The critical importance of heat exchangers (HXs) on energy systems has been widely
recognized, which can largely determine the overall efficiency. With the rise of the topology …

This review paper provides an overview of the literature for topology optimisation of fluid-
based problems, starting with the seminal works on the subject and ending with a snapshot …

Topology optimization (TO) is a promising numerical technique for designing optimal
engineering designs in many industrial applications. It is expected that it might become an …

This paper presents a unique solution to the problem of heat transfer intensification in shell-
and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage units by means of high conducting fins. We …

This work presents the application of density-based topology optimisation to the design of
three-dimensional heat sinks cooled by natural convection. The governing equations are the …

This paper investigates the application of density-based topology optimization to the design
of air-cooled forced convection heat sinks. To reduce the computational burden that is …

This work presents a novel multi-scale topology optimization (TO) method for designing the
three-dimensional porous heat sink to enhance the natural convection heat transfer. The …

In this work, density-based topology optimization is applied to the design of the air-side
surface of dry-cooled power plant condensers. A topology optimization model assuming a …

Abstract Performance of a Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage depends strongly on the
spatial layout of high conductive material and phase change material. Previous design …

Passive heat sinks cooled by natural convection are reliable, compact, and low‐noise. They
are widely used in telecommunication devices, LEDs, and so forth. This work builds upon …