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    Beyond direction-agnostic assumptions: Direction-integrated models for asymmetric falling film thickness and heat transfer under multidirectional vapor shear
    (Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026) Zhao, Chuang-Yao; Li, Qiong-Tao; Jia, Chen-Yi; Zhang, Fang-Fang; Qi, Di; Yildizhan, Hasan; Jiang, Jun-Min
    The orientation of vapor streams in falling film evaporators (FFEs), determined by tube bundle configurations, plays a critical role in shaping liquid film hydrodynamics and heat transfer performance. Conventional models adopt direction-agnostic assumptions, averaging vapor shear effects and introducing significant errors in localized predictions. This study proposes a direction-integrated framework that explicitly incorporates vapor orientation as a governing parameter, capturing the asymmetric effects of multidirectional vapor shear on film thickness and heat transfer. The proposed correlations are validated against a broad range of benchmark data, achieving 80 % of film thickness predictions within +25 % error, over 86 % of local heat transfer coefficients within +20 %, and all average values within +5 %. Comparative analysis shows strong agreement with experimental and numerical results under gravity-driven, laminar conditions. Vapor directionality is shown to significantly alter heat transfer along the tube periphery, especially between upper and lower regions. These findings enhance the predictive reliability of FFE modelling and provide valuable guidance for optimizing evaporator design and improving energy efficiency in industrial applications.
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    Falling film hydrodynamics and heat transfer under vapor shearing from various orientations
    (Aip Publishing, 2024) Zhao, Chuang-Yao; Li, Qiong-Tao; Zhang, Fang-Fang; Qi, Di; Yildizhan, Hasan; Jiang, Jun-Min
    Vapor shearing is a common issue encountered in the operations of falling film heat exchangers. The vapor stream effect depends on its orientation. This study investigates liquid film hydrodynamics and heat transfer performance under the influence of vapor streams from different orientations. The results indicate that both orientation and velocity of vapor determine the encountering time and position of the films on the tube's two sides. The liquid film thickness uniformity and the liquid column deflection vary significantly depending on the orientation and velocity of the vapor. Zones of accelerated liquid film, climbing liquid film, liquid stagnation, and transition of liquid film flow pattern are observed. The gradient of film thickness along the tube axis and the deflection in time-averaged peripheral film thickness increase as the vapor orientation varies from 0 degrees to 90 degrees and subsequently decrease as the vapor orientation varies from 90 degrees to 180 degrees. Vapor streams have more pronounced effects on time-averaged peripheral film thickness in regions close to the liquid inlet and outlet. Vapor streams result in changes in peripheral heat transfer coefficients toward the downstream side depending on the orientation and velocity of the vapor. The impact of vapor streams on the overall heat transfer coefficient does not directly correlate with the velocity of the vapor when maintaining the same orientation.
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    Optimized geometric design of internally cooled dehumidification plates
    (Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026) Zhao, Chuang-Yao; Guan, Qiang; Zheng, Chen-Min; Qi, Di; Song, Bing-Ye; Hasan, Yildizhan; Jiang, Jun-Min
    Efficient humidity control is essential for reducing cooling energy consumption in buildings, and the performance of internally cooled liquid desiccant systems depends strongly on the geometry of the dehumidification plate. This study examined how protrusion spacing, height, and shape influence falling film behaviour and coupled heat and mass transfer based on numerical simulations. The analysis combines numerical simulation with the field synergy principle to clarify how geometric features reorganize near-wall flow structures. The results show that an intermediate spacing of 5 mm and a protrusion height of 1 mm yield the highest moistureremoval performance, providing up to a 17 % increase relative to a flat plate. Among all geometries examined, the isosceles triangular protrusion most effectively enhances transfer by strengthening downward sweeping vortices and reducing local synergy angles. Increased air velocity, inlet humidity ratio, and solution concentration weaken synergy, whereas a higher solution flow rate improves film stability and promotes transfer. This work advances previous efforts by quantitatively linking surface geometry, organized vortex structures, and synergy metrics within a unified mechanistic framework. The findings offer practical, design-oriented guidance for developing high performance dehumidification plates and improving the energy efficiency of liquid desiccant cooling systems.
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    The Drivers and Barriers of the Solar Water Heating Entrepreneurial System: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
    (Mdpi, 2023) Yilmaz, Sidika Ece; Yildizhan, Hasan; Yildirim, Cihan; Zhao, Chuang-Yao; Gomes, Joao; Alkharusi, Tarik
    Sustainable development objectives place a high priority on entrepreneurship and renewable energy. Supporting entrepreneurial activities in the renewable energy industry can provide economic growth and employment to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030. Solar water heating systems can provide clear benefits for both the environment and economic growth. There is a gap in the literature regarding the study of the factors hindering or driving the development of the solar water heating system industry. This study aims to investigate the solar water heating system industry's challenges and attempts to define the drivers to further develop the industry. Thus, solar water heating entrepreneurship parameters can be identified. Additionally, energy savings and carbon dioxide emissions were calculated for the region to raise awareness among consumers. This study used the qualitative analysis method through semi-structured interviews with 40 business owners in Adana/Turkey. The findings showed that the industry has administrative, production, political, and economic issues; there is a need for economic support and expanding education and control mechanisms. Also, the payback period is 1.63 similar to 3.27 years for a solar water heating system and this system prevents 800.75 kg of CO2 emission. The study has implications for policy-making, practice, scientific research, and the SDGs Agenda 2030.