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The methodology and results of experimental studies on the heat transfer efficiency of new surfaces with mesh-wire finning under low-pressure axial fan airflow are presented. Their performance is compared with experiment...

The main objectives of the study are to develop a generalized thermo-electromechanical model of a solid-state heat engine based on a Ni-Ti-Cu shape memory alloy for converting low-grade thermal energy (30-100 °C) into e...

Abstract The inherently low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs) stills a major limitation for their use in latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) units, as it significantly reduces the charging proc...

The choice of building façade materiality and composition plays a significant role in indoor and outdoor thermal comfort as well as energy efficiency. However, the carbon footprint of most construction materials contrib...

In recent years, noble metal-based solar absorbers have been extensively studied as their pronounced plasmonic resonances and high solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency. However, the high cost of noble metals is the una...

Abstract This work conducts a comprehensive numerical study of a concentrated photovoltaic–thermal (CPVT) system equipped with a V-trough reflector, with the objective of enhancing output power under realistic operatin...

An intermediate mirror has been proposed to enhance multijunction solar cell efficiency by selectively reflecting the light beyond higher energy bandgap of top cell, while simultaneously transmitting the rest of lower-en...

Photothermal heating with metallic nanostructures has the unique property of generating heat at the nanoscale owing to plasmon resonances. In this study, the heat transfer of anodic aluminum oxides (AAOs) coated with pla...

Objetivou-se neste estudo avaliar o desempenho, o conforto térmico e o comportamento de bezerros mestiços Holandês × Zebu mantidos em abrigos móveis, sob sombrites ou a céu aberto durante a época seca do ano ...

Raman scattering is sensitive to local temperature and thus offers a convenient tool for non-contact and non-destructive optical thermometry at the nanoscale. In turn, all-dielectric nanostructures, such as silicon parti...

Absrtact: As a low-carbon fuel, liquefied natural gas (LNG) requires strict temperature control during transportation. Direct injection into pipelines at ambient temperature induces significant thermal stress, potentiall...

Abstract This study focused on developing an innovative cooking technique for camel meat by integrating ohmic heating with sous vide (SV) cooking. The newly developed ohmic-sous vide (OSV) system, featuring automated tem...

The reliable measurement and accurate control of the temperature within nanophotonic devices is a key prerequisite for their application in both classical and quantum technologies. Established approaches use sensors that...

The utilization of waste heat from conventional gas stoves as electrical energy represents an effort to improve household energy efficiency. Thermoelectric generator (TEG) technology enables the direct conversion of ther...

Abstract In gear transmission, temperature rise has a non-negligible impact on the accuracy, noise and transmission efficiency. However, there is no relevant research on the temperature rise of the anti-backlash single-r...

Abstract Bone cutting is of importance in orthopaedic surgery but is also challenging due to its nature of brittleness—where severe mechanical and thermal damages can be introduced easily in conventional machining. Las...

Biomass briquette stove is a cooking tool that is still widely used by the people of the interior of South Sulawesi. Even in urban areas, it is not uncommon to find their use because of the ease of obtaining briquettes a...

ABSTRACT Thermal stress is the result of a misbalance between heat produced or gained from the environment and the amount of heat lost to the environment. The level of thermal stress can range from minor or no effect to ...

Tesis Energía y Ambiente (maestría) - Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe, 2023 "The energy transition in the residential sector has witnessed substant...

Fil: Risetto, Romina. Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires; Argentina. "Background Human environmental perception and occupant behaviour are influenced by a multitude of factors, including demographic variables and ind...

This study aims to test the effectiveness of sawdust as an alternative fuel to replace coal in a 50 MW power plant in an effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and have a negative impact on the environment. The use ...

This study investigates the heat transfer performance of tilted fin arrays due to temperature-dependent, viscous dissipation, and material properties. Tilted fin arrays are crucial in thermal management systems such as e...

Abstract This study examines the flow and heat transfer behavior of a tri-hybrid nanofluid over an exponentially stretching/shrinking surface, incorporating the influences of thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, inter...

Abstract Detecting single photons is a crucial process in quantum science, quantum networking, biology, and advanced imaging. To detect the small quantum of energy carried in a photon, conventional mechanisms rely on ene...