Prof Xi Jiang

Xi Jiang
PhD, CEng, FIMechE, AFIChemE

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/staff/xi.jiang/
Centre for Sustainable Engineering
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Research

Renewable energy, Alternative and renewable fuel, Big data analytics, Machine learning, Modelling and simulation, Molecular dynamics simulation

Interests

The research of Prof Jiang’s group has been centred on Thermofluid Modelling/Simulation for Sustainable Energy Utilisation. The Applications include: Cleaner combustion utilisation of alternative and sustainable fuels; Combustion under extreme conditions; Geological carbon storage; Internal combustion engines and gas turbine combustors; Thermal management of batteries and computers/servers; Waste utilisation and management. The Modelling/Simulation techniques include: Big data analytics for energy utilisation applications; “Digital Twin” for marine engine decarbonisation / digitalisation; High-performance computing (HPC) for thermofluid applications; Large-eddy simulation / direct numerical simulation for fluid flow, heat transfer and combustion; Machine learning (with applications to fuel property and combustion emission predictions); Molecular dynamics simulation; (Multi-scale) modelling of flow in porous media; (Simplified) engineering modelling approach: 1D modelling of heat transfer applications. His research has been funded by EPSRC, EU, Royal Society and the industry.

Publications

solid heart iconPublications of specific relevance to the Centre for Sustainable Engineering

2024

Relevant PublicationNeural network potential-based molecular investigation of thermal decomposition mechanisms of ethylene and ammonia
Xing Z, Freitas RSM and Jiang X
Energy and Ai, Elsevier vol. 18, 100454-100454.  
01-12-2024
bullet iconInvestigation of the chemical mechanism of pollutant formation in co-firing of ammonia and biomass lignin
Xing Z, Jiang X and Cracknell RF
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier Bv vol. 77, 126-137.  
01-08-2024
bullet iconEffects of compositional uncertainties in cracked NH3/biosyngas fuel blends on the combustion characteristics and performance of a combined-cycle gas turbine: A numerical thermokinetic study
Soyler I, Zhang K, Jiang X and Karimi N
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 69, 504-517.  
01-06-2024
bullet iconDescriptors-based machine-learning prediction of cetane number using quantitative structure–property relationship
Freitas RSM and Jiang X
Energy and Ai, Elsevier Bv, 100385-100385.  
01-06-2024
bullet iconNeural network potential-based molecular investigation of pollutant formation of ammonia and ammonia-hydrogen combustion
Xing Z and Jiang X
Chemical Engineering Journal, Elsevier Bv vol. 489, 151492-151492.  
01-04-2024
bullet iconLiquid synthetic fuels design guided by chemical structure: A machine learning perspective
Rodolfo R, Freitas R, Chen C and Jiang X
15th International Conference on Applied Energy, Doha, Qatar. 
23-01-2024

2023

bullet iconA molecular investigation on the mechanism of co-pyrolysis of ammonia and biodiesel surrogates
Xing Z, Chen C and Jiang X
Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Bv vol. 289, 117164-117164.  
25-05-2023
bullet iconMolecular dynamics of interfacial crystallization of dodecane on hydroxylated silica surface impacted by H2O and CO2
Chen C, Xia J, Martinez Q, Jiang X and Bahai H
The Journal of Chemical Physics, Aip Publishing vol. 158 (20) 
25-05-2023
bullet iconA molecular investigation on the effects of OMEX addition on soot inception of diesel pyrolysis
Xing Z, Yu M, Chen C and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 346, 128357-128357.  
14-04-2023
bullet iconMolecular dynamics investigation of the effect of ammonia on coal pyrolysis and the nitrogen transformation
Yu M, Yu X, Yu D and Jiang X
Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Bv vol. 285, 117006-117006.  
12-04-2023
bullet iconDensity-Driven Convection for CO2 Solubility Trapping in Saline Aquifers: Modeling and Influencing Factors
Chen Y, Chen S, Li D and Jiang X
Geotechnics, Mdpi Ag vol. 3 (1), 70-103.  
03-03-2023
bullet iconExperimental study of impurity effects on convective mixing in Hele-Shaw cell with application to CO2 geological sequestration
Li D, Zhong Y and Jiang X
Advances in Water Resources, Elsevier Bv vol. 172, 104379-104379.  
07-01-2023
bullet iconMolecular Dynamics Simulation of Converting Waste Polyethylene (PE) to Chemicals and Fuels under Non-Isothermal and Isothermal Conditions
Xu Z, Xie Q, Chen C and Jiang X
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 110249-110249.  
03-01-2023
bullet iconMigration and redistribution of LNAPL in inclined stratified soil media
Li D, Cai D, Ao Z and Jiang X
Journal of Hazardous Materials, Elsevier Bv, 130809-130809.  
01-01-2023
bullet iconUncertainty quantification of the premixed combustion characteristics of NH3/H2/N2 fuel blends
Soyler I, Zhang K, Duwig C, Jiang X and Karimi N
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier Bv 
01-01-2023

2022

bullet iconReaxFF molecular dynamics simulation of nickel catalysed gasification of cellulose in supercritical water
Yu M, Chen C, Xing Z and Jiang X
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 48 (1), 123-137.  
14-10-2022
bullet iconThermophysical property prediction of biodiesel mixtures at extreme conditions using molecular dynamics simulation
Chen C, Mira D, Xing Z and Jiang X
Journal of Molecular Liquids, Elsevier vol. 367, 120423-120423.  
01-10-2022
bullet iconTowards predicting liquid fuel physicochemical properties using molecular dynamics guided machine learning models
Freitas RSM, Lima ÁPF, Chen C, Rochinha FA, Mira D and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier Bv vol. 329, 125415-125415.  
05-08-2022
bullet iconPotential of invasive shrubs for energy applications in Uganda
Ayaa F, Lubwama M, Kirabira JB and Jiang X
Energy, Ecology and Environment, Springer Science and Business Media Llc 
02-08-2022
bullet iconUnderstanding the miscibility of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (OMEn) and diesel blend using molecular dynamics simulation
Yu M, Chen C and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 323, 124348-124348.  
29-04-2022
bullet iconMaximum power point tracking for triboelectric nanogenerator based wave energy converters
Qian P, Feng B, Wen H, Jiang X, Ying Y, Si Y and Zhang D
Nano Energy, Elsevier, 107249-107249.  
09-04-2022
bullet iconA molecular simulation study on transport properties of FAMEs in high-pressure conditions
Chen C, Mira D and Jiang X
Fuel vol. 316, 123356-123356.  
28-01-2022

2021

bullet iconA molecular investigation on lignin thermochemical conversion and carbonaceous organics deposition induced catalyst deactivation
Chen C, Volpe R and Jiang X
Applied Energy vol. 302 
11-08-2021
bullet iconVortex breakdown control by the Plasma Swirl injector
Li G, Jiang X, Du W, Yang J, Liu C, Mu Y and Xu G
Applied Sciences (Switzerland) vol. 11 (12) 
15-06-2021
bullet iconA reactive molecular dynamics simulation of catalyst deactivation during biomass thermochemical conversion
Chen C, Volpe R and Jiang X
 
02-03-2021
bullet iconCoupling effects of native H2S and different co-injected impurities on CO2 sequestration in layered saline aquifers
Li D, Jiang X, Zhong Y and Liu A
Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Elsevier vol. 88 
02-02-2021
bullet iconA Computational Study of Ultrasound-Enhanced Convective Heat Transfer
Nabi RA, Sui Y and Jiang X
In Advances in Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, Springer Nature 29-33.  
01-01-2021

2020

bullet iconDesign and experimental evaluation of a plasma swirler with helical shaped actuators
Li G, Jiang X, Jiang L, Lei Z, Zhu J, Mu Y and Xu G
Sensors and Actuators a Physical, Elsevier vol. 315 
01-11-2020
bullet iconExperimental investigation of non-premixed and partially premixed methane lifted flames established on a lobed swirl injector
Jiang L, Li G, Jiang X, Hu H, Xiao B, Xu Y and Lei Z
Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part a: Journal of Power and Energy, Sage Publications, 095765092095500-095765092095500.  
09-09-2020
bullet iconMolecular dynamics simulation of soot formation of diesel combustion with oxygenated fuel addition
Chen C and Jiang X
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry (Rsc) 
24-08-2020
bullet iconCentral recirculation zone induced by the DBD plasma actuation
Li G, Jiang X, Lei Z, Liu C, Yang J, Xu Y and Xu G
Scientific Reports, Springer Nature vol. 10 (1) 
03-08-2020
bullet iconParametric and Model Uncertainties Induced by Reduced Order Chemical Mechanisms for Biogas Combustion
M. Freitas RS, Rochinha FA, Mira D and Jiang X
Chemical Engineering Science, Elsevier Bv, 115949-115949.  
15-07-2020
bullet iconNumerical investigation of convective mixing in impure CO2 geological storage into deep saline aquifers
Li D and Jiang X
International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, Elsevier vol. 96, 103015-103015.  
13-03-2020
bullet iconAn Investigation of Chemical Reaction in Biodiesel Utilisation by Reactive Molecular Simulation
CHEN C and JIANG X
 
25-02-2020
bullet iconDatasets for high hydrogen content syngas fuel variability effect on combustion physicochemical properties
Zhang K and Jiang X
Data in Brief, Elsevier vol. 29 
11-01-2020

2019

bullet iconUncertainty quantification of fuel variability effects on high hydrogen content syngas combustion
Zhang K and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier Bv vol. 257, 116111-116111.  
31-08-2019
bullet iconEffects of electrical parameters on the performance of a plasma swirler
Li G and Jiang X
Physica Scripta, Iop Publishing vol. 94 (9), 095601-095601.  
08-07-2019
bullet iconTransport property prediction and inhomogeneity analysis of supercritical n-Dodecane by molecular dynamics simulation
Chen C and JIANG X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 244, 48-60.  
15-05-2019
bullet iconOptimisation of low energy cooling through phase variation between adjacent piezoelectric fan blades
Hales A and Jiang X
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Elsevier vol. 139, 362-372.  
15-05-2019
bullet iconAn experimental investigation on the electrospray characteristics in a meso-scale system at different modes
Gan Y, Li H, Jiang Z, Chen X, Luo Y, Tong Y, Shi Y and Jiang X
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Elsevier vol. 106, 130-137.  
29-04-2019
bullet iconGeometric optimisation of piezoelectric fan arrays for low energy cooling
HALES A and JIANG X
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Elsevier vol. 137, 52-63.  
23-03-2019
bullet iconCombustion control using a lobed swirl injector and a plasma swirler
Li G, Jiang X, Zhu J, Yang J, Liu C, Mu Y and Xu G
Applied Thermal Engineering vol. 152, 92-102.  
13-02-2019
bullet iconPrediction of transport properties of fuels in supercritical conditions by molecular dynamics simulation
Chen C, Jiang X and Sui Y
Energy Procedia. vol. 158, 1700-1705.  
01-02-2019
bullet iconPREDICTING THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTAL USING MOLECULAR DYNAMICS
Ayaa F, Chen C, Kirabira JB and Jiang X
Energy Proceedings. vol. 5 
01-01-2019

2018

bullet iconInvestigation of dilution effects on partially premixed swirling syngas flames using a LES-LEM approach
Li S, Mira D, Zhu M and Jiang X
Journal of The Energy Institute, Elsevier vol. 91 (6), 902-915.  
01-12-2018
bullet iconEffects of N2 and H2S binary impurities on CO2 geological storage in stratified formation – A sensitivity study
Li D, Zhang H, Li Y, Xu W and JIANG X
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 229, 482-492.  
10-08-2018
bullet iconFlame lift-off height control by a combined vane-plasma swirler
Li G, Jiang X, Chen Q and Wang Z
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 
02-08-2018
bullet iconAn assessment of fuel variability effect on biogas-hydrogen combustion using uncertainty quantification
ZHANG K and JIANG X
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 43, 12499-12515.  
22-05-2018
bullet iconThe combustion mitigation of methane as a non-CO2 greenhouse gas
Jiang X, Mira D and Cluff DL
Progress in Energy and Combustion Science vol. 66, 176-199.  
01-05-2018
bullet iconElectro-spraying and catalytic combustion characteristics of ethanol in meso-scale combustors with steel and platinum meshes
Gan Y, Tong Y, Jiang Z, Chen X, Li H and Jiang X
Energy Conversion and Management vol. 164, 410-416.  
23-03-2018
bullet iconA review of piezoelectric fans for low energy cooling of power electronics
HALES A and JIANG X
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 215, 321-337.  
20-02-2018
bullet iconAn investigation of fuel variability effect on bio-syngas combustion using uncertainty quantification
ZHANG K and JIANG X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 220, 283-295.  
09-02-2018

2017

bullet iconSimulation of electrical abuse of high-power lithium-ion batteries
Li Z, Niu H and Jiang X
Energy Procedia. vol. 142, 3468-3473.  
01-12-2017
bullet iconNumerical studies of CO formation during biogas combustion
Fischer M and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 142, 426-431.  
01-12-2017
bullet iconA study of small-scale CO2accidental release in near-field from a pressurized pipeline
Li K, Zhou X, Tu R, Xie Q, Yi J and Jiang X
The 9th International Conference on Applied Energy. vol. 142, 3234-3239.  
14-09-2017
bullet iconA numerical study of the impurity effects on CO2 geological storage in layered formation
Li D, He Y, Zhang H, Xu W and Jiang X
Applied Energy vol. 199, 107-120.  
09-05-2017
bullet iconFast Response, Highly Sensitive and Selective Mixed-Potential H2 Sensor Based on (La, Sr)(Cr, Fe)O3-δ Perovskite Sensing Electrode.
Zhang H, Yi J and Jiang X
Acs Appl Mater Interfaces vol. 9 (20), 17218-17225.  
04-05-2017
bullet iconNumerical Investigation of the Effects of Impurity on CO2 Sequestration in Stratified Formation
Li D and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 105, 4248-4253.  
01-05-2017
bullet iconEffects of Fuel Composition on Biogas Combustion in Premixed Laminar Flames
Greco A, Mira D and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 105, 1058-1062.  
01-05-2017
bullet iconAnalysis of the Chemical Structure in a Nonpremixed H2/N2 Flame Using Large Eddy Simulation with Detailed Chemistry
Zhou X and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 105, 1948-1952.  
01-05-2017
bullet iconJet flow and premixed jet flame control by plasma swirler
Li G, Jiang X, Zhao Y, Liu C, Chen Q, Xu G and Liu F
Physics Letters, Section a: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics vol. 381 (13), 1158-1162.  
04-04-2017
bullet iconLarge-eddy simulation of flow and combustion dynamics in a lean partially premixed swirling combustor
Li S, Zheng Y, Zhu M, Martinez DM and Jiang X
Journal of The Energy Institute vol. 90 (1), 120-131.  
01-02-2017
bullet iconNumerical investigation of the partitioning phenomenon of carbon dioxide and multiple impurities in deep saline aquifers
Li D and Jiang X
Applied Energy vol. 185, 1411-1423.  
01-01-2017
bullet iconFast Response, Highly Sensitive and Selective Mixed-Potential H2 Sensor Based on (La, Sr)(Cr, Fe)O3-δ Perovskite Sensing Electrode
Zhang H, Yi J and Jiang X
Acs Applied Materials & Interfaces vol. 9 (20), 17219-17226.  
01-01-2017
bullet iconTHE DESIGN AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A NOVEL INJECTOR - A LOBED SWIRL INJECTOR
Li G, Zhao Y, Liu C, Jiang X, Chen Q, Xu G and Mu Y
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME TURBO EXPO: TURBINE TECHNICAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION, 2017, VOL 4A. 
01-01-2017

2016

bullet iconInvestigation of the effect of DC electric field on a small ethanol diffusion flame
Luo Y, Gan Y and Jiang X
Fuel vol. 188, 621-627.  
19-10-2016
bullet iconBurning Behaviors of Thermoplastic Pellets in Pans Under Different Conditions
Xie Q, Wu T, Wang N, Tu R and Jiang X
In Fire Science and Technology 2015, Springer Nature 677-685.  
05-10-2016
bullet iconA Large-Eddy Simulation–Linear-Eddy Model Study of Preferential Diffusion Processes in a Partially Premixed Swirling Combustor With Synthesis Gases
Li S, Zheng Y, Mira D, Zhu M and Jiang X
Journal of Engineering For Gas Turbines and Power vol. 139 (3), 031501-031501.  
27-09-2016
bullet iconThe chemical effects of addition to methane on aromatic chemistry
Fischer M and Jiang X
Fuel vol. 183, 386-395.  
30-06-2016
bullet iconA LES-LEM Study of Preferential Diffusion Processes in a Partially Premixed Swirling Combustor With Synthesis Gases
Li S, Zheng Y, Martinez DM, Zhu M and Jiang X
Volume 4B: Combustion, Fuels and Emissions., v04bt04a001-v04bt04a001.  
13-06-2016
bullet iconA study of using cosmic-ray muon radiography to detect CO2 leakage from a primary storage into geological formations
Zhong J and Jiang X
Environmental Earth Sciences vol. 75 (10) 
19-05-2016
bullet iconThe effects of chemical kinetic mechanisms on large eddy simulation (LES) of a nonpremixed hydrogen jet flame
Zhou X, Jiang X and Mira Martinez D
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy vol. 41 (26), 11427-11440.  
07-05-2016
bullet iconNumerical techniques for direct and large-eddy simulations
Jiang X and Lai CH
 
19-04-2016
bullet iconA coupled thermal and electrochemical study of lithium-ion battery cooled by paraffin/porous-graphite-matrix composite
Greco A and Jiang X
Journal of Power Sources vol. 315, 127-139.  
21-03-2016
bullet iconA case study of using cosmic ray muons to monitor supercritical CO2 migration in geological formations
Zhong J and Jiang X
Applied Energy vol. 185, 1450-1458.  
19-03-2016
bullet iconA chemical kinetic modelling study of the combustion of CH4–CO–H2–CO2 fuel mixtures
Fischer M and Jiang X
Combustion and Flame vol. 167, 274-293.  
02-03-2016
bullet iconAn experimental investigation of supercritical CO2 accidental release from a pressurized pipeline
Li K, Zhou X, Tu R, Xie Q, Yi J and Jiang X
The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Elsevier vol. 107, 298-306.  
01-01-2016

2015

bullet iconA modelling study of the multiphase leakage flow from pressurised CO 2 pipeline
Zhou X, Li K, Tu R, Yi J, Xie Q and Jiang X
Journal of Hazardous Materials vol. 306, 286-294.  
22-12-2015
bullet iconA computational study of preferential diffusion and scalar transport in nonpremixed hydrogen-air flames
Jiang J, Jiang X and Zhu M
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 40 (45), 15709-15722.  
01-12-2015
bullet iconNitric oxide pollutant formation in high hydrogen content (HHC) syngas flames
Dinesh KKJR, van Oijen JA, Luo KH and Jiang X
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 40 (39), 13621-13634.  
01-10-2015
bullet iconNumerical simulations of pressure buildup and salt precipitation during carbon dioxide storage in saline aquifers
Meng Q, Jiang X, Li D and Xie Q
Computers & Fluids, Elsevier vol. 121, 92-101.  
01-10-2015
bullet iconSelected papers from the Twelfth International Conference on Combustion and Energy Utilisation (12th ICCEU)
Jiang X, Kraft M and Yan J
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 156, 747-748.  
01-10-2015
bullet iconNumerical optimisation for model evaluation in combustion kinetics
Fischer M and Jiang X
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 156, 793-803.  
01-10-2015
bullet iconA Feasibility Study of using Cosmic Ray Muons to Monitor Supercritical CO2 Migration in Geological Formations
Zhong J, Yi J, Xie Q and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 75, 2299-2304.  
01-08-2015
bullet iconExperimental Investigation of CO2 Accidental Release from a Pressurised Pipeline
Li K, Zhou X, Tu R, Yi J, Xie Q and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 75, 2221-2226.  
01-08-2015
bullet iconAn Investigation of Chromatographic Partitioning of CO2 and Multiple Impurities in Geological CO2 Sequestration
Li D and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 75, 2240-2245.  
01-08-2015
bullet iconPhysical Modeling and Numerical Simulation of CO2 Storage Security
Jiang X
In Handbook of Clean Energy Systems, Wiley 1-19.  
16-07-2015
bullet iconNumerical analyses of the effects of nitrogen on the dissolution trapping mechanism of carbon dioxide geological storage
Li D, Jiang X, Meng Q and Xie Q
Computers & Fluids, Elsevier vol. 114, 1-11.  
01-07-2015
bullet iconAn investigation of the chemical kinetics of biogas combustion
Fischer M and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 150, 711-720.  
01-06-2015
bullet iconA comparative study of instabilities in forced reacting plumes of nonpremixed flames
Jiang J, Jing L, Zhu M and Jiang X
Journal of The Energy Institute vol. 89 (3), 456-467.  
05-03-2015
bullet iconAn investigation of lithium-ion battery thermal management using paraffin/porous-graphite-matrix composite
Greco A, Jiang X and Cao D
Journal of Power Sources, Elsevier vol. 278, 50-68.  
01-03-2015
bullet iconThe Scalar Structure of Turbulent Oxy-fuel Non-premixed Flames
Dinesh KKJR, Richardson ES, van Oijen JA, Luo KH and Jiang X
Energy Procedia. vol. 66, 305-308.  
01-01-2015
bullet iconNitric Oxide Formation in H2/CO Syngas Non-premixed Jet Flames
Dinesh KKJR, Richardson ES, van Oijen JA, Luo KH and Jiang X
Energy Procedia. vol. 66, 5-8.  
01-01-2015
bullet iconNumerical Optimisation for the Evaluation of Combustion Kinetic Models
Fischer M and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 66, 145-148.  
01-01-2015
bullet iconA Study of Instabilities in Hydrogen-air Impinging Jet Flames Using Two and Three Dimensional Direct Numerical Simulations
Jiang J, Wu T, Yi J and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 66, 325-328.  
01-01-2015
bullet iconLarge-eddy Simulation of Flow and Combustion Dynamics in a Lean Partially-premixed Swirling Combustor
Li S, Zheng Y, Martinez DM, Zhu M and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 66, 333-336.  
01-01-2015
bullet iconA Model for Predicting Temperature Produced by Upward Spreading Cable Fire under Natural Ventilation
Huang X, Bi K, Liu X, Yi J and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 66, 177-180.  
01-01-2015

2014

bullet iconAn assessment of chemical kinetics for bio-syngas combustion
Fischer M and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 137, 293-305.  
01-12-2014
bullet iconNumerical analyses of the solubility trapping of CO2 storage in geological formations
Meng Q and Jiang X
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 130, 581-591.  
01-10-2014
bullet iconThe leakage behavior of supercritical CO2 flow in an experimental pipeline system
Xie Q, Tu R, Jiang X, Li K and Zhou X
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 130, 574-580.  
01-10-2014
bullet iconNumerical investigation of the burning characteristics of ventilation air methane in a combustion based mitigation system
Martinez DM, Cluff DL and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 133, 182-193.  
01-10-2014
bullet iconA numerical study of the impurity effects of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide on the solubility trapping of carbon dioxide geological storage
Li D and Jiang X
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 128, 60-74.  
01-09-2014
bullet iconNear-field local flame extinction of oxy-syngas non-premixed jet flames: A DNS study
Dinesh KKJR, van Oijen JA, Luo KH and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 130, 189-196.  
01-08-2014
bullet iconThe flow and heat transfer characteristics of supercritical CO2 leakage from a pipeline
Li K, Zhou X, Tu R, Xie Q and Jiang X
Energy, Elsevier vol. 71, 665-672.  
01-07-2014
bullet iconA theoretical and computational study of lithium-ion battery thermal management for electric vehicles using heat pipes
Greco A, Cao D, Jiang X and Yang H
Journal of Power Sources, Elsevier vol. 257, 344-355.  
01-07-2014
bullet iconNumerical assessment of subgrid scale models for scalar transport in large-eddy simulations of hydrogen-enriched fuels
Martinez DM, Jiang X, Moulinec C and Emerson DR
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 39 (14), 7173-7189.  
01-05-2014
bullet iconAn experimental study on the leakage process of high pressure CO2 from a pipeline transport system
Tu R, Xie Q, Yi J, Li K, Zhou X and Jiang X
Greenhouse Gases Science and Technology, Wiley vol. 4 (6), 777-784.  
11-04-2014
bullet iconHydrogen-enriched non-premixed jet flames: Analysis of the flame surface, flame normal, flame index and Wobbe index
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X and van Oijen JA
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 39 (12), 6753-6763.  
01-04-2014
bullet iconNumerical Investigation of Multi-layer CO2 Injection in Deep Saline Aquifers with Improperly Abandoned Wells
Hassan WAA and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 61, 160-163.  
01-01-2014
bullet iconNumerical Simulation of the Effects of N2 on the Solubility Trapping Mechanism of CO2
Li D, Jiang X, Meng Q and Zhong X
In Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics, Springer Nature 78-88.  
01-01-2014
bullet iconThe Pressure Buildup and Salt Precipitation during CO2 Storage in Closed Saline Aquifers
Meng Q, Jiang X, Li D and Zhong X
In Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics, Springer Nature 66-77.  
01-01-2014
bullet iconNumerical Investigation of the Leakage Flow from a Pressurized CO2 Pipeline
Zhou X, Li K, Tu R, Yi J, Xie Q and Jiang X
Energy Procedia, Elsevier vol. 61, 151-154.  
01-01-2014

2013

bullet iconExperimental study on flowing burning behaviors of a pool fire with dripping of melted thermoplastics
Xie Q, Tu R, Wang N, Ma X and Jiang X
Journal of Hazardous Materials, Elsevier vol. 267, 48-54.  
25-12-2013
bullet iconLarge-eddy simulation of mixing and combustion in a premixed swirling combustor with synthesis gases
Zheng Y, Zhu M, Martinez DM and Jiang X
Computers & Fluids, Elsevier vol. 88, 702-714.  
01-12-2013
bullet iconNumerical simulations of turbulent jet flames with non-premixed combustion of hydrogen-enriched fuels
Martinez DM, Jiang X, Moulinec C and Emerson DR
Computers & Fluids, Elsevier vol. 88, 688-701.  
01-12-2013
bullet iconModelling and monitoring of geological carbon storage: A perspective on cross-validation
Jiang X, Hassan WAA and Gluyas J
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 112, 784-792.  
01-12-2013
bullet iconCapturing CO2 in flue gas from fossil fuel-fired power plants using dry regenerable alkali metal-based sorbent
Zhao C, Chen X, Anthony EJ, Jiang X, Duan L, Wu Y and Dong W
Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Elsevier vol. 39 (6), 515-534.  
01-12-2013
bullet iconMelting behavior of typical thermoplastic materials – An experimental and chemical kinetics study
Wang N, Tu R, Ma X, Xie Q and Jiang X
Journal of Hazardous Materials, Elsevier vol. 262, 9-15.  
19-08-2013
bullet iconNumerical investigations of a hydrogen impinging flame with different finite-rate chemical kinetic mechanisms
Martinez DM and Jiang X
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 109, 285-296.  
01-07-2013
bullet iconLarge-eddy simulations of unsteady hydrogen annular flames
Martinez DM and Jiang X
Computers & Fluids, Elsevier vol. 80, 429-440.  
01-07-2013
bullet iconDirect numerical simulation of non-premixed syngas burning with detailed chemistry
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X and van Oijen JA
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 107, 343-355.  
01-05-2013
bullet iconLarge eddy simulation of premixed swirling combustion with synthesis gases
Zheng YZ, Zhu M and Jiang X
Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology vol. 34 (5), 664-671.  
01-05-2013
bullet iconHydrogen-enriched non-premixed jet flames: Compositional structures with near-wall effects
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X and van Oijen JA
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 38 (12), 5150-5164.  
01-04-2013
bullet iconHydrogen-enriched nonpremixed jet flames: Effects of preferential diffusion
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X, van Oijen JA, Bastiaans RJM and de Goey LPH
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 38 (11), 4848-4863.  
01-04-2013
bullet iconLarge eddy simulation of fuel variability and flame dynamics of hydrogen-enriched nonpremixed flames
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X, Malalasekera W and Odedra A
Fuel Processing Technology, Elsevier vol. 107, 2-13.  
01-03-2013
bullet iconInfluence of fuel variability on the characteristics of impinging non-premixed syngas burning
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X, van Oijen JA, Bastiaans RJM and de Goey LPH
Proceedings of The Combustion Institute, Elsevier vol. 34 (2), 3219-3229.  
01-01-2013
bullet iconNumerical investigation of the effects of fuel variability on the dynamics of syngas impinging jet flames
Martinez DM, Jiang X, Moulinec C and Emerson DR
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 103, 646-662.  
01-01-2013

2012

bullet iconUncertainty quantification of CO2 leakage through a fault with multiphase and nonisothermal effects
Lu C, Sun Y, Buscheck TA, Hao Y, White JA and Chiaramonte L
Greenhouse Gases Science and Technology, Wiley vol. 2 (6), 445-459.  
01-12-2012
bullet iconCombustion characteristics of H2/N2 and H2/CO syngas nonpremixed flames
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X, Kirkpatrick MP and Malalasekera W
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 37 (21), 16186-16200.  
01-11-2012
bullet iconUpscaling and its application in numerical simulation of long‐term CO2 storage
Hassan WAA and Jiang X
Greenhouse Gases Science and Technology, Wiley vol. 2 (6), 408-418.  
26-10-2012
bullet iconAnalysis of Impinging Wall Effects on Hydrogen Non-Premixed Flame
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X and van Oijen JA
Combustion Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis vol. 184 (9), 1244-1268.  
01-09-2012
bullet iconNumerical simulation of hydrogen impinging jet flame using flamelet generated manifold reduction
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X and van Oijen JA
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 37 (5), 4502-4515.  
01-03-2012
bullet iconCombustion characteristics of H2/N2 and H2/CO syngas nonpremixed flames
Dinesh KKJR, Jiang X, Kirkpatrick MP and Malalasekera W
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy vol. 37 (21), 16186-16200.  
01-01-2012
bullet iconFlow and air-fuel mixing processes in a premixed swirl combustor with LES
Zheng YZ, Zhu M and Jiang X
Hangkong Dongli Xuebao/Journal of Aerospace Power vol. 27 (1), 33-40.  
01-01-2012

2011

bullet iconA review of physical modelling and numerical simulation of long-term geological storage of CO2
Jiang X
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 88 (11), 3557-3566.  
01-11-2011
bullet iconLarge Eddy Simulation of Diesel Fuel Injection and Mixing in a HSDI Engine
Jagus K and Jiang X
Flow, Turbulence and Combustion, Springer Nature vol. 87 (2-3), 473-491.  
10-03-2011

2010

bullet iconSwirling and Impinging Effects in an Annular Nonpremixed Jet Flame
Jiang X, Luo KH, de Goey LPH, Bastiaans RJM and van Oijen JA
Flow, Turbulence and Combustion, Springer Nature vol. 86 (1), 63-88.  
30-07-2010
bullet iconNumerical studies of vortex shedding in forced oscillatory non-premixed flames
Jiang X
Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, Iop Publishing vol. 10 (1) 
01-06-2010
bullet iconPhysical modelling and advanced simulations of gas–liquid two-phase jet flows in atomization and sprays
Jiang X, Siamas GA, Jagus K and Karayiannis TG
Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Elsevier vol. 36 (2), 131-167.  
01-04-2010

2009

bullet iconAssessment of large-eddy simulation feasibility in modelling the unsteady diesel fuel injection and mixing in a highspeed direct-injection engine
Jagus K, Jiang X, Dober G, Greeves G, Milanovic N and Zhao H
Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D Journal of Automobile Engineering, Sage Publications vol. 223 (8), 1033-1048.  
01-08-2009
bullet iconNumerical investigation of a perturbed swirling annular two-phase jet
Siamas GA, Jiang X and Wrobel LC
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Elsevier vol. 30 (3), 481-493.  
01-06-2009
bullet iconDynamics of annular gas–liquid two-phase swirling jets
Siamas GA, Jiang X and Wrobel LC
International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Elsevier vol. 35 (5), 450-467.  
01-05-2009
bullet iconDirect numerical simulation of the near-field dynamics of annular gas-liquid two-phase jets
Siamas GA, Jiang X and Wrobel LC
Physics of Fluids, Aip Publishing vol. 21 (4) 
01-04-2009
bullet iconParallel Direct Numerical Simulation of an Annular Gas–Liquid Two-Phase Jet with Swirl
Siamas GA, Jiang X and Wrobel LC
In Parallel Scientific Computing and Optimization, Springer Nature 223-236.  
01-01-2009

2008

bullet iconAnalytical Equilibrium Swirling Inflow Conditions for Computational Fluid Dynamics
Jiang X, Siamas GA and Wrobel LC
Aiaa Journal, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Aiaa) vol. 46 (4), 1015-1019.  
01-04-2008
bullet iconA numerical study of an annular liquid jet in a compressible gas medium
Siamas GA, Jiang X and Wrobel LC
International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Elsevier vol. 34 (4), 393-407.  
01-04-2008

2007

bullet iconAnalysis of Controlled Auto-Ignition/HCCI Combustion in a Direct Injection Gasoline Engine with Single and Split Fuel Injections
Cao L, Zhao* H and Jiang X
Combustion Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis vol. 180 (1), 176-205.  
16-11-2007
bullet iconDirect numerical simulation of a liquid sheet in a compressible gas stream in axisymmetric and planar configurations
Siamas GA and Jiang X
Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Springer Nature vol. 21 (6), 447-471.  
13-06-2007
bullet iconInvestigation into Controlled Auto-Ignition Combustion in a GDI Engine with Single and Split Fuel Injections
Cao L, Zhao H and Jiang X
SAE Technical Paper Series. vol. 1 
16-04-2007
bullet iconDirect computation of perturbed impinging hot jets
Jiang X, Zhao H and Luo KH
Computers & Fluids, Elsevier vol. 36 (2), 259-272.  
01-02-2007
bullet iconImprovements of the KIVA Dense Spray Modeling for HSDI Diesel Engines
Sterno N, Greeves G, Tullis S, Jiang X and Zhao H
SAE Technical Paper Series. vol. 1 
23-01-2007
bullet iconA COMPARATIVE RANS/LES STUDY OF TRANSIENT GAS JETS AND SPRAYS UNDER DIESEL CONDITIONS
Valentino M, Jiang X and Zhao H
Atomization and Sprays, Begell House vol. 17 (5), 451-472.  
01-01-2007
bullet iconDirect Computation of an Annular Liquid Jet
Jiang X and Siamas GA
Journal of Algorithms & Computational Technology, Sage Publications vol. 1 (1), 103-126.  
01-01-2007

2006

bullet iconSimulation of the air/fuel mixing of an HSDI diesel engine. Part 1: A new dense spray vapour coupling submodel
Sterno N, Greeves G, Tullis S, Jiang X and Zhao H
Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D Journal of Automobile Engineering, Sage Publications vol. 220 (12), 1793-1805.  
01-12-2006
bullet iconDirect Numerical Simulation of a Non-Premixed Impinging Jet Flame
Jiang X, Zhao H and Luo KH
Asme Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Asme International vol. 129 (8), 951-957.  
20-09-2006
bullet iconInvestigation into the Effect of Injection Timing on Stoichiometric and Lean CAI Operations in a 4-Stroke GDI Engine
Cao L, Zhao H, Jiang X and Kalian N
SAE Technical Paper Series. vol. 1 
03-04-2006
bullet iconNumerical simulations of the flow and sound fields of a heated axisymmetric pulsating jet
Jiang X, Zhao H and Cao L
Computers & Mathematics With Applications, Elsevier vol. 51 (3-4), 643-660.  
01-02-2006
bullet iconNumerical Investigation Into Effect of Fuel Injection Timing on CAI/HCCI Combustion in a Four-Stroke GDI Engine
Cao L, Zhao H, Jiang X and Kalian N
International Journal For Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Taylor & Francis vol. 7 (1), 41-57.  
01-01-2006

2005

bullet iconMixture formation and controlled auto-ignition combustion in four-stroke gasoline engines with port and direct fuel injections
Cao L, Zhao H, Jiang X and Kalian N
International Journal of Engine Research, Sage Publications vol. 6 (4), 311-329.  
01-08-2005
bullet iconUnderstanding the infiuence of valve timings on controlled autoignition combustion in a four-stroke port fuel injection engine
Cao L, Zhao H, Jiang X and Kalian N
Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D Journal of Automobile Engineering, Sage Publications vol. 219 (6), 807-823.  
01-06-2005
bullet iconNumerical Study of Effects of Fuel Injection Timings on CAI/HCCI Combustion in a Four-Stroke GDI Engine
Cao L, Zhao H, Jiang X and Kalian N
SAE Technical Paper Series. vol. 1 
11-04-2005

2004

bullet iconDIRECT COMPUTATION OF A HEATED AXISYMMETRIC PULSATING JET
Jiang X, Zhao H and Cao L
Numerical Heat Transfer Part a Applications, Taylor & Francis vol. 46 (10), 957-979.  
01-12-2004
bullet iconEffects of Intake Valve Timing on Premixed Gasoline Engine with CAI Combustion
Cao L, Zhao H, Jiang X and Kalian N
SAE Technical Paper Series. vol. 1 
25-10-2004
bullet iconNumerical simulations of buoyant reactive jets with sidewall effects
Zhang H, Jiang X, Wang W, Yang Y, Xu L and Fan W
Science Bulletin, Science China Press vol. 49 (19), 2105-2109.  
01-01-2004
bullet iconSound Generation by Vortex Pairing in Subsonic Axisymmetric Jets
Jiang X, Avital EJ and Luo KH
Aiaa Journal vol. 42 (2) 
01-01-2004
bullet iconDirect computation and aeroacoustic modelling of a subsonic axisymmetric jet
Jiang X, Avital EJ and Luo KH
Journal of Sound and Vibration vol. 270 (3), 525-538.  
01-01-2004

2003

bullet iconSound generation from vortex pairing in subsonic coaxial jets
Jiang X, AVITAL E and Luo KH
10th Int. Congress on Sound and Vibration Stockholm, Sweden 7 Jul 2003 - 10 Jul 2003., 3875-3882.  
01-01-2003
bullet iconDynamics and structure of transitional buoyant jet diffusion flames with side-wall effects.
Jiang X and Luo KH
Combustion and Flame vol. 133 (1-2), 29-45.  
01-01-2003

2001

bullet iconDirect numerical simulation of the near field dynamics of a rectangular reactive plume
Jiang X and Luo KH
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow vol. 22 (6), 633-642.  
01-12-2001
bullet iconMixing and entrainment of transitional non-circular buoyant reactive plumes
Jiang X and Luo KH
Flow, Turbulence and Combustion vol. 67 (1), 57-79.  
01-09-2001
bullet iconDirect numerical simulation of transitional noncircular buoyant reactive jets
Jiang X and Luo KH
Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics vol. 15 (3), 183-198.  
01-01-2001
bullet iconSpatial DNS of flow transition of a rectangular buoyant reacting free jet.
LUO KH and Jiang X
J. Turbulence vol. 2, 1-18.  
01-01-2001
bullet iconSpatial DNS of flow transition of a rectangular buoyant reacting free-jet
Jiang X and Luo KH
Journal of Turbulence, Taylor & Francis vol. 2 (2) 
01-01-2001
bullet iconDynamics of Transitional Noncircular Buoyant Reactive Jets with Side-Wall Effects
Jiang X and Luo KH
In Direct and Large-Eddy Simulation Iv, Springer Nature 189-196.  
01-01-2001

2000

bullet iconDirect Numerical Simulation of the Puffing Phenomenon of an Axisymmetric Thermal Plume
Jiang X and Luo KH
Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Springer Nature vol. 14 (1), 55-74.  
01-05-2000
bullet iconSpatial direct numerical simulation of the large vortical structures in forced plumes
Jiang X and Luo KH
Flow, Turbulence and Combustion vol. 64 (1), 43-69.  
01-01-2000
bullet iconCombustion-induced buoyancy effects of an axisymmetric reactive plume
Jiang X and Luo KH
Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. vol. 28 (2), 1989-1995.  
01-01-2000

1997

bullet iconNumerical simulation of three dimensional unsteady process of hydrogen diffusion in nuclear reactor containment
Jiang X, Fan W, Liu Z and Chung S
Hedongli Gongcheng/Nuclear Power Engineering vol. 18 (1), 70-76.  
01-02-1997

1996

bullet icon[Combustion under microgravity and technique of fire prevention and suppression in space cabin].
Jiang X, Shen L, Zheng C, Zeng Q and Fan W
Hang Tian Yi Xue Yu Yi Xue Gong Cheng = Space Medicine & Medical Engineering vol. 9 (4), 302-307.  
01-08-1996

1995

bullet iconNumerical simulation of microgravity flame spread over solid combustibles
Jiang X and Fan W
Journal of Thermal Science, Springer Nature vol. 4 (2), 141-149.  
01-04-1995
bullet iconNUMERICAL PREDICTION OF FLAME SPREAD OVER SOLID COMBUSTIBLES IN A MICROGRAVITY ENVIRONMENT
JIANG X and FAN WC
Fire Safety Journal vol. 24 (3), 279-298.  
01-01-1995

Grants of specific relevance to the Centre for Sustainable Engineering

solid heart iconGrants of specific relevance to the Centre for Sustainable Engineering
bullet iconUtilisation of Synthetic Fuels for “Difficult-to-Decarbonise” Propulsion
Xi Jiang, Nader Karimi and Edo Boek
£436,930 EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
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