Thermal and Fluid Sciences

Thermal and Fluid Sciences

Scope

Thermal and fluid sciences form the backbone of numerous engineering applications, influencing industries such as energy, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). These disciplines explore heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and multiphase flow interactions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and performance in engineering systems.

With growing emphasis on renewable energy, cooling technologies, and sustainable thermal management, advancements in thermal and fluid sciences are crucial for addressing challenges in energy conservation, climate control, and next-generation propulsion systems.

Objectives

The Thermal and Fluid Sciences section aims to:

• Advance research on heat transfer, thermodynamics, and energy conversion systems.
• Explore innovative cooling technologies, cryogenics, and sustainable energy applications.
• Enhance the efficiency and reliability of fluid flow and thermal management in industrial processes.
• Promote interdisciplinary research integrating AI, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and experimental methods.

Topics Covered

The journal welcomes research contributions, review articles, and industrial case studies in the following areas:

1. Heat Transfer and Energy Systems

• Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer mechanisms
• Heat exchangers and advanced cooling system designs
• Thermal energy storage and management in industrial applications
• Phase change materials and latent heat storage

2. Computational and Experimental Fluid Dynamics

• CFD modeling for aerodynamics and fluid-structure interaction
• Experimental methods for fluid flow analysis
• AI-driven flow prediction and turbulence modeling
• Nanofluid applications for enhanced heat transfer

3. Sustainable Cooling and Cryogenic Technologies

• Next-generation refrigeration and cryogenic cooling systems
• Thermoelectric and magnetocaloric cooling methods
• Superconducting materials and ultra-low temperature applications
• Heat dissipation strategies in compact electronic systems

4. Renewable Energy Applications in Thermal Engineering

• Solar thermal energy systems and concentrated solar power (CSP)
• Hydrogen fuel cells and thermal energy harvesting
• Waste heat recovery and energy efficiency improvements
• Thermal management in battery and energy storage systems

5. Turbulence, Multiphase Flow, and Combustion Engineering

• Turbulence modeling and drag reduction techniques
• Two-phase and multiphase flow dynamics in industrial processes
• Spray combustion, flame propagation, and emission reduction
• Advanced fuels and combustion efficiency optimization

6. AI and Smart Technologies in Thermal and Fluid Sciences

• AI-based optimization in heat and fluid flow systems
• Digital twin applications in thermal performance monitoring
• Smart sensors for real-time temperature and flow measurement
• Data-driven predictive maintenance for heat exchangers and HVAC systems

Research Significance

Thermal and fluid sciences have widespread implications in sustainable energy, aerospace propulsion, automotive efficiency, and industrial process optimization. The integration of advanced computational tools, AI, and experimental techniques continues to drive innovation in heat and fluid management across multiple engineering domains.

Through Vectron: Journal of Advanced Mechanical Sciences, researchers and industry professionals can share groundbreaking insights, experimental findings, and cutting-edge applications that redefine energy efficiency and fluid dynamics in modern engineering.