Representative Publications

  • Scenna, R., T.G. DuBois and S. Nieh, “Autothermal Reforming Synthetic JP-8 Derived from a Coal Syngas Stream”, J. of Fuels, Vol. 108, pp. 731-739, 2013.
  • Wolfe, A.K. and S. Nieh, “A Conceptual Model for Understanding Convective Heat Transfer”, Int’al Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 179-187, 2013.
  • Siebert, M. and S. Nieh, "Simulation of Dual Firing of Hydrogen-Rich Reformate and JP-8 Surrogate in a Swirling Combustor”, Int’al Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 38, pp. 5911-5917, 2013.
  • Nieh, S., H.S. Coombe, and T.G. DuBois, "Oxygen Enriched Combustion and Autothermal Reforming of Jet Fuels”, Proceeding of 3rd Asia Conference on Innovative Energy and Environmental Chemical Engineering, pp. 356-362, Hualian, Taiwan, 11/11-14/2012.
  • DuBois, T.G. and S. Nieh, "Selection and Performance Comparison of Jet Fuel Surrogates for Autothermal Reforming," J. of Fuel, Vol. 90, pp. 1439–1448, 2011.
  • Coombe, H.S., and S. Nieh, “Analysis of a Well-Stirred Burner Employing Oxygen-Enriched Combustion for Thermophotovoltaic and Thermionic Energy Conversion”, Combustion Theory and Modeling, pp. 1-24, 2008.
  • Coombe, H.S., and S. Nieh, "Polymer Membrane Air Separation Performance for Portable Oxygen-Enriched Combustion Applications", Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 48, No. 5, pp. 1499-1505, 2007.
  • Zhang, J., J.B. He, L.X Zhou, and S. Nieh, “Simulation of Swirling Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Vortex Heat Exchanger”, Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications, Vol. 48, pp. 607-625, 2005.
  • Coombe, H.S. and S. Nieh, “Membrane-Based Oxygen-Enriched Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels for Thermophotovoltaic and Thermionic Energy Conversion”,  4th Joint Meeting of U.S. Sections of Combustion Institute, pp. 1 – 6, Philadelphia, PA, 3/21-23/2005.
  • Coombe, H.S. and S. Nieh, “A New Thermophotovoltaic Burner System”, 24th Army Science Conference, pp. 1-7, Orlando, FL, 11/29-12/2/2004.
  • Zhang, J., L. Dong, L Zhou, and S. Nieh, "Simulation of Swirling Turbulent Flows and Heat Transfer in an Annular Duct", Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications, Vol. 44, pp. 591-609, 2003.
  • Zhang, J. and S. Nieh, "Swirling, Reacting, Turbulent Gas-Particle Flow in a Vortex Combustor", Powder Technology, Vol. 112, pp.70-78, 2000.
  • Zhang, J., and S. Nieh, "Comprehensive Modeling of Pulverized Coal Combustion in a Vortex Combustor", J. Fuel, Vol. 76, No. 2, pp. 123-131, 1997.
  • Rhee, I.S. and Nieh, "Investigation of Biodegradability of Hydraulic Fluids and Lubricating Greases", Proceeding, Gas, Oil Environmental Technology Conference, 1997.
  • Zhang, J., H. Lu, L. Zhou, and S. Nieh, "Simulation of  Annular Swirling Turbulent Flows with a New Version  Algebraic Reynolds Stress Model", Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B: Fundamentals, Vol. 31, pp. 235-249, 1997.
  • Zhang, J. and Nieh, "Simulation of Gas Combustion and Heat Transfer in a Vortex Combustor", Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications, Vol. 32, pp. 697-713, 1997.
  • Nieh, S., "Performance Evaluation of Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Lubricants", 9th Int’al Inst. of Gas Technology Symposium, Colorado Springs, CO, pp. 1-15, 12/9-11/1996.
  • Nieh, S. "Vortex Heat Exchange Method and Device", U.S.A.  Patent No. 5,394,937, 12 Claims, 5 Drawings, 10 pages, 1995.
  • Chen, J.R. and S. Nieh, "SO2 and NOx Control in a Pulverized Coal-Fired Vortex Combustor", Proceeding, 20th International Conf. On Coal Utilization and Fuel Systems, pp. 311-322, Clearwater, FL, 3/20-23/1995.
  • Nieh, S. "Compact Heat Exchanger", U.S.A. Patent No.  5,445,218, 13 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets, 8 pages, 1995.
  • Smiarowski, A. Jr., and S. Nieh, "Clean Coal Combustion  Technology Transfer", Proceeding, National Technology Transfer Conference, Huntsville, Alabama, p. 1-4, 6/22-24/1994.
  • Nieh, S., "Fluidizing Vortex Combustion Method and Device", Chinese Patent No. ZL-93-1-06089.3, 5 Claims, 1 Drawing Sheet, 8 pages, 1994.
  • Lee, S.W. and S. Nieh, "An Experimental Study of Gas-Particle Flow on the Erosion of a Gaseous Fluidized Bed", ASME, Book No. H00806, Edited by D.E. Stock, etc., FED-Vol. 166, Gas-Solid Flows, pp. 273-280, 1993.
  • Nieh, S., J.R. Chen, and X.Y. Cao, "Combustion Tests of Polish Coals in a Commercial-Scale Vortex Combustor", Proceeding of 10th International Coal Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 2-7, 9/20-24/1993.
  • Zhang, J., Nieh, and L. Zhou, "A New Version of Algebraic Stress Model for Simulating Strongly Swirling Turbulent Flows", Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B: Fundamentals, Vol. 22, pp. 49-62, 1992.
  • Nieh, S., G. Yang, A.Q. Zhu, and C.S. Zhao, "Measurements of Gas-Particle Flows and Elutriation of a 18" I.D. Cold Vortexing Fluidized-Bed Combustion Model", Powder Technology, 69, No. 2, pp. 139-146, 1992.
  • Zhang, J., and Nieh, "Numerical Simulation of Effects of Center Tube and Multiple Air Injection on Gas Flow Field in a Vortex Combustor", Combustion Science and Technology, Vol. 88, No. 1-2, pp. 43-57, 1992.
  • Nieh, S. and T.T. Fu, "Annular Vortex Combustor", U.S.A. Patent No. 5,123,361, 27 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets, 8 pages, 1992.
  • Nieh, S. and J. Zhang, "Simulation of the Strongly Swirling Aerodynamic Field in a Vortex Combustor", ASME, J. of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 114, No. 3, pp. 367-374, 1992.
  • Nieh, S., (Keynote Speaker) "An Innovative Vortex Combustor Firing Dry Pulverized Coals and Their Slurries", Proceeding of 2nd Int'al Symp. on Coal Combustion, pp. 726-733, Beijing, China, 10/07/1991.
  • Nieh, S., S.W. Lee, and T.T. Fu, "Effects of Tube Orientation and Gas Velocity on the Erosion of a Tube Inserted into a Fluidized Bed", Powder Technology, Vol. 67, No. 3, pp. 229-233, 1991.
  • Yang, G., A. Zhu, C. Zhao, and Nieh, "Experimental Study on a Full-Scale Cold Model of Vortexing Fluidized-Bed Combustor (VFBC)", ASME/JSME Thermal Engineering Proceedings, Vol. 4, pp. 521-527, 1991.
  • Nieh, S. and J. Zhang, "Numerical Simulation of a Vortex Combustor Firing Dry Ultrafine Coal at 0.6 MW Thermal Input", Combustion Science and Technology, Vol. 77, No. 1-3, pp. 59-71, 1991.
  • Nguyen, T., A. Nguyen, and Nieh, "A Novel Quick-Closing Probe for Measuring Local Particulate Phase Density in Gas-Particle Suspensions", Particulate Science and Technology, Vol. 8, pp. 167-178, 1990.
  • Zhou, L., Nieh, and G. Yang, "Modelling of Vortexing Gas-Particle Flows and Combustion, and Flow Field Predictions", J. of Engineering Thermophysics, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 231-241, 1990.
  • Nieh, S. and T.T. Fu, "Development of a Vortex Combustor for Commercial Space/Water Heating Applications", 6th_Coal Preparation, Utilization, and Environmental Control Conf., PETC/DOE, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 135-142, 8/1990.
  • Nieh, S., Laboratory Projects in Thermal Science, total 190 pages, 15 chapters, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Copyright Registration Certificate No. TXu 230-853, Published in 1986, Revised in 1990.
  • Yang, G., S. Nieh, and T.T. Fu, "On the Suspension Layer in the Freeboard of Vortexing Fluidized Beds", Powder Technology, Vol. 57, pp.171-179, 1989.
  • Nguyen, T. and Nieh, "The Role of Water Vapor in the Charge Elimination Process for Flowing Powders", J. Electrostatics, Vol. 22, pp. 213-227, 1989.
  • Nguyen, T., A. Nguyen, and Nieh, "An Improved Isokinetic Sampling Probe for Measuring Local Gas Velocity and Particle Mass Flux of Gas-Solid Suspension Flows", Powder Technology, Vol. 59, pp. 183-189, 1989.
  • Nieh, S. S.Y. Lin, S.W. Lee, and T.T. Fu, "Measurements of In-Bed Tube Erosion and Particle-Tube Collision Frequency in a Gas Fluidized Bed", Particulate Science and Technology, Vol. 6, pp. 269-283, 1988.
  • Nieh, S. and T. Nguyen, "Effects of Air Humidity, Conveying Velocity, and Particle Size on Electrostatic Charges  f Glass Beads in a Gaseous Suspension Flow",  J. Electrostatics, Vol. 21, pp. 99-114, 1988.
  • Nieh, S., and T.T. Fu, "Development of a Non-Slagging Vortex Combustor (VC) for Space/Water Heating Applications", Proc. 5th Int'al Coal Conf., Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 761-768, 9/1988.
  • Nieh, S., and G. Yang, "Particle Flow Pattern in the Freeboard of a Vortexing Fluidized Bed," Powder Technology, Vol. 50, pp. 121-131, 1987.
  • Nieh, S. and T. Nguyen, "Measurement and Control of Electrostatic Charges on Pulverized Coal in Pneumatic  Pipeline", Particulate Science and Technology, Vol. 5, pp.  115-130, 1987.
  • Nieh, S. and G. Yang, "Modeling of Solid Flows in a Fluidized Bed with Secondary Tangential Air Injection in the Freeboard," Particulate Science and Technology, Vol.5, pp.323-337, 1987.
  • Nieh, S., B.T. Chao and S.L. Soo, "Modeling of Pipe Flow of a Gas-Solid Suspension--Electrostatic and  Gravity  Effects", J. Pipelines, Vol. 7, pp. 73-84, 1987.
  • Nieh, S., B.T. Chao and S.L. Soo, "An Electrostatic Induction Probe for Measuring Particle Velocity in Suspension Flow", Particulate Science and Technology, Vol.4, p. 113-130, 1986.
  • Nieh, S., B.T. Chao and S.L. Soo, "Effect of Electrostatic Charge Distribution on the Dynamics of a Solid Particle in a Gaseous Suspension", Pipelines, Vol.5, pp.137-145, 1985.
  • Nieh, S., B.T. Chao and S.L. Soo, "Interaction of Gravity and Electrostatic Effects in Pipe Flow of a Gas-Particle Suspension", Particulate Science and Technology, 3, No. 3-4, pp. 127-148, 1985.
  • Nieh, S., B.T. Chao and S.L. Soo, "A test Loop for Pneumatic Transport with a Cyclone-Venturi System", J. Pipelines, Vol. 2, pp. 211-216, 1982.
  • Huang, B.J. and S. Nieh, "Measurement of Total Transmittance of Solar Radiation Through an Absorbing Black Liquid Water", Letters in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 6, pp. 57-60, 1979.
  • Huang, B.J., T.Y. Wung and S. Nieh, "Thermal Analysis of Black Liquid Cylindrical Parabolic Collectors", J. Solar Energy, Vol. 22, pp. 221-224, 1979.
  • Nieh, S., "Technical Investigation of Parabolic Solar Collector System Using a Black Working Medium (in Chinese)", 3rd Place Best Paper Award, Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, J. of CSME, Vol. 75/76, pp.  61- 76, 1978.