MEMSDUKEPRATT School of engineering


publications by Sylvie R Lorente.

Papers Published

  1. Nguyen, T.S. and Lorente, S. and Carcasses, M., The influence of temperature levels on chloride diffusion through mortar, Advances in Cement Research, (2007), 17 - 24, [17], [abs]
  2. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Constructal tree-shaped flow structures, Applied Thermal Engineering, (2007), 755 - 761, [008], [abs]
  3. Lorente, S. and Voinitchi, D. and Begue-Escaffit, P. and Bourbon, X., The single-valued diffusion coefficient for ionic diffusion through porous media, J. Appl. Phys. (USA), (2007), 24907 - 1, [1.2426375], [abs]
  4. Nguyen, T.S. and Lorente, S. and Carcasses, M., The influence of temperature levels on chloride diffusion through mortar, Adv. Cem. Res. (UK), (2007), 17 - 24, [17], [abs]
  5. Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Heterogeneous porous media as multiscale structures for maximum flow access, J. Appl. Phys. (USA), (2006), 114909 - 1, [1.2396842], [abs]
  6. Begue, P. and Lorente, S., Migration versus diffusion through porous media: Time-dependent scale analysis, Journal of Porous Media, (2006), 637 - 650, [abs]
  7. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Design with constructal theory, Int. J. Eng. Educ. (Ireland), (2006), 140 - 7, [abs]
  8. Wechsatol, W. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Tree-shaped flow structures with local junction losses, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2006), 2957 - 2964, [047], [abs]
  9. Da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Constructal multi-scale structures for maximal heat transfer density, Energy, (2006), 620 - 635, [011], [abs]
  10. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S. and Wang, K.-M., Networks of channels for self-healing composite materials, Journal of Applied Physics, (2006), 033528 -, [1.2218768], [abs]
  11. Wang, K.-M. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Vascularized networks with two optimized channel sizes, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, (2006), 3086 - 3096, [031], [abs]
  12. Robbe, M. and Sciubba, E. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Numerical analysis of a tree-shaped cooling structure for a 2-D Slab: A validation of a "constructally optimal" configuration, Proceedings of 8th Biennial ASME Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, ESDA2006, (2006), 10 -, [abs]
  13. Rocha, L.A.O. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Conduction tree networks with loops for cooling a heat generating volume, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2006), 2626 - 2635, [017], [abs]
  14. Nguyen, T.S. and Lorente, S. and Carcasses, M., Influence of the temperature on the chloride transport through cementitious materials, Journal De Physique. IV : JP, (2006), 63 - 70, [jp4:2006136007], [abs]
  15. Lorente, S. and Ollivier, J.P., Scale analysis of electrodiffusion through porous media, Journal of Porous Media, (2006), 307 - 320, [30], [abs]
  16. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Constructal theory of generation of configuration in nature and engineering, J. Appl. Phys. (USA), (2006), 41301 - 1, [1.2221896], [abs]
  17. Bejan, A. and da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S., Constructual multi-scale structures for maximal heat transfer density, Energy (UK), (2006), 620 - 35, [011], [abs]
  18. Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Sveltness, freedom to morph, and the constructal design of multi-scale flow structures, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) AES, (2005), 271 - 277, [abs]
  19. Frizon, F. and Lorente, S. and Auzuech, C., Nuclear decontamination of cementitious materials by electrokinetics: An experimental study, Cement and Concrete Research, (2005), 2018 - 2025, [008], [abs]
  20. Da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Constructal multi-scale structures with asymmetric heat sources of finite thickness, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2005), 2662 - 2672, [028], [abs]
  21. Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Svelteness, freedom to morph, and constructal multi-scale flow structures, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, (2005), 1123 - 1130, [011], [abs]
  22. Khitab, A. and Lorente, S. and Ollivier, J.P., Predictive model for chloride penetration through concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research, (2005), 511 - 520, [511], [abs]
  23. Wechsatol, W. and Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Tree-shaped flow architectures: Strategies for increasing optimization speed and accuracy, Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications, (2005), 731 - 744, [10407780500197707], [abs]
  24. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Constructual theory of energy-system and flow configurations, Int. J. Exergy (Switzerland), (2005), 335 - 47, [IJEX.2005.007785], [abs]
  25. Wechsatol, W. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Tree-shaped networks with loops, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2005), 573 - 583, [020], [abs]
  26. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Constructual multi-scale and multi-objective structures, Int. J. Energy Res. (UK), (2005), 689 - 710, [1100], [abs]
  27. da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a plate with laminar forced convection, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2004), 2139 - 2148, [009], [abs]
  28. da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a wall with natural convection, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2004), 203 - 214, [007], [abs]
  29. Lorente, S. and Wechsatol, W. and Bejan, A., Tree-shaped flow structures for human-scale and small-scales applications, Heat and Technology, (2004), 15 - 25, [abs]
  30. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Equilibrium and nonequilibrium flow system architectures, Heat and Technology, (2004), 85 - 92, [abs]
  31. Frizon, F. and Lorente, S. and Ollivier, J.P. and Thouvenot, P., Modeling the decontamination by electromigration of a porous medium, Journal of Porous Media, (2004), 213 - 225, [50], [abs]
  32. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., The constructal law and the thermodynamics of flow systems with configuration, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2004), 3203 - 3214, [007], [abs]
  33. Lorente, S., Key issues regarding Domotic applications, Proceedings. 2004 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies: From Theory to Applications (IEEE Cat. No.04EX852), (2004), 121 - 2, [abs]
  34. Da Silva, A.K. and Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Maximal heat transfer density in vertical morphing channels with natural convection, Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications, (2004), 135 - 152, [abs]
  35. Gosselin, L. and Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Combined 'heat flow and strength' optimization of geometry: Mechanical structures most resistant to thermal attack, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2004), 3477 - 3489, [020], [abs]
  36. da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Constructual multi-scale tree-shaped heat exchangers, J. Appl. Phys. (USA), (2004), 1709 - 18, [1.1766089], [abs]
  37. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., The constructual law and the thermodynamics of flow systems with configuration, Int. J. Heat Mass Transf. (UK), (2004), 3203 - 14, [007], [abs]
  38. da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a plate with laminar forced convection, Int. J. Heat Mass Transf. (UK), (2004), 2139 - 48, [009], [abs]
  39. da Silva, A.K. and Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Maximal heat transfer density in vertical morphing channels with natural convection, Numer. Heat Transf. A, Appl. (UK), (2004), 135 - 52, [10407780390236389], [abs]
  40. da Silva, A.K. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a wall with natural convection, Int. J. Heat Mass Transf. (UK), (2004), 203 - 14, [007], [abs]
  41. Lorente, S. and Carcassees, M. and Ollivier, J.P., Penetration of ionic species into saturated porous media: The case of concrete, International Journal of Energy Research, (2003), 907 - 917, [925], [abs]
  42. Wechsatol, W. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Dendritic heat convection on a disc, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2003), 4381 - 4391, [S0017-9310(03)00295-3], [abs]
  43. Lorente, S. and Wechsatol, W. and Bejan, A., Optimization of tree-shaped flow distribution structures over a disc-shaped area, International Journal of Energy Research, (2003), 715 - 723, [907], [abs]
  44. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Thermodynamic formulation of the constructal law, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) AES, (2003), 163 - 172, [abs]
  45. Frizon, F. and Lorente, S. and Ollivier, J.P. and Thouvenot, P., Transport model for the nuclear decontamination of cementitious materials, Computational Materials Science, (2003), 507 - 516, [S0927-0256(03)00051-X], [abs]
  46. Lorente, S., Two-objective optimization and robustness, Institute of Physics Conference Series, (2003), 359 - 368, [abs]
  47. Wechsatol, W. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Optimal tree-shaped networks for fluid flow in a disc-shaped body, Int. J. Heat Mass Transf. (UK), (2002), 4911 - 24, [S0017-9310(02)00211-9], [abs]
  48. Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Combined 'flow and strength' geometric optimization: Internal structure in a vertical insulating wall with air cavities and prescribed strength, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2002), 3313 - 3320, [S0017-9310(02)00052-2], [abs]
  49. Wechsatol, W. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Optimal tree-shaped networks for fluid flow in a disc-shaped body, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2002), 4911 - 4924, [S0017-9310(02)00211-9], [abs]
  50. Lorente, S. and Wechsatol, W. and Bejan, A., Tree-shaped flow structures designed by minimizing path lengths, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2002), 3299 - 3312, [S0017-9310(02)00051-0], [abs]
  51. Lorente, S. and Lartigue, B., Maximization of heat flow through cavity with natural convection and deformable boundaries, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, (2002), 633 - 642, [S0735-1933(02)00382-2], [abs]
  52. Lorente, S. and Lacarriere, B. and Lartigue, B., Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity, Heat and Technology, (2002), 75 - 80, [abs]
  53. Rocha, L.A.O. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Constructal design for cooling a disc-shaped area by conduction, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2002), 1643 - 1652, [S0017-9310(01)00269-1], [abs]
  54. Wechsatol, W. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Development of tree-shaped flows by adding new users to existing networks of hot water pipes, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2002), 723 - 733, [S0017-9310(01)00200-9], [abs]
  55. Bejan, A. and Lorente, S., Thermodynamic optimization of flow architecture: Dendritic structures and optimal sizes of components, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) AES, (2002), 83 - 91, [abs]
  56. Lorente, S., Heat losses through building walls with closed, open and deformable cavities, Int. J. Energy Res. (UK), (2002), 611 - 32, [807], [abs]
  57. Wechsatol, W. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Tree-shaped insulated designs for the uniform distribution of hot water over an area, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, (2001), 3111 - 3123, [S0017-9310(00)00338-0], [abs]
  58. Lartigue, B. and Lorente, S. and Bourret, B., Multicellular laminar natural convection in vertical bent cavities, Heat and Technology, (2001), 51 - 60, [abs]
  59. Lartigue, B. and Lorente, S. and Bourret, B. and Escudie, R., PIV investigation of multicellular laminar natural flow in vertical bent cavities, Exp. Heat Transf. (UK), (2001), 89 - 106, [08916150118718], [abs]
  60. Vasile, C. and Lorente, S. and Perrin, B., Study of convective phenomena inside cavities coupled with heat and mass transfers through porous media - application to vertical hollow bricks - a first approach, Electric Power Systems Research, (1998), 163 - 171, [S0378-7796(97)01215-7], [abs]
  61. Lorente, S. and Petit, M. and Javelas, R., Effects of temperature conditions on the thermal resistance of walls made with different shapes vertical hollow bricks, Energy and Buildings, (1998), 237 - 240, [S0378-7788(97)00059-5], [abs]
  62. Vasile, C. and Lorente, S. and Perrin, B., Study of convective phenomena inside cavities coupled with heat and mass transfers through porous media - application to vertical hollow bricks - a first approach, Energy and Buildings, (1998), 229 - 235, [S0378-7788(97)00058-3], [abs]
  63. Vasile, C. and Lorente, S. and Perrin, B., Study of convective phenomena inside cavities coupled with heat and mass transfers through porous media-application to vertical hollow bricks-a first approach, Electr. Power Syst. Res. (Switzerland), (1998), 163 - 71, [S0378-7796(97)01215-7], [abs]
  64. Lorente, S. and Petit, M. and Javelas, R., Simplified analytical model for thermal transfer in vertical hollow brick, Energy and Buildings, (1996), 95 - 103, [0378-7788(95)00965-5], [abs]
  65. Lorente, S. and Arriaga, J. and Araujo, G.L. and Perez, J., First cycle telecommunications engineers in Spain: professional profile and training needs, Proceedings. Frontiers in Education 1995 25th Annual Conference. Engineering Education for the 21st Century (Cat. No.95CH35867), (1995), 3 - 4, [abs]
  66. Lorente, S., Professional expectations and career motivations among engineering students: a case study of the students of the Telecommunications School of the “Universidad Politecnica de Madrid”, Spain, Proceedings. Frontiers in Education. Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference. Educating Engineers for World Competition (Cat. No.94CH35723), (1994), 245 - 9, [FIE.1994.580524], [abs]
  67. Lorente, S. and Araujo, G.L. and Meza, R., Academic failure in the first school year of the telecommunications school of the “Universidad Politecnica de Madrid”, Proceedings. Frontiers in Education. Twenty-Third Annual Conference. Engineering Education: Renewing America's Technology (Cat. No.93CH3373-8), (1993), 326 - 31, [FIE.1993.405509], [abs]
  68. Kim, S. and Lorente, S. and Bejan, A., Vascularized materials: tree-shaped flow architectures matched canopy to canopy, J. Appl. Phys. (USA), (15), 63525 - 1, [1.2349479], [abs]
  69. Lartigue, B. and Lorente, S. and Bourret, B., Multicellular natural convection in a high aspect ratio cavity: experimental and numerical results, Int. J. Heat Mass Transf. (UK), (0), 3157 - 70, [S0017-9310(99)00362-2], [abs]

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