Heat and Mass Transfer: Developments and Insights into Simulations and Experiments

Dear Colleagues,

Deep theoretical and experimental knowledge on heat and mass transfer phenomena is undoubtedly of great importance in the development, design, and improvement of cutting-edge technology devices which are used in several technological and scientific fields. Representative examples include rarefied gas dynamics, the industry of Micro-Electro-Mechanical systems (MEMS), fusion science, and high-altitude aerodynamics. Depending on the local gas rarefaction conditions, the analysis of heat and mass transfer phenomena may require the application of advanced kinetic methodologies (e.g., the discrete velocity method, the direct simulation Monte Carlo method, and the lattice Boltzmann method) or advanced coupling schemes. Over the last few decades, new macroscopic models (e.g., R13 and R26 moment methods) have also been proposed to describe the heat and mass transfer phenomena beyond the limits of the continuum theory of gases. In addition, conducting experimental measurements is often challenging, requiring the use of different experimental techniques depending on the level of the gas rarefaction.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue which aims to present recent advances in the modeling of heat and mass transfer phenomena existing in different scientific areas. Both experimental and computational research studies are very welcome. 

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Topics include (but not limited to) the following:

• Kinetic theory of gases;
• Analysis of non-equilibrium and complex heat and mass transfer phenomena;
• Condensation, evaporation, and adsorption;
• Advanced macroscopic models and moment methods;
• Advanced mesoscale approaches (DSMC, DVM, and the lattice Boltzmann method);
• The role of gas surface interaction in the heat and mass transfer phenomena;
• Transient heat and mass transfer problems;
• Machine learning techniques and data-driven macroscopic modeling associated with heat and mass transfer applications;
• Experimental measurements.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Christos Tantos
Prof. Dr. Ioannis Sarris
Guest Editors

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• rarefied gas dynamics
• kinetic theory of gases
• heat and mass transfer
• mesoscale numerical approaches
• continuum flow models
• experimental measurements