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Design and Motion Planning of a Cable Robot Utilizing Cable Slackness

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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
View Articletitled, Design and Motion Planning of a Cable Robot Utilizing Cable Slackness
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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

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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

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

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

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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
Proceedings Papers

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

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

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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 Articletitled, 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
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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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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 Articletitled, 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

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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

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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 Articletitled, 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

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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 Articletitled, 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

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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 Articletitled, 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

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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 Articletitled, 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

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

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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 Articletitled, 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

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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

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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 Articletitled, Validation of a Thermo–Time Domain Reflectometry Probe for Sand Thermal Conductivity Measurement in Drainage and Drying Processes
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Design and Evaluation of a Moisture/Suction TDR Probe

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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 Articletitled, Design and Evaluation of a Moisture/Suction TDR Probe
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Proceedings Papers

Power Generation From Human Motion Through Magnetic Spring System

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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
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A Fluid Film CFD Model for Steam Condensation in Presence of Air

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Haozhi Bian, Zhongning Sun, Ming Ding, Nan Zhang, Yongyong Yang, Wangsheng Tian
Proc. ASME. ICONE24, Volume 5: Student Paper Competition, V005T15A059, June 26–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE24-60785
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE24-60785
View Paper titled, A Fluid Film CFD Model for Steam Condensation in Presence of Air
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Condensation, Fluid films, Steam, Heat transfer coefficients, Containment, Simulation, Accidents, Computational methods, Computer software