Advances of Computational Heat and Mass Transfer in HVAC Systems

Dear Colleagues,

HVAC systems involve multi-physics phenomena of heat and mass transfer, which significantly affect indoor environment quality and energy efficiency. Besides experimental methods, the rapid evolution of computational modeling has unlocked unprecedented capabilities for deep system analysis, optimization, and innovation.

This Special Issue, "Advances of Computational Heat and Mass Transfer in HVAC Systems", will compile state-of-the-art research that leverages computational fluid dynamics (CFD), numerical heat transfer (NHT), and other advanced simulation techniques to address the heat and mass transfer processes in modern HVAC systems.

This Special Issue welcomes submissions on varied topics, including, but not limited to, the CFD analysis and optimization of heat exchangers, high-resolution simulations of indoor airflow, contaminant dispersion, thermal comfort, and moisture management, the modeling of multiphase and phase-change phenomena, and the application of machine learning and reduced-order models for faster system simulation, control, and fault detection.

We invite original research articles and comprehensive review papers that demonstrate significant methodological advancements or provide novel insights with tangible implications for the future of efficient, healthy, and sustainable built environments.

Dr. Xiaofang Shan
Dr. Qinli Deng
Dr. Chao Qin
Guest Editors

Dr. Hongyan Shi
Guest Editor Assistant

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