Multiphase Flow and Heat and Mass Transfer in Industrial Complex Processes and Reactors

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the critical aspects of multiphase flow and heat and mass transfer in complex industrial processes and reactors. Multiphase flow systems, where gases, liquids, and solids interact dynamically, are fundamental to a wide range of industries, including chemical processing, energy production, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, and environmental engineering. Understanding and optimizing these systems are essential for improving efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses both theoretical and experimental studies that provide insights into the mechanisms of multiphase flow and associated heat and mass transfer phenomena. We invite contributions that explore innovative methodologies, advanced modeling techniques, and cutting-edge technologies relevant to industrial applications. Key areas of interest include chemical processing, such as catalytic reactors, separation processes, and chemical vapor deposition; energy production, including oil and gas pipelines, gasification, liquefaction, and nuclear reactors; pharmaceutical applications like crystallization processes, drug formulation, and bioreactors; food manufacturing processes such as spray drying, emulsification, and pasteurization; environmental engineering topics like wastewater treatment, air pollution control, and soil remediation; and slurry flow applications across various industries. Additionally, we seek papers addressing the mechanical aspects of multiphase systems, including equipment design, mechanical wear, and material durability under multiphase flow conditions. We are particularly interested in papers presenting advanced modeling and simulation techniques like computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and discrete element method (DEM), novel experimental methods, process optimization strategies, and real-world industrial case studies.

Keywords for this Special Issue include multiphase flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, slurry flow, chemical reactors, energy systems, pharmaceutical processes, food engineering, environmental applications, mechanical aspects, modeling and simulation, and experimental techniques. This Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners, providing the latest advancements and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle the complex challenges associated with multiphase flow and transfer in industrial processes and reactors. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their manuscripts through the journal’s submission portal, with all submissions undergoing a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest quality and relevance of published work.

Dr. Gopal Krishan
Dr. Nay Lin Oo
Guest Editors

Dr. Anarghya Ananda Murthy
Dr. Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos
Guest Editor Assistants

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• multiphase flow
• heat transfer
• mass transfer
• slurry flow
• chemical reactors
• energy systems
• pharmaceutical processes
• food engineering
• environmental applications
• mechanical aspects
• computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• discrete element method (DEM)
• modeling and simulation
• experimental techniques
• process optimization