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Davide Del Col

Davide Del Col

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Engineering and Technology

D-Index
45
Citations
8062
World Ranking
5477
National Ranking
168

Overview

Davide Del Col is affiliated with the University of Padua in Italy and has a research focus primarily within the field of Engineering, with particular emphasis on Mechanical Engineering. Their scholarly output includes 131 publications in engineering-related areas, showcasing a broad engagement with topics central to heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and refrigeration technologies.

The subfields of study where they have contributed prominently include Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, and Atmospheric Science. Across these fields, the scientist has concentrated on several main topics, such as:

  • Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies
  • Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer and Optimization
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
  • Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
  • Nanoparticles Nucleation Surface Interactions
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

They have published extensively in several academic venues, with the most frequent outlets including:

  • Journal of Physics Conference Series
  • Applied Thermal Engineering
  • International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
  • International Journal of Refrigeration
  • Thermal Science and Engineering Progress

Among their recent papers are studies addressing droplet dynamics, condensation, and heat transfer processes. Notable recent publications include:

  • Review of droplet dynamics and dropwise condensation enhancement: Theory, experiments and applications (2022, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science)
  • Heat transfer and droplet population during dropwise condensation on durable coatings (2020, Applied Thermal Engineering)
  • Liquid film thickness and heat transfer measurements during downflow condensation inside a small diameter tube (2021, International Journal of Multiphase Flow)
  • Effect of steam velocity during dropwise condensation (2020, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer)
  • Condensation heat transfer of R1234ze(E) and its A1 mixtures in small diameter channels (2022, International Journal of Refrigeration)

The researcher collaborates regularly with colleagues, including frequently coauthoring with:

  • Stefano Bortolin
  • Marco Azzolin
  • Arianna Berto
  • Marco Tancon
  • Emanuele Zanetti

This profile reflects a concentrated research trajectory centered on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics within engineering and applied physics contexts, particularly concerning surface phenomena and energy systems.

Best Publications

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

    Alberto Cavallini;Davide Del Col;Luca Doretti;Marko Matkovic

  • Experimental investigation on condensation heat transfer and pressure drop of new HFC refrigerants (R134a, R125, R32, R410A, R236ea) in a horizontal smooth tube

    A. Cavallini;G. Censi;D. Del Col;L. Doretti

  • Experimental analysis of thermal performance of flat plate and evacuated tube solar collectors in stationary standard and daily conditions

    E. Zambolin;D. Del Col

  • Condensation inside and outside smooth and enhanced tubes: a review of recent research

    Alberto Cavallini;Giuseppe Censi;Davide Del Col;Luca Doretti

  • Condensation of Halogenated Refrigerants Inside Smooth Tubes

    Alberto Cavallini;Giuseppe Censi;Davide Del Col;Luca Doretti

  • Heat transfer and pressure drop during condensation of refrigerants inside horizontal enhanced tubes

    A. Cavallini;D. Del Col;L. Doretti;G.A. Longo

  • Experimental study on condensation heat transfer inside a single circular minichannel

    Marko Matkovic;Alberto Cavallini;Davide Del Col;Luisa Rossetto

  • Heat transfer and pressure drop during condensation of the low GWP refrigerant R1234yf

    Davide Del Col;Daniele Torresin;Alberto Cavallini

  • Flow condensation on copper-based nanotextured superhydrophobic surfaces.

    Daniele Torresin;Manish K. Tiwari;Davide Del Col;Dimos Poulikakos

  • Condensation of pure and near-azeotropic refrigerants in microfin tubes: A new computational procedure

    Alberto Cavallini;Davide Del Col;Simone Mancin;Luisa Rossetto

  • Numerical Simulation of Laminar Liquid Film Condensation in a Horizontal Circular Minichannel

    E Da Riva;Davide Del Col

  • The importance of turbulence during condensation in a horizontal circular minichannel

    Enrico Da Riva;Davide Del Col;Suresh V. Garimella;Alberto Cavallini

  • Frictional pressure drop during vapour–liquid flow in minichannels: Modelling and experimental evaluation

    Alberto Cavallini;Davide Del Col;Marko Matkovic;Luisa Rossetto

  • Condensation heat transfer and two-phase frictional pressure drop in a single minichannel with R1234ze(E) and other refrigerants

    Davide Del Col;Matteo Bortolato;Marco Azzolin;Stefano Bortolin

  • Two-phase frictional pressure gradient of R236ea, R134a and R410A inside multi-port mini-channels

    Alberto Cavallini;Davide Del Col;Luca Doretti;Marko Matkovic

  • Comprehensive experimental investigation of two-phase heat transfer and pressure drop with propane in a minichannel

    Davide Del Col;Matteo Bortolato;Stefano Bortolin

  • Condensation in a Square Minichannel: Application of the VOF Method

    Stefano Bortolin;Enrico Da Riva;Davide Del Col

  • Measurement and modeling of solar irradiance components on horizontal and tilted planes

    Andrea Padovan;Davide Del Col

  • Effect of Gravity During Condensation of R134a in a Circular Minichannel

    Enrico Da Riva;Davide Del Col

  • Flow boiling of R1234yf in a 1 mm diameter channel.

    Davide Del Col;Stefano Bortolin;Daniele Torresin;Alberto Cavallini

  • Effect of cross sectional shape during condensation in a single square minichannel

    Davide Del Col;Stefano Bortolin;Alberto Cavallini;Marko Matkovic

Frequent Co-Authors

Luisa Rossetto
Luisa Rossetto University of Padua
Alberto Cavallini
Alberto Cavallini University of Padua
Giovanni Antonio Longo
Giovanni Antonio Longo University of Padua
Claudio Zilio
Claudio Zilio University of Padua
Alessandro Martucci
Alessandro Martucci University of Padua
Simone Mancin
Simone Mancin University of Padua
John R. Thome
John R. Thome École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Gherhardt Ribatski
Gherhardt Ribatski Universidade de São Paulo
Margaritis Kostoglou
Margaritis Kostoglou Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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