Hybrid Analytical and Numerical Methods for Thermal and Energy Processes in Offshore and Coastal Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue, titled "Hybrid Analytical and Numerical Methods for Thermal and Energy Processes in Offshore and Coastal Engineering", is dedicated to the exploration of the integration of robust analytical methodologies with sophisticated numerical simulations to tackle the intricate multi-physics challenges inherent in offshore environments. The discipline is advancing beyond purely numerical techniques by harnessing the advantages of both analytical and numerical approaches to derive solutions that are not only more efficient and precise but also provide deeper physical insights. We are soliciting contributions that illustrate the innovation and application of these hybrid methods in addressing critical issues, such as the dynamic response of floating structures, vortex-induced vibrations (VIV), complex heat and mass transfer phenomena, fluid flow in microchannel and microsystem, and fluid–structure interaction. This Special Issue aspires to serve as a seminal reference for researchers and engineers engaged in developing high-fidelity, computationally efficient tools aimed at enhancing the design, analysis, and optimization of energy systems, thereby improving their performance, stability, and safety.

Dr. Guangming Fu
Prof. Dr. Jian Su
Prof. Dr. Renato Machado Cotta
Guest Editors

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