Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 104805 - 104805
Published: July 14, 2024
The
primary
aim
of
this
study
is
to
extend
a
numerical
approach
aimed
at
improving
the
efficiency
solidification
process.
Two
key
strategies,
namely
scattering
nano-powders
and
installation
fins,
were
employed
intensify
freezing.
By
approximating
neglecting
influence
velocity
terms,
final
equations
streamlined
form
mathematical
model.
To
enhance
accuracy,
mesh
adaptation
was
integrated
with
Galerkin
method
for
solving
Various
scenarios
examined
assess
impression
both
shape
concentration
on
A
significant
correlation
observed
between
additives
conduction,
causing
in
decrement
required
time
by
approximately
32.8
%.
Furthermore,
modifying
selecting
those
higher
factor
substantially
improved
freezing
efficiency,
resulting
an
increase
10.89
Numerical Heat Transfer Part B Fundamentals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: May 6, 2024
The
thermal
analysis
of
two-phase
models
that
deal
with
the
fluid
and
dusty
phases
has
been
considered.
This
study
instigates
flow
a
non-miscible,
hybrid
nanofluid
over
stretching
cylinder
Darcy–Forchheimer
permeability
in
presence
radiation.
mathematical
model
is
based
on
single-phase
model,
which
features
modified
thermophysical
characteristics.
innovative
explores
how
important
it
to
enhance
concentration
dust
particles
dynamics.
Hybrid
nanoparticles
are
substituted
for
conventional
case
accelerate
heat
transfer
rate
fluid.
Therefore,
this
study,
magnetohydrodynamic
nanofluids
non-Newtonian
fluids
suspensions
have
examined.
appropriate
dimensionless
variables
used
convert
governing
periodic
into
non-dimensional
form.
finite-difference-based
bvp5c
algorithm
through
Matlab
numerical
set
obtained
ordinary
differential
equations.
graphs
explored
influences
relatable
factors
profiles
mass,
heat,
velocity
transfers.
It
observed
intensifying
values
Eckert
number
(Ec)
Biot
(Bi),
temperature
both
increased
at
significant
level,
decreased
increasing
intensity
magnetic
field.
computational
results
velocity,
core
temperature,
dispersion
aspects.
Furthermore,
exhibit
declining
behavior
as
result
impact
porosity,
mass
concentration,
magnetism
stream.
Moreover,
noticed
phase
θp(η)
θ(η)
intensified
high
field
missile
nozzles,
nuclear
power
plants
aerospace
gaseous-core
rocket
systems,
radiation
considered
evaluating
heating
significance.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61, P. 104899 - 104899
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
article
presents
a
comprehensive
simulation
study
on
cold
storage
porous
containers,
employing
the
Galerkin
method
to
analyze
their
thermal
behavior.
A
key
focus
of
investigation
is
incorporation
both
radiation
and
conduction
modes
within
mathematical
model,
acknowledging
significant
roles
in
freezing
process.
To
enhance
rate,
hybrid
nanoparticles
are
introduced
into
H2O,
aiming
speed
up
solidification.
Notably,
integrates
adaptive
grid
techniques
achieve
higher
modeling
accuracy,
with
verification
processes
confirming
high
level
agreement
between
results
experimental
data.
This
research
also
underscores
potential
for
improved
energy
efficiency
systems,
contributing
sustainability
natural
resources
by
reducing
consumption
enhancing
overall
systems.
Through
meticulous
examination,
explores
impacts
various
factors
freezing,
including
fraction
nano-powders
(ϕ),
porosity
(γ),
factor
(Rd).
Remarkably,
introduction
media
causes
substantial
increment
resulting
an
improvement
approximately
91.19
%.
Moreover,
inclusion
term
model
significantly
reduces
completion
time
30.85
%,
underscoring
importance
considering
effects
such
Additionally,
dispersing
water,
decrement
around
7.21
approach
highlights
optimizing
use
applications,
thereby
promoting
conservation
sustainable
management
resources.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57, P. 104296 - 104296
Published: March 23, 2024
This
study
conducts
a
simulation
of
the
freezing
through
container
featuring
finned
sinusoidal
geometry.
The
application
Galerkin
method
effectively
captures
intricate
dynamics
unsteady
processes,
showcasing
significant
enhancement
by
introducing
nanoparticles
to
augment
system's
thermal
conductivity—an
essential
element
for
optimizing
conduction
efficiency.
numerical
approach
underscores
importance
employing
an
adaptive
grid
in
scenarios,
tailoring
based
on
solid
front's
position
due
heightened
scalar
gradients.
Various
powder
diameters
(dp)
and
fractions
(ϕ)
are
systematically
investigated,
elucidating
their
distinct
impacts
process
duration.
Results
reveal
that
initial
increase
dp
causes
decrement
period
19.93%,
followed
subsequent
rise
49.06%,
specifically
scenarios
with
0.04
nanoparticle
concentration.
incorporation
yields
noteworthy
41.13%
decrease
solidification
time
when
optimal
sizes
utilized.
In
contrast,
without
additives
is
278.95s,
reduced
164.19s
introduction
optimally
sized
powders.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 104779 - 104779
Published: July 1, 2024
This
article
thoroughly
examined
the
impact
of
Lorentz
and
buoyancy
forces
on
movement
nanomaterials
within
a
sealed
container.
The
magnetic
field
was
aligned
with
x-axis,
while
gravity
acted
along
y-axis.
container
featured
heated
inner
surface
curved
outer
kept
at
lower
temperature,
permeable
domain
allowing
fluid
flow.
Using
various
shapes
found
to
enhance
heat
transfer
effectively.
investigation
provides
valuable
insights
into
optimizing
in
practical
applications
by
utilizing
interaction
between
forces.
analysis
applied
Darcy's
formulation
account
for
media
simplified
equations
using
stream
function
concept.
numerical
code
underwent
rigorous
verification
ensure
its
accuracy
reliability.
Introducing
nanoparticles
significantly
increased
Nusselt
number
(Nu),
indicating
an
approximate
41.42
%
improvement
efficiency.
Additionally,
raising
parameter
"m"
resulted
11.76
increase
Nu.
However,
increasing
Ha
led
46.72
reduce
Nu,
reflecting
reduced
In
contrast,
boosting
Rayleigh
(Ra)
substantially
enhancing
efficiency
about
59.78
%.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56, P. 104232 - 104232
Published: March 11, 2024
A
novel
machine-learning
model
for
micro
and
mini-channel
friction
factor
prediction
is
presented
in
this
article.
In
recent
years,
periodic
array
offset
strip
fins
mini
channels
have
gained
attention
due
to
their
compactness
aid
heat
transfer
chemical
processing
electronic
cooling
devices.
The
research
uses
fin
length-to-height
ratios
below
one,
Reynolds
numbers
between
one
six
hundred
contain
2765
geometrically
dimensioned.
factor,
the
most
significant
barrier
channel
use,
must
be
accurately
estimated
design
efficient
systems.
Krylov
subspace
method
implemented
using
finite
element
FEniCS
software.
Additionally,
three
machine
learning
algorithms,
Catboost,
XGboost,
Random
Forest
regressors,
are
predict
steady
flow
through
with
arrays,
corresponding
performance
analysed.
stacking
ensemble
proposed
enhance
precision
of
forecasts.
results
demonstrate
that
outperforms
empirical
correlations
predicting
values
specific
evaluation
metrics
an
absolute
error
0.403%,
indicating
represents
complexity
data.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56, P. 104259 - 104259
Published: March 13, 2024
This
research
zeroes
in
on
improving
the
freezing
process
by
synergistically
employing
a
wavy
wall
and
fins.
To
enhance
cold
penetration,
phase
change
material
(PCM)
is
enriched
with
nanoparticles,
single-phase
model
adopted
due
to
low
nanoparticle
concentration.
The
numerical
simulations
leverage
Galerkin
method
validation
procedure
affirms
precision
of
code,
extensively
evaluating
impacts
ϕ
(concentration
additives)
dp
(particle
diameter).
With
an
increase
particle
diameter
(dp),
there
initial
19.76%
decrease
required
time,
succeeded
subsequent
50.56%
when
=
0.04.
Furthermore,
escalation
results
11.04%,
40.91%,
26.36%
reduction
completion
time
for
values
50,
40,
30
nm,
respectively.
Without
inclusion
powders,
solidification
lasts
84.8
s.
However,
introduction
optimal
powder
size,
this
duration
significantly
reduces
50.1
emphasizes
efficiency
improvements
attained
through
strategic
integration
wall,
fins,
PCM
infused
nanoparticles.