreases the heat transfer inside the diffuser, whereas addition of TiO2-SiO2 nanoparticles either enhances or decreases the heat transfer rate. The Gene Expression Programming model accurately evaluates the relationship between the Nusselt number, Reynolds number, and nanoparticle concentration.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Dominic, V. S. Devahdhanush, S. Suresh
Summary: The experimental investigation studied the effect of relative waviness on heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of wavy minichannel array heat sinks. The results showed an increase in both Nusselt number and pressure drop with an increase in relative waviness, reaching a maximum performance factor of 2.6 at a Reynolds number of 1900 in the wavy minichannels using DI water. Temperature distributions and new Nusselt number correlations for both geometries were also presented.
HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
C. J. Ho, S. H. Huang, Chi-Ming Lai
Summary: This study investigates the improvement in convective heat transfer by using concurrent flows of Al2O3/PCM nanofluids in a concentric double-tube duct. The results show that high total flow rate and concurrent flow ratio can effectively enhance the heat transfer effectiveness.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
J. Tibaut, T. Tibaut, J. Ravnik
Summary: This paper presents a numerical study of laminar mixed convection of a nanofluid in a pipe and compares the results with experimental measurements. The research found that the distribution of nanoparticle concentration has a significant impact on the temperature field in both the fluid and the pipe.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ozge Yetik, Tahir Hikmet Karakoc
Summary: Batteries are crucial for hybrid electric aircraft and their operating temperature greatly affects their performance and lifespan. Therefore, effective thermal management is vital. This study investigates the cooling of a battery module using nanofluids comprising nanoparticles and refrigerants at different ratios. The research also examines the impact of nanofluid volume ratio, input speeds, and discharge rates on the battery's thermal and electrical properties. Additionally, the study includes the consideration of busbars, which connect the batteries and play a role in thermal management. The results indicate that nanofluid cooling is more effective than air cooling, with different effectiveness observed depending on the type of refrigerant used. Moreover, the inlet velocity of the nanofluid affects the temperature range of the battery module.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ammar I. Alsabery, Ali S. Abosinnee, Saleem K. Al-Hadraawy, Muneer A. Ismael, Mehdi A. Fteiti, Ishak Hashim, Mikhail Sheremet, Mohammad Ghalambaz, Ali J. Chamkha
Summary: This comprehensive review discusses the implementation of inner bodies in cavities filled with regular and nanofluids, focusing on both natural and mixed convection modes. The study of nanofluid gained importance in the heat transfer field about two decades ago, with experimental studies establishing correlations between nanoparticle specifications and thermo-physical properties. However, most theoretical investigations have focused on the use of nanoparticles in various geometrical conduits and enclosures. The review analyzes the implementation of nanofluid in cavities involving inner bodies using single and two-phase models, highlighting the limitations of the latter due to higher costs and lower utilization by researchers.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ozge Yetik, Tahir Hikmet Karakoc
Summary: In this study, the cooling effect of 15 prismatic batteries connected in series was compared using air and alumina nanofluid. The results showed that the nanofluid can effectively keep the battery at a safe operating temperature under certain conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohammad Jamshidmofid, Mohammad Olfati, Ahmad Arabkoohsar, Abbas Abbassi
Summary: For the first time, this research investigates the influence of wavy orientations on entropy generation and exergy destruction in wavy microchannels with different types of aqueous nanofluids. Numerical simulations were conducted with two types of wavy microchannels (Left-Right and Up-Down) using silver, aluminum oxide, and hybrid silver-aluminum oxide nanofluids at different concentrations. The results show that the Left-Right wavy microchannel exhibits 20% lower exergy destruction compared to the Up-Down one, and utilizing nanofluids reduces exergy destruction, with the largest reduction observed in the case of silver nanofluid. Additionally, nanofluids enhance the effectiveness number while increased pumping power decreases it.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Khalil Khanafer, Kambiz Vafai
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
K. Khanafer, S. M. Aithal, K. Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ahmed T. Al-Sammarraie, Kambiz Vafai
JOURNAL OF HEAT TRANSFER-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ali Ghahremannezhad, Huijin Xu, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari, Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi, Kambiz Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ahmed T. Al-Sammarraie, Manar Al-Jethelah, Mohammad Reza Salimpour, Kambiz Vafai
NUMERICAL HEAT TRANSFER PART A-APPLICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Carlos Zing, Shadi Mahjoob, Kambiz Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mehrab Ghorbani, Mohammad Reza Salimpour, Kambiz Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Marcello Iasiello, Assunta Andreozzi, Nicola Bianco, Kambiz Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HEAT & FLUID FLOW
(2020)
Review
Thermodynamics
Khalil Khanafer, K. Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HEAT & FLUID FLOW
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
Arman Haghighi, Ahmed Albojamal, Kambiz Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ahmed Albojamal, Kambiz Vafai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2020)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Diep Vu, Shaokai Gao, Tyler Berte, Mary Kacarab, Qi Yao, Kambiz Vafai, Akua Asa-Awuku
ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Marcello Iasiello, Kambiz Vafai, Assunta Andreozzi, Nicola Bianco
COMPUTATIONAL THERMAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Khalil Khanafer, Abhijit Ghosh, Kambiz Vafai
CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Y. Abd Elmaboud, Sara Abdelsalam, Kh S. Mekheimer, Kambiz Vafai
ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL-JESTECH
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mahsa Taghavi, Swapnil Sharma, Vemuri Balakotaiah
Summary: This study investigates the natural convection effects in the insulation layers of spherical storage tanks and their impact on the tanks' performance. The permeability and Rayleigh number of the insulation material are considered as key factors. The results show that as the Rayleigh number increases, new convective cells emerge and cause the cold boundary to approach the external hot boundary. In the case of large temperature differences, multiple solutions may coexist.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinyang Xu, Fangjun Hong, Chaoyang Zhang
Summary: This study introduces a self-induced jet impingement device for enhancing pool boiling performance in high power electronic cooling. Through visualization and parametric investigations, the effects of this device on pool boiling performance are studied, revealing the promotion of additional liquid supply and vapor exhausting. The flow rate of the liquid jet is found to positively impact boiling performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Wenchao Ke, Yuan Liu, Fissha Biruke Teshome, Zhi Zeng
Summary: Underwater wet laser welding (UWLW) is a promising and labor-saving repair technique. A thermal multi-phase flow model was developed to study the heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and phase transitions during UWLW. The results show that UWLW creates a water keyhole, making the welding environment similar to in air laser welding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xingrong Lian, Lin Tian, Zengyao Li, Xinpeng Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the heat transfer mechanisms in natural fiber-derived porous structures and finds that thermal radiation has a significant impact on the thermal conductivity in low-density regions, while natural convection rarely occurs. Insulation materials derived from micron-sized natural fibers can achieve minimum thermal conductivity at specific densities. Strategies to lower the thermal conductivity include increasing porosity and incorporating nanoscale pores using nanosize fibers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yasir A. Malik, Kilian Koebschall, Stephan Bansmer, Cameron Tropea, Jeanette Hussong, Philippe Villedieu
Summary: Ice crystal icing is a significant hazard in aviation, and accurate modeling of sticking efficiency is essential. In this study, icing wind tunnel experiments were conducted to quantify the volumetric liquid water fraction, sticking efficiency, and maximum thickness of ice layers. Two measurement techniques, calorimetry and capacitive measurements, were used to measure the liquid water content and distribution in the ice layers. The experiments showed that increasing wet bulb temperatures and substrate heat flux significantly increased sticking efficiency and maximum ice layer thickness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinqi Hu, Tongtong Geng, Kun Wang, Yuanhong Fan, Chunhua Min, Hsien Chin Su
Summary: This study experimentally examined the heat dissipation of vibrating fans and demonstrated its inherent mechanism through numerical simulation. The results showed that the flow fields induced by the vibrating blades exhibited pulsating features and formed large-scale and small-scale vortical structures, significantly improving heat dissipation. The study also identified the impacts of different blade structures and developed a trapezoidal-folding blade, which effectively reduced the maximum temperature of the heat source and alleviated high-temperature failure crisis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Dan-Dan Su, Xiao-Bin Li, Hong-Na Zhang, Feng-Chen Li
Summary: The boiling heat transfer of low-boiling-point working fluid is a common heat dissipation technology in electronic equipment cooling. This study analyzed the interfacial boiling behavior of R134a under different conditions and found that factors such as the initial thickness of the liquid film, solid-liquid interaction force, and initial temperature significantly affect the boiling mode and thermal resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinyi Wu, Dongke Sun, Wei Chen, Zhenhua Chai
Summary: A unified lattice Boltzmann-phase field scheme is proposed to simulate dendrite growth of binary alloys in the presence of melt convection. The effects of various factors on the growth are investigated numerically, and the model is validated through comparisons and examinations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shaokun Ge, Ya Ni, Fubao Zhou, Wangzhaonan Shen, Jia Li, Fengqi Guo, Bobo Shi
Summary: This study investigated the temperature distribution of main cables in a suspension bridge during fire scenarios and proposed a prediction model for the maximum temperature of cables in different lane fires. The results showed that vehicle fires in the emergency lane posed a greater thermal threat to the cables.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shuang-Ying Wu, Shi-Yao Zhou, Lan Xiao, Jia Luo
Summary: This paper investigates the two-phase flow and heat transfer characteristics of low-velocity jet impacting on a cylindrical surface. The study reveals that the heat transfer regimes are non-phase transition and nucleate boiling with the increase of heat transfer rate. The effects of jet impact height and outlet velocity on local surface temperatures are pronounced at the non-phase transition stage. The growth rates of heat transfer rate and liquid loss rate increase significantly from the non-phase transition to nucleate boiling stage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Emad Hasani Malekshah, Wlodzimierz Wlodzimierz, Miros law Majkut
Summary: Cavitation has significant practical importance and can be controlled by air injection. This study investigates the natural to ventilated cavitation process around a hydrofoil through numerical and experimental methods. The results show that the location and rate of air injection have a meaningful impact on the characteristics of cavitation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Feriel Yahiat, Pascale Bouvier, Antoine Beauvillier, Serge Russeil, Christophe Andre, Daniel Bougeard
Summary: This study explores the enhancement of mixing performance in laminar flow equipment by investigating the generation of chaotic advection using wall deformations in annular geometries. The findings demonstrate that the combined geometry can achieve perfect mixing at various Reynolds numbers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hui He, Ning Lyu, Caihua Liang, Feng Wang, Xiaosong Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the condensation, frosting, and defrosting processes on superhydrophobic surfaces with millimeter-scale structures. The results reveal that the structures can influence the growth and removal of frost crystals, with the bottom grooves creating a frost-free zone and conical edges promoting higher frost crystal heights. Two effective methods for defrosting are observed: hand-lifting the groove and airfoil retraction contraction on protruding structures. This research provides valuable insights into frost formation and defrosting on millimeter-structured superhydrophobic surfaces, with potential applications in anti-frost engineering.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Thiwanka Arepolage, Christophe Verdy, Thibaut Sylvestre, Aymeric Leray, Sebastien Euphrasie
Summary: This study developed two thermal concentrators, one with a 2D design of uniform thickness and another with a 3D design, using the coordinate transformation technique and metamaterials. By structuring the thermal conductor, the desired local density-heat capacity product and anisotropic thermal conductivities were achieved. The homogenized thermal conductivities were obtained from finite element simulations and cylindrical symmetry consideration. A 3D concentrator was fabricated using 3D metal printing and characterized using a thermal camera. Compared to devices that solely consider anisotropic conductivities, the time evolution characteristics of the metadevice designed with coordinate transformation were closer to those of an ideal concentrator.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Liangyuan Cheng, Qingyang Wang, Jinliang Xu
Summary: In this study, we investigated the supercritical heat transfer of CO2 in a horizontal tube with a diameter of 10.0 mm, covering a wide range of pressures, mass fluxes, and heat fluxes. The study revealed a non-monotonic increase in wall temperatures along the flow direction and observed both positive and negative wall temperature differences between the bottom and top tube. The findings were explained by the thermal conduction in the solid wall interacting with the stratified-wavy flow in the tube.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)