Recent Advances and Emerging Trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Fluid Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 1252
Special Issue Editor
Interests: indoor environment quality; thermal comfort; CFD numerical simulation; building efficiency; heat and mass transfer
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Dear Colleagues,
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has established itself as an essential tool for analyzing and solving complex problems involving fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines. With continuous advancements in numerical methods and increasing computational power, CFD enables detailed simulations that are necessary for understanding and optimizing systems affecting energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and environmental quality.
This Special Issue aims to collect original research articles and reviews that focus on the application of CFD in addressing challenges related to indoor and outdoor air quality, wind engineering, fire dynamics, aerodynamics, and other problems associated with energy efficiency and fluid flow. We are particularly interested in contributions that explore the interplay between fluid dynamics and energy consumption, as well as their impact on thermal comfort and sustainability.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality: CFD analyses of pollutant dispersion, ventilation strategies, and their effects on energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
- Wind Engineering: Simulations of wind flow around buildings and structures, natural ventilation, and mitigation of wind-induced effects on structures.
- Fire Dynamics: Modeling of fire behavior, smoke propagation, and evacuation scenarios to enhance safety and energy considerations in built environments.
- Aerodynamics: Studies on the aerodynamic performance of vehicles, buildings, and devices aimed at improving energy efficiency.
- Heat and Mass Transfer: Investigations into thermal management systems, cooling technologies, and mass transfer processes impacting energy systems and efficiency.
- Energy Efficiency and Fluid Flow: Innovative CFD applications that address challenges in energy consumption reduction and optimization of fluid flow systems.
We welcome submissions from all scientific fields that employ CFD numerical simulations to solve practical problems and advance understanding in these areas. Selected papers will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the dissemination of high-quality research that provides valuable insights for both academia and industry.
We cordially invite you to contribute your research to this Special Issue and look forward to your valuable submissions.
Dr. Florin Bode
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- energy efficiency
- indoor air quality
- outdoor air quality
- wind engineering
- heat and mass transfer
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