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Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications

Submission Deadline: 31 January 2023 (closed) View: 230

Guest Editors

Dr. Thaer Al-Jadir, University of Technology- Iraq, Iraq. Email: 150046@uotechnology.edu.iq
Prof. Dr. Hayder Abed Dhahad, Vice-chancellor for scientific & postgraduate affairs, University of Technology- Iraq, Iraq.
Prof. Dr. Talal Yusaf, School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Australia.
Prof. Miqdam T. Chaichan, Director of Energy and Renewable Energies Technology Center, University of Technology- Iraq, Iraq.
Prof. Dr. Hussein A. Kazem, Engineering Faculty, Sohar University, Oman.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed A. Al-Amiery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
Prof. Dr. Raheek Ismael Ibrahim, Electromechanical Engineering Department University of Technology- Iraq, Iraq.
Prof. Dr. Sattar Aljabair, Mechanical Engineering Department University of Technology- Iraq, Iraq.
Prof. Dr. Asawer A. Alwasiti, Electromechanical Engineering Department University of Technology- Iraq, Iraq.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayad M. Al Jubori, Mechanical Engineering Department University of Technology- Iraq, Iraq.

Summary

This special issue is intended for researchers in thermofluid and material sciences including advanced fluid mechanics, aero-thermodynamics, heat transfer, corrosion and their applications. This special issue can provide a recent platform reference of collection of papers with different types of thermal flow applications such as micro/nano-scale systems; medical and biological systems; fluid-structure interaction; and thermal and flow control in both the internal and external environment. We recommend that one of the authors (at least) should be from University of Technology- Iraq and the rest of authors from a different country to ensure diversity in research participation. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed before their acceptance for publication. All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal. The similarity of the manuscript must be below 20%. The following types of articles are welcome:

1. Original Research

2. Short reports or Letters

3. Review Articles

4. Methodologies or Methods

Recommended Topics:

1. Biofluid mechanics

2. Chemically reacting fluids and combustion

3. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

4. Experimental fluid mechanics

5. Flow through porous media

6. Fluid–solid interactions (FSI)

7. Geophysical fluid dynamics

8. Granular/suspension flows

9. Heat and mass transfer

10. Hydro- and aerodynamics

11. Magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD)

12. Multiphase flows

13. Nanofluids and microfluids

14. Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids

15. Polymers

16. Rheology

17. Stability

18. Statistical and kinetic theory of fluids

19. Tribology/lubrication

20. Ocean and atmospheric effects and pollution

21. Turbulence

22. Convective heat/mass transfer as affected by fluid flow

23. Oil and gas fluid flow mechanism

24. Corrosion and Surface of Materials

25. Materials and Mechatronics



Published Papers


  • Open Access

    REVIEW

    Flow Regimes in Bubble Columns with and without Internals: A Review

    Ayat N. Mahmood, Amer A. Abdulrahman, Laith S. Sabri, Abbas J. Sultan, Hasan Shakir Majdi, Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 239-256, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.028015
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract Hydrodynamics characterization in terms of flow regime behavior is a crucial task to enhance the design of bubble column reactors and scaling up related methodologies. This review presents recent studies on the typical flow regimes established in bubble columns. Some effort is also provided to introduce relevant definitions pertaining to this field, namely, that of “void fraction” and related (local, chordal, cross-sectional and volumetric) variants. Experimental studies involving different parameters that affect design and operating conditions are also discussed in detail. In the second part of the review, the attention is shifted to cases with More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    An Investigation into Forced Convection of a Nanofluid Flowing in a Rectangular Microchannel under the Influence of a Magnetic Field

    Muataz S. Alhassan, Ameer A. Alameri, Andrés Alexis Ramírez-Coronel, I. B. Sapaev, Azher M. Abed, David-Juan Ramos-Huallpartupa, Rahman S. Zabibah
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 311-323, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.026782
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract In line with recent studies, where it has been shown that nanofluids containing graphene have a stronger capacity to boost the heat transfer coefficient with respect to ordinary nanofluids, experiments have been conducted using water with cobalt ferrite/graphene nanoparticles. In particular, a circular channel made of copper subjected to a constant heat flux has been considered. As nanoparticles are sensitive to the presence of a magnetic field, different conditions have been examined, allowing both the strength and the frequency of such a field to span relatively wide ranges and assuming different concentrations of nanoparticles. According More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Assessment of Nanoparticle-Enriched Solvents for Oil Recovery Enhancement

    Muayad M. Hasan, Firas K. Al-Zuhairi, Anfal H. Sadeq, Rana A. Azeez
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.11, pp. 2827-2835, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027746
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract Solvents are generally used to reduce the viscosity of heavy crude oil and ultimately enhance oil recovery. Recently, a new method has been introduced where nanoparticles (NPs) are exploited to induce enhanced oil recovery owing to their ability to improve the mobility ratio, dampen the interfacial tension, and alter rock wettability. This study investigated the integration of nano-alumina (Al2O3) NPs with an n-hexane solvent. In particular, a Brookfield viscometer has been used to measure the crude oil viscosity and it has been found that NPs can effectively lead to a significant decrease in the overall oil More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    On the Effect of Mist Flow on the Heat Transfer Performances of a Three-CopperSphere Configuration

    Karema A. Hamad, Yasser A. Mahmood
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.11, pp. 2863-2875, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.029049
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract The cooling of a (pebble bed) spent fuel in a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) is adversely affected by an increase in the temperature of the used gas (air). To investigate this problem, a configuration consisting of three copper spheres arranged in tandem subjected to a forced mist flow inside a cylindrical channel is considered. The heat transfer coefficients and related variations as a function of Reynolds number are investigated accordingly. The experimental results show that when compared to those with only airflow, the heat transfer coefficient of the spherical elements with mist flow (j = More >

  • Open Access

    REVIEW

    A Comprehensive Review of the Influence of Heat Exchange Tubes on Hydrodynamic, Heat, and Mass Transfer in Bubble and Slurry Bubble Columns

    Dalia S. Makki, Hasan Sh. Majdi, Amer A. Abdulrahman, Abbas J. Sultan, Zahraa W. Hasan, Laith S. Sabri, Bashar J. Kadhim, Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.10, pp. 2613-2637, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.028081
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract Bubble and slurry bubble column reactors (BCRs/SBCRs) are used for various chemical, biochemical, and petrochemical applications. They have several operational and maintenance advantages, including excellent heat and mass transfer rates, simplicity, and low operating and maintenance cost. Typically, a catalyst is present in addition to biochemical processes where microorganisms are used to produce industrially valuable bio-products. Since most applications involve complicated gas-liquid, gas-liquid-solid, and exothermic processes, the BCR/SBCR must be equipped with heat-exchanging tubes to dissipate heat and control the reactor’s overall performance. In this review, past and very recent experimental and numerical investigations on More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Characterization of Unsaturated Polyester Filled with Waste Coconut Shells, Walnut Shells, and Carbon Fibers

    Marwah Subhi Attallah, Reem Alaa Mohammed, Ruaa Haitham Abdel-Rahim
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.10, pp. 2449-2469, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027750
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract This study aims to evaluate the erosion behavior and the hardness of hybrid composites made of varying amounts of coconut shells, walnut shells, and carbon fibers dispersed in a polyester matrix. MINITAB (L16) Taguchi experiments were used to determine the optimal combination of parameters. In particular, an erosion device consisting of a motor with a constant flow rate of 45 L/min, a pump with a diameter of 40 mm, a nozzle with a diameter of 5 mm, and a tank made of “perspex glass” 55 cm long, 30 cm tall, and 25 cm wide was used. The tests were conducted by… More >

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    Characterization of Unsaturated Polyester Filled with Waste Coconut Shells, Walnut Shells, and Carbon Fibers

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Oil-Water Flow with Drag Reducing Polymers in Horizontal Pipes

    Amer A. Abdulrahman, Bashar J. Kadhim, Zainab Y. Shnain, Hassan Sh. Majidi, Asawer A. Alwaiti, Farooq Al-Sheikh, Adnan A. AbdulRazak, Mohammed Shorbaz, Mazin J. Shibeeb
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.10, pp. 2579-2595, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027454
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract The well-known frictional effect related to liquid-liquid two-phase flow in pipelines can be reduced using drag-reducing additives. In this study, such an effect has been investigated experimentally using a mixture of oil and water. Moreover, numerical simulations have been carried out using the COMSOL simulation software. The measurements were taken in a horizontal pipe with the length and diameter equal to 3 and 0.125 m, respectively. Moreover, Polyethylene oxide with 150 ppm was exploited to reduce the drag effect while considering different water-to-oil fractions (0.3, 0.4, 0.5, and 0.7) and a constant total flow velocity More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Effect of the Arrangement of a New-Type of Turbulator Inserts on Heat Pipe Exchanger Performances

    Ibtisam A. Hasan, Wafa Maki
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.10, pp. 2749-2759, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027260
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract This research tests the effect of introducing turbulators of a new type into a circular tube heat exchanger under a constant and uniform longitudinal heat flux condition. A 45 mm diameter copper tube with a length of 1,350 mm is utilized with a solid disk being inserted inside the tube, which consists of three sections, each one containing two slots. The slot is cut at a 45 degree angle toward the inner tube surface, which results in diverging the flow toward the inner hot tube surface in order to enhance the heat transfer process. Air is considered More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    In Tube Condensation: Changing the Pressure Drop into a Temperature Difference for a Wire-on-Tube Heat Exchanger

    Louay Abd Al-Azez Mahdi, Mohammed A. Fayad, Miqdam T. Chaichan
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.9, pp. 2201-2214, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027166
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract A theoretical study based on the Penalty factor (PF) method by Cavallini et al. is conducted to show that the pressure drop occurring in a wire-on-tube heat exchanger can be converted into a temperature difference for two types of refrigerants R-134a and R-600a typically used for charging refrigerators and freezers. The following conditions are considered: stratified or stratified-wavy flow condensation occurring inside the smooth tube of a wire-on-tube condenser with diameter 3.25, 4.83, and 6.299 mm, condensation temperatures 35°C, 45°C, and 54.4°C and cover refrigerant mass flow rate spanning the interval from 1 to 7 kg/hr.… More >

    Graphic Abstract

    In Tube Condensation: Changing the Pressure Drop into a Temperature Difference for a Wire-on-Tube Heat Exchanger

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Investigating the Effects of Eichhornia Crassipes Biodiesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas on the Performance and Emissions of a Dual-Fuel Engine

    Hawraa S. Mohammed, Mahmoud A. Mashkour
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.9, pp. 2329-2343, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.026890
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract This study considers the effect of Eichhornia Crassipes Biodiesel (ECB) blends on the performances, combustion, and emission characteristics of a direct injection compression ignition engine operated in a dual-fuel mode (DFM) and equipped with an Exhaust gas recirculation technique (EGR). In particular, a single-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled diesel engine was utilized and four modes of fuel operation were considered: mode I, the engine operated with an ordinary diesel fuel; mode II, the engine operated with the addition of 2.4 L/min of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and 20% EGR; mode III, 20% ECB with 2.4 L/min LPG… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Enhancing Heavy Crude Oil Flow in Pipelines through Heating-Induced Viscosity Reduction in the Petroleum Industry

    Ramzy S. Hamied, Anwar N. Mohammed Ali, Khalid A. Sukkar
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.8, pp. 2027-2039, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027312
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract The process of transporting crude oil across pipelines is one of the most critical aspects of the midstream petroleum industry. In the present experimental work, the effect of temperature, pressure drop, and pipe diameter on the flow rate of heavy crude oil have been assessed. Moreover, the total discharge and energy losses have been evaluated in order to demonstrate the improvements potentially achievable by using solar heating method replacing pipe, and adjusting the value of the initial pressure difference. Crude oil of API = 20 has been used for the experiments, with the studied pipelines sections… More >

    Graphic Abstract

    Enhancing Heavy Crude Oil Flow in Pipelines through Heating-Induced Viscosity Reduction in the Petroleum Industry

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Improving Crude Oil Flow Using Graphene Flakes under an Applied Electric Field

    Thaer Al-Jadir, Laith S. Sabri, Wafaa A. Kadhim, Saja Mohsen Alardhi, Raheek I. Ibrahim
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.8, pp. 2067-2081, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027156
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract Graphene flakes (GF) have been prepared and assessed as a material for improving flow in oil pipelines under the effect of an electric field. In particular, different amounts of GFs have been considered in order to determine the optimal flow conditions. The GFs were prepared from graphite foam, derived from the dehydration of sugar with a particle size of 500–600 μm, which was dispersed in ethanol and exfoliated in a ball mill under a shear force. After 15 h of exfoliation, sonication, and subsequent high-speed centrifugation at 3000 rpm, irregular-shaped GFs of 50–140 nm were produced and characterized… More >

    Graphic Abstract

    Improving Crude Oil Flow Using Graphene Flakes under an Applied Electric Field

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Fatigue Life Estimation of High Strength 2090-T83 Aluminum Alloy under Pure Torsion Loading Using Various Machine Learning Techniques

    Mustafa Sami Abdullatef, Faten N. Alzubaidi, Anees Al-Tamimi, Yasser Ahmed Mahmood
    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.8, pp. 2083-2107, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027266
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent advancements in thermal fluid flow applications)
    Abstract The ongoing effort to create methods for detecting and quantifying fatigue damage is motivated by the high levels of uncertainty in present fatigue-life prediction approaches and the frequently catastrophic nature of fatigue failure. The fatigue life of high strength aluminum alloy 2090-T83 is predicted in this study using a variety of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for constant amplitude and negative stress ratios (). Artificial neural networks (ANN), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), support-vector machines (SVM), a random forest model (RF), and an extreme-gradient tree-boosting model (XGB) are trained using numerical and experimental input… More >

    Graphic Abstract

    Fatigue Life Estimation of High Strength 2090-T83 Aluminum Alloy under Pure Torsion Loading Using Various Machine Learning Techniques

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