Guest Editors
Prof. Jaouad Benhamou
Email: j.benhamou@ump.ac.ma
Affiliation: Higher School of Education and Training, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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Research Interests: computational fluid dynamics, thermal convection, Lattice Boltzmann method, finite difference techniques
Prof. Dr. El Bachir Lahmer
Email: e.lahmer@ump.ac.ma
Affiliation: Mechanics & Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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Research Interests: heat transfer enhancement, fluid flow behavior, Lattice Boltzmann method, numerical simulation
Summary
This Special Issue presents recent advances in two- and three-dimensional investigations of thermal convection through integrated numerical and experimental approaches with particular emphasis on the interplay between flow analysis and the targeted selection, design, and optimization of multiphase fluids and advanced materials. It brings together contributions based on classical and hybrid computational methods, including finite volume, finite element, and lattice Boltzmann techniques, applied across multiple physical scales to capture the complex coupling between transport mechanisms and material properties.
The scope encompasses forced and natural convection in diverse geometries, involving pure fluids, porous media, nanofluids, and phase-change materials highlighting how predictive modeling can guide the rational tailoring of fluid composition, phase distribution, and microstructural characteristics to achieve desired thermal and hydrodynamic performance.
By combining fundamental theory with engineering applications, this Special Issue provides a comprehensive perspective on contemporary strategies for analyzing convection phenomena in energy-related systems where optimizing flow behavior is inseparable from selecting or engineering the most suitable multiphase working media or functional materials. Particular attention is devoted to identifying how variations in particle loading, phase morphology, porosity, and thermophysical properties influence convective stability, heat transfer rates, and system efficiency. The issue also emphasizes heat transfer enhancement and advanced thermal management, including the development of efficient cooling solutions for electronic components, energy storage devices, and high-power-density technologies. Experimental contributions are included to validate numerical models, support the interpretation of multiphase transport.
Keywords
experimental, numerical simulation, natural and forced convection, heat transfer enhancement.
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