Topology optimization of heat exchangers: A review

A Fawaz, Y Hua, S Le Corre, Y Fan, L Luo - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The critical importance of heat exchangers (HXs) on energy systems has been widely
recognized, which can largely determine the overall efficiency. With the rise of the topology …

Artificial ground freezing: A review of thermal and hydraulic aspects

MA Alzoubi, M Xu, FP Hassani, S Poncet… - … and Underground Space …, 2020 - Elsevier
The artificial ground freezing (AGF) is one of the most popular ground-support methods.
Driven by its reliability, compatibility with a wide range of ground types, and low impact on …

Bionic topology optimization of fins for rapid latent heat thermal energy storage

Y Tian, X Liu, Q Xu, Q Luo, H Zheng, C Song… - Applied Thermal …, 2021 - Elsevier
The latent heat storage (LHS) technique has been widely applied in various thermal energy
conversion and management fields. However, LHS device suffers from very slow heat …

Experimental investigation of heat transfer of Al2O3 nanofluid in a microchannel heat sink

SY Jung, H Park - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2021 - Elsevier
Microchannel heat sink (MCHS) with nanofluids has been widely utilized to improve heat
transfer performance in micro-scale mechanical systems. Although various studies have …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of pin fins and vortex generators on thermal performance in a microchannel with Al2O3 nanofluids

J Wang, K Yu, M Ye, E Wang, W Wang, B Sundén - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper performs a comparative analysis to obtain the optimal cross-section shape and
parameters of both pin fins and vortex generators. A novel combined structure with pin fins …

Fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics of microchannel heat sinks with different groove shapes

Q Zhu, H Xia, J Chen, X Zhang, K Chang… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microchannels are effective heat sinks for integrated electronic circuits. However, it remains
unclear what form of channels will be most effective in improving the overall performance of …

Investigation on combustion characteristics and thermal performance of a three rearward-step structure micro combustor fueled by premixed hydrogen/air

Y Tan, E Jiaqiang, J Chen, G Liao, F Zhang, J Li - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to achieve high and uniform wall temperature distribution in the micro combustor, a
three-dimensional mathematical model of the premixed hydrogen/air mixtures in the micro …

Numerical study on novel airfoil fins for printed circuit heat exchanger using supercritical CO2

X Cui, J Guo, X Huai, K Cheng, H Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract The Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger (PCHE) has attracted a lot of attentions recently
due to its high efficiency and compactness, and the airfoil fin has excellent thermal …

Compact heat exchangers: A review and future applications for a new generation of high temperature solar receivers

Q Li, G Flamant, X Yuan, P Neveu, L Luo - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2011 - Elsevier
This paper gives a review on performances of compact heat exchangers (CHEs), including
well-established devices, some relative newcomers to the market and also designs still …

Investigation on the effects of non-uniform porosity catalyst on SCR characteristic based on the field synergy analysis

Z Zhang, J Ye, J Lv, W Xu, D Tan, F Jiang… - Journal of Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Selective catalytic reduction catalyst was commonly used in the denitrification of exhaust
from the internal combustion engine. In the paper, a three-dimensional mathematical model …