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Research Interests
Major research interests
- Modeling and CFD in Multiphase Flows (Gas-solid or Gas-droplet Two Phase Flows, Gas-liquid-solid Three Phase Flows) using Finite Difference or Finite Volume method; RANS, LES and DNS for turbulence; DEM for particles; DEM or VOF for bubbles; MAC and VOF for interface.
- Particulate Flows and Coupled Fluid Flows; Computational Combustion and Reacting Flows.
- Particle Technology and Particle Effects; Aerosol Dynamics as well as Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal.
- Energy Systems and Renewable/clean Energy (Bioenergy; Coalliquefaction; Thermal Solar Power extraction; Hydrogen Production; Solid Fuel gasification).
Teaching
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China since August 1st, 2012.
Instructor for Intermediate Fluid Mechanics at 2003 Clarkson University Summer School, Potsdam, New York, USA. Full time. June 30, 2003- August 01, 2003. Received Satisfied student evaluation.
SUNY Canton Professional NSF STEM Tutorfor 2011 Spring and Fall semester. Canton, New York, USA. Part time, February 07, 2011-December, 2011.
SUNY Canton Professional Math Lab and Individual Tutor for 2011 Fall semester. Canton, New York, USA. Part time, September 21, 2011- December, 2011.
Courses taught:
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
Foundation Mechanics
Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
Courses tutored:
Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Survey of Math, Statics, Statistics, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, College Physics.
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
- 3 Finished
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Numerical Eulerian-Lagrangian Computations of Coupled Gas-liquid-particle Three-phase Flows
1/01/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Other Provinces and Cities Government Funded Projects
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Numerical simulation and experimental study of flash boiling spray characteristic of direct injection gasoline engine
1/01/18 → 31/12/21
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Zhejiang Provincial Government Funded Projects
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Numerical Eulerian-Lagrangian Simulations of Fully Coupled Gas-liquid-particle Three-phase Flows
Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau
1/06/13 → 31/05/15
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Ningbo Municipal Government Funded Projects
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A Compact Capacitive Power Transfer System Based on Planar Inductors
Sun, H., Zhang, X. & Huang, L., 2022, The proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society - Volume II. Liang, X., Li, Y., He, J. & Yang, Q. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 570-577 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 890 LNEE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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An open-source toolbox for PEM fuel cell simulation
Kone, J. P., Zhang, X., Yan, Y. & Adegbite, S., 2018, In: Computation. 6, 2, 38.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)13 Downloads (Pure) -
A practical low-cost approach to build membrane electrode assemblies using decal transfer technique
Yang, S., Zhang, X., Wang, B., Huang, H., Zhao, Z., Wang, X., Yu, K. & Ahmadi, G., 2018, In: Energy Procedia. 145, p. 458-463 6 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Conference article › peer-review
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CFD modeling and simulation of PEM fuel cell using OpenFOAM
Kone, J. P., Zhang, X., Yan, Y., Hu, G. & Ahmadi, G., 2018, In: Energy Procedia. 145, p. 64-69 6 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Conference article › peer-review
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Dynamic spray development of 2-methylfuran compared to ethanol and isooctane under ultra-high injection pressure
Wang, B., Li, Y., Jiang, Y., Xu, H. & Zhang, X., 15 Dec 2018, In: Fuel. 234, p. 581-591 11 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus)