Advances of Constructal Theory in Engineering Applications
构造理论在工程领域中的应用研究进展

In view of engineering design and optimization, applications of constructal theory in several engineering areas are introduced, especially in design and optimization of heat transfer and fluid distribution devices, the significance and potential value of constructal theory in engineering applications are highlighted. As a novel process system designing theory, constructal theory needs to be developed and improved. The application prospect of constructal theory in chemical engineering process/devices design and optimization is also discussed.