Advances in Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering : Proceedings of 16th UK Heat Transfer Conference (UKHTC2019)

This book gathers selected papers from the 16th UK Heat Transfer Conference (UKHTC2019), which is organised every two years under the aegis of the UK National Heat Transfer Committee. It is the premier forum in the UK for the local and international heat transfer community to meet, disseminate ongoing work, and discuss the latest advances in the heat transfer field. Given the range of topics discussed, these proceedings offer a valuable asset for engineering researchers and postgraduate students alike. Preface Contents Convection Natural Convection from Heated Surface-Mounted Circular Cylinder 1 Introduction 2 Computational Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Investigation of Transitional Flow Forced Convection Heat Transfer Through a Smooth Vertical Tube with a Square-Edged Inlet 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Setup 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Effects of Rarefied Effect, Axial Conduction, and Viscous Dissipation on Convective Heat Transfer in 2D Parallel Plate Microchannel or Nanochannel with Walls at Uniform Temperature 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Analytical Solution of the 2D Energy Equation 2.2 Numerical Simulation of Forced Convective Heat Transfer in a Plane Parallel Channel 3 Validation 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Enhancement of Laminar Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Horizontal Annuli Using Two Fins 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusion References A Computational Study of Ultrasound-Enhanced Convective Heat Transfer 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Boiling-Evaporation-Condensation Wall Effects on the Thermocapillary Migration of Single Fluorinert Droplet in Silicon Oil Liquid 1 Introduction 2 Methdology 3 VOF Model and Computational Procedure 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Modelling of Flash Boiling in Two-Phase Geothermal Turbine 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Investigation on Flash Evaporation of Pure Water at Different Depths with Functional Analysis Method 1 Introduction 2 Experimental System 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Investigation on the Characteristics of Droplet Evaporation Under Different Heating Conditions Using Lattice Boltzmann Method 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Evaporating Progress of Hexane Droplet on the Surface of Nacl Solution 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Resutls and Analyses 4 Conclusions Reference Numerical Simulation on Heat Transfer Characteristics of Steam-Water Two-Phase Flow in Smooth Tube and Rifled Tube 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Methods 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Lubrication Model for Vapor Absorption/Desorption of Hygroscopic Liquid Desiccant Droplets 1 Introduction 2 Formulation of the Model 3 Simulation Results 4 Conclusions References Fixation of Thermocouples and Insulation for Heated Block 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Embedding of Thermocouples 5 Insulating the Heated Block 6 Conclusions References Droplet Interplay on Microdecorated Substrates 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Effect of Inlet Subcooling on Flow Boiling Behaviour of HFE-7200 in a Microchannel Heat Sink 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Transfer Measurements for Condensation of FC72 in Microchannels 1 Introduction 2 Apparatus and Procedure 3 Results and Discussion References Bubble Dynamics and Heat Transfer on Biphilic Surfaces 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Methdology 3 Numerical Methodology 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Effect of Temperature Difference on Surface Condensation 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References The Strong Influence of Thermal Effects on the Lifetime of an Evaporating Droplet 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Coupled Water and Ethanol Vapour Transfer to and from Volatile Ethanol Drops in Humid Air: Diffusion Model Revisited 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Significantly Enhanced Pool Boiling Heat Transfer on Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes Self-assembly Surface 1 Introduction (Details for Submitting Paper) 2 Methodology (Length and Layout) 2.1 Experimental Apparatus 2.2 Experimental Procedure 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Transfer Analysis of a Tubular Solar Still Considering the Non-uniform Temperature Distribution on the Condensing Shell 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Droplet Deposition Pattern Affected by Heating Directions 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Set-up 3 Results 4 Conclusion References Effect of Vapour Pressure on Power Output of a Leidenfrost Heat Engine 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Three-Dimensional Computer Simulation of Heat Flux-Controlled Pool Boiling of Water-Based Nanofluids by the Coupled Map Lattice Method 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Transfer of Condensing Saturated and Non-saturated Hydrocarbons Inside Horizontal Tubes 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Procedure 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Analysis of the Influence of Thermophysical Properties on the Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer in Pool Boiling 1 Introduction 2 Modelling 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Investigation of Various Influence Parameters on the Onset of Nucleate Boiling 1 Introduction 2 Heat Transfer Measurements 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Study on Morphological Development of Fuel Droplets After Impacted on Metal Surfaces with Different Wettability 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Optimizing the Design of Micro-evaporators via Numerical Simulations 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Simultaneous Laser- and Infrared-Based Measurements of the Life Cycle of a Vapour Bubble During Pool Boiling 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Concluding Remarks References Experimental Observations of Flow Boiling in Horizontal Tubes for Direct Steam Generation in Concentrating Solar Power Plants 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Multiscale Investigation of Nucleate Boiling and Interfaces 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Effect of Surface Wettability on Nanoscale Boiling Heat Transfer 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Effect of Bulk Temperature on the Evaporation of a Nitrogen Drop in Different Immiscible Liquids 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References CFD Modelling of Gas-Turbine Fuel Droplet Heating, Evaporation and Combustion 1 Introduction 2 Results 3 Conclusion References A Study of Nucleate Boiling Conjugate Heat Transfer 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Flow Boiling of Water in a Square Metallic Microchannel 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Study on Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of Refrigerant R1233zd in Microchannels 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Setup 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Study on the Pool Boiling Bubble Departure Diameter and Frequency from Porous Graphite Foam Structures 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Investigation of Droplet Evaporation on Copper Substrate with Different Roughness 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Enhanced Heat Transfer Enhance Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer in the Falling Film Absorption Process by Adding Nanoparticles 1 Introduction 2 Mathematical Physics Model 2.1 Physical Model 2.2 Governing Equations 2.3 Related Parameters 2.4 Boundary Conditions 2.5 Nanofluid Properties 3 Numerical Procedure 3.1 Solution Method and Meshing 3.2 Model Validation 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Mass Transfer Flux at Interface 4.2 Variation of Mass Transfer Coefficient and Mass Transfer Rate in Liquid Phase 4.3 Effect of Film Flow Rate 4.4 Effect of Solution Inlet Temperature 4.5 Effect of Solution Inlet Concentration 4.6 Effect of Cooling Water Inlet Temperature 5 Conclusions References Pulsating Heat Stripes: A Composite Polymer Sheet with Enhanced Thermal Conductivity 1 Introduction 2 Methdology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Study of Heat Transfer Enhancement by Pulsating Flow in a Rectangular Mini Channel 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References The Potential Use of Graphene to Intensify the Heat Transfer in Adsorption Beds 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References A Parametric Study into a Passively Enhanced Heat Separation System 1 Background and Model 2 Results 3 Conclusions References Heat Transfer During Pulsating Liquid Jet Impingement onto a Vertical Wall 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Method 3 Results 4 Conclusions Reference Icing of Water Droplet Enhanced with the Electrostatic Field 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Micro-Nano Heat Transfer Performance Enhancement of Vapour-Compression Refrigeration Systems Using Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal Conductivity Correlation for Microscale Porous Media by Using OpenPNM 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Porous Media Generation 2.2 Initial and Boundary Conditions 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Ethylene Glycol and Propanol: Understanding the Influence of an Extra Hydroxyl Group on the Mechanisms of Thermal Conductivity 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Investigation of Thermal Performance and Liquid Wetting of a Vertical Open Rectangular Microgrooves Heat Sink with Fe3O4–Water Nanofluids 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References On the Measurement Error of Temperature in Nanocomposite Thermal Insulation by Thermocouples 1 Introduction 2 Methodology (Length and Layout) 2.1 Problem Description 3 Results 3.1 Thermal Response of Thermocouple 3.2 Influence of Thermocouple Diameter on Measurement Error 4 Conclusions References Thermal Effect on Breakup Dynamics of Double Emulsion Flowing Through Constricted Microchannel 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Design and Analysis of Synthetic Jet for Micro-channel Cooling 1 Introduction 2 Modelling and Analysis 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Thermal Bioeffect of Hybrid Microfluidic System Used for Particle and Cell Separation 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Computational Heat Transfer Numerical Simulation of Natural Convection in Solar Chimney 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Investigation on Heat Transfer Performance of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Structures for Supercritical CO2 Cycles 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Temperature-Dependent Conductances to Improve the Accuracy of the Dynamic Model of an Electric Oven 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Simulation on Combustion Simulation Based on Soft-Measuring Technique 1 Introduction 2 Methdology 3 Results 4 Conclusions Bibliography Numerical Investigation of Mass Redistribution in Supercritical Water-Cooled Reactor Flow Channels 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Study of the Impacts of Forced Vibration on Thermocapillary Bubble Migration in a Rotating Cylinder 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 VOF Model and Computational Procedure 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Numerical Study on the Freezing Point of Methane Hydrate Dissociation by Depressurization 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Multi-bubble Coalescence Simulations with Large Density Ratio Using Improved Lattice Boltzmann Method 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References A New Approach to Inverse Boundary Design in Radiation Heat Transfer 1 Introduction 2 Formulation of the Direct Problem 3 Inverse Boundary Design 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Numerical Investigation of Thermal Dynamic Response in Porous Media—A Pore-Scale Study 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Simulation of Thermal–Hydraulic Performance of a Round Tube-Fin Condenser with Liquid–Vapour Separation 1 Introduction 2 Description of the Condenser with Liquid–Vapour Separation 3 Description and Validation of Model 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusions References Numerical Modelling of Wet Steam Flows in Turbine Blades 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Model 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Evaluation of Neck Tissue Heat Transfer in Case of Stenosis in the Carotid Artery 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References CFD-Enabled Optimization of Polymerase Chain Reaction Thermal Flow Systems 1 Introduction 2 PCR Design 3 Modeling 4 Numerical Validation 5 Optimization 6 Results 6.1 Single Objective Optimization 7 Conclusion References Modelling and Evaluation of the Thermohydraulic Performance of Finned-Tube Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Gas Coolers 1 Introduction 2 Methdology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Modeling Fouling Process on Tubes with Lattice Boltzmann Method and Immersed Boundary Method 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Method 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Study of the Impacts of Forced Vibration on Thermocapillary Bubble Migration 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 VOF Model and Computational Procedure 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References CFD Modelling and Experimental Calibration of Concentrated Windings in a Direct Oil-Cooled Segmented Stator 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 CFD Prediction 2.2 Experimental Calibration and Validation 3 Results 4 Discussion and Conclusion References Numerical and Experimental Investigation on Single-Point Thermal Contact Resistance 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Apparatus and Numerical Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Optimization of Conformal Cooling Channels for Rapid Prototyped Mould Inserts 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Analysis of a Segmented Annular Thermoelectric Generator 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Model 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Transfer Modelling of APAA Transmit-Receive Modules 1 Introduction 2 Thermal Model of VHF Distributed Heat Sources 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Optimisation of the Regenerator of a Multi-stage Travelling Wave Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Effects of Different Heat Transfer Modes on the Sublimation of Dry Ice in an Insulation Box 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analysis of PDC Cutter in Rock Breaking Process 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal Performance Evaluation Methodology of Grooved Heat Pipes with Rectangular, Trapezoidal and Wedge Cross Sections 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal Management Development of High Heat Dissipation and Low Thermal Expansion Printed Wiring Boards 1 Introduction 2 Developed PWB 3 Thermal Properties Evaluation 4 Summary Optimization of Thermal Management of Li-Ion Cells with Phase Change Materials 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References The Simulation of the Motor Temperature Distribution with Spray Cooling 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Influence of Nanofluids Inlet and Outlet Positions on CPU Cooling Performance 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 CPU Cooling System 2.2 Numerical Simulation Model 2.3 Experimental Data Processing 3 Results 4 Conclusions References The Temperature Uniformity Analysis and Optimization on the Lithium-Ion Battery with Liquid Cooling 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Spreading Performance of Integrated IGBT Module with Bonded Vapour Chamber for Electric Vehicle 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Predicting the Temperature Distribution in a Lithium-Ion Battery Cell for Different Cooling Strategies 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 CFD Prediction 2.2 Experimental Validation 3 Results References Electro-osmotic Non-isothermal Flow in Rectangular Channels with Smoothed Corners 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Transient Simulation of Finned Heat Sinks Embedded with PCM for Electronics Cooling 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Investigation of Mini Pin-Fin Heat Sink Filled with PCM for Thermal Management 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental and Numerical Heat Transfer Investigation of Impingement Jet Nozzle Position in Concave Double-Wall Cooling Structures 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Critical Review and Ranking of Novel Solutions for Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles 1 Introduction 2 Thermal Management Solutions 3 Ranking and Decision Matrix References System Simulation on the Refrigerant-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Management Technology 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions Reference Investigation on Battery Thermal Management Based on Phase Change Energy Storage Technology 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 3.1 Single Battery Cell 3.2 Battery Pack 4 Conclusions References Design and Simulation of the Thermal Management System for 5G Mobile Phones 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Investigation of Critical Overheating Behavior in Batteries for Thermal Safety Management 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Study on Direct Expansion Cooling Battery Thermal Management System 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Analysis of Thermal Systems of a Bus Engine 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Robust Optimisation of Serpentine Fluidic Heat Sinks for High-Density Electronics Cooling 1 Introduction 2 Problem Description and Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions Reference Numerical Study on the Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Performance of Flat Miniature Heat Pipe for Electronic Devices Cooling 1 Introduction 2 3d Numerical Model Description 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Thermal Performance on a Vapor Chamber-Based Battery Thermal Management System 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Conformal Cooling of Aluminium Flat Fins Using a 3D Printed Water-Cooled Mould 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References A Hybrid Microchannel and Slot Jet Array Heat Sink for Cooling High-Power Laser Diode Arrays 1 Introduction 2 Methodology (Length and Layout) 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal Design for the Passive Cooling System of Radio Base Station with High Power Density 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Design and Experimental Study on a New Heat Dissipation Method for Watch-Phones 1 Introduction 2 Experiment 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Exchanger Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Fouling and Heat Transfer Performance of a Novel H-type Finned Heat Exchanger 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Improvement of Multi-objective Optimization Tool for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Design 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Performance Analysis on Compact Heat Exchangers for Activated Carbon-Ethanol Adsorption Heat Pump/Thermal Storage 1 Introduction 2 Adsorption Heat Pump/Thermal Storage Prototype 3 Experiment 4 Conclusions Reference Experimental Validation of a Numerical Model of a Corrugated Pipe-Phase Change Material (PCM)-Based Heat Exchanger to Harness Greywater Heat 1 Introduction (Details for Submitting Paper) 2 Methodology (Length and Layout) 3 Results 4 Conclusion References Fluid Flow A Heat Transfer Analysis of Separated and Reattached Flow Around a Heated Blunt Plate 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Piezoelectric-Driven Synthetic Jet Actuator with Respect to Their Stroke Length 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References RANS Model Validation of Natural Circulation in Differentially Heated Cavities 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Mathematical Formulation 2.2 Numerical Details 3 Results 3.1 Long Rectangular Cavity 3.2 Infinitely Wide Square Cavity 4 Conclusions References Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Heat Transfer Characteristics of Laminar Flow in a Vertical Circular Tube at Low Reynolds Numbers 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Setup and Procedure 3 Mathematical and Numerical Modelling 4 Results 5 Conclusions References The Role of Turbulence Models in Simulating Urban Microclimate 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Simulations: Wind Speed Between Parallel Buildings and East Village 2.1 Computational Domain and Mesh 2.2 Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Temperature Effect on Falling Behaviour of Liquid Gallium Droplet 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Flow-Visualization Experimental Research on the Plume Pattern Above a Horizontal Heated Cylinder 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Study of Thermal Field of a Pebble Bed Channel with Internal Heat Generation 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions Reference Numerical Simulation for a Single Bubble on the Vertical Flat Surface by an Immiscible Two-Phase LBM 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Method 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Experimental Study on Fuel Spray Impingement Process Against Metal Surface with Different Wettability 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Effect of Turbulence Models on Steam Condensation in Transoṇic Flows 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Model 3 Results 4 Conclusions References An Experimental Study on Vent Locations in Road Racing Bicycle Helmet to Optimize Thermal Comfort and Aerodynamic Efficiency 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References A Novel Horizontal Liquid–Liquid Flow Pattern Map Using Dimensionless Number Groups 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Findings/Results 4 Conclusions References Coupling Thermal–Fluid–Solid Modeling of Drilling Fluid Seepage into Coal Seam Borehole for Co2 Sequestration 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Simulation and Experimental Research on Flow Field and Temperature Field of Diamond Impregnated Drill Bit 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Deposition from Waxy Crude Oils Flowing in Transportation Pipelines: A Numerical Study 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Simplified Layer Model for Solid Particle Clusters in Product Oil Pipelines 1 Introduction 2 Methodology (Length and Layout) 3 Results 4 Conclusions Reference Flow and Heat Transfer Intensification in von Karmon Swirling Flow by Sucrose-Based Polymer Solution 1 Introduction 2 Methdology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Renewable Energy Performance Evaluation of Liquid Air Energy Storage with Air Purification 1 Introduction 2 Molecular Simulation of Co2 Adsorption in the Air Purification 3 Mathematical Modeling of the Air Purification 4 Simulation and Analysis of the Overall LAES system 4.1 Simulation Assumption 4.2 Simulation Results 4.3 Performance Evaluation 5 Conclusions References Optimization of Optical Window of Solar Receiver by Genetic Algorithm Combined with Monte Carlo Ray Tracing 1 Introduction 2 Methdology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Application of the Superposition Technique in Conduction Heat Transfer for Analysing Arrays of Shallow Boreholes in Ground Source Heat Pump Systems 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Comparison of Direct Steam Generation and Indirect Steam Generation of Solar Rankine Cycles Under Libyan Climate Conditions 1 Introduction 2 System Description 3 Methdology 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Heat Transfer in Unconventional Geothermal Wells: A Double Numerical Modelling Approach 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References An Experimental Investigation of a Thermochemical Reactor for Solar Heat Storage in Buildings 1 Introduction 2 Reactor Experimental Set-Up 2.1 Illustration of the Experimental Set-Up 2.2 Reactor 3 Experiment 3.1 Operating Conditions 3.2 Experiment Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal and Electrical Performance Evaluation and Design Optimization of Hybrid PV/T Systems 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Investigation 3 Results 4 Conclusion References Energy conversion and storage Investigations on the Thermophysical Properties of an Organic Eutectic Phase Change Material Dispersed with GNP–AG Hybrid Nanoparticles 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal Analysis of a 10 Ah Sodium Sulphur Battery (NaS) Cell 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions Reference Transient Performance Improvement for Thermoelectric Generator Used in Automotive Waste Heat Recovery 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Transfer Analysis of a Liquid Piston Gas Compressor 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Progress with Development of FASTT Technology 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical 3 Experimental 4 Conclusions References Experimental Study on Heat Transfer Performance of Active Magnetic Regenerator Working at Room Temperature 1 Introduction 2 Experiments 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions and Perspectives References Thermodynamic Analysis of Multi-stage Compression Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage System 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Performance of Triangular Finned Triple Tubes with Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Energy Storage 1 Introduction 2 Mathematical Model 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal Analysis of an Earth Energy Bank 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Numerical Study on Charging Process of Latent Thermal Energy Storage Under Fluctuating Thermal Conditions 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermal and Electrical Property of Silicon with Metastable Phases Introduced by HPT Process 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results References Micro Gas Turbine Range Extender Performance Analysis Using Varying Intake Temperature 1 Introduction 2 MGT Experimental Set-up 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator for Rural Dwellings in Developing World 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusions References Heat Transfer Within PCM Heat Sink in the Presence of Copper Profile and Local Element of the Time-Dependent Internal Heat Generation 1 Introduction 2 Mathematical Formulation and Results References Effects of Bionic Models with Simultaneous Thermal Fatigue and Wear Resistance 1 Introduction 2 Methdology 3 Results 3.1 Orthogonal Test 3.2 Thermal Fatigue Test 3.3 Wear Test 3.4 Bench Test 4 Conclusions References Experimental Study and Sensitive Simulation of a Heat Pipe Photovoltaic/Thermal System 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Experimental Setup 2.2 Theoretical Model 3 Results 3.1 Model Validation 3.2 Sensitive Simulation 4 Conclusions References