Computational Modeling Articles

2021

Model for Flow Boiling in Micro- and Macro-channels:
V.S., Devahdhanush, Lei, Y., Chen, Z., and Mudawar, I., 2021, “Assessing advantages and disadvantages of macro- and micro-channel flow boiling for high-heat-flux thermal management using computational and analytical methods,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 169, 120787. Download PDF

2020

Model for Condensation in Micro-channels:
Lei, Y., Mudawar, I., and Chen, Z., 2020, “Computational and Experimental Investigation of Condensation Flow Patterns and Heat Transfer in Parallel Rectangular Micro-channels,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 149, 119158. Download PDF
3D Model for Subcooled Upflow Boiling Heat Transfer:
Lee, J., O’Neill, L.E., and Mudawar, I., 2020, “3-D Computational Investigation and Experimental Validation of Effect of Shear-Lift on Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Highly Subcooled Flow Boiling in Vertical Upflow,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 150, 119291. Download PDF
3D Model for Subcooled Upflow Boiling Critical Heat Flux:
Lee, J., O’Neill, L.E., and Mudawar, I., 2020, “Computational prediction of key heat transfer mechanisms and hydrodynamic characteristics of critical heat flux (CHF) in subcooled vertical upflow boiling,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 161, 120262. Download PDF

2019

2D Model for Subcooled Flow Boiling:
Lee, J., O’Neill, L.E., Lee, S., and Mudawar, I., 2019, “Experimental and Computational Investigation on Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer of Highly Subcooled Flow Boiling in Vertical Upflow,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 136, pp. 1199-1216. Download PDF

2017

Review of Computational Flow Boiling & Flow Condensation:
Kharangate, C.R. and Mudawar, I., 2017, “Review of Computational Studies on Boiling and Condensation,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 108, pp. 1164-1196. Download PDF

2016

CFD Model for Condensation in Vertical Upflow:
Kharangate, C.R., Lee, H., Park I., and Mudawar, I., 2016, “Experimental and Computational Investigation of Vertical Upflow Condensation in a Circular Tube,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 95, pp. 249-263. Download PDF

2015

CFD Model for Turbulent Evaporating Falling Film:
Kharangate, C., Lee, H., and Mudawar, I., 2015, “Computational Modeling of Turbulent Evaporating Falling Film,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 81, pp. 52-62. Download PDF
CFD Model for Interfacial Shear along Wavy Interface:
Mascarenhas, N., Lee H. and Mudawar, I., 2015, “Experimental and Computational Investigation of Interfacial Shear along Wavy Two-Phase Interfaces,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 85, pp. 265-280. Download PDF
CFD Model for Downflow Condensation:
Lee, H., Kharangate, C.R., Mascarenhas, N., Park I., and Mudawar, I., 2015, “Experimental and Computational Investigation of Vertical Downflow Condensation,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 85, pp. 865-879. Download PDF

2013

CFD Model for Wavy Turbulent Heated Falling Film:
Mascarenhas, N. and Mudawar, I. 2013, “Investigation of Eddy Diffusivity and Heat Transfer Coefficient for Free-Falling Turbulent Liquid Films Subjected to Sensible Heating,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 64, pp. 647-660. Download PDF
CFD Model for Wavy Turbulent Heated Falling Film:
Mascarenhas, N. and Mudawar, I., 2013, “Study of the Influence of Interfacial Waves on Heat Transfer in Turbulent Falling Films,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 67, pp. 1106-1121. Download PDF

2012

Finite Element Model of Hydrogen Storage Heat Exchanger:
Visaria, M. and Mudawar, I., 2012, "Coiled-Tube Heat Exchanger for High-Pressure Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Systems– Part 2. Computational Model,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 55, pp. 1796-1806. Download PDF
Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching of Thick Tube:
Mascarenhas, N. and Mudawar, I., 2012, “Methodology for Predicting Spray Quenching of Thick-Walled Metal Alloy Tubes,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 55, pp. 2953-2964. Download PDF
Finite Element Model of Hydrogen Storage Heat Exchanger:
Visaria, M. and Mudawar, I., 2012, "Experimental Investigation and Theoretical Modeling of Dehydriding Process in High-Pressure Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Systems,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 37, pp. 5735-5749. Download PDF

2011

Finite Element Model of Hydrogen Storage Heat Exchanger:
Visaria, M., Mudawar, I. and Pourpoint, T., 2011, "Enhanced Heat Exchanger Design for Hydrogen Storage using High-Pressure Metal Hydride – Part 1. Design Methodology and Computational Results,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 54, pp. 413-423. Download PDF

2010

Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching of Solid Cylinder:
Mascarenhas, N. and Mudawar, I., 2010, “Analytical and Computational Methodology for Modeling Spray Quenching of Solid Metal Alloy Cylinders,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 53, pp. 5871-5883. Download PDF

2008

CFD Model for Hybrid Single-phase Micro-channel/slot-jet-impingement:
Sung, M.K. and Mudawar, I., 2008, “Single-Phase and Two-Phase Cooling using Hybrid Micro-Channel/Slot-Jet Module,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 51, pp. 3825-3839. Download PDF
CFD Model for Hybrid Single-phase Micro-channel/circular-jet-impingement:
Sung, M.K. and Mudawar, I., 2008, “Single-Phase and Two-Phase heat Transfer Characteristics of Low Temperature Hybrid Micro-Channel/Micro-Jet Impingement Cooling Module,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 51, pp. 3882-3895. Download PDF
CFD Model for Hybrid Single-phase Micro-channel/circular-jet-impingement:
Sung, M.K. and Mudawar, I., 2008, “Single-Phase Hybrid Micro-Channel/Jet Impingement Cooling,“ International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 51, pp. 4342-4352. Download PDF
CFD Model for Hybrid Single-phase Micro-channel/circular-jet-impingement:
Sung, M.K. and Mudawar, I., 2008, “Effects of Jet Pattern on Single-Phase Cooling Performance of Hybrid Micro-Channel/Micro-Circular-Jet-Impingement Thermal Management Scheme,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 51, pp. 4614-4627. Download PDF

2006

CFD Model for Hybrid Single-phase Micro-channel/slot-jet-impingement:
Sung, M.K. and Mudawar, I., 2006, “Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Single-Phase Heat Transfer using a Hybrid Jet Impingement/Micro-Channel Cooling Scheme,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 49, pp. 682-694. Download PDF
3D CFD Model for Single-phase Micro-channel Flow:
Qu, W., Mudawar, I., Lee, S.-Y. and Wereley, S. T., 2006, “Experimental and Computational Investigation of Flow Development and Pressure Drop in a Rectangular Micro-Channel, Journal of Electronic Packaging, Vol. 128, pp. 1-9. Download PDF

2003

3D CFD Model for Single-phase Micro-channel Flow:
Qu, W. and Mudawar, I., 2003, "Thermal Design Methodology for High-Heat-Flux Single-Phase and Two-Phase Micro-Channel Heat Sinks," IEEE Transactions-CPMT: Components and Packaging Technologies, Vol. 26, pp. 598-609. Download PDF

2002

3D CFD Model for Single-phase Micro-channel Flow:
Qu, W. and Mudawar, I., 2002, "Experimental and Numerical Study of Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer in a Single-Phase Micro-channel Heat Sink,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 45, pp. 2549-2565. Download PDF
3D CFD Model for Single-phase Micro-channel Flow:
Qu, W. and Mudawar, I., 2002, "Analysis of Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer in Micro-Channel Heat Sinks,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 45, pp. 3973-3985. Download PDF

1996

Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching & Mechanical Properties of L-Shape:
Hall, D.D. and Mudawar, I., 1996, "Optimization of Quench History of Aluminum Parts for Superior Mechanical Properties," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 39, pp. 81-95. Download PDF

1995

Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching of L-Shape:
Hall, D.D. and Mudawar, I., 1995, "Experimental and Numerical Study of Quenching Complex-Shaped Metallic Alloys with Multiple, Overlapping Sprays," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 38, pp. 1201-1216. Download PDF
Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching & Mechanical Properties of L-Shape:
Hall, D.D. and Mudawar, I., 1995, "Predicting the Impact of Quenching on Mechanical Properties of Complex-Shaped Aluminum Alloy Parts," Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 117, pp. 479-488. Download PDF

1994

Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching:
Mudawar, I. and Deiters, T.A., 1994, "A Universal Approach to Predicting Temperature Response of Metallic Parts to Spray Quenching," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 37, pp. 347-362. Download PDF

1992

Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching & Mechanical Properties of L-Shape:
Rozzi, J.C., Klinzing, W.P., and Mudawar, I., 1992, "Effects of Spray Configuration on the Uniformity of Cooling Rate and Hardness in the Quenching of Aluminum Parts with Non-Uniform Shapes," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol. 1, pp. 49-60. Download PDF

1990

Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching:
Deiters, T.A. and Mudawar, I., 1990, "Prediction of the Temperature-Time Cooling Curves for Three-Dimensional Aluminum Products During Spray-Quenching," Journal of Heat Treating, Vol. 8, pp. 81-91. Download PDF

1989

Finite Element Model for Spray Quenching:
Deiters, T.A. and Mudawar, I., 1989, "Optimization of Spray Quenching for Aluminum Extrusion, Forging or Continuous Casting," Journal of Heat Treating, Vol. 7, pp. 9-18. Download PDF