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65 articles for “Energy and Heat Transfer”
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Catalyst-Driven Degradation and Failure Analysis of Intergranular Cracking in 316H Studded Pipes under Refinery Heat Recovery Conditions
Abstract: A failure analysis investigation was carried out on a high-temperature studded pipe used in a convection module for heat recovery in an oil and gas refinery application after leakage was detected during pre-commissioning hydrotesting. The investigated pipe was manufactured from AISI 316H austenitic stainless steel, and carbon steel studs had been joined to its outer surface by high-frequency resistance welding. Two leaks were reported in the pipe under investigation, and …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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Mn Doping–Induced Enhancement of Ethanol Gas Sensitivity in CuO/Cu₂O/Cu Composites
Abstract: A composite of CuO/Cu2O/Cu was synthesized by heating cupric acetate up to 600 °C for 2 hours in air. The properties of pure CuO films and CuO/Cu2O/Cu films were compared. Films were fabricated by the doctor blade method. Polyethylene glycol was used as a binder to prepare films. Mn was doped to composite to enhance the gas sensing properties. Compositions of Mn doped samples were confirmed using XRFS. According to …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Assembly Process and Performance of A Micro Steam Power Plant
Abstract: Energy is an indispensable component of modern society, driving everything from industrial processes to household appliances, among the various sources of energy, steam power, a form of heat energy has played a pivotal role in the development of human civilization, paving the way for the Industrial Revolution and subsequent technological advancements. This study focused on the assembly and performance evaluation of a 5 kW steam power plant. The components of …
Published in International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Advanced Polymer Composite Coating for Thermal Performance and EEE Improvement of a Solar Energy Harvesting System
Abstract: The integration of carbon-based nanomaterials with polymer matrices presents a promising route toward advancing solar energy harvesting technologies. In this study, nanoparticle-blended polymer composite coatings are examined to evaluate the performance of FPSC, utilizing an unconventional collector setup and a multiple-carbon-based nanoparticle-blended paint polymer. Nanomaterial provides a crucial alternative for enhancing their thermal efficiency. The research findings reveal that the deformation of nanomaterials improves the heat efficiency of solar collectors. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1197–1222 Read article