Heat Transfer Engineering

Aims & Scope

Publishing 18 issues per year, Heat Transfer Engineering is an unparalleled resource for key advances in the field of heat transfer for the practicing engineer and other workers in the field.

The journal publishes analytical, numerical, and experimental articles of lasting interest in the general area of heat-mass transfer and the related fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

In a clear, easy-to-read format, the journal includes refereed papers of original work, state-of-the-art reviews, articles on new developments in equipment or practices, reviews of fundamentals, heat in history articles, book reviews, news items on people and companies in the field, advertising, and any other items that may be appropriate.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor and/or selected members of the Editorial Board, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.444

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	83

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12752

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	863

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemical Engineering, Engineering and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Heat Transfer in Nanofluids—A Review

  Citation: 1063

  Authors: Sarit Kumar, Stephen U. S., Hrishikesh E.

• Review and Comparison of Nanofluid Thermal Conductivity and Heat Transfer Enhancements

  Citation: 975

  Authors: Wenhua, David M., Jules L., Stephen U. S.

• Evolution of Microchannel Flow Passages--Thermohydraulic Performance and Fabrication Technology

  Citation: 658

  Authors: Satish G., William J.

• State of the Art of High Heat Flux Cooling Technologies

  Citation: 488

  Authors: Bruno, Matteo, Jung E., Leszek, John R., Bruno

• Condensation in Horizontal Smooth Tubes: A New Heat Transfer Model for Heat Exchanger Design

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Alberto, Davide Del, Luca, Marko, Luisa, Claudio, Giuseppe

• Advances and Unsolved Issues in Pulsating Heat Pipes

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Yuwen, Amir

• Flow Boiling Heat Transfer in Vertical Tubes Correlated by an Asymptotic Model

  Citation: 349

  Authors: DIETER, JERRY

• Simple Formulas for Thermophysical Properties of Liquid Water for Heat Transfer Calculations (from 0°C to 150°C)

  Citation: 265

  Authors: C. O., J.

• Thinking about Heat Transfer Fouling: A 5 × 5 Matrix

  Citation: 257

  Authors: NORMAN

• Improving Photovoltaic Module Efficiency Using Water Cooling

  Citation: 257

  Authors: Saad, Masud

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