Heat exchanger
View article: Impact of Spatial Configuration on Fluid Flow through a Microchannel with Fin Pin Array
Impact of Spatial Configuration on Fluid Flow through a Microchannel with Fin Pin Array Open
Enhancing the efficiency of microheat exchangers with channel characteristic dimensions of up to 100 microns represents a critical challenge for advancing cooling systems in microelectronics. Approaches to address this challenge can be cat…
View article: Co-simulation of building energy and geothermal systems: A review
Co-simulation of building energy and geothermal systems: A review Open
View article: Thermo-economic optimization and design of the heat exchangers in the feedwater line of the power conversion system coupled to DEMO fusion reactor
Thermo-economic optimization and design of the heat exchangers in the feedwater line of the power conversion system coupled to DEMO fusion reactor Open
View article: Thermal Storage Improvement through the Melting Process of PCMs in Triplex Tube Heat Exchangers with Different Fin Materials
Thermal Storage Improvement through the Melting Process of PCMs in Triplex Tube Heat Exchangers with Different Fin Materials Open
This study explores the melting dynamics of paraffin wax, a phase change material (PCM), within a Triplex Tube Heat Exchanger (THEX) equipped with internal fins, using numerical simulations. The primary objective is to evaluate the impact …
View article: The Study of Decrease in CO2 Emission Using Pinch Technology
The Study of Decrease in CO2 Emission Using Pinch Technology Open
Naphtha hydrotreating is a refining process that removes sulfur, nitrogen, and other impurities from naphtha. CO2 Emission Pinch Analysis (CEPA) is a technique used for planning and optimizing energy systems to minimize CO2 emissions. This…
View article: Data publication: Investigation of Two-Phase Critical Flow Phenomena during a Large-Break LOCA in a German PWR with the System Code ATHLET
Data publication: Investigation of Two-Phase Critical Flow Phenomena during a Large-Break LOCA in a German PWR with the System Code ATHLET Open
This manuscript presents the study of a large-break loss-of-coolant accident (LB-LOCA) sequence with the thermal-hydraulic system code ATHLET applied to a four-loop German pressurized water reactor (PWR) model. The investigation focuses pr…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers: Fabrication, Thermal–Hydraulic Performance, and Reliability
A Comprehensive Review of Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers: Fabrication, Thermal–Hydraulic Performance, and Reliability Open
Printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHEs) represent a critical technology for application in advanced energy systems due to their compact configuration, exceptional thermal efficiency, and robustness under extreme temperatures and pressures.…
View article: Experimental Study of the Discharging Process of Sorption Heat Storage Units Filled with 13X Zeolite
Experimental Study of the Discharging Process of Sorption Heat Storage Units Filled with 13X Zeolite Open
The paper presents the experimental study of the zeolite heat storage unit discharging process in a laboratory scale. The Authors focused on the discharging process, which utilizes adsorption of water, in the form of steam, on zeolite, bec…
View article: Development of a new PVt / PCM System for Heating and Power
Development of a new PVt / PCM System for Heating and Power Open
This study presents a PVt/PCM design that combines heat exchanger and PCM storage to increase power output. The PCM first absorbs sensible heat and when it reaches the melting temperature, it absorbs latent heat and continues to melt. When…
View article: Experimental investigation of heat transfer enhancement in a double-pipe heat exchanger using solid rod inserts with crude oil and gas condensate
Experimental investigation of heat transfer enhancement in a double-pipe heat exchanger using solid rod inserts with crude oil and gas condensate Open
View article: Intensification of Thermal Performance of a Heat Exchanger Tube with Knitted Wire Coil Turbulators Installed
Intensification of Thermal Performance of a Heat Exchanger Tube with Knitted Wire Coil Turbulators Installed Open
This study reports on heat transfer augmentation by knitted wire coil turbulators in a fully developed turbulent regime. Four knitted wire coil turbulators with different wire loop number densities (N = 6, 8, 10, and 12 loops per pitch, wi…
View article: Data publication: Investigation of Two-Phase Critical Flow Phenomena during a Large-Break LOCA in a German PWR with the System Code ATHLET
Data publication: Investigation of Two-Phase Critical Flow Phenomena during a Large-Break LOCA in a German PWR with the System Code ATHLET Open
This manuscript presents the study of a large-break loss-of-coolant accident (LB-LOCA) sequence with the thermal-hydraulic system code ATHLET applied to a four-loop German pressurized water reactor (PWR) model. The investigation focuses pr…
View article: Analysis of the causes of liquid accumulation and freezing blockage in the spiral-wound gas-to-gas heat exchanger of a certain gas field
Analysis of the causes of liquid accumulation and freezing blockage in the spiral-wound gas-to-gas heat exchanger of a certain gas field Open
View article: Global Gasketed Heat Exchangers Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2023–2030)
Global Gasketed Heat Exchangers Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2023–2030) Open
The global Gasketed Heat Exchangers Market, valued at USD 2.12 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 3.40 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 to 2030. Gasketed plate heat exchangers (GPHEs) are engineered for optimal …
View article: Comparison of the analytical model with neural network model on the case of heat exchanger behavior under fouling
Comparison of the analytical model with neural network model on the case of heat exchanger behavior under fouling Open
View article: Inverse Design Method for Centrifugal Compressors in Carnot batteries
Inverse Design Method for Centrifugal Compressors in Carnot batteries Open
This paper presents a new inverse design method for centrifugal compressors, meant for researchers in the field of thermodynamic cycle design. It extends the state of the art in centrifugal compressor design methods by offering a fully aut…
View article: CFD Study on a Breadboard Receiver With Inserted Spiral Structures and Sodium as Coolant
CFD Study on a Breadboard Receiver With Inserted Spiral Structures and Sodium as Coolant Open
In this work CFD studies about tubular CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) receivers with heat fluxes of more than 4 MW/m2 and liquid sodium as heat transfer medium are presented. A significant improvement of heat transfer conditions is achieve…
View article: Experimental Thermal Performance of Air-Based and Oil-Based Energy Storage Systems
Experimental Thermal Performance of Air-Based and Oil-Based Energy Storage Systems Open
The paper examines the experimental performance of air–rock bed, oil only, and oil–rock bed systems for storing heat suitable for cooking applications. The air–rock bed system is charged using hot air from a compressed air tank, while the …
View article: Global Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Market: Trends, Dynamics, and Forecast (2023–2030)
Global Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Market: Trends, Dynamics, and Forecast (2023–2030) Open
The global Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Market was valued at USD 7.88 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 11.34 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2024 to 2030. Shell & tube heat exchangers are designed to facilitate …
View article: Effect of Pore Density and Porosity of Spiral Porous Metal Fins for Waste Heat Extraction From Exhaust Gases
Effect of Pore Density and Porosity of Spiral Porous Metal Fins for Waste Heat Extraction From Exhaust Gases Open
Spiral solid fins are extensively used for the removal of waste heat from exhaust gases. However, they undergo thermal degradation due to high‐temperature conditions. This setback is addressed by the use of porous media. Hence, in this stu…
View article: Design, Optimization, and Process Integration of a Methanol-to-Olefin Plant
Design, Optimization, and Process Integration of a Methanol-to-Olefin Plant Open
The methanol-to-olefins (MTO) process offers a viable alternative to traditional naphtha cracking for producing light olefins, providing flexibility in feedstock sources and the potential for reduced energy consumption. This study presents…
View article: Automatic Temperature Controller to Assist in the Cyclopentane Hydrate Formation Process
Automatic Temperature Controller to Assist in the Cyclopentane Hydrate Formation Process Open
Gas hydrate technology has been the subject of extensive research worldwide. Although hydrate formation is a major problem in the oil industry, as it can cause blockages in pipelines, it can be advantageous in other applications. This is b…
View article: 3D-Printed Solar Cavity Receiver for Heating Pressurized Air – A Preliminary Evaluation
3D-Printed Solar Cavity Receiver for Heating Pressurized Air – A Preliminary Evaluation Open
High-temperature solar receivers experience non-uniform solar flux, which induces thermal stress in the receiver tubes. This stress is more pronounced in gas solar receivers due to the lower thermal conductivity of gases. To address these …
View article: Active Learning for Physics-Informed Digital Twins of Integrated Thermal Energy Distribution Systems
Active Learning for Physics-Informed Digital Twins of Integrated Thermal Energy Distribution Systems Open
The Thermal Energy Distribution System (TEDS) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) provides a unique experimental platform for testing advanced supervisory control strategies in hybrid energy systems that combine renewable, nuclear, and ther…
View article: Automatic Temperature Controller to Assist in the Cyclopentane Hydrate Formation Process
Automatic Temperature Controller to Assist in the Cyclopentane Hydrate Formation Process Open
Gas hydrate technology has been the subject of extensive research worldwide. Although hydrate formation is a major problem in the oil industry, as it can cause blockages in pipelines, it can be advantageous in other applications.…
View article: Energy Performance Evaluation of an Ammonia–Water Absorption Chiller for Varying Operating Conditions
Energy Performance Evaluation of an Ammonia–Water Absorption Chiller for Varying Operating Conditions Open
A thermodynamic model of an ammonia–water absorption refrigeration cycle with heat integration was developed using Aspen Plus to investigate the impact of selected process variables on the energy efficiency and operational feasibility of t…
View article: Toroidal Containment Geometry
Toroidal Containment Geometry Open
Toroidal Containment Geometry” (TCG) introduces a harmonic, non-dominant framework for stabilising high-density field interactions using a torus that is lifted into a Möbius-harmonic domain. Rather than treating the torus as a physical sha…
View article: Research on the Condition Assessment Method for Marine Diesel Generators Considering the Effects of Fouling and Dust Deposition
Research on the Condition Assessment Method for Marine Diesel Generators Considering the Effects of Fouling and Dust Deposition Open
To address the heat transfer degradation caused by fouling and dust accumulation on the stator windings of marine diesel generators, this study proposes a health condition assessment method based on the convective heat transfer coefficient…
View article: A Study on the Preparation and Performance Optimization of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash-Based Aerogel-Modified Foam Concrete
A Study on the Preparation and Performance Optimization of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash-Based Aerogel-Modified Foam Concrete Open
To address the energy-saving requirements of ultra-low energy consumption buildings in hot summer and cold winter regions, high-performance foam concrete(FC)was developed using fly ash(FA) as the sole silico-aluminous raw material using al…
View article: Toroidal Containment Geometry
Toroidal Containment Geometry Open
Toroidal Containment Geometry” (TCG) introduces a harmonic, non-dominant framework for stabilising high-density field interactions using a torus that is lifted into a Möbius-harmonic domain. Rather than treating the torus as a physical sha…