Entropy and entransy in convective heat transfer optimization: A review and perspective

X Chen, T Zhao, MQ Zhang, Q Chen - … Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2019 - Elsevier
Performance improvement of convective heat transfer processes is significant for energy
conservation. Considering the trade-off between the heat transfer enhancement and the …

Experimental investigation on thermal management of a photovoltaic module using water-jet impingement cooling

M Javidan, AJ Moghadam - Energy Conversion and Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Cooling of photovoltaic (PV) modules is investigated indoors using a multi-nozzle jet
impingement cooling (JIC) system with water as the coolant. The focus is to develop …

Entropy generation analysis due to heat transfer and nanofluid flow through microchannels: a review

K Kumar, R Kumar, RS Bharj - International Journal of …, 2020 - inderscienceonline.com
This work presents a detailed review of the entropy generation due to the heat transfer and
the fluid flow through different channels. The earlier contribution of the researchers in the …

Increasing the electrical efficiency and thermal management of a photovoltaic module using expanded graphite (EG)/paraffin-beef tallow-coconut oil composite as …

B Karami, N Azimi, S Ahmadi - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, a new PCM composite of paraffin with beef tallow/coconut oil mixture are used
to augment the heat removal from the surface of a PV module. At first, the composite of …

Optimization of thermal and electrical efficiencies of a photovoltaic module using combined PCMs with a thermo-conductive filler

N Azimi, Y Davoodbeygi, M Rahimi, S Ahmadi… - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study is an optimization of thermal and electrical efficiencies of a
photovoltaic module using combined phase change materials (PCMs) with a thermo …

Experimental investigation and performance comparison of Fe3O4/water and CoFe2O4/water ferrofluids in presence of a magnetic field in a cooling system

M Dinarvand, M Abolhasani, F Hormozi… - Journal of the Taiwan …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Cooling has a great effect on improving equipment performance. One of the
effective ways to increase heat transfer is the use of a magnetic field (MF) and magnetic …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical investigation of synergistic effects of magnetic fields and bluff bodies on heat transfer enhancement and pressure drop reduction in microchannels

S Jalali, E Barati, MF Kalat - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Efficient thermal management is essential for designing compact and high-performance heat
sinks and heat exchangers. This study addresses the challenge of optimizing heat transfer …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced laminar heat transfer via magnetically driven ferrofluids

PA Petrini, DR Lester, G Rosengarten - … Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2023 - Elsevier
Many industries, such as microelectronics and power electronics, face challenges in
removing large amounts of heat from small areas to prevent overheating. Recent research …

Enhancing the thermal performance of a photovoltaic panel using nano-graphite/paraffin composite as phase change material

Z Rostami, N Heidari, M Rahimi, N Azimi - Journal of Thermal Analysis and …, 2022 - Springer
In this study, a nano-graphite/paraffin composite is used to augment the cooling
performance of a PV panel, which significantly increases the output power due to …

Investigation of the optimum design of magnetic field arrangement to enhance heat transfer performance of Fe3O4-water magnetic nanofluid

T Halawa, AS Tanious - International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, numerical simulations were conducted to explore the best possible magnetic
field arrangement that can maximize the heat exchange performance of Fe 3 O 4-water …