Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Edition

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This topic is a continuation of the previous successful topic “Advances in Intelligent Construction, Operation and Maintenance” (https://www.mdpi.com/topics/fluid).

Fluid mechanics has been a topic of great practical and research interest for many centuries. Yet, this field of research is still young and vigorous, thanks to the tremendous opportunities that have been brought forward by modern computational and experimental techniques.

It is an amazingly wide and exciting area of knowledge, offering the possibility of applications in virtually every aspect of our lives. The present topical publication project offers the opportunity to communicate recent research results and application experiences across a wide range of sciences.

We are pleased to invite the research community to submit research or review articles on, but not limited to, the following relevant topics within the fluid mechanics space:

• Modern mathematical and computational methods for the investigation of fluid mechanics problems;
• Modern experimental techniques applicable to fluid mechanics;
• Instability and turbulence;
• Single- (fluid, gas) and multi-phase flows;
• Rheology;
• Lubrication;
• Magnetohydrodynamics;
• Plasma dynamics;
• Internal and external flows;
• Geophysical flows;
• Flows in industrial devices;
• Microfluid flows;
• Nanofluid flows;
• Filtration flows;
• Flows in biology and medicine;
• Flows of chemically reactive systems;
• Flows in aerospace applications;
• Compressible flows with shock waves and flows associated with explosions;
• Astrophysical flows.

Dr. Sihui Hong
Prof. Dr. Chaobin Dang
Prof. Dr. Shuangfeng Wang
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.3	2011	17.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Energies energies	3.0	6.2	2008	17.5 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Fluids fluids	1.8	3.4	2016	22.1 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Materials materials	3.1	5.8	2008	15.5 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Mathematics mathematics	2.3	4.0	2013	17.1 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Micromachines micromachines	3.0	5.2	2010	17.7 Days	CHF 2600	Submit

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Effects of Pressure, Surfactant Concentration, and Heat Flux on Pool Boiling Using Expanding Microchanneled Surface for Two-Phase Immersion Cooling

by Yifei Hu, Dengwei Fu, Chaobin Dang and Sihui Hong

Materials 2024, 17(21), 5155; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17215155 - 23 Oct 2024

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Deionized water is replacing fluorinated liquids as the preferred choice for two-phase immersion cooling in data centers. Yet, insufficient bubble removal capability at low saturated pressure is a key challenge hindering the widespread application. To solve this issue, this study employs non-ionic surfactant [...] Read more.

Deionized water is replacing fluorinated liquids as the preferred choice for two-phase immersion cooling in data centers. Yet, insufficient bubble removal capability at low saturated pressure is a key challenge hindering the widespread application. To solve this issue, this study employs non-ionic surfactant (Tween 20) and asymmetric structures (expanding microchannel) to enhance the boiling performances of deionized water under sub-atmospheric pressure. The research examines the effects of pressure (8.8~38.5 kPa), surfactant concentration (0.1~0.5 mL/L), and heat flux density (10~180 W/cm²) on the boiling heat transfer characteristics and analyzes the mechanism of unusual temperature oscillations induced by surfactants. It was found that the trade-off between the sub-atmospheric pressure, surface tension coefficient, and reduced static contact angle results in pronounced intermittent boiling on the heated surface. Even with the addition of surfactants, the improvement in heat transfer requires demanding conditions. Boiling enhancement throughout all heat flux conditions was achieved when the surfactant concentration was higher than 0.2 mL/L for the expanding microchanneled surface. The heat transfer coefficient reached 6.89 W·cm⁻²·K⁻¹ under 8.8 kPa, which was 45% higher than without the surfactant. Under the same heat flux and sub-atmospheric pressure, as the concentration increased from 0.1 to 0.5 mL/L, the amplitudes of temperature fluctuation of the plane surface and expanding microchanneled surface decreased from 10 K to 2 K and 18 K to 1 K, respectively. The onset of nucleate boiling and wall superheat of the expanding microchanneled surface gradually decreased with the increase in surfactant concentration, where the onset of nucleate boiling decreased by 10.54 K. When the heat flux is 160 W/cm², the wall superheat is reduced by 12.8 K. Full article

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Strength and Vibration Analysis of Axial Flow Compressor Blades Based on the CFD-CSD Coupling Method

by Haiwei Lin, Hong Bao, Huaihuai Zhang, Feifei Zhao and Junli Wang

Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 7432; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167432 - 22 Aug 2024

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During the operational process of an axial-flow compressor, the blade structure is simultaneously subjected to both aerodynamic loads and centrifugal loads, posing significant challenges to the safe and reliable operation of the blades. Considering both centrifugal loads and aerodynamic loads comprehensively, a bidirectional [...] Read more.

During the operational process of an axial-flow compressor, the blade structure is simultaneously subjected to both aerodynamic loads and centrifugal loads, posing significant challenges to the safe and reliable operation of the blades. Considering both centrifugal loads and aerodynamic loads comprehensively, a bidirectional CFD-CSD coupling analysis method for blade structure was established. The Navier–Stokes governing equations were utilized to solve the internal flow field of the axial-flow compressor. The conservative interpolation method was utilized to couple and solve the blade’s static equilibrium equation, and the deformation, stress distribution, and prestress modal behavior of compressor blades were mainly analyzed. The research results indicate that the maximum deformation of the blades occurred at the lead edge tip, while stress predominantly concentrated approximately 33% upward from the blade root, exhibiting a radial distribution that gradually decreased. As the rotational speed increased, the maximum deformation of the blades continuously increased. Furthermore, at a constant rotational speed, the maximum deformation of the blade exhibited a trend of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase in mass flow. In contrast, the maximum stress showed a trend of first increasing, then decreasing, and finally increasing again as the rotational speed continuously increased. Centrifugal loads are the primary factor influencing blade stress and natural frequency. During operation, the blades exhibited two resonance points, approximately occurring at 62% and 98% of the design rotational speed. Full article

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Analyzing the Biomechanical Characteristics of Ski Jumping Take-Off Phase Based on CFD

by Bojie Hou, Zhongqiu Ji, Yun Zhang and Mingyan Yu

Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 7203; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167203 - 16 Aug 2024

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This study aimed to analyze the aerodynamic characteristics of Chinese Nordic combined athletes during the ski jump take-off process, comparing them with elite athletes from the 2009 Nordic World Ski Championships using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods. Methods: Using 3D model analysis and [...] Read more.

This study aimed to analyze the aerodynamic characteristics of Chinese Nordic combined athletes during the ski jump take-off process, comparing them with elite athletes from the 2009 Nordic World Ski Championships using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods. Methods: Using 3D model analysis and continuous relative phase analysis, CFD methods were utilized to assess the mechanical characteristics of athletes during the take-off phase. Results: The analysis revealed that Chinese athletes displayed a lower dominance of the knee joint during the take-off phase, leading to increased air drag. Conclusion: Reduced knee joint dominance and an excessive ankle angle at the initiation of the ski jump take-off contribute to higher air drag. The lean angle of the body and the ankle angle post-take-off significantly affect the resultant lift and drag forces. Full article

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Propagation Mechanism of Pressure Waves during Pulse Hydraulic Fracturing in Horizontal Wells

by Yao Zhang, Jiye Zuo, Xinyu Fei and Shimin Dong

Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 6982; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14166982 - 9 Aug 2024

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Hydraulic fracturing, especially pulse hydraulic fracturing, is an important method for extracting oil and gas from low-permeability reservoirs, improving recovery rates significantly. Pulse hydraulic fracturing, which involves varying injection rates to create pressure waves, outperforms traditional constant-flow fracturing methods significantly. However, during pulse [...] Read more.

Hydraulic fracturing, especially pulse hydraulic fracturing, is an important method for extracting oil and gas from low-permeability reservoirs, improving recovery rates significantly. Pulse hydraulic fracturing, which involves varying injection rates to create pressure waves, outperforms traditional constant-flow fracturing methods significantly. However, during pulse hydraulic fracturing operations, the flow properties of the fluid in the column change from moment to moment. Furthermore, current research on pulse hydraulic fracturing primarily focuses on vertical wells, while horizontal wells have become a common operational strategy. Therefore, a transient flow model of fluid within a horizontal well, considering variable-flow injection and unsteady friction conditions, is established in this paper. The model is solved using both the characteristic line method and the finite difference method. The hydrodynamic properties of the fracturing fluid were analyzed, and the propagation mechanisms of pressure waves within horizontal wells under various fluid injection schemes and well depths are analyzed to provide a reference for selecting appropriate fluid injection schemes in engineering practice. The study highlights the impact of fluid viscosity and injection flow amplitude on bottomhole pressure fluctuations, advancing the efficient development of low-permeability oilfields. Full article

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Numerical Solution of the Newtonian Plane Couette Flow with Linear Dynamic Wall Slip

by Muner M. Abou Hasan, Ethar A. A. Ahmed, Ahmed F. Ghaleb, Moustafa S. Abou-Dina and Georgios C. Georgiou

Fluids 2024, 9(8), 172; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids9080172 - 27 Jul 2024

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An efficient numerical approach based on weighted-average finite differences is used to solve the Newtonian plane Couette flow with wall slip, obeying a dynamic slip law that generalizes the Navier slip law with the inclusion of a relaxation term. Slip is exhibited only [...] Read more.

An efficient numerical approach based on weighted-average finite differences is used to solve the Newtonian plane Couette flow with wall slip, obeying a dynamic slip law that generalizes the Navier slip law with the inclusion of a relaxation term. Slip is exhibited only along the fixed lower plate, and the motion is triggered by the motion of the upper plate. Three different cases are considered for the motion of the moving plate, i.e., constant speed, oscillating speed, and a single-period sinusoidal speed. The velocity and the volumetric flow rate are calculated in all cases and comparisons are made with the results of other methods and available results in the literature. The numerical outcomes confirm the damping with time and the lagging effects arising from the Navier and dynamic wall slip conditions and demonstrate the hysteretic behavior of the slip velocity in following the harmonic boundary motion. Full article

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Study on the Tribological Properties of Multilayer Concentric Hexagonal Laser Texturing on Rubber Surfaces of Screw Pumps

by Xinfu Liu, Xinglong Niu, Chunhua Liu, Xiangzhi Shi, Yi Sun, Zhongxian Hao, Shouzhi Huang, Yuan Wang and Hua Tao

Materials 2024, 17(15), 3708; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17153708 - 26 Jul 2024

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Given the friction and drag reduction effects observed in various biological hexagonal structures in nature, a new design was implemented on the rubber surface of the stator of a submersible screw pump. This design featured a multilayer concentric hexagonal groove structure. Furthermore, a [...] Read more.

Given the friction and drag reduction effects observed in various biological hexagonal structures in nature, a new design was implemented on the rubber surface of the stator of a submersible screw pump. This design featured a multilayer concentric hexagonal groove structure. Furthermore, a composite multilayer hexagonal structure integrating grooves and pits was also developed and applied. This study investigated the influence of groove layer number, groove depth, pit depth, and multilayer hexagonal groove texture arrangement on the rubber surface flow characteristics. Additionally, the pressure field state, the degree of influence on the oil film-bearing capacity, and the biomimetic and hydrodynamic lubrication theories were tested using the finite element analysis method. Tribological experiments were conducted on nanosecond laser-processed rubber textures under simulated liquid lubrication conditions, reflecting actual shale oil well experiments. These experiments aimed to investigate the influence of multilayer hexagonal shape parameters on the tribological characteristics of the stator-rotor friction pair of a submersible screw pump. The results indicated that with a constant overall size, a multilayer hexagonal structure with ~0.1 mm groove depth enhanced the oil film-bearing capacity, providing significant friction and drag reduction. For composite textures, a deeper pit depth within the study area enhanced the oil film-bearing capacity. Furthermore, a gradient arrangement of groove textures featuring wider outer grooves and shallower depth exhibited superior performance in terms of bearing capacity. Full article

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A Physical Insight into Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

by Sergey I. Martynenko and Aleksey Yu. Varaksin

Mathematics 2024, 12(13), 2122; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12132122 - 6 Jul 2024

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Mathematical equations that describe all physical processes are valid only under certain assumptions. One of them is the minimum scales used for the given description. In fact, this prohibits the use of derivatives in the mathematical models of the physical processes. This article [...] Read more.

Mathematical equations that describe all physical processes are valid only under certain assumptions. One of them is the minimum scales used for the given description. In fact, this prohibits the use of derivatives in the mathematical models of the physical processes. This article represents a derivative-free approach for the mathematical modelling. The proposed approach for CFD and numerical heat transfer is based on the conservation and phenomenological laws, and physical constraints on the minimum problem-dependent spatial and temporal scales (for example, on the average free path of molecules and the average time of their collisions for gases). This leads to the derivative-free governing equations (the discontinuum approximation) that are very convenient for numerical simulation. The theoretical analysis of governing equations describing the fundamental conservation laws in the continuum and discontinuum approximations is given. The article demonstrates the derivative-free approach based on the correctly defined macroparameters (pressure, temperature, density, etc.) for the mathematical description of physical and chemical processes. This eliminates the finite-difference, finite-volume, finite-element or other approximations of the governing equations from the computational algorithms. Full article

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