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Impact of Two-Stage Copper Oxide Nanowire Coatings on Flow Boiling Heat Flux in Mini-Channel Heat Sinks

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Sanjay Kumar Gupta
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1222
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4069017
Published Online: June 24, 2025
...: [email protected] Heat and Mass Transfer Heat Transfer Enhancement Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Accepted Manuscript Not Copyedited Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. Received April 13, 2025; Accepted manuscript posted June 24, 2025. doi...
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HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER ANALYSIS OF INCLINED FLAT PLATE SOLAR STILL USING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY ENHANCED WICK MATERIALS – AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH

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T. Anbukumar, R. Vijayan, M. Murugan, P. V. Elumalai
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1633
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4069016
Published Online: June 24, 2025
...T. Anbukumar; R. Vijayan; M. Murugan; P. V. Elumalai Incorporating a thermal conductivity-enhanced wick fabric in the analysis of an inclined flat plate solar still [IFPSS] enhances heat and mass transfer. The improved wick material facilitates better absorption of solar radiation, leading...
View Articletitled, HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER ANALYSIS OF INCLINED FLAT PLATE SOLAR STILL USING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY ENHANCED WICK MATERIALS – AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH
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Film Cooling Flow over Cutback Surface with Teardrop-Shaped Dimples at Airfoil Trailing Edge Measured by 2D3C-PTV

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Shohei Yamamoto, Akira Murata, Chihiro Hayakawa, Kaoru Iwamoto
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1623
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068986
Published Online: June 19, 2025
... Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 16 12 2024 12 06 2025 12 06 2025 19 06 2025 Gas Turbine Heat Transfer Heat and Mass Transfer Heat Transfer Enhancement Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 10.13039/501100001691 17K06188...
View Articletitled, Film Cooling Flow over Cutback Surface with Teardrop-Shaped Dimples at Airfoil Trailing Edge Measured by 2D3C-PTV
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Topics: Airfoils, Film cooling, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Shear stress, Turbulence, Cooling, Density, Gas turbines, Heat
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IMPACT of INNOVATIVE TRENCHED SHAPE on FILM COOLING EFFICIENCY

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Abdelhalim Soussa, Mustapha Bordjane, Fatima Benali Kouchih, Khadidja Boualem, Abbes Azzi
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1109
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068873
Published Online: June 10, 2025
... Heat and Mass Transfer Heat Transfer Enhancement Heat Transfer in Manufacturing Thermal Systems Accepted Manuscript Not Copyedited Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. Received February 27, 2025; Accepted manuscript posted June 10, 2025. doi:10.1115/1.4068873 Copyright © 2025...
View Articletitled, IMPACT of INNOVATIVE TRENCHED SHAPE on FILM COOLING EFFICIENCY
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Topics: Film cooling, Gas turbines, Shapes, Heat transfer, Computational fluid dynamics, Coolants, Cooling, Design, Energy efficiency, Engineering simulation
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Optimizing Infrared Radiation Modeling of Concrete Surfaces through Inverse Heat Transfer and Parameter Estimation

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Qi Xiahou, Wei Xiong, Jun Wu, Yadong Wang, Dacheng Li, Fangxiao Cui, Chen Cheng
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1221
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068875
Published Online: June 9, 2025
...: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Conduction Heat and Mass Transfer Radiative Heat Transfer Thermophysical Properties Accepted Manuscript Not Copyedited Journal of Thermal Science...
View Articletitled, Optimizing Infrared Radiation Modeling of Concrete Surfaces through Inverse Heat Transfer and Parameter Estimation
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Topics: Concretes, Heat transfer, Infrared radiation, Modeling, Parameter estimation, Temperature, Errors, Inertia (Mechanics), Algorithms, Emissivity
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Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Supercritical Nitrogen in Horizontal Circular Tubes

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Wenhui Song, Wenquan Jiang, Yue Gao, Chengjie Su, Xiao Hai, Fan Yang
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1151
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068874
Published Online: June 9, 2025
... Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Heat and Mass Transfer Heat Transfer Enhancement Low Temperature Heat Transfer Thermophysical Properties Accepted Manuscript Not Copyedited Journal of Thermal Science...
View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Supercritical Nitrogen in Horizontal Circular Tubes
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Topics: Heat, Heat transfer, Nitrogen, Numerical analysis
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Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Thermal Interference of the Helix Ground Heat Exchanger for Ground Source Heat Pump System

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Yajiao Liu, Yuzheng Lv, Yu Zhao, Ye Xiong
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. September 2025, 17(9): 091003.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1096
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068757
Published Online: June 5, 2025
...: [email protected] 18 02 2025 18 05 2025 19 05 2025 05 06 2025 helix ground heat exchanger experimental numerical thermal interference index transient heat transfer coefficient efficiency coefficient energy efficiency heat and mass transfer heat exchangers heat transfer...
View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Thermal Interference of the Helix Ground Heat Exchanger for Ground Source Heat Pump System
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Topics: Heat, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer, Pipes, Soil, Transient heat transfer, Thermal conductivity, Computer simulation
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A novel multiphysics-based microwave continuous flow reactor with rotating electromagnetic heating

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Yuhao Jing, Guangyuan Jin, Yulian Zhu, Chunfang Song, Zhenfeng Li, Feihu Song, Jing Li
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1142
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068837
Published Online: June 4, 2025
... 03 2025 27 05 2025 28 05 2025 04 06 2025 Heat and Mass Transfer Heat Transfer Enhancement Heat Transfer in Manufacturing Radiative Heat Transfer Thermal Systems Thermophysical Properties National Natural Science Foundation of China 10.13039/501100001809...
View Articletitled, A novel multiphysics-based microwave continuous flow reactor with rotating electromagnetic heating
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Heat transfer, Heating, Microwaves, Microwave heating, Electromagnetic fields, Temperature, Absorption, Aluminum
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Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Polymer Expanded Heat Exchanger for Absorption Chilling

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Zion Alioto, Joshua M. Pearce, Baxter Kamana-Williams, David C. Denkenberger
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. August 2025, 17(8): 081009.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1543
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068668
Published Online: May 22, 2025
... manufacturing absorption refrigeration energy efficiency laser welding heat and mass transfer heat exchangers References [1] Deisenroth , D. C. , Moradi , R. , Shooshtari , A. H. , Singer , F. , Bar-Cohen , A. , and Ohadi , M. , 2018 , “ Review of Heat...
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Topics: Absorption, Design, Heat exchangers, Manufacturing, Polymers, Testing, Temperature, Additive manufacturing, Flow (Dynamics), Fluids
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Numerical Study on the Effect of Surface Wettability on Heat Transfer Characteristics of High-Temperature Two-Phase Closed Thermosiphon

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Xiaolong Zhao, Qingsong Wei, Peng Lu, Jinwang Li
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. August 2025, 17(8): 081007.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1507
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068599
Published Online: May 20, 2025
... superhydrophobic condensation evaporation heat and mass transfer heat pipes Heat pipes, as efficient heat transfer devices, effectively transfer heat, achieve heat concentration, balance distribution, and enhance dissipation efficiency. Based on the working liquid's reflux mechanism, the heat pipes...
View Articletitled, Numerical Study on the Effect of Surface Wettability on Heat Transfer Characteristics of High-Temperature Two-Phase Closed Thermosiphon
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Topics: Condensation, Condensers (steam plant), Heat, Heat pipes, Heat transfer, High temperature, Vapors, Evaporation, Bubbles, Sodium
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Effect of Swirl Blade Deflection Angle on Combustion and Emission Characteristics of By-Product Gas Boiler

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Zhengming Yi, Tianbiao Wang, Chaoqun Lin
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. August 2025, 17(8): 081003.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1599
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068436
Published Online: May 7, 2025
... , M. , and Azevedo , J. L. T. , 2024 , “ Simulation of Heat and Mass Transfer in a Moving Bed Part-Fluidized Boiler ,” ASME J. Therm. Sci. Eng. Appl. , 16 ( 3 ), p. 031004. 10.1115/1.4064338 [22] Pattanashetti , A. , and Santhosh , R. , 2024 , “ Experimental and Numerical...
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Topics: Boilers, Combustion, Deflection, Emissions, Nitrogen oxides, Temperature, Blades, Furnaces, Flow (Dynamics)
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Establishment of Reduced Order Models for Temperature Prediction in Electric Vehicle Charging Gun

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Feifei Lu, Bingyun Jiang, Shu Huang, Qing Gao, Qi Zhou, Jiajing Zhang
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1129
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068600
Published Online: May 5, 2025
... and Mass Transfer Thermophysical Properties Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. Received March 06, 2025; Accepted manuscript posted May 5, 2025. doi:10.1115/1.4068600 Copyright © 2025 by ASME Establishment of Reduced Order Models for Temperature Prediction in Electric Vehicle...
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Topics: Electric vehicles, Heat, Temperature, Coolants, Multilayer perceptron, Thermal management, Energy efficiency, Errors, Fittings, Flow (Dynamics)
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Effects of Nanoparticle Deposition on the Flow Boiling Characteristics of a MWCNT Nanofluid

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Sanjay Kumar Gupta
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. July 2025, 17(7): 071010.
Paper No: TSEA-25-1018
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068398
Published Online: April 28, 2025
... regime. Emails: [email protected] ; [email protected] 11 01 2025 31 03 2025 02 04 2025 28 04 2025 heat transfer boiling critical heat flux nanoparticle deposition nanofluid heat and mass transfer micro/nanoscale heat transfer two-phase flow and heat...
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Topics: Boiling, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Nanofluids, Nanoparticles, Water, Temperature, Critical heat flux, Bubbles
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Experimental Investigation of Swirl Entry Effects on Heat and Mass Transfer in a Bubble Absorber of VARS

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Narasimha Reddy Sanikommu, Mani Annamalai, Shaligram Tiwari
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. July 2025, 17(7): 071004.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1465
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068337
Published Online: April 11, 2025
...Narasimha Reddy Sanikommu; Mani Annamalai; Shaligram Tiwari The absorber is a crucial element in vapor absorption refrigeration systems since it has lower heat and mass transfer coefficients during the absorption process. Among various absorber configurations aimed at improving absorption, bubble...
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Topics: Absorption, Bubbles, Cooling, Generators, Heat, Mass transfer, Refrigerants, Vapors, Water, Temperature
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Multi-Objective Optimization for Rectangular Microchannel Using Response Surface Model Coupled With Particle Swarm Algorithm

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Hongmei Wei, Ruien Yu, Huishan Lu
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. June 2025, 17(6): 061008.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1488
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068154
Published Online: April 8, 2025
... model and (b) holistic model particle swarm algorithm thermal resistance function rectangular microchannels response surface methodology heat transfer heat and mass transfer heat transfer enhancement heat transfer in manufacturing micro/nanoscale heat transfer thermal systems...
View Articletitled, Multi-Objective Optimization for Rectangular Microchannel Using Response Surface Model Coupled With Particle Swarm Algorithm
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Topics: Algorithms, Microchannels, Pressure drop, Response surface methodology, Thermal resistance, Heat sinks
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Comparison of Analytical Models for Heat Flux Measurement Using Slug Calorimeter: Integration of Finite Element Analysis and Optimization Technique

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M. Dito Saputra, Hendra Gantina, Haryadi Abrizal, Ikhwannuary Raditya Priyadana, Arief Budi Sanjaya, Bagus Hayatul Jihad, Sutrisno
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. June 2025, 17(6): 061001.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1490
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067729
Published Online: March 11, 2025
[email protected] Email: [email protected] 09 10 2024 06 01 2025 10 01 2025 11 03 2025 aerospace heat transfer experimental/measurement techniques heat and mass transfer high-temperature heat transfer Heat flux measurement is critical in many system evaluations...
View Articletitled, Comparison of Analytical Models for Heat Flux Measurement Using Slug Calorimeter: Integration of Finite Element Analysis and Optimization Technique
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Topics: Heat flux, Optimization, Slug flows, Temperature, Finite element analysis, Heat, Heat losses
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Heat Transfer Performance of Copper Powder-Copper Mesh Composite Wick Flat-Plate Micro Heat Pipe

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Zhengang Zhao, Chenyu Zhu, Shuiyan Cai, Chuan Luo
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. June 2025, 17(6): 061003.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1403
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068024
Published Online: March 11, 2025
... 11 03 2025 flat-plate micro heat pipe wick vapor–liquid two-phase flow heat transfer performance evaporation gasification heat transfer heat and mass transfer heat pipes heat transfer enhancement two-phase flow and heat transfer Applied Basic Research Foundation of Yunnan...
View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Performance of Copper Powder-Copper Mesh Composite Wick Flat-Plate Micro Heat Pipe
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Topics: Composite materials, Copper, Evaporation, Flat plates, Heat, Heat pipes, Heat transfer, Permeability, Pressure, Thermal energy
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Design of a Vacuum Dryer Based on Experimental Data From Atmospheric Drying

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Michel Sabatini, Jan Havlik, Tomas Dlouhy
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. April 2025, 17(4): 044501.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1420
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067928
Published Online: February 28, 2025
... 09 2024 08 02 2025 10 02 2025 28 02 2025 heat transfer vacuum drying indirect drying drying rate feed pellets drying conduction evaporation heat and mass transfer low temperature heat transfer porous media Ministerstvo Školství, Mládeže a Telovýchovy 10.13039...
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Topics: Drying, Pressure, Vacuum, Temperature, Heat transfer coefficients, Design
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Optimized Design and Simulation Study of Liquid-Cooled Heat Sink Model for IGBT Module Based on TPMS Structure

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Fuyin Wei, Xianglong Sun, Zhuopei Lv, Lixiang Cai, Feiqi Zhai, Chenyang Kong, Jianping Shi, Hua Zhang
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. May 2025, 17(5): 051001.
Paper No: TSEA-23-1566
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065747
Published Online: February 20, 2025
... and optimized design of TPMS structural heat sink model Fluid dynamics simulation and optimized design of TPMS structural heat sink model liquid-cooled IGBT TPMS structure thermal analysis conduction electronic cooling forced convection heat and mass transfer porous media National...
View Articletitled, Optimized Design and Simulation Study of Liquid-Cooled Heat Sink Model for IGBT Module Based on TPMS Structure
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Topics: Cooling, Diamonds, Heat, Heat sinks, Insulated-gate bipolar transistors, Triply periodic minimal surfaces, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Pressure drop, Simulation results
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Inverse Problem of Parameter Estimation in Natural Convection of an Iron Oxide—Distilled Water Nanofluid

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Leonardo A. Bermeo, Nilton Pereira da Silva, Helcio R. B. Orlande
Journal: Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. May 2025, 17(5): 051005.
Paper No: TSEA-24-1531
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067756
Published Online: February 18, 2025
... convection diode-laser heating iron oxide nanofluid inverse problems machine learning experimental/measurement techniques heat and mass transfer natural and mixed convection thermophysical properties Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 10.13039/501100003593...
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Topics: Inverse problems, Lasers, Nanofluids, Natural convection, Parameter estimation, Temperature, Water, Iron, Algorithms, Chain