Numerical Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Sciences

Dear Colleagues,

During the last 50 years, the use of computational tools applied to the design of engineering projects has been steadily increasing, as computers become more powerful and able to solve complex physical systems. These tools have in some cases replaced experimental approaches, especially in cases that may be dangerous or impossible to reproduce in real life (e.g., radioactive, micro-gravity). Computers now allow engineers to model, design, improve and/or predict the behavior of systems at different temporal/spatial scales.

This Special Issue focuses on the use of numerical simulation and mathematical models applied to engineering sciences, with emphasis on recent advances in numerical techniques and their application in industrial or academic applications. We are interested in papers addressing topics ranging from the novel application of existing mathematical tools to the development of novel numerical schemes to solve existing problems. This includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: (a) the use of standard numerical tools (e.g., finite difference, finite volume, finite element, meshless methods); (b) new numerical methodologies, including their validation with benchmarking cases; (c) high-performance computing, including new parallel computing algorithms; (d) the correct and effective modelling of initial and boundary conditions; (e) different types of balance equations in engineering; (f) mathematical modelling of multiphysics phenomena. Research articles, reviews papers and short communications are also invited.

Applications of numerical techniques may be applied to areas including, but not limited to, the following:

• Computational fluid dynamics;
• Solid mechanics;
• Tribology;
• Electrical and electromagnetic systems;
• Optics;
• Mass, momentum and heat-transfer processes;
• Porous media;
• Acoustics;
• Electrochemistry;
• Multibody solid mechanics;
• Fluid–solid interactions;
• Stability and control of robotic systems.

Dr. Pablo Druetta
Guest Editor

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• computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• three-dimensional modeling
• solid mechanics modelling
• FEM/FVM/BEM
• meshless methods
• traditional CFD
• multiphysics phenomena
• boundary conditions
• mass, momentum and energy conservations
• enhanced oil recovery
• polymer processing simulation
• multiscale modelling
• molecular dynamics
• advanced numerical methods
• control of (non-)linear engineering systems