Constructal theory has been widely used in performance optimizations of various problems.
Among these problems, engineering problem is a hot topic for constructal theory. The …

Treelike structures abound in natural as well as man-made transport systems, which have
fascinated multidisciplinary researchers to study the transport phenomena and properties …

A fractal model that represents the geometric characteristics of rock fracture networks is
proposed to link the fractal characteristics with the equivalent permeability of the fracture …

Fracture networks play a more significant role in conducting fluid flow and solute transport in
fractured rock masses, comparing with that of the rock matrix. Accurate estimation of the …

During the operation of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), the chemical
reaction yields a large amount of heat. Long-term operation may cause local overheating …

Coal is a dual-porosity medium with an internal pore-fracture structure that serves as a
channel for the migration of coalbed methane. Understanding the relationship between …

Fibrous filters are widely used in manufacturing and separation industries to remove aerosol
particles produced in the production process. However, due to the complex internal structure …

This paper is devoted to fractal continuum hydrodynamics and its application to model fluid
flows in fractally permeable reservoirs. Hydrodynamics of fractal continuum flow is …

Fractal model provides an alternative and useful means for studying the transport
phenomenon in porous media and analyzing the macroscopic transport properties of porous …

A multiple fractal model that considers the fractal properties of both porous matrices and
fracture networks is proposed for the permeability of dual-porosity media embedded with …