Journal profile · Engineering, Mechanical
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
ISSN 0894-1777 · eISSN 1879-2286 · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.53; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,720; review about 120 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 217 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows, Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies and Heat Transfer and Optimization, together about 30.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computational Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Experimental Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Fluid MechanicsExperimental Thermal and Fluid Science provides a forum for research emphasizing experimental work that enhances fundamental understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. The journal covers research based on new experimental results or new experimental techniques pertaining to any of the three main research areas or their combination. In addition, the journal covers research in mass transfer, cryogenics, flows with phase transition, multiphase flows, combustion, flows in porous media, particle-laden flows, bioinspired flows, biomedical flows or heat transfer, microfluidics, and turbulence, provided a clear focus on enhancement of fundamental understanding based on experiments is present. Submissions focused on novel experimental techniques should include a robust validation of the results against established techniques or theoretical predictions.Full-length articles, short communications, letters to the Editor, and discussions of previously published papers can feature in the journal.Reviews are by invitation only; however prospective authors are welcome to send review paper proposals to the Editors-in-Chief.The journal occasionally supplements regular issues with special and topical issues focused on the relevant research themes. Organizers of international conferences are invited to submit a proposal for a special issue.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Mechanical
Editor-in-chief Ramis ÖrlüPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 9%); most named Italy 6, Mainland China 4, United States 4, Netherlands 3, United Kingdom 2 (45 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsEngineering11.3%
- Heat Transfer and Boiling StudiesEngineering10.6%
- Heat Transfer and OptimizationEngineering8.9%
- Heat Transfer MechanismsEngineering8.9%
- Combustion and flame dynamicsEngineering7%
- Fluid Dynamics and Heat TransferEngineering5.9%
- Fluid Dynamics and MixingEngineering5.3%
- Nanofluid Flow and Heat TransferEngineering3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Fluids & Plasmas | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Fluids & Plasmas | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Fluids & Plasmas | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.53LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.71LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 166OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4,280OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.6OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 20.43%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 205LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,672 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 117 | 47 | 43 |
| 2025 | 217 | 62 | 582 |
| 2024 | 197 | 66 | 1,289 |
| 2023 | 229 | 66 | 2,481 |
| 2022 | 177 | 50 | 2,184 |
| 2021 | 172 | 44 | 2,630 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
120 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 2 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 53 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 120 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,720 / EUR 3,480 / GBP 2,980 / JPY 461,390 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,620 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- original researchOriginal research papersReviews*Short communicationsLetters to the editorNews itemsCalendar inserts*Review papers should provide an authoritative account of the…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal research papersReviews*Short communicationsLetters to the editorNews itemsCalendar inserts*Review papers should provide an authoritative account of the…main text ≤ 5,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0894-1777
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2286
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
What CAS zone is Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Physics, Fluids & Plasmas / Thermodynamics / Engineering, Mechanical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.53; CiteScore 6.8, h-index 166.
How long does peer review take at Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science?
The publisher reports about 120 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science based?
Of the 45 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 9%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (6), Mainland China (4) and United States (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science open access, and what is the APC?
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,720.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .