Publications
Geographically informed automated non-linear topology optimization of district heating networks KU Leuven
Nonlinear topology optimization of District Heating Networks: A benchmark of a mixed-integer and a density-based approach KU Leuven
The widespread use of optimization methods in the design phase of District Heating Networks is currently limited by the availability of scalable optimization approaches that accurately represent the network. In this paper, we benchmark two different approaches to nonlinear topology optimization of District Heating Networks in terms of computational cost and optimality gap. We compare a combinatorial approach, which directly solves a ...
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF LOOP HEAT PIPE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND ITS OPERATIONAL LIMITS KU Leuven
The present paper focuses on Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs), which are passive two-phase cooling systems well suited for electronics cooling. Based on a validated and physics-based one-dimensional (1D) numerical model the steady-state performance of Loop Heat Pipes is assessed. By varying the ambient temperature, charging mass of coolant, and condenser cooling conditions, the performance of the LHP system under various operating conditions has been ...
Flow periodicity analysis in an additively manufactured metal microchannel heat transfer device using micro-PIV KU Leuven
The flow periodicity in an additively manufactured microchannel heat transfer device is analysed using the micro-particle image velocimetry technique. A metal offset strip fin (OSF) microchannel is additively manufactured using laser powder bed fusion to overcome the limitations of conventional production techniques in manufacturing small complex features. This study demonstrates the capability of measuring the velocity field in an OSF ...