reviewEnergiesMar 6, 2025GOLD OA

Advances in Numerical Modeling for Heat Transfer and Thermal Management: A Review of Computational Approaches and Environmental Impacts

ŁŁŁukasz ŁachDSDmytro Svyetlichnyy

Jagiellonian University · AGH University of Krakow

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Abstract

Advances in numerical modeling are essential for heat-transfer applications in electronics cooling, renewable energy, and sustainable construction. This review explores key methods like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), the Finite Element Method (FEM), the Finite Volume Method (FVM), and multiphysics modeling, alongside emerging strategies such as Adaptive Mesh Refinement (AMR), machine learning (ML), reduced-order modeling (ROM), and high-performance computing (HPC). While these techniques improve accuracy and efficiency, they also increase computational energy demands, contributing to a growing carbon footprint and sustainability concerns. Sustainable computing practices, including energy-efficient…

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  • Heat transfer
  • Thermal management of electronic devices and systems
  • Thermal
  • Computer science
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Environmental science
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
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