Mathematical modelling of solidification and melting: a review

H Hu, SA Argyropoulos - … and Simulation in Materials Science and …, 1996 - iopscience.iop.org
The major methods of mathematical modelling of solidification and melting problems are
reviewed in this paper. Different analytical methods, nowadays still used as standard …

On the enthalpy method

CR Swaminathan, VR Voller - … Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat …, 1993 - emerald.com
Two common fixed grid enthalpy methods used in the numerical modelling of phase change
problems are the apparent heat capacity and the source based methods. In this paper, a …

Improving the energy discharging performance of a latent heat storage (LHS) unit using fractal-tree-shaped fins

C Zhang, J Li, Y Chen - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The fractal tree-shaped structure has been demonstrated as a promising optimization
method to maximize the point-area heat flow access. Aiming to enhance the energy …

Heat transfer reduction in buildings by embedding phase change material in multi-layer walls: Effects of repositioning, thermophysical properties and thickness of PCM

ZX Li, AAAA Al-Rashed, M Rostamzadeh… - Energy Conversion and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Passive latent heat thermal energy storage approach incorporating phase change materials
(PCM) is a brilliant technique to tackle high energy consumption issue in buildings. This …

Studies on optimum fins number in PCM-based heat sinks

R Kalbasi, M Afrand, J Alsarraf, MD Tran - Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Phase change material (PCM) based heat sink is an appropriate technique for electronic
devices cooling. PCM-based heat sinks have a low overall thermal conductivity. Using …

Efficacy of incorporating PCM into the building envelope on the energy saving and AHU power usage in winter

NH Abu-Hamdeh, AA Melaibari, TS Alquthami… - Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Commercial and residential buildings consume 20% of the world's total energy usage and
forecasts indicate a growing trend of 1.5% per year by 2040. Share of energy consumption …

Investigation and optimization of solidification performance of concentration tube type latent heat storage unit with herringbone wavy fin designs

A Sharma, C Ding, SC Kim, R Chauhan - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The solidification rate of the latent heat storage units is relatively low and can be significantly
improved using fins. The current study investigates the solidification performance of …

Solidification progress and heat transfer analysis of gas-atomized alloy droplets during spray forming

ES Lee, S Ahn - Acta metallurgica et materialia, 1994 - Elsevier
In order to predict gas and droplet velocities, droplet temperature, and fractional
solidification with flight distance during spray forming, the Newtonian heat transfer …

A three-phase model for simulation of heat transfer and melt pool behaviour in laser powder bed fusion process

EL Li, L Wang, AB Yu, ZY Zhou - Powder technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is one of the most promising additive manufacturing
technologies to fabricate high quality metal parts. In this work, a three-phase model based …

A comprehensive review of modeling water solidification for droplet freezing applications

S Akhtar, M Xu, M Mohit, AP Sasmito - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Various mathematical approaches undertaken to model all stages of droplet freezing are
reviewed. The literature is rife with theoretical, experimental, and numerical treatments of the …