Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications: Recent submissions
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Computational Investigation of the Cooling and Heating Effects in Vortex Tube
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Vortex tubes exhibit a unique temperature separation phenomenon, leading to their widespread application in refrigeration and heating. Using the exact flow and temperature field simulation, this study examined ... -
Thermal Modeling of Vacuum-Assisted Steam Pasteurization for Improved Product Safety of Low Water Activity Foods
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Vacuum-assisted steam pasteurization is a common method used to inactivate microorganisms on dried, ready to eat foods, including nuts, seeds, and spices. Thermal experiments were performed on five types of dried ... -
Effects of Channel Cross-Section Geometry on the Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this study, the effects of the flow-field cross-section geometry on the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell's performance were investigated by using a three-dimensional numerical model. For this purpose, ... -
Machine-Learning and Experimental Study on Predicting the Heat Transfer Coefficient in Vertical and Microgravity Flow Boiling Using Horizontal Flow Data
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study aims to develop a highly accurate prediction method for heat transfer characteristics across the entire range from low quality to the postdryout region, without dependence on refrigerant properties, ... -
Numerical Study on the Thermal Management Performance of Immersion Cooling for Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Batteries Under Multiparameter Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Fast charging at C-rates ≥4C poses thermal challenges for lithium-ion batteries, as conventional cooling strategies cannot adequately suppress hotspots or temperature non-uniformity at these rates. In this study, ... -
Structural Improvement and Heat Transfer Analysis of a Vapor Chamber With Embedded Liquid-Cooled Channels
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. With the widespread application of high heat-flux electronics, vapor chambers (VCs) need to possess enhanced thermal performance. To this end, a novel VC with embedded spiral liquid-cooled channels (VC-ELCC) is ... -
Computational Model With Topological and Multidimensional Thermal Stress Analysis of a Natural Convection Dryer
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The biomass-based dryer of agricultural produce is a reliable and consistent drying solution for regions with abundant rainfall to reduce postharvest losses. It is known that the performance of dryers varies ... -
Comparative Study on Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Four Array Rib Micro-Jet Heat Sinks Based on Chip Cooling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To address the thermal failure issues caused by chip miniaturization, this study develops four types of micro-jet heat sinks based on array rib structures, using water as the cooling fluid. Through numerical ... -
Comparative Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Pipe-Heating Methods: Jacketed Piping Versus Contro-Trace
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) comparison between two heat transfer technologies for liquid sulfur piping systems: Contro-Trace and jacketed piping. These systems are designed to ... -
Numerical Investigation on Thermal Transport Phenomena During Laser Welding of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys in Lap Configuration Using Enthalpy Update Scheme
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A laser welding process of dissimilar materials (Al-5754 and Mg-AZ31) in a lap configuration is investigated numerically in this study. A set of volume-averaged mass, momentum, and energy conservation equations ... -
Analysis of Steady-State Temperature Distribution in Moving Webs in Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Heat-transfer processes are integral to roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing, where flexible substrates (webs) are continuously transported through operations such as printing, coating, embossing, and lamination. ... -
Numerical Study of Variable Pitch Twisted Tape Inserts in Laminar Flow Through Circular Tubes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study introduces a variable pitch twisted tape insert aimed at improving the understanding of laminar flow and heat transfer in circular tubes under uniform wall temperature conditions. To provide a fair ... -
Study on the Radiation Characteristics of Large-Scale High-Temperature Objects Under Rotating Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Radiative heat loss from cement rotary-kiln shells at 200–400 °C is a promising source for waste-heat recovery, but shell rotation prevents direct thermoelectric attachment and makes narrow-gap radiation–convection ... -
Experimental Investigation of Cylindrical Topology-Based Exhaust Thermoelectric Generator for Potential Marine Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Waste heat recovery systems harness thermal energy that would otherwise be lost to the surroundings, converting it into useful power without additional fuel consumption. In marine vessels, nearly 50% of the total ... -
Uncertainty Quantification and Robustness Optimization Methods for the Aero-Thermal Performance of Turbine Endwall Contour
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Endwall contouring is a widely used technique for enhancing aerodynamic performance in turbine cascades. However, the manufacturing process of contoured endwalls inherently involves geometric errors, and thus, ... -
Performance Improvement of Low-Temperature CO2/NH3 Cascade Refrigeration Systems Through Subcooling Techniques: A Case Study in Indian Seafood Processing Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Growing concern over the environmental impacts of synthetic refrigerants has intensified the need to reduce total carbon-equivalent emissions from refrigeration systems. Deep freezing is critical for preserving ... -
A Parametric Study on a Thermoelectric-Integrated Battery Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicles: New Designs Utilizing Different Numbers of Thermoelectric Modules
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The safety, lifespan, and performance of battery systems in electric vehicles directly depend on the implementation of an effective thermal management strategy. In this study, a novel lithium-ion battery thermal ... -
Thermal Analysis and Performance Optimization of NEPCM-Based Shell-and-Tube Unit for Energy Storage Applications Through Porous Fin Configurations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Employing porous fins in a latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) unit is one of the effective strategies to improve heat transfer efficiency. The present study uses a shell-and-tube model embedded with porous ... -
Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems for Aerospace Applications: A Short Review
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Hydrogen has emerged as a promising energy carrier for aerospace applications due to its high specific energy and suitability for long-duration missions. Fuel cells (FCs), electrolyzers, and regenerative fuel ... -
Heat Transfer Augmentation in Multi-Tube Heat Exchangers for Decarbonization: Optimizing Straight/Helical Fin
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Pursuing high-efficiency thermal systems demands innovative heat exchanger designs that balance superior heat transfer with manageable pressure losses. This study leverages ansys fluent R1 2025 to conduct a ...