Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications: Recent submissions
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Thermal Characteristics and Dryer Performance Analysis of Double Pass Solar Collector Powered by Copper and Iron Oxide
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Solar renewable energy is prospective for various engineering applications including heat exchanger and air dryer applications. The drying of agricultural products is influenced by the weather, which can limit their dryness ... -
Investigation on the Influence of Rural Residents' Behavior Regulation on Gas-Fired Combi-Boiler Heating in Northern China
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)There is basically no research on the impact of rural residents' behavior on heating when using gas-fired heating and hot water combi-boilers as a heat source. Two residential buildings in rural areas of Handan were selected ... -
Comparison of Theoretical Methods Describing the Heat Transfer in Vertical Tube Condensers Under Conditions Corresponding to the Condensation of Flue Gas From a Biomass Boiler
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)A theoretical and experimental study was conducted on the condensation of water vapor in a vertical tube condenser under conditions corresponding to the condensation of flue gas from a biomass boiler, where flue gas is ... -
Theoretical Analysis of Energy, Exergy, and Environmental-Related Aspects of Hydrofluoroolefin Refrigerants as Drop-In Alternatives for R134a in a Household Refrigerator
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)There are increasing trends to eliminate refrigerants with a high global warming potential (GWP) and use alternative environmentally friendly refrigerants in refrigeration systems. In this regard, this study presents a ... -
Experimental Performance Investigation of Double-Slope Solar Still With Splitter Plate and Hollow Circular Fins
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The present work aims to experimentally study the output production and cost analysis of conventional double-slope solar still (CSS), double-slope solar still with hollow circular fins (SSHCF), and double-slope solar still ... -
A Formulated Method for Streams Splitting in Heat Exchanger Network Design Using Pinch Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Thermal processes constitute a significant portion of energy consumption in the industrial sector. In this context, pinch analysis has emerged as a powerful method for achieving substantial energy savings. By systematically ... -
Experimental Investigation on Vortex Generator's Distance From Film Cooling Hole
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The effects of vortex generator distance from film cooling holes on increasing gas turbine blade film cooling efficiency have been studied experimentally. The technique of infrared (IR) thermography has been implemented ... -
Insights Into the Role of Anti-Counter Rotating Vortices on Film Cooling Efficiency
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Cooling techniques are extensively employed to protect turbine components from damage due to extremely high operating temperatures. Despite the availability of multiple cooling geometries, the focus is on investigating the ... -
Effect of Variation of the Aspect Ratio of Rectangular Twisted Tapes Inserted in a Circular Pipe on the Thermal Performance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This study aims to determine the effect of the aspect ratio of the cross section of a rectangular twisted tape on the laminar heat transfer characteristics inside an isothermally heated circular pipe. Detailed three-dimensional ... -
Thermosiphon Cooling System for a Methanation Reactor: An Experimental Assessment
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Operating the cooling system of a methanation reactor using an open-loop two-phase thermosiphon with evaporating water as the cooling liquid is an effective way to ensure safe operation as it does not rely on a recirculating ... -
Part-Load Performance Analysis of a Modular Biomass Boiler With a Combined Heat and Power Industrial Rankine Cycle and Supplementary sCO2 Brayton Cycle
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The addition of a supplementary high-efficiency cycle integrated with an existing steam power cycle may increase energy efficiency and net generation. In this article, part-load performance and operation of a modular biomass ... -
Experimental and Numerical Investigation for Optimization of a Hybrid Battery Thermal Management System Based on Phase Change Material and Air Convection
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This work presents the design and optimization of a phase change material (PCM)-based hybrid battery thermal management system (HBTMS). In the first stage, experiments are performed to measure the battery cell temperatures ... -
Parametric Study and Optimization of a New Type of Solar Air Collector Employing Flat Micro Heat Pipe Arrays
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The performance improvement of flat-plate solar air collectors (FPSACs) is vital for solar energy utilization. Accordingly, flat micro heat pipe arrays (FMHPAs) have been utilized in FPSACs given their excellent thermal ... -
Prediction and Optimization of Wet Bulb Efficiency in Solar Energy-Based Novel Evaporative Cooling System: Response Surface Method Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The wet bulb efficiency is an essential parameter in the performance of Indirect evaporative cooling systems, as it impacts efficiently cool air while minimizing energy usage. This paper focuses on model and optimizing ... -
Evaluation of Particulate Deposition Effects on Film Cooling Using Conjugate Heat Transfer Methods: An Experimental and Numerical Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)A significant challenge of offering adequate film cooling for gas turbine hot components in practical operation is deposition induced by impurities from the intake air and fuel, which influences the overall cooling performance ... -
Evaluating Drying Behavior and Efficiency in Varied Shaped Samples Using Solar Drying: A Morphological and Kinetic Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This study evaluates the drying behavior, kinetics, morphology, efficiency, and heat and mass transfer phenomena of three differently shaped samples. A refined model was used to validate experimental results. The maximum ... -
Numerical Study on the Effect of Various Working Fluids on the Performance of Loop Heat Pipes Based on Two-Dimensional Simulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is often used to study heat and mass transfer mechanisms in loop heat pipes (LHPs). However, few numerical studies have been conducted on the entire loop heat pipe system. In ... -
Development of a Scaled-Down Test Rig for Wheel–Rail Contact Thermal Experiments Using Optical Sensors
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Rail–wheel contact measurement is crucial for several reasons. First and foremost, it directly affects the safety of passengers, crew, and the general public. Accurate measurements help identify irregularities in wheel–rail ... -
Experimental Study on the Performance of Biohythane Combustion in a Porous Radiant Burner Operated on Submerged Mode
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Present energy consumption and environmental conditions have motivated researchers to explore renewable and alternative energy sources for cooking. Biohythane is a renewable fuel, that can be prepared by purifying biomethane ... -
Design Optimization of a Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Based on Variable Baffle Cuts and Sizing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This article investigates the optimization of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger design through the optimization of baffle spacing and cut. This study focuses on the impact of baffle spacing (20–35%) and baffle cut percentage ...