Optimization of Heat and Mass Exchange

Dear Colleagues,

Heat and mass transfer together with fluid dynamics are three related topics that frequently occur simultaneously in many situations; in fact, the occurrence of only one of these phenomena alone is the exception rather than the rule. The basic equations that describe these phenomena are closely related, and the mathematical techniques for understanding them are very similar. It is therefore sensible to consider these topics together as a unitary subject. This is the approach we have adopted for this Special Issue.  

The needs of society are often a driving force for engineering research and scientific advancement. We live in an era in which global warming and atmospheric pollution are of great concern to the extent that they are stimulating research on energy efficiency and means to reduce pollution processes. This is a significant challenge that, if addressed wisely, will have far-reaching effects on sustainable life on our planet. To meet these dual challenges, consideration needs to be given to energy efficiency and pollution reduction through the development of new ideas, processes and practices that can minimise the limitations imposed by the second law of thermodynamics and of optimisation processes that can extract the largest useful return for energy utilisation.               

In this Special Issue on " Optimization of Heat and Mass Exchange”, we welcome review articles and original research papers, fundamental, applied, theoretical, numerical or experimental on heat and mass transport phenomena. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Heat exchanger design
• Two-phase flows
• Droplet formation
• Nano-fluids
• Particle dynamics
• Turbulent transport
• Boiling and condensation
• Bubble dynamics
• Entropy generation in heat and fluid flow
• Heat Sinks;
• Numerical simulation of momentum heat and mass transfer
• Flow and heat transfer in micro-channels
• Phase-change materials
• Practical applications

Prof. Dr. Brian Agnew
Dr. Ivan C. K. Tam
Dr. Xiaojun Shi
Guest Editors

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