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Journal Articles

Design and Motion Planning of a Cable Robot Utilizing Cable Slackness

Nan Zhang, Long Teng
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2025, 17(5): 051008.
Paper No: JMR-23-1763
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066551
Published Online: November 18, 2024
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Topics: Cables, Path planning, Robots, Design
Proceedings Papers

Control Scheme of Cogeneration Nuclear Reactor Plant Based on the “Turbine Follows Heating” Operation Mode

Ru Zhang, Nan Zhang, Mengxiao Yan, Peiwei Sun, Xinyu Wei
Proc. ASME. ICONE31, Volume 11: Student Paper Competition, V011T15A058, August 4–8, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE31-135376
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE31-135376
View Paper titled, Control Scheme of Cogeneration Nuclear Reactor Plant Based on the “Turbine Follows Heating” Operation Mode
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Topics: Combined heat and power, Heating, Nuclear reactors, Pressurized water reactors, Turbines
Proceedings Papers

Cross-Domain Knowledge Discovery and Sharing in Digital Subsurface Based on Federated Learning

Nan Zhang, Ye Liu, Jiahui Geng, Boyu Cui, Jungwon Seo, Jie Cao, Chunming Rong
Proc. ASME. OMAE2023, Volume 9: Offshore Geotechnics; Petroleum Technology, V009T11A010, June 11–16, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: OMAE2023-104639
https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2023-104639
View Paper titled, Cross-Domain Knowledge Discovery and Sharing in Digital Subsurface Based on Federated Learning
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Topics: Algorithms, Artificial neural networks, Drilling, Energy industry, Innovation, Machine learning, Reservoirs, Trains
Journal Articles

Effective Thermal Conductivity Model of Micron Hollow Sphere or Phase Change Material/Opacifier-SiO 2 Aerogel Composites

Hao-Qiang Pang, Ting-Hui Fan, Sheng-Nan Zhang, Yan-Feng Gao
Journal: ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Heat Mass Transfer. June 2023, 145(6): 062501.
Paper No: HT-22-1147
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056367
Published Online: January 12, 2023
View Article titled, Effective Thermal Conductivity Model of Micron Hollow Sphere or Phase Change Material/Opacifier-SiO 2 Aerogel Composites
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Topics: Thermal conductivity, Shells, Phase change materials
Includes: Supplementary data
Proceedings Papers

Research and Application of 3d Visualization Digital Twin System for Ultrasonic Testing of Key Equipment in NPP

Zheng-Hui Yang, Yi Zhang, Hao Wang, Ya-Nan Zhang
Proc. ASME. ICONE29, Volume 12: Innovative and Smart Nuclear Power Plant Design, V012T12A006, August 8–12, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE29-91533
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE29-91533
View Paper titled, Research and Application of 3d Visualization Digital Twin System for Ultrasonic Testing of Key Equipment in NPP
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Topics: Digital twin, Nuclear power stations, Ultrasonic testing, Visualization
Proceedings Papers

Research on the Influence of Water Tank Liquid Level on Low Pressure Two-Phase Open Natural Circulation Flow and Heat Exchange

Shengnan Zhang, Zhongning Sun, Nan Zhang
Proc. ASME. ICONE29, Volume 15: Student Paper Competition, V015T16A072, August 8–12, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE29-92041
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE29-92041
View Paper titled, Research on the Influence of Water Tank Liquid Level on Low Pressure Two-Phase Open Natural Circulation Flow and Heat Exchange
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Pressure, Water
Journal Articles

Study on Controllable Thickness and Flatness of Wafer-Scale Nickel Shim in Precision Electroforming Process: Simulation and Validation

Honggang Zhang, Nan Zhang, Fengzhou Fang
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. November 2021, 143(11): 111005.
Paper No: MANU-20-1688
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051006
Published Online: June 11, 2021
View Article titled, Study on Controllable Thickness and Flatness of Wafer-Scale Nickel Shim in Precision Electroforming Process: Simulation and Validation
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Topics: Current density, Electroforming, Nickel, Semiconductor wafers, Electrodeposition
Journal Articles

Use of Mathematical Model to Predict the Maximum Permissible Stage Injection Time for Mitigating Frac-Driven Interactions in Hydraulic-Fracturing Shale Gas/Oil Wells

Nan Zhang, Boyun Guo
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Energy Resour. Technol. August 2021, 143(8): 082901.
Paper No: JERT-19-1711
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048870
Published Online: November 19, 2020
View Article titled, Use of Mathematical Model to Predict the Maximum Permissible Stage Injection Time for Mitigating Frac-Driven Interactions in Hydraulic-Fracturing Shale Gas/Oil Wells
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Topics: Fluids, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Shales, Hydraulic fracturing
Proceedings Papers

An Integrated Experimental Test Facility to Support Development of the Passive Containment Cooling System of HPR1000

Wei Li, Shuhong Du, Weiquan Gu, Nan Zhang, Ming Ding, Zhongning Sun, Zhaoming Meng
Proc. ASME. ICONE2020, Volume 3: Student Paper Competition; Thermal-Hydraulics; Verification and Validation, V003T13A036, August 4–5, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE2020-16678
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE2020-16678
View Paper titled, An Integrated Experimental Test Facility to Support Development of the Passive Containment Cooling System of HPR1000
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Topics: Containment, Cooling systems, Test facilities
Journal Articles

Controlling Mechanism of Temperature Dependence of Kinetic Friction of Ice

Jialin Hong, Pavel Talalay, Nan Zhang, Xiaopeng Fan
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. August 2020, 142(8): 081704.
Paper No: TRIB-19-1511
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046659
Published Online: April 9, 2020
View Article titled, Controlling Mechanism of Temperature Dependence of Kinetic Friction of Ice
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Topics: Friction, Ice, Temperature, Stainless steel, Temperature effects, Sliding friction
Journal Articles

Co-gasification of Hydrochar and Petroleum Coke Blended With Different Ratios

Nan Zhang, Xiaojun Ning, Guangwei Wang, Jianliang Zhang, Jian Guo, Yanjiang Li, Wang Liang, Chuan Wang
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2020, 142(5): 052303.
Paper No: JERT-19-1275
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045867
Published Online: January 14, 2020
View Article titled, Co-gasification of Hydrochar and Petroleum Coke Blended With Different Ratios
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Topics: Coke, Fuel gasification, Petroleum, Heating
Journal Articles

Effects of Damaged Fiber Ropes on the Performance of a Hybrid Taut-Wire Mooring System

Yushun Lian, Solomon C. Yim, Jinhai Zheng, Haixiao Liu, Nan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. February 2020, 142(1): 011607.
Paper No: OMAE-18-1131
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044723
Published Online: October 3, 2019
View Article titled, Effects of Damaged Fiber Ropes on the Performance of a Hybrid Taut-Wire Mooring System
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Topics: Damage, Fibers, Mooring, Ropes, Wire, FPSO, Stiffness, Fatigue analysis, Tension, Failure
Journal Articles

A Numerical Simulation for the Determination of the Shunt Ratio at a T-Junction With Different Branch Angles, Viscosities, and Flow Rates

Nan Zhang, Haitao Li, Yunbao Zhang, Qing Deng, Yongsheng Tan
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2019, 141(10): 102906.
Paper No: JERT-18-1767
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043635
Published Online: May 14, 2019
View Article titled, A Numerical Simulation for the Determination of the Shunt Ratio at a T-Junction With Different Branch Angles, Viscosities, and Flow Rates
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Junctions, Viscosity, Cathodic protection, Water, Computational fluid dynamics, Fluids
Proceedings Papers

DEM-CFD Study on Fluid Flow Through Radial Layered Composite Packed Beds

Zehua Guo, Zhongning Sun, Nan Zhang, Ming Ding, Haozhi Bian, Zhaoming Meng
Proc. ASME. ICONE26, Volume 8: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); Nuclear Education and Public Acceptance, V008T09A010, July 22–26, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE26-81343
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE26-81343
View Paper titled, DEM-CFD Study on Fluid Flow Through Radial Layered Composite Packed Beds
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Topics: Composite materials, Computational fluid dynamics, Discrete element methods, Fluid dynamics, Packings (Cushioning), Porosity, Containers, Flow (Dynamics), Convection, Design
Journal Articles

A Semi-Analytical Model for Predicting Horizontal Well Performances in Fractured Gas Reservoirs With Bottom-Water and Different Fracture Intensities

Yongsheng Tan, Haitao Li, Xiang Zhou, Beibei Jiang, Yongqing Wang, Nan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Energy Resour. Technol. October 2018, 140(10): 102905.
Paper No: JERT-17-1260
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040201
Published Online: May 29, 2018
View Article titled, A Semi-Analytical Model for Predicting Horizontal Well Performances in Fractured Gas Reservoirs With Bottom-Water and Different Fracture Intensities
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Reservoirs, Pressure drop, Permeability, Water, Inflow, Density
Proceedings Papers

Flow Resistance Characteristics of a Specific Fuel RP-3 in Helical Tubes at Supercritical Pressure With Uniform Heat Flux

Nan Zhang, Yanchen Fu, Haoran Huang, Jie Wen, Nigeer Te
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 8: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, V008T10A080, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-70806
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70806
View Paper titled, Flow Resistance Characteristics of a Specific Fuel RP-3 in Helical Tubes at Supercritical Pressure With Uniform Heat Flux
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Fuels, Heat flux, Pressure, Friction, Temperature, Fluids, Aviation, Centrifugal force, Density
Journal Articles

Validation of a Thermo–Time Domain Reflectometry Probe for Sand Thermal Conductivity Measurement in Drainage and Drying Processes

Nan Zhang, Xinbao Yu, Xuelin Wang
Journal: Geotechnical Testing Journal
Publisher: ASTM International
Article Type: Technical Papers
Geotech. Test. J.. March 2018, 41(2): 403–412.
Paper No: GTJ20160314
https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20160314
Published Online: January 2, 2018
View Article titled, Validation of a Thermo–Time Domain Reflectometry Probe for Sand Thermal Conductivity Measurement in Drainage and Drying Processes
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Journal Articles

Design and Evaluation of a Moisture/Suction TDR Probe

Nan Zhang, Xinbao Yu, Anand Puppala
Journal: Geotechnical Testing Journal
Publisher: ASTM International
Article Type: Research-Article
Geotech. Test. J.. October 2017, 40(5): 762–775.
Paper No: GTJ20160139
https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20160139
Published Online: October 13, 2017
View Article titled, Design and Evaluation of a Moisture/Suction TDR Probe
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Proceedings Papers

Power Generation From Human Motion Through Magnetic Spring System

Wei Wang, Nan Zhang, Junyi Cao, Jing Lin
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T07A004, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9043
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9043
View Paper titled, Power Generation From Human Motion Through Magnetic Spring System
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Topics: Energy generation, Springs, Generators, Excitation, Magnets, Computer software, Dynamic models, Electric power generation, Electromagnetic radiation, Energy harvesting
Proceedings Papers

Single Phase Flow in the Randomly Packed Bed With Spheres: Simulation and Experimental Validation

Nan Zhang, Zhongning Sun, Ming Ding
Proc. ASME. ICONE24, Volume 4: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Decontamination and Decommissioning, Radiation Protection, Shielding, and Waste Management; Workforce Development, Nuclear Education and Public Acceptance; Mitigation Strategies for Beyond Design Basis Events; Risk Management, V004T10A006, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE24-60213
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE24-60213
View Paper titled, Single Phase Flow in the Randomly Packed Bed With Spheres: Simulation and Experimental Validation
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Simulation, Particulate matter, Computational fluid dynamics, Discrete element methods, Porosity, Bridges (Structures), Geometry, Newton's laws of motion, Pressure drop