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ISSN:2151-8629(online)
Publication Frequency:Bi-monthly
Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer is an open access and peer-reviewed online journal that provides a central vehicle for the exchange of basic ideas in heat and mass transfer between researchers and engineers around the globe. It disseminates information of permanent interest in the area of heat and mass transfer. Theory and fundamental research in heat and mass transfer, numerical simulations and algorithms, experimental techniques, and measurements as applied to all kinds of current and emerging problems are welcome. Contributions to the journal consist of original research on heat and mass transfer in equipment, thermal systems, thermodynamic processes, nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, energy and power applications, as well as security and related topics.
Emerging Source Citation Index (Web of Science): 2023 Impact Factor 1.1; Ei Compendex; Scopus Citescore (Impact per Publication 2023): 2.5; SNIP (Source Normalized Impact per Paper 2023): 0.573; Google Scholar; Open J-Gate, etc.
Commencing from Volume 22, Issue 1, 2024, FHMT will transition from a bi-annual to a bi-monthly publication.
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1277-1307, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056087 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Computational Thermo-Fluids and Nanofluids)
Abstract The research examines fluid behavior in a porous box-shaped enclosure. The fluid contains nanoscale particles and swimming microbes and is subject to magnetic forces at an angle. Natural circulation driven by biological factors is investigated. The analysis combines a traditional numerical approach with machine learning techniques. Mathematical equations describing the system are transformed into a dimensionless form and then solved using computational methods. The artificial neural network (ANN) model, trained with the Levenberg-Marquardt method, accurately predicts values, showing high correlation (R = 1), low mean squared error (MSE), and minimal error clustering. Parametric analysis reveals significant… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1309-1322, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056680 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Heat and Mass Transfer in Energy Equipment)
Abstract Heat engines based on reciprocating machines remain in demand as energy converters in a variety of industries around the world. The aim of the study was to evaluate the gas-dynamic, consumable and heat exchange characteristics of non-stationary air flows in a supply system with transverse profiling of valve channels based on experimental studies. Valve channels with cross sections in the form of a circle, square and triangle were used to control the consumable and heat exchange characteristics of the flows in the supply system of the reciprocating-engine model. The article presents data on changes in… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1323-1341, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.055314 - 30 October 2024
Abstract The present investigation centers on the impact of viscous dissipation and ohmic heating on the plume generated by a line heat source under the impact of an aligned magnetic field. In this study, the flow model is adapted to incorporate ohmic heating and viscous dissipation by including the respective terms in the energy equation. A mathematical model is formulated as a system of coupled partial differential equations to analyze the flow problem. Subsequently, a numerical solution is derived with stream function formulation for the system of coupled partial differential equations, which transmutes it into ordinary… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1343-1360, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.054164 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Computational Thermo-Fluids and Nanofluids)
Abstract In this work, a steady mixed convection in a two-dimensional enclosure filled viananoliquid Cu/H2O through a porous medium was numerically analyzed. The nanoliquid flow is designated utilizing the Brinkman-Forchheimer model. The upper and the bottom horizontal walls are considered to be hot (Th) and cold temperature (Tc), respectively, whereas the other walls are thermally insulated. The impact of various dimensionless terms such as the Grashof number (Gr) in the ranges (0.01–20), the Reynolds number (Re) in the ranges (50–500), the Hartman number (Ha) in the ranges (0–20), and three different location cases (0.25, 0.5, and More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1361-1379, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.057372 - 30 October 2024
Abstract The modified Siemens method is the dominant process for the production of polysilicon, yet it is characterised by high energy consumption. Two models of laboratory-grade Siemens reduction furnace and 12 pairs of rods industrial-grade Siemens chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reduction furnace were established, and the effects of factors such as the diameter of silicon rods, the surface temperature of silicon rods, the air inlet velocity and temperature on the heat transfer process inside the reduction furnace were investigated by numerical simulation. The results show that the convective and radiant heat losses in the furnace increased… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1381-1397, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056624 - 30 October 2024
Abstract Extended experiments were conducted on the oscillation characteristics of merged liquid slugs in a horizontally oriented polymer pulsating heat pipe (PHP). The PHP’s serpentine channel comprised 14 parallel channels with a width of 1.3 and a height of 1.1 . The evaporator and condenser sections were 25 and 50 long, respectively, and the adiabatic section in between was 75 mm long. Using a plastic 3D printer and semi-transparent filament made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, the serpentine channel was printed directly onto a thin polycarbonate sheet to form the PHP. The PHP was charged with hydrofluoroether-7100.… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1399-1419, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056597 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Computational Thermo-Fluids and Nanofluids)
Abstract This study employs the Buongiorno model to explore nanoparticle migration in a mixed convection second-grade fluid over a slendering (variable thickness) stretching sheet. The convective boundary conditions are applied to the surface. In addition, the analysis has been carried out in the presence of Joule heating, slips effects, thermal radiation, heat generation and magnetohydrodynamic. This study aimed to understand the complex dynamics of these nanofluids under various external influences. The governing model has been developed using the flow assumptions such as boundary layer approximations in terms of partial differential equations. Governing partial differential equations are… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1421-1442, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.055063 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Boiling Heat Transfer: Fundamentals and Improvement Techniques)
Abstract High heat dissipation is required for miniaturization and increasing the power of electronic systems. Pool boiling is a promising option for achieving efficient heat dissipation at low wall superheat without the need for moving parts. Many studies have focused on improving heat transfer efficiency during boiling by modifying the surface of the heating element. This paper presents an experimental investigation on improving pool boiling heat transfer using an open microchannel. The primary goal of this work is to investigate the impact of the channel geometry characteristics on boiling heat transfer. Initially, rectangular microchannels were prepared… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1443-1460, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056091 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer within Novel Cooling Structures)
Abstract The external rotor hub motor adopts direct drive mode, no deceleration drive device, and has a compact structure. Its axial size is smaller than that of a deceleration-driven hub motor, which greatly reduces the weight of the vehicle and increases the cruising range of the vehicle. Because of the limited special working environment and performance requirements, the hub motor has a small internal space and a large heat generation, so it puts forward higher requirements for heat dissipation capacity. For the external rotor hub motor, a new type of in-tank water-cooled structure of hub motor… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1461-1476, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056284 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Multiscale Heat and Mass Transfer and Energy Conversion)
Abstract Solar energy is a valuable renewable energy source, and photovoltaic (PV) systems are a practical approach to harnessing this energy. Nevertheless, low energy efficiency is considered a major setback of the system. Moreover, high cell temperature and reflection of solar irradiance from the panel are considered chief culprits in this regard. Employing pulsating heat pipes (PHPs) is an innovative and useful approach to improving solar panel performance. This study presents the results of the power performance of a PV panel attached to a newly designed spiral pulsating heat pipe, while graphene oxide nanofluid with three More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1477-1492, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.052675 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Two-phase flow heat and mass transfer in advanced energy systems)
Abstract Indoor heating with an electrical heating cable, which has no harmful emissions to the environment, is an attractive way for radiant floor heating. To improve the heat transfer efficiency, a novel structure of the heating cable was designed by proposing the concept of the aluminum finned sheath. The transient heat transfer model from the embedded heating cables to the floor is established to validate the feasibility of this novel cable. The effects of the fin number and shape on the cable’s temperature and heat flux distribution were analyzed. The results show that, with the specific More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1493-1514, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.055324 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Two-phase flow heat and mass transfer in advanced energy systems)
Abstract Helically coiled tube-in-tube (HCTT) heat exchangers are widely applied to the process technology because of their compactness and higher heat transfer efficiency. HCTT heat exchangers play an important role in liquified natural gas (LNG) use and cold energy recovery. The heat transfer characteristics, pressure distribution, and degree of vaporization of LNG in HCTT heat exchangers are numerically investigated. By comparing the simulation results of the computational model with existing experimental results, the effectiveness of the computational model is verified. The numerical simulation results show the vapor volume fraction of the HCTT heat exchanger is related… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1515-1532, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.057854 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Computational Thermo-Fluids and Nanofluids)
Abstract There is a strong relationship between analytical and numerical heat transfers due to thermodynamically anticipated findings, making thermo-dynamical modeling an effective tool for estimating the ideal melting point of heat transfer. Under certain assumptions, the present study builds a mathematical model of melting heat transport nanofluid flow of chemical reactions and joule heating. Nanofluid flow is described by higher-order partial non-linear differential equations. Incorporating suitable similarity transformations and dimensionless parameters converts these controlling partial differential equations into the non-linear ordinary differential equations and resulting system of nonlinear equations is established. Plotted graphic visualizations in MATLAB More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1533-1558, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.052901 - 30 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Direct-Contact Heat and Mass Transfer Packings and Packed Beds)
Abstract The goal of this work is, first of all, to construct a mathematical model of the mass transfer process in porous adsorption layers, taking into account the fact that in most cases the adsorption process is carried out in non-stationary technological modes, which requires a clear description of its various stages. The scientific contribution of the novel model is based on a probability approach allowing for deriving a differential equation that takes into account the diffusion migration of adsorbed particles. Solving this equation allows us to calculate the reduced degree of the adsorption surface coverage… More >
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Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1559-1573, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.047351 - 30 October 2024
Abstract A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a substance into electrical energy through an oxidation-reduction mechanism. The electrochemical reaction of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) generates heat, and this heat can be recovered and put to use in a waste heat recovery system. In addition to preheating the fuel and oxidant, producing steam for industrial use, and heating and cooling enclosed rooms, this waste heat can be used for many more productive uses. The large waste heat produced by SOFCs is a worry that must… More >
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