Sustainable Design and Optimization of Fluid-Based Manufacturing Processes

Submission Deadline: 20 April 2027 View: 182 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editor(s)

Prof. S. H. Gawande

Email: shgawande@gmail.com

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Tribology Laboratory, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India

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Research Interests: material science, tribology, flow analysis, design optimization

Dr. Nirmal Mandal

Email: n.mandal@cqu.edu.au

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering and Technology Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia

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Research Interests: numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation flow characteristics, FEA, modal testing, fatigue, and damage analysis of applied structures

Summary

Fluid-based manufacturing processes are central to a wide range of industrial applications, including casting, coating, additive manufacturing, chemical processing, cooling, and lubrication. These processes inherently involve complex and tightly coupled interactions among fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, phase change, and material behavior, often spanning multiple spatial and temporal scales.

Despite their technological importance, conventional fluid-based processing systems frequently exhibit limitations in terms of energy efficiency, material utilization, and environmental sustainability. High energy consumption, process-induced waste, and emissions remain critical challenges, particularly in large-scale and high-performance manufacturing environments.

In response, growing attention has been directed toward the development of sustainable and optimized processing strategies. Advances in computational fluid dynamics, multiphysics modeling, and data-driven techniques, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, are enabling more accurate prediction, control, and optimization of complex transport phenomena. These approaches support the design of next-generation manufacturing systems that are both resource-efficient and environmentally responsible.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in these areas. Contributions are encouraged that address fundamental and applied aspects, including theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, experimental investigation, and industrial applications. Contributions may include, but are not limited to:
· Original research articles presenting novel theoretical, computational, or experimental findings
· Comprehensive review papers summarizing recent advances and identifying future research directions
· Case studies highlighting industrial applications and real-world implementations of fluid-based processes
· Short communications reporting timely and significant preliminary results or innovative concepts
· Experimental and numerical investigations addressing fundamental and applied aspects of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and multiphysics interactions in materials processing systems

Topics of Interest include (but are not limited to)
· Fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and phase change in materials processing
· Multiphysics modeling and simulation of fluid-based manufacturing systems
· Energy-efficient and low-emission design of processing technologies
· Multiphase flows and interfacial phenomena in casting, coating, and additive manufacturing
· Transport phenomena and optimization in melt processing, solidification, and deposition processes
· Advanced cooling and lubrication strategies, including eco-friendly and high-performance fluids
· Nanofluids, complex fluids, and functional materials in manufacturing applications
· CFD-driven design and optimization of industrial processing equipment
· Data-driven modeling, machine learning, and AI for process prediction, control, and optimization
· Multi-objective optimization of productivity, quality, and sustainability metrics
· Flow control, mixing, and dispersion in reactive and non-reactive systems
· Topology optimization and design of flow channels and processing geometries
· Resource-efficient manufacturing, waste minimization, and circular processing strategies
· Integration of renewable energy sources in fluid-based manufacturing systems
· Experimental studies and industrial case analyses of advanced and sustainable processes

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