Topology optimization of heat exchangers: A review

A Fawaz, Y Hua, S Le Corre, Y Fan, L Luo - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Microfluidic-based chemical absorption technology for CO2 capture: Mass transfer dynamics, operating factors and performance intensification

H Cheng, Y Fan, D Tarlet, L Luo, Z Fan - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a crucial strategy for achieving CO 2
emission reduction targets and mitigating the impacts of global warming and climate …

Heat pump assisted sorption carbon capture with steam condenser heat recovery in a decarbonised coal-fired power plant

W Liu, Y Huang, XJ Zhang, T Wang, MX Fang… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
More than 50% energy input of coal-fired power plant is lost in the condensation of steam
turbine in a temperature range of 30–35℃. Carbon capture technology has a negative …

Effect of chevron angle on heat transfer performance in plate heat exchanger using ZnO/water nanofluid

V Kumar, AK Tiwari, SK Ghosh - Energy Conversion and Management, 2016 - Elsevier
The present experimental investigation focuses on the effect of symmetric (β∼ 30°/30° and
60°/60°) and mixed (β∼ 30°/60°) chevron angles in PHE on comparative energetic and …

Parametric analysis and minimization of entropy generation in bioinspired magnetized non-Newtonian nanofluid pum** using artificial neural networks and particle …

MA Abbas, OA Bég, A Zeeshan, A Hobiny… - Thermal Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Magnetohydrodynamic rheological bio-inspired pum** systems are finding new
applications in modern energy systems. These systems combined the electrically conducting …

Entropy generation in thermal systems with solid structures–a concise review

M Torabi, K Zhang, N Karimi, GP Peterson - International Journal of Heat …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Analysis of thermal systems on the basis of the second law of thermodynamics has
recently gained considerable attention. This is, in part, due to the fact that this approach …

A review on the performance indicators and influencing factors for the thermocline thermal energy storage systems

W Lou, L Luo, Y Hua, Y Fan, Z Du - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Thermal energy storage (TES) system plays an essential role in the utilization and
exploitation of renewable energy sources. Over the last two decades, single-tank …

Heuristic shape optimization of baffled fluid distributor for uniform flow distribution

L Luo, M Wei, Y Fan, G Flamant - Chemical Engineering Science, 2015 - Elsevier
This paper presents a CFD-based, heuristic evolutionary algorithm for shape design and
optimization of baffled fluid distributor. In this algorithm, the baffle surface is firstly divided …

Numerical and experimental investigation on the realization of target flow distribution among parallel mini-channels

M Wei, G Boutin, Y Fan, L Luo - Chemical Engineering Research and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Fluid flow maldistribution is considered as one of the main causes of performance
deterioration in various energy and process systems, especially when parallel micro-or mini …

Design and optimization of baffled fluid distributor for realizing target flow distribution in a tubular solar receiver

M Wei, Y Fan, L Luo, G Flamant - Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper presents an original study on the design and optimization of baffled fluid
distributor for the realization of optimal fluid flow distribution in a tubular solar receiver. The …