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Feature Review Papers in Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 535

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality review papers in the framework of mechanical engineering, encouraging researchers from various fields within the journal’s scope to contribute by submitting papers based on the relevant scientific literature, which summarize the existing scientific knowledge on a topic, in an attempt to explain the current state of understanding. The manuscripts should highlight the latest developments in their research fields by inviting relevant experts and colleagues. Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Strength of materials and solid mechanics;
  • Tribology;
  • Thermodynamics;
  • Fluid mechanics;
  • Mechanisms and machine design;
  • Instrumentation and measurement;
  • Manufacturing engineering, materials, technology, or processes;
  • Vibration, control theory, and control engineering;
  • Dynamical systems;
  • Biomechanics;
  • Mechatronics and automation.

Dr. Alessandro Ruggiero
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Keywords

  • mechanical engineering
  • tribology
  • materials
  • manufacturing
  • mechatronics

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Review of Passive Flow Control Methods for Compressor Linear Cascades
by Oana Dumitrescu, Emilia-Georgiana Prisăcariu and Valeriu Drăgan
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(7), 4040; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15074040 - 7 Apr 2025
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This paper reviews the evolution of flow control methods for bladed linear cascades, focusing on passive techniques like riblets, grooves, vortex generators (VGs), and blade slots, which have proven effective in reducing drag, suppressing flow separation, and enhancing stability. The review outlines key [...] Read more.
This paper reviews the evolution of flow control methods for bladed linear cascades, focusing on passive techniques like riblets, grooves, vortex generators (VGs), and blade slots, which have proven effective in reducing drag, suppressing flow separation, and enhancing stability. The review outlines key historical developments that have improved flow efficiency and reduced losses in cascades. Bio-inspired designs, including riblets and grooves, help stabilize the boundary layer, reduce loss coefficients, and improve flow turning, which is vital for controlling drag and secondary flow effects. Vortex generators, fences, and slotted wingtips enhance stall margins and suppress corner separation, improving performance under off-design conditions. These methods are optimized based on aerodynamic parameters such as Reynolds number and boundary layer characteristics, offering substantial efficiency gains in high-performance compressors. Advancements in computational tools, like high-fidelity simulations and optimization techniques, have provided deeper insights into complex flow phenomena, including turbulence and vortex dynamics. Despite these advancements, challenges remain in fully optimizing these methods for diverse operating conditions and ensuring their practical application. This review highlights promising strategies for improving flow control efficiency and robustness, contributing to the design of next-generation turbomachinery. Full article
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