Sylvie Lorente
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Lorente's research interests encompass vascularized materials, constructal theory, porous media, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2018
Contact Information
- 144 Hudson Hall, Durham, NC 27708
- Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708-0300
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lorente@insa-toulouse.fr
(919) 660-5314
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., INSA Toulouse (France) 1996
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University 2016 - 2018
- Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2006 - 2016
- Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2011
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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Bejan, Adrian, and Sylvie Lorente. “Design with Constructal Theory,” September 9, 2008.
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal tree-shaped flow structures.” Applied Thermal Engineering 27, no. 4 (March 1, 2007): 755–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2006.10.008.Full Text
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Lorente, Sylvie, Dorinel Voinitchi, Pascale Bégué-Escaffit, and Xavier Bourbon. “The single-valued diffusion coefficient for ionic diffusion through porous media.” Journal of Applied Physics 101, no. 2 (January 15, 2007): 024907–024907. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2426375.Full Text
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Nguyen, T. S., S. Lorente, and M. Carcasses. “The influence of temperature levels on chloride diffusion through mortar.” Advances in Cement Research 19, no. 1 (January 2007): 17–24. https://doi.org/10.1680/adcr.2007.19.1.17.Full Text
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Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “Heterogeneous porous media as multiscale structures for maximum flow access.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 11 (December 1, 2006). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2396842.Full Text
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Nguyen, T. S., S. Lorente, and M. Carcasses. “Influence of the temperature on the chloride transport through cementitious materials.” Journal De Physique Iv (Proceedings) 136 (November 2006): 63–70. https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:2006136007.Full Text
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Kim, S., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Vascularized materials: Tree-shaped flow architectures matched canopy to canopy.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 6 (October 9, 2006). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2349479.Full Text
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal theory of generation of configuration in nature and engineering.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 4 (September 11, 2006). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2221896.Full Text
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Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped flow structures with local junction losses.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 49, no. 17–18 (August 1, 2006): 2957–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2006.01.047.Full Text
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Rocha, L. A. O., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Conduction tree networks with loops for cooling a heat generating volume.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 49, no. 15–16 (July 1, 2006): 2626–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2006.01.017.Full Text
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Bejan, A., S. Lorente, and K. M. Wang. “Networks of channels for self-healing composite materials.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 3 (2006): 033528. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2218768.Full Text Link to Item
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Da Silva, A. K., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal multi-scale structures for maximal heat transfer density.” Energy 31, no. 5 (January 1, 2006): 620–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2005.04.011.Full Text
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Wang, K. M., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Vascularized networks with two optimized channel sizes.” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 39, no. 14 (2006): 3086–96. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/39/14/031.Full Text Link to Item
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Begue, P., and S. Lorente. “Migration versus diffusion through porous media: Time-dependent scale analysis.” Journal of Porous Media 9, no. 7 (2006): 637–50.Link to Item
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Kim, S., S. Lorente, K. M. Wang, and A. Bejan. “Vascularized materials: Grids of channels and trees matched canopy to canopy.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) Aes, January 1, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2006-13200.Full Text
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Ollivier, J. P., and S. Lorente. “Scale Analysis of Electrodiffusion Through Porous Media.” Journal of Porous Media 9, no. 4 (2006): 307–20. https://doi.org/10.1615/jpormedia.v9.i4.30.Full Text
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Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “Sveltness, freedom to morph, and the constructal design of multi-scale flow structures.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) Aes 45 (December 1, 2005): 271–77. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80027.Full Text
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Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “Svelteness, freedom to morph, and constructal multi-scale flow structures.” International Journal of Thermal Sciences 44, no. 12 (December 1, 2005): 1123–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2005.08.011.Full Text
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Wechsatol, W., A. Bejan, and S. Lorente. “Tree-shaped flow architectures: Strategies for increasing optimization speed and accuracy.” Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications 48, no. 8 (November 1, 2005): 731–44. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407780500197707.Full Text
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Khitab, A., S. Lorente, and J. P. Ollivier. “Predictive model for chloride penetration through concrete.” Magazine of Concrete Research 57, no. 9 (November 2005): 511–20. https://doi.org/10.1680/macr.2005.57.9.511.Full Text
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Frizon, F., S. Lorente, and C. Auzuech. “Nuclear decontamination of cementitious materials by electrokinetics: An experimental study.” Cement and Concrete Research 35, no. 10 (October 2005): 2018–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2005.02.008.Full Text
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal multi-scale and multi-objective structures.” International Journal of Energy Research 29, no. 7 (June 10, 2005): 689–710. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.1100.Full Text
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Da Silva, A. K., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal multi-scale structures with asymmetric heat sources of finite thickness.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 48, no. 13 (June 1, 2005): 2662–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2005.01.028.Full Text
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructual theory of energy-system and flow configurations.” Int. J. Exergy (Switzerland) 2, no. 4 (2005): 335–47. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEX.2005.007785.Full Text Link to Item
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Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped networks with loops.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 48, no. 3–4 (January 1, 2005): 573–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.08.020.Full Text
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Da Silva, A. K., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal multi-scale tree-shaped heat exchangers.” Journal of Applied Physics 96, no. 3 (August 1, 2004): 1709–18. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1766089.Full Text
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “The constructal law and the thermodynamics of flow systems with configuration.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 14–16 (July 1, 2004): 3203–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.02.007.Full Text
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Gosselin, L., A. Bejan, and S. Lorente. “Combined 'heat flow and strength' optimization of geometry: Mechanical structures most resistant to thermal attack.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 14–16 (July 1, 2004): 3477–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.01.020.Full Text
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Da Silva, A. K., A. Bejan, and S. Lorente. “Maximal heat transfer density in vertical morphing channels with natural convection.” Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications 45, no. 2 (January 16, 2004): 135–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407780390236389.Full Text
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Equilibrium and nonequilibrium flow system architectures.” International Journal of Heat and Technology 22, no. 1 (January 1, 2004): 85–92.
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Lorente, S., W. Wechsatol, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped flow structures for human-scale and small-scales applications.” International Journal of Heat and Technology 22, no. 1 (January 1, 2004): 15–25.
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Silva, A. K. da, S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a wall with natural convection.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 2 (January 1, 2004): 203–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2003.07.007.Full Text
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Silva, A. K. da, S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a plate with laminar forced convection.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 10–11 (January 1, 2004): 2139–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2003.12.009.Full Text
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Frizon, F., S. Lorente, J. P. Ollivier, and P. Thouvenot. “Modeling the Decontamination by Electromigration of a Porous Medium.” Journal of Porous Media 7, no. 3 (2004): 213–26. https://doi.org/10.1615/jpormedia.v7.i3.50.Full Text
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Lorente, S., M. Carcassè, and J. P. Ollivier. “Penetration of ionic species into saturated porous media: the case of concrete.” International Journal of Energy Research 27, no. 10 (August 2003): 907–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.925.Full Text
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Lorente, S., W. Wechsatol, and A. Bejan. “Optimization of tree-shaped flow distribution structures over a disc-shaped area.” International Journal of Energy Research 27, no. 8 (June 25, 2003): 715–23. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.907.Full Text
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Frizon, F., S. Lorente, J. P. Ollivier, and P. Thouvenot. “Transport model for the nuclear decontamination of cementitious materials.” Computational Materials Science 27, no. 4 (June 2003): 507–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0927-0256(03)00051-x.Full Text
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Thermodynamic formulation of the constructal law.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) Aes 43 (January 1, 2003): 163–72. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41167.Full Text
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Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Dendritic heat convection on a disc.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 46, no. 23 (January 1, 2003): 4381–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(03)00295-3.Full Text
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Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Optimal tree-shaped networks for fluid flow in a disc-shaped body.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 25 (December 1, 2002): 4911–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(02)00211-9.Full Text
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Lorente, S., and B. Lartigue. “MAXIMIZATION OF HEAT FLOW THROUGH A CAVITY WITH NATURAL CONVECTION AND DEFORMABLE BOUNDARIES.” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 29, no. 5 (July 2002): 633–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0735-1933(02)00382-2.Full Text
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Lorente, Sylvie. “Heat losses through building walls with closed, open and deformable cavities.” International Journal of Energy Research 26, no. 7 (June 10, 2002): 611–32. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.807.Full Text
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Lorente, S., W. Wechsatol, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped flow structures designed by minimizing path lengths.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 16 (May 27, 2002): 3299–3312. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(02)00051-0.Full Text
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Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “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 45, no. 16 (May 27, 2002): 3313–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(02)00052-2.Full Text
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Rocha, L. A. O., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal design for cooling a disc-shaped area by conduction.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 8 (February 18, 2002): 1643–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(01)00269-1.Full Text
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Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Thermodynamic optimization of flow architecture: Dendritic structures and optimal sizes of components.” Asme International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings, January 1, 2002, 83–91. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2002-33158.Full Text
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Lorente, S., B. Lacarriere, and B. Lartigue. “Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity.” Heat and Technology 20, no. 2 (2002): 75–80.
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Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Development of tree-shaped flows by adding new users to existing networks of hot water pipes.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 4 (December 18, 2001): 723–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(01)00200-9.Full Text
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Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped insulated designs for the uniform distribution of hot water over an area.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 44, no. 16 (June 19, 2001): 3111–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(00)00338-0.Full Text
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Lartigue, B., S. Lorente, and B. Bourret. “Multicellular laminar natural convection in vertical bent cavities.” Heat and Technology 19, no. 1 (2001): 51–60.
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Lartigue, B., S. Lorente, B. Bourret, and R. Escudie. “PIV investigation of multicellular laminar natural flow in vertical bent cavities.” Exp. Heat Transf. (Uk) 14, no. 2 (2001): 89–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/08916150118718.Full Text Link to Item
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Lartigue, Bérengère, Sylvie Lorente, and Bernard Bourret. “Multicellular natural convection in a high aspect ratio cavity: experimental and numerical results.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 43, no. 17 (September 2000): 3157–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0017-9310(99)00362-2.Full Text
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Lorente, S., M. Petit, and R. Javelas. “The effects of temperature conditions on the thermal resistance of walls made with different shapes vertical hollow bricks.” Energy and Buildings 28, no. 3 (November 1998): 237–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7788(97)00059-5.Full Text
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Vasile, C., S. Lorente, and B. Perrin. “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 28, no. 3 (November 1998): 229–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7788(97)00058-3.Full Text
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Vasile, C., S. Lorente, and B. Perrin. “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 45, no. 3 (June 1998): 163–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7796(97)01215-7.Full Text
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Lorente, S., M. Petit, and R. Javelas. “Simplified analytical model for thermal transfer in vertical hollow brick.” Energy and Buildings 24, no. 2 (July 1996): 95–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-7788(95)00965-5.Full Text
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