Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications: Recent submissions
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Numerical Simulation of Soil Heat and Moisture Migration Containing Different Stones Using Lattice Boltzmann Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Increasing attention has been paid to the study of heat and moisture migration in soils, but little research has been done on heat and moisture transport in soils containing stones. In this paper, an improved random ... -
Experimental Study on Combustion and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Li/SF6 based on Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Combustor
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)The Li/SF6 combustion reaction can provide power for unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) due to the advantages of high heat release and no gaseous combustion products. Exploring the combustion and heat transfer characteristics ... -
Numerical Simulation of Enhanced Geothermal System With Complex Fracture Networks
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Geothermal resource is one of the most promising renewable energies, which is successfully accessed by the enhanced geothermal system (EGS) characterized by a complex fracture network. Therefore, complex fracture networks ... -
Parametric Studies on a Two-Stage Evaporative Cooler During Tropical Climates in India
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)This research study aims to work out the best possible performance parameters for a two-stage direct–indirect evaporative cooler (IDEC) when it is operated in Indian climatic conditions. A numerical simulation model has ... -
Experimental Investigation of Liquid Metal Droplet on the Heat Transfer Performance in an Oscillating Heat Pipe
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)An oscillating heat pipe (OHP) charged with a hybrid fluid is investigated. This hybrid fluid uses an emulsion-based mixture of liquid metal gallium microdroplets suspended in an ethanol solution. The gallium microdroplets ... -
Use of Convolutional Neural Network Image Classification and High-Speed Ion Probe Data Toward Real-Time Detonation Characterization in a Water-Cooled Rotating Detonation Engine
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)As rotating detonation engines (RDEs) progress in maturity, the importance of monitoring advancements toward development of active control becomes more critical. Experimental RDE data processing at time scales which satisfy ... -
Numerical Analysis of Liquid Potassium Flow and Heat Transfer in a Core for Space Nuclear Reactor Based on Entransy Dissipation Theory
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)The research on the flow and heat transfer of alkali metals is an important technical means to strengthen the heat transfer of the core. In this paper, the 15 cooling channels with different structures are established. ... -
Absorption Chiller System Driven by the Solar Hybrid System: Case Study in the Algeria Weather Condition
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)In this paper, the performances of a novel hybrid solar system using the Al2O3 nanofluid and pure water as a heat transfer fluid to operate a single-effect lithium bromide absorption chiller are investigated. In which the ... -
Coupling of Volumetric Flowfield and Surface Effectiveness Measurements for Flat-Plate Film Cooling With Cylindrical Holes Using Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry and Pressure-Sensitive Paint
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)In this study, a series of time-averaged tomographic particle image velocimetry (TPIV) measurements are completed for simple angle, cylindrical film cooling holes on a flat plate with an inclination angle of 30 deg and a ... -
Design and Optimization of a Helix Finned Tube Heat Exchanger for 2 K Superfluid Helium Vertical Test Stand
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)A 2 K heat exchanger is essential for 2 K superfluid helium cryogenic systems, as it increases cooling capacity and improves overall system efficiency. The thermal performance of a 2 K heat exchanger is affected by many ... -
Conjugate-Based Numerical Analysis of Parabolic Trough Receiver Pipe With Temperature-Dependent Thermo-Physical Properties of Heat Transfer Fluid Under Laminar Flow Regime
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)In this article, the use of gas as a working fluid in the parabolic trough receiver (PTR) has been investigated numerically. The present study aims to determine which gas will work best as a heat transfer fluid (HTF) by ... -
Manufacturing of Gallium Nitride Thin Films in a Multi-Wafer MOCVD Reactor
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Gallium nitride (GaN) thin films have attracted considerable attention for manufacturing optical and electronic devices. They have wide bandgap and superb performance in these applications. The reliability and durability ... -
Parametric Study on Axially Grooved Heat Pipe With Two Heat Sources and One Heat Sink With Multiple Branches
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)In order to use single heat pipe for multiple heat sources in electronics and space applications, a multibranch heat pipe with two evaporators and a condenser is developed with 20 internal grooves as a wick structure. An ... -
Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication of Herringbone Gear Considering the Effect of Oil Gas Mixture
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)In order to analyze the dynamic behavior of the oil film in the herringbone gear meshing area under oil injection lubrication conditions more accurately, this paper proposed a thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (TEHL) ... -
Comparative Study of Typical Electromagnetic Heating Methods in Welded Pipe: Induction Heating Versus Contact Heating
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Typical electromagnetic heating techniques include induction heating (IH) and contact heating (CH). The study of these techniques in welding has always been a controversial topic owing to the lack of straightforward ... -
Entropy Generation Minimization for Boiling Flow Inside Evaporator Tube With R32 and R410A Refrigerants: A Comparison of Different Two-Phase Flow Models
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)The objective of the present work is to find out the optimal mass flux of two common refrigerants, R32 and R410A, undergoing boiling in an evaporator tube based on the entropy generation minimization approach. An entropy ... -
Self-Thermal Insulation of Containers by the Precipitation and Formation of a Gas Film at the Walls for Thermal Energy Storage
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)In this study, consideration is given to a novel idea for thermal storage enhancement by the passive thermal self-insulation of the inside walls of containers when they are deliberately coated by nucleation sites and the ... -
An Adaptive Direct Evaporative Cooler That Regulates the Sub-Ambient Temperature by Controlling the Evaporation Rate
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)With the development of technology, people are demanding more comfort in their lives, leading to an increasing demand for space cooling. The traditional cooling process produces a great amount of energy consumption and ... -
Modeling and Optimal Design of a Desalination System Integrated Between a Glass-Covered Solar Collection Water Chamber and a Heat Dissipating Chimney
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Solar thermal energy is trapped in a glass-covered water chamber/basin to provide the heat for evaporation of brackish water in a novel desalination system. To harvest clean water, a chimney is integrated with the water ... -
Skin Cooling of Turbine Airfoils by Single-Wall Effusion—Part II: Computational Fluid Dynamics Validation and Preliminary Design Optimization on a Micro-Turbine Vane
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)A reduced-order model (ROM) is developed to capture conjugate aero-thermal physics of effusion cooling in an entire micro-turbine vane/blade. The model considers a single-wall effusion scheme with internal boundary layer ...