Topic Editors
Energy Power, Mechanical Engineering and Their Applications
Topic Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of energy systems and mechanical engineering technologies has revolutionized global industrial and environmental landscapes. This Topic focuses on interdisciplinary innovations at the intersection of energy power, mechanical engineering, and their cutting-edge applications, with an emphasis on renewable energy, intelligent heating, the district heating network, and hydraulic machinery. By addressing the challenges and opportunities in these fields, this Topic aims to foster sustainable energy solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and promote technological breakthroughs. Focusing on renewable energy, intelligent heating, district heating networks, and hydraulic machinery, this Topic seeks contributions that bridge theoretical advancements with practical implementations. Topics of interest include the following: (1) Renewable power: Intelligent diagnostics, predictive maintenance, hybrid energy systems, and offshore wind farm optimization. (2) Smart heating: AI-driven thermal load forecasting, district heating network resilience, and renewable heat integration. (3) District heating networks: Advanced heat transfer modeling, pipeline integrity assessment, and energy-efficient district cooling systems. (4) Hydraulic machinery: cavitation dynamics, pump-turbine performance, and hydropower plant automation.
Prof. Dr. Yuning Zhang
Dr. Jinsen Hu
Dr. Xianghao Zheng
Topic Editors
Keywords
- cavitation and bubble dynamics
- computational fluid dynamics
- district heating network resilience
- district heating network simulation
- district heating optimization
- energy system digital twin
- fire safety in energy infrastructure
- fluid–structure interaction
- hydropower plant automation
- intelligent heating technology
- renewable energy integration
- renewable heat integration
- predictive maintenance strategies
- pump-turbine performance
- thermal load forecasting
- wind power intelligent diagnosis
- wind power predictive maintenance
Participating Journals
| Journal Name | Impact Factor | CiteScore | Launched Year | First Decision (median) | APC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Mechanics
|
- | 3.5 | 2020 | 23.1 Days | CHF 1200 | Submit |
Applied Sciences
|
2.5 | 5.5 | 2011 | 18.4 Days | CHF 2400 | Submit |
Energies
|
3.0 | 7.3 | 2008 | 16.8 Days | CHF 2600 | Submit |
Symmetry
|
2.2 | 5.3 | 2009 | 17.3 Days | CHF 2400 | Submit |
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