Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics in Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "J: Thermal Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 April 2026 | Viewed by 81
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Interests: fluid mechanics; multiphase flow; compressible flow; applied fluid mechanics; OpenFOAM; fuel injection systems; bio-fluid dynamics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy systems, including power generation, heating and cooling technologies, internal combustion engines, and transportation, are among the primary contributors to global carbon dioxide emissions. As the world grapples with the urgent challenge of climate change, improving the performance and sustainability of these systems has become a critical priority. Achieving meaningful reductions in pollutant emissions and meeting international climate targets demands a concerted effort to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact of thermal energy systems.
To this end, innovative engineering solutions and rigorous analytical approaches are essential. In particular, numerical simulations have emerged as powerful tools for unravelling the complexities of thermal processes and guiding the design and optimization of next-generation energy technologies. These simulations enable researchers to explore complex fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena, assess system behaviour under diverse operating conditions, and identify pathways for performance enhancement.
This Special Issue will showcase pioneering research across a broad spectrum of energy systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, internal combustion engines, fuel cells, wind and steam turbines, solar thermal collectors, and heat exchangers. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of high-performance computing and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in advancing our understanding of these systems.
We invite contributions that delve into varied CFD computational methodologies, such as finite difference, finite volume, and spectral techniques, and that leverage both commercial and open-source simulation platforms. Studies that aim to optimize energy systems by improving efficiency, minimizing energy losses, and enabling smarter design of propulsion units, engine components, turbines, and heat exchangers are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Francesco Duronio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- applied fluid-dynamics
- applied thermodynamics
- hydrogen combustion
- hydrogen fuelled propulsion systems
- fuel cell systems CFD simulation
- turbines
- energy systems
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