Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications
Energy ISSN 2349-8994 3 issues a year Hybrid open accessWhat does hybrid open access mean? This journal has two kinds of articles. Open access articles are free for anyone to read; the author pays an article processing charge for that. All other articles are for subscribers. Authors can also publish at no cost under the subscription-based option.
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About the journal
Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications is a peer-reviewed hybrid open access journal launched in 2014 and focused on the rapid publication of fundamental research papers on all areas of Thermal Engineering and Applications.
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- 196Articles published
- 14Published in 2026
- 537Authors
- 3Open access
Journal information
- Title
- Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications
- Issues per year
- 3 issues
- ISSN
- 2349-8994
- Publisher
- STM Journals
- DOI
- 10.37591/JoTEA
- Starting year
- 2014
- Subject
- Energy
- Publication format
- Hybrid open access
- Language
- English
- Copyright policy
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Type
- Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)
- Article processing charge
- ₹10,000 in India · $400 outside India
- Subscription-based publication
- No cost. Author copy, DOI and certificate are chargeable.
Editorial board
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Editor-in-Chief
Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology(BHU), India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering National Institute of Technology, India
Latest articles
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Design and Thermal Performance Optimization of a Solar-Assisted Pomegranate Dryer with Thermal Energy Storage
Abstract: Pomegranate is an economically important fruit crop whose post-harvest processing requires controlled drying conditions to reduce moisture content while maintaining product quality. Conventional open-sun drying is strongly dependent on weather conditions and can result in prolonged drying periods, contamination and non-uniform moisture removal. This study proposes the design and thermal-performance optimization of a solar-assisted pomegranate dryer integrated with thermal energy storage (TES). The proposed system consists of a solar air …
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AI-Based Predictive Modeling of Thermal Efficiency and Heat Loss in Solar Thermal Collectors
Abstract: Solar thermal collectors are widely used for water heating, agricultural drying, industrial process heating and other low- and medium-temperature thermal applications. Their thermal performance is strongly influenced by solar irradiance, fluid temperature, ambient temperature, mass flow rate, wind speed and operating conditions. Conventional analytical models can describe collector behavior using energy- balance equations, but their predictive performance may decrease under highly variable environmental and operating conditions. This study proposes an …
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Nonlinear Mathematical Modelling and Adaptive Optimization of Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulic Systems for Safe and Efficient Operation
Abstract: Advanced nuclear reactors are characterized by strongly coupled nonlinear interactions among neutron kinetics, reactor power, fuel temperature, coolant temperature, reactivity, and coolant flow. Accurate mathematical representation of these interactions is essential for analysing reactor stability, thermal behaviour, and safe operating conditions. This study develops a nonlinear mathematical framework for coupled neutronic–thermal reactor dynamics by integrating point-reactor kinetics, delayed-neutron precursor equations, fuel and coolant energy balances, and temperature- dependent reactivity feedback. …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Thermal Transport and Thermoelectric Performance of Si-Modified Bi₂Te₃ Thin Films
Abstract: Engineering silicon secondary phases provides an effective route to tailor charge and thermal transport in Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric thin films. In this work, Bi 2 Te 3 :Si nanocomposite thin films with Si content of 0, 2.3, 4.5 and 8.2% were prepared by RF co- sputtering and the effect of Si addition on the structural, microstructural, electrical, thermoelectric and thermal transport properties was investigated. X-ray diffraction confirmed the retention of the …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Features of An Ordinary Solar-Coal Hybrid power plant
Abstract: A 330 MW coal-fired power plant hybridised with solar heat is proposed in this study and will be demonstrated in China's Sinkiang region. In this solar hybrid plant, the steam generated from the high-pressure turbine is replaced with solar heat at about 300 degrees Celsius to preheat the feed water before the boiler's economiser. In this manner, the coal- fired power plant's output work can be increased by further expanding …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Enhance the Thermal Performance and Fluid Flow Behavior in Micro-Tube Heat Exchangers with Variable Fluid Properties for Cooling Applications
Abstract: This paper focus on the substantial effects of fluid property changes and phase change events, this study provides a comprehensive transient assessment of the heat exchanger's thermal performance and fluid flow behaviour for cooling and dehumidification applications. In response to a step-change perturbation, a dynamic model was created and co-simulated to describe the moist air (shell-side) and the two-phase refrigerant (tube-side), as well as their non-linear interactions. The significant correlation …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery from Industrial Exhaust Systems Using Nanostructured Hybrid Heat Exchangers
Abstract: The efficient utilization of industrial waste heat has become a critical strategy for improving energy efficiency, reducing fossil fuel consumption, and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions in modern manufacturing sectors. This study proposes a thermoelectric waste heat recovery (TWHR) system integrated with a nanostructured hybrid heat exchanger to enhance heat transfer performance and maximize electrical power generation from high-temperature industrial exhaust streams. The proposed system employs nanostructured surface modifications combined with …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Passive Augmentation Studies in a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger with Ellipsoidal Dimples
Abstract: In this work, the numerical studies of heat transfer augmentation of a counter-current double pipe heat exchanger with ellipsoidal dimples (inward-facing, raised dimples) on the inner tube was performed using SOLIDWORKS software. The effect of dimple depth, dimple pitch and number of dimples/angles between two dimples on heat transfer was investigated at a constant volumetric flow rate of 4 LPM for hot (water) and cold (water) fluids. The effect of …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Design and Thermal Performance Optimization of a Solar-Assisted Pomegranate Dryer with Thermal Energy Storage
Abstract: Pomegranate is an economically important fruit crop whose post-harvest processing requires controlled drying conditions to reduce moisture content while maintaining product quality. Conventional open-sun drying is strongly dependent on weather conditions and can result in prolonged drying periods, contamination and non-uniform moisture removal. This study proposes the design and thermal-performance optimization of a solar-assisted pomegranate dryer integrated with thermal energy storage (TES). The proposed system consists of a solar air …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications Read article
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AI-Based Predictive Modeling of Thermal Efficiency and Heat Loss in Solar Thermal Collectors
Abstract: Solar thermal collectors are widely used for water heating, agricultural drying, industrial process heating and other low- and medium-temperature thermal applications. Their thermal performance is strongly influenced by solar irradiance, fluid temperature, ambient temperature, mass flow rate, wind speed and operating conditions. Conventional analytical models can describe collector behavior using energy- balance equations, but their predictive performance may decrease under highly variable environmental and operating conditions. This study proposes an …
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