Special Issues

Innovative Cooling Systems: Design, Optimization, and Applications

Submission Deadline: 31 December 2025 View: 1655 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Dr. José Luis Rodríguez Muñoz

Email: jose_rodriguez@uaeh.edu.mx

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico

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Research Interests: vapor compression refrigeration systems, absorption refrigeration systems, diffusion absorption refrigeration systems, alternative refrigeration systems, alternative energy systems, performance evaluation and modeling of new working pairs

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Dr. José de Jesús Ramírez Minguela

Email: jdj.ramirezminguela@ugto.mx

Affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Guanajuato, Mexico

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Research Interests: numerical model, computational fluid dynamics, fuel cells, solar thermal collectors, fluid flow, thermal performance, entropy generation, refrigeration systems, alternative refrigeration systems, alternative energy systems

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Dr. Jean-Fulbert Ituna-Yudonago

Email: jituna@upmh.edu.mx

Affiliation: Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Metropolitan Polytechnic University of Hidalgo, Mexico

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Research Interests: computational fluid dynamics applied to the study of energy systems, refrigeration systems and heat pumps, automotive and aerospace systems, thermoelectric systems, solar thermal collectors, wind turbines, solar dryers

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Summary

The special issue explores cutting-edge of advancements in vapor compression and absorption refrigeration systems, the use of low GWP refrigerants applied to vapor compression refrigeration systems as well as new alternatives of working pairs for absorption refrigeration systems. Furthermore, numerical analysis of energy performance by means of computational fluid dynamics of cooling systems is also explored.

 

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Innovation in vapor compression and absorption cooling systems.

• Novel ejector-compression and absorption cooling systems.

• Performance evaluation and simulation of vapor compression and absorption cooling systems.

• Alternatives of vapor compression and absorption cooling systems.

• Low GWP refrigerants applied to vapor compression cooling systems.

• Performance evaluation and simulation of new working pairs applied to absorption cooling systems.

• Hybrid compression and absorption cooling systems.

• Solar cooling systems.

• Computational fluid dynamics applied in the analysis, design and simulation of cooling systems.


Keywords

vapor compression systems, absorption systems, ejector systems, low GWP refrigerants, working pairs, hybrid systems, solar systems, computational fluid dynamics

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Thermal Performance Assessment of a Trombe Wall in Social Housing through Numerical Simulation: A Case Study in Mexico

    Y.C. Rodríguez-Gómez, J. Serrano-Arellano, F.N. Demesa-López, J.M. Belman-Flores, J.F. Ituna-Yudonago
    Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2025.069564
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative Cooling Systems: Design, Optimization, and Applications)
    Abstract The Trombe Wall (TW) is a low-cost, passive heating system known for its high thermal efficiency, particularly in cold and temperate climates. Recent research has explored its adaptability to warm-dry climates with high thermal variability, such as those found in central Mexico. This study presents a dynamic simulation-based analysis of the TW’s thermal performance in a representative social housing unit located in Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo. Two models were compared—one with a south-facing TW system and one without—to evaluate indoor thermal comfort throughout a full annual cycle. The simulations were conducted using OpenStudio and EnergyPlus,… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    A Numerical Study of the Double Diffusivity with Convective and Radiative Turbulent Flow in a Greenhouse with Humidity Sources

    J. Serrano-Arellano, M.I. Hernández-López, J. L. Chávez-Servín, E. V. Macias-Melo, K. M. Aguilar-Castro
    Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2025.069560
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative Cooling Systems: Design, Optimization, and Applications)
    Abstract A numerical study analyzed double diffusion caused by convective and radiative heat transfer in a greenhouse with and without internal humidity sources. Two cases were examined: one considering temperature and mass concentration gradients on vertical walls and another incorporating internal humidity sources, enhancing convective and diffusive flows. Four configurations were analyzed by varying the length of the greenhouse, and the Rayleigh number was calculated over a range from 2.29 × 1010 to 6.07 × 1012. Simulations modeled the greenhouse interior six times a day (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), accounting for external temperature, humidity, and solar More >

    Graphic Abstract

    A Numerical Study of the Double Diffusivity with Convective and Radiative Turbulent Flow in a Greenhouse with Humidity Sources

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Energy Analysis of the Aircraft Environment Control System Using Air with and without Humidity

    J. E. López-Gil, J. F. Ituna-Yudonago, V. Pérez-García, V. Martínez-Calzada, J. L. Rodríguez-Muñoz, J. Serrano-Arellano
    Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.23, No.5, pp. 1365-1393, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2025.068100
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative Cooling Systems: Design, Optimization, and Applications)
    Abstract This paper presents a thermophysical study approach for a pure environmental control system (ECS), incorporating the geometric dimensions of heat exchangers, ram air duct, and air cycle machine (ACM) blades of the Sabreliner’s environmental control system. Real flight scenarios are simulated by considering flight input variables such as altitude, aircraft speed, compression ratio of the air cycle machine, and the mass flow rate of bleed air. The study evaluates the coefficient of performance (COP) of the environmental control system, the heat exchanger efficiencies, and the work distribution of the air cycle machine based on five… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems Using Phase Change Materials

    Rachid Djeffal, Sidi Mohammed El Amine Bekkouche, Zakaria Triki, Abir Abboud, Sabrina Lekmine, Hichem Tahraoui, Jie Zhang, Abdeltif Amrane
    Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.23, No.4, pp. 1129-1149, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2025.067734
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative Cooling Systems: Design, Optimization, and Applications)
    Abstract Refrigeration systems are essential across various sectors, including food preservation, medical storage, and climate control. However, their high energy consumption and environmental impact necessitate innovative solutions to enhance efficiency while minimizing energy usage. This paper investigates the integration of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) into a vapor compression refrigeration system to enhance energy efficiency and temperature regulation for food preservation. A multifunctional prototype was tested under two configurations: (1) a standard thermally insulated room, and (2) the same room augmented with eutectic plates filled with either Glaceol (−10°C melting point) or distilled water (0°C melting point).… More >

    Graphic Abstract

    Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems Using Phase Change Materials

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