CFD simulations for heat propagation analysis in containers on board ships: applications in designing hyper mist systems

Mane Deshmukh S., Kanungo S., Pal J. S., Attar A., Naidu M., Cepova L., ...Daha Fazla

Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, cilt.12, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3389/fmech.2026.1708498
  • Dergi Adı: Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: heat propagation, hyper mist system, performance, sensor placement, thermal analysis
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The design and optimization of hyper-mist fire extinguishing systems rely heavily on understanding the thermal behavior of confined spaces. This research investigates heat propagation from hot spots inside a standard container (2.6 m × 2.6 m) aboard ships using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. A two-dimensional numerical analysis was performed to simulate heat spreading from heat sources of 0.5 m dimensions at temperatures ranging from 200 °C to 450 °C. The study analyses temperature contours and airflow patterns developed during the heat-spreading process. The results will provide critical insights for sensor placement and nozzle mounting to achieve optimal hyper-mist performance. This work contributes to the development of improved fire safety designs and paves the way for more efficient thermal management in maritime containers.