Heat and Mass Transfer in Renewable Energy Systems: Challenges and Innovations

Submission Deadline: 01 September 2025 View: 80 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Mamdouh El Haj Assad

Email: massad@sharjah.ac.ae

Affiliation: Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE

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Research Interests: geothermal energy, absorption chillers, solar energy, heat and mass transfer, exergy analysis

Dr. Laveet Kumar

Email: laveet.kumar@qu.edu.qa

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Qatar

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Research Interests: hydrogen energy, solar thermal collectors and PV/T hybrid system

Dr. Imen Ben Salem

Email: imen.bensalem@zu.ac.ae

Affiliation: College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, UAE

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Research Interests: CFD, multiphase flow, geophysics

Summary

Introduction:

The special issue focuses on the importance of heat and mass transfer in renewable energy systems, a critical area for improving the efficiency and scalability of clean energy technologies. As renewable energy technologies like solar-thermal, geothermal, and hydrogen production gain prominence, optimizing heat and mass transfer processes is essential for enhancing performance and ensuring long-term viability. This issue aims to address key challenges and present innovative solutions in this domain.

Aim and Scope:

The aim of the special issue is to present advanced research on the role of heat and mass transfer mechanisms in various renewable energy systems. This includes cutting-edge work in solar-thermal energy, geothermal energy extraction, hydrogen production, and thermal energy storage. The issue will cover experimental studies, computational modeling, and practical applications that address challenges and improve efficiency in renewable systems.

Suggested Themes:

• Enhanced heat transfer in solar-thermal systems, geothermal reservoirs, and hybrid renewable systems.

• Innovations in hydrogen production and storage through improved thermochemical processes.

• Thermal energy storage technologies for renewable energy systems.

• Modeling and simulation of heat and mass transfer in renewable systems for optimization.

• Energy efficiency improvements through better heat transfer management.

• This special issue aims to provide comprehensive insights and foster innovation in the sustainable energy landscape.

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