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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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Numerical Eulerian-Lagrangian Computations of Coupled Gas-liquid-particle Three-phase Flows
Zhang, X. (PI)
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
Zhang, X. (PI)
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
Zhang, X. (PI)
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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Ammonium Thiocyanate Enhanced High-Performance Quasi-Two-Dimensional Perovskite Solar Cells
Li, W., Ding, S., Xu, J., Wu, C., Li, X., Qian, L., Chen, H., Zhang, X., Kang, K. & Xiang, C., 12 Feb 2024, In: ACS Applied Energy Materials. 7, 3, p. 1120-1127 8 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Oscillatory flow driven microdroplet breakup dynamics and microparticle formation in LMPA-water two phase flow system
Guo, Y., Liu, Y., Hou, T., Zhang, X., Gao, J., He, J., Wang, C., Wang, J., Zhao, Q., Chan, Y. & Ren, Y., 2024, In: Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics. 18, 1, 2315972.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Phase dimensions resolving of efficient and stable perovskite light-emitting diodes at high brightness
Ding, S., Wang, Q., Gu, W., Tang, Z., Zhang, B., Wu, C., Zhang, X., Chen, H., Zhang, X., Cao, R., Chen, T., Qian, L. & Xiang, C., Apr 2024, In: Nature Photonics. 18, 4, p. 363-370 8 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
39 Citations (Scopus) -
Investigation of continuous pulse current source on the performance of phase change material-thermoelectric cooler system
Guo, Y., Zhang, X., Wang, J., Yan, Y. & Ren, Y., Jun 2023, In: e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy. 4, 100163.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Numerical Simulation of Cavitation and FlashBoiling in GDI Nozzle and Spray
Zhao, Z., Zhang, X., Gong, M., Chen, M. & Ren, Y., 2023, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2454, 1, 012011.Research output: Journal Publication › Conference article › peer-review
Open Access