Symmetry and Asymmetry in CFD, Fluid Dynamics, and Heat Transfer: Theoretical and Computational Perspectives
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 716
Special Issue Editor
2. Laboratory of Energetics (LE), Faculty of Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco
Interests: fluid mechanics; heat transfer; solar energy; renewable energy; naval hydrodynamics; CFD
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry and asymmetry play a fundamental role in fluid dynamics and heat transfer, influencing turbulence structures, energy transport, and stability in various engineering applications. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become a crucial tool for analyzing these effects, thus enhancing modeling, numerical simulations, and the optimization of thermal and fluid systems.
This Special Issue focuses on the role of symmetry and asymmetry in CFD, fluid flow, and heat transfer across various domains, from fundamental theory to applied engineering. We welcome original research and review articles that address theoretical, numerical, and experimental advances in these fields. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Symmetry and asymmetry in turbulence modeling (vortex dynamics, coherent structures, drag reduction).
- Computational and mathematical approaches to symmetry in fluid flow (group theory applications, similarity solutions, reduced-order modeling).
- Advanced CFD and numerical simulations in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
- The influence of symmetry in energy-efficient thermal systems (heat exchangers, passive cooling, and convective transport).
- Symmetry and asymmetry in multiphase and non-Newtonian flows.
- Optimization and computational methods for symmetry analysis in fluid dynamics.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the significance of symmetry in advancing CFD and heat transfer methodologies, contributing to the development of innovative approaches to theoretical modeling and computational techniques.
Prof. Dr. Jamal-Eddine Salhi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- symmetry and asymmetry in fluid mechanics
- heat transfer optimization
- turbulence modeling and vortex dynamics
- numerical methods in thermal and fluid systems
- group theory applications in fluid dynamics
- energy-efficient thermal management
- multiphase and non-Newtonian fluid flows
- convective and conductive heat transfer
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