Advances in Heat Exchanger Design, Performance, and Applications

Submission Deadline: 20 October 2025 View: 56 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Mohamed Khamis Mansour

Email: mdkhamis@alexu.edu.eg

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, 22 El-Guish Road, El-Shatby, Alexandria, 21526, Egypt

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Research Interests: heat exchanger design and performance, conjugate heat transfer problems, microscale heat transfer applications

Summary

Heat exchangers play a crucial role in various industrial and engineering applications, facilitating efficient thermal energy transfer between fluids. They are widely used in power generation, HVAC systems, chemical processing, automotive and aerospace industries, and renewable energy technologies. As global energy demands increase and sustainability becomes a priority, optimizing heat exchanger performance is essential for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and minimizing operational costs.

Despite significant advancements, several challenges remain in heat exchanger design and operation, including:
· Enhancing heat transfer efficiency while minimizing pressure drop.
· Developing compact and lightweight heat exchangers for modern applications.
· Exploring advanced materials and coatings for durability and corrosion resistance.
· Integrating novel manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing.
· Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for performance optimization.

This Special Issue aims to bring together recent advancements in heat exchanger technologies, covering topics such as:

· Innovative heat exchanger designs and thermal management strategies.
· Experimental and numerical studies on heat exchanger performance.
· AI, machine learning, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for heat exchanger optimization.
· Novel materials, coatings, and fabrication techniques for enhanced durability and efficiency.
· Emerging applications in renewable energy, cryogenics, and industrial heat recovery.

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