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We introduce a numerical workflow to model and simulate transient close-contact melting processes based on the space-time finite element method. That is, we aim at computing the velocity at which a forced heat source melts through a…
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Purpose - This paper continues the development of a comprehensive methodology for fully resolved numerical simulations of fusion deposition modeling. Design/methodology/approach - A front-tracking/finite volume method introduced in Part I…
Close-contact melting refers to the process of a heat source melting its way into a phase-change material. Of special interest is the close-contact melting velocity, or more specifically the relative velocity between the heat source and the…
Purpose - This paper presents a first step toward developing a comprehensive methodology for fully resolved numerical simulations of fusion deposition modeling. Design/methodology/approach - A front-tracking/finite volume method previously…
We consider the thermal dunking problem, in which a solid body is suddenly immersed in a fluid of different temperature, and study both the temporal evolution of the solid and the associated Biot number -- a non-dimensional heat transfer…
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Food drying is essential for food production, extending shelf life, and reducing transportation costs. Accurate real-time forecasting of drying readiness is crucial for minimizing energy consumption, improving productivity, and ensuring…
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