An Adaptive Physics-Driven Deep Learning Framework for a Two-Phase Stefan Problem

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Autores principales: Hassanzadeh, Meraj, Ghaderi, Ehsan, Fatahi, Fatemeh, Bijarchi, Mohamad Ali
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Publicado: 2025
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author Hassanzadeh, Meraj
Ghaderi, Ehsan
Fatahi, Fatemeh
Bijarchi, Mohamad Ali
author_facet Hassanzadeh, Meraj
Ghaderi, Ehsan
Fatahi, Fatemeh
Bijarchi, Mohamad Ali
contents Thermal Energy Storage (TES) using Phase Change Materials (PCMs) represents a critical technology for sustainable energy management and grid stability. This study presents a novel Physics-Driven Deep Learning (PDDL) framework for modeling the complex solid-liquid phase transition in a two-dimensional PCM-based TES system integrated with finned heat exchangers. The system operates under transient forced convection with cooling air, presenting a challenging Moving Boundary Problem (MBP) characterized by intricate phase interface dynamics and strong geometrical dependencies. Conventional numerical methods for such Stefan problems face significant computational burdens due to repeated meshing requirements at the evolving interface. To overcome these limitations, we develop a multi-network PDDL approach that simultaneously predicts the solid phase temperature field, fin temperature distribution, and the moving phase boundary position. The architecture employs three specialized deep neural networks operating in parallel, constrained by the governing physical laws of energy conservation and interface conditions. Comprehensive validation against established analytical benchmarks demonstrates the framework's exceptional accuracy in predicting interface evolution and temperature distributions across various aspect ratios. The model successfully captures the parametric influence of geometrical parameter on solidification rates and thermal performance without requiring mesh regeneration. Our approach provides an efficient computational paradigm for optimizing PCM based TES systems and offers extensibility to three-dimensional configurations and multi-material composites, presenting significant potential for advanced thermal energy system design.
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spellingShingle An Adaptive Physics-Driven Deep Learning Framework for a Two-Phase Stefan Problem
Hassanzadeh, Meraj
Ghaderi, Ehsan
Fatahi, Fatemeh
Bijarchi, Mohamad Ali
Mathematical Physics
Thermal Energy Storage (TES) using Phase Change Materials (PCMs) represents a critical technology for sustainable energy management and grid stability. This study presents a novel Physics-Driven Deep Learning (PDDL) framework for modeling the complex solid-liquid phase transition in a two-dimensional PCM-based TES system integrated with finned heat exchangers. The system operates under transient forced convection with cooling air, presenting a challenging Moving Boundary Problem (MBP) characterized by intricate phase interface dynamics and strong geometrical dependencies. Conventional numerical methods for such Stefan problems face significant computational burdens due to repeated meshing requirements at the evolving interface. To overcome these limitations, we develop a multi-network PDDL approach that simultaneously predicts the solid phase temperature field, fin temperature distribution, and the moving phase boundary position. The architecture employs three specialized deep neural networks operating in parallel, constrained by the governing physical laws of energy conservation and interface conditions. Comprehensive validation against established analytical benchmarks demonstrates the framework's exceptional accuracy in predicting interface evolution and temperature distributions across various aspect ratios. The model successfully captures the parametric influence of geometrical parameter on solidification rates and thermal performance without requiring mesh regeneration. Our approach provides an efficient computational paradigm for optimizing PCM based TES systems and offers extensibility to three-dimensional configurations and multi-material composites, presenting significant potential for advanced thermal energy system design.
title An Adaptive Physics-Driven Deep Learning Framework for a Two-Phase Stefan Problem
topic Mathematical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.01011