Publication
Peer-reviewed book chapters
- Z. Qi, S.B. Kuang, L.W. Rong, K.J. Dong, A.B. Yu, `General drag correlations for particle-fluid system`. In V. R. Prasad, V. Silva, & J. Cardoso (Eds.), Boundary Layer Flows – Modelling, Computation, and Applications of Laminar, Turbulent Incompressible and Compressible Flows. IntechOpen, 2022. View paper
Peer-reviewed Journal papers
2026
- A. Alsuwaidi, J.N. Salvilla, J. Rong, M. Atef, R.Z. Yang, Q.Q. Liu, S.B. Kuang, L. Zhang*, 'Fast prediction of FCC regenerator temperature fields using digital – twin based on convolutional autoencoder dimensionality reduction and machine learning', CHEM ENG J ADV, (2026). View paper
- K.L. Chen, M.X. Wu, T. Evans, S. Song. Z.Y. Zhou, Q. Wang, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang*, ‘Numerical Analysis of the Reactivity of Raw Materials Used in Blast Furnace Ironmaking’, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, (2026),. View paper
- Q. Zheng, Y.J. Tian*, H. Luo, W. Wang*, F. Li, B.N. Lu, Q.J. Zheng, S.B. Kuang*, ‘A new enabling multiscale model for low-carbon cement pre-calciners fueled by biomass ‘, ENERGY, 357 (2026), 141357. View paper.
- Y. Fei, M. Fazli, S.B. Kuang*, X.P. Guan, T. Evans, S. Song, A.B. Yu, N. Yang*,`Numerical study of high-H2 operation and gas injection strategies to enhance shaft furnace performance for low-carbon ironmaking`, INT J HYDROGEN ENERGY 241 (2026), 155480. View paper
- Y. Fei, S.B. Kuang*, X.P. Guan, T. Evans, S. Song, A.B. Yu, N. Yang*,`Revealing contradictory reduction behavior in shaft furnaces at increasing H2 contents: Combined roles of thermodynamic equilibrium differences and gas flow rate`, Fuel 424 (2026), 139374. View paper
- D.R. Dias, D.P. de Sa da Silva, D. de Oliveira Silva, L.G.M. Vieira*, S.B. Kuang*, `Advances, limitations, and research opportunities in indirect evaporative cooling systems: a systematic and critical literature review`, APPL THERM ENG, 297 (2026), 130863. View paper
- Y. Zhang, Q.J. Zheng*, S.B. Kuang, M.S. Liu, Z. Wang, A.B. Yu, F. Gu, X. Tian. `Unveiling droplet size evolution in aerosol jet printing processing via numerical simulation. Virtual and Physical Prototyping`, VIRTUAL PHYS PROTOTYPING, 21 (2026), e2665902. View paper
- C. Tan, D.Y. E*, Y.H. Zhang*, Y.C. Chen, Z.F. Su, J.X. Cui, R.P. Zou, S.B. Kuang, `Numerical and experimental study on effect of ratio of overflow pipe outer diameter to cylindrical section diameter on hydrocyclone performance`, PARTICUOLOGY, 113 (2026), 189-198. View paper
- Z.H. Sun, X.Y. Wang, S.B. Kuang, J.N. Song*, C. de la Fuente-Nunez*, `From Generation to Validation: Deep Generative Models for Antimicrobial Peptide Discovery`, CURR OPIN CHEM BIOL, 93 (2026), 102685. View paper
- F.Y. Huang, R.P. Zhou, A.B. Yu, T. Evans, S. Song, S.B. Kuang*, `CFD-DEM investigation and analysis of non-spherical particles tribocharging in a horizontal-bend-vertical pipe`, INT J MULTIPHAS FLOW, 199 (2026), 105692. View paper
- W.B. Wu, K.L. Chen, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang*, `Multi-Objective Optimization Model for Blast Furnace Ironmaking with Consideration of Internal States`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 57 (2026), 3246–3270. View paper
- D.Y. E*, Y.H. Zhang, C. Tan*, H.W. Hu, J.X. Cui, C.F. Yuan, Z.Y. Zhou, C.B. Wu, R.P. Zou, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu , `An adaptive multi-objective optimization and control framework for hydrocyclone operation under dynamic particle-size distributions`, RESULTS ENG, 29 (2026), 109026. View paper
- Y.Y. Rao, P. Yuan, L. Ji*, X.N. Wu, H.H. Zhang, K.W. Chu, S.B. Kuang, `The application of a novel mini-filtering hydrocyclone in improving underflow concentration ratio`, J WATER PROCESS ENG, 81 (2026), 109338. View paper
- Y.D. Zhao, C.H. Li, S. Liu, X.J. Liu, F.M. Li, D.Y. E*, S.B. Kuang*, `A multimodal data fusion machine learning model for recognition top gas flow distribution patterns in blast furnaces`, J IRON STEEL RES INT, (2026). View paper.
- Y.C. Liu, L.L.Jiao, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang*, `Numerical simulation of blast furnace ironmaking process with consideration of silica reduction`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 57 (2026), 642-663. View paper.
- D. Thiemsakul, S.B. Kuang, W. Sukmas, E. Bumrungthaichaichan, K. Korkerd, R. Piemjaiswang, P. Piumsomboon, B. Chalermsinsuwan*, `Effect of Hydrocyclone Size on Microplastics Separation: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Investigation`, S AFR J CHEM ENG, 55 (2026), 100-110. View paper.
- Y. Fei, S.B. Kuang*, X.P. Guan, A.B. Yu, T. Evans, S. Song, N. Yang*, `Modeling industrial shaft furnaces and investigation of CH4-related side reactions`, APPL THERM ENG, 282 (2026), 128835. View paper
- S. Liu, Q.Q. Li, Q. Ye, Z.W. Zhao, D.Y. E*, S.B. Kuang*, `An improved semisupervised learning for top gas flow state classification to reduce emission and improve efficiency in ironmaking blast furnaces`, INT J MINER METALL MATER, 33 (2026), 204-216. View paper.
- D.Y. E*, Y.H. Zhang, H.W. Hu, G.T. Xu,L. Liu, J.X. Cui, C. Tan*, R.P. Zou, S.B. Kuang, `CFD data-driven CNN-LSTM for fast prediction of instantaneous flow characteristics in hydrocyclones`, MINER ENG, 235 (2026), 109814. View paper
- Q. Ye, Y.C. Tang, S.B. Kuang*, P.B. Duan, T. Evans, S. Song, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Design and optimize a novel hydrocyclone by combining mechanistic and data-driven models`, POWDER TECHNOL, 468 (2026), 121663. View paper
- J. Li, S.B. Kuang*, T. Evans; S. Song; A.B. Yu*, `Hydrogen injection in blast furnaces: Effects of hydrogen injection temperature under various injection conditions`, FUEL, 405 (2026), 136667.View paper
2025
- W.B. Wu, Y.H. Zhang, C. Tan, J.X. Cui, C.F. Yuan, Z.Y. Zhou, C.B. Wu, R.P. Zou, D.Y. E*, S.B. Kuang*, `A combined machine learning and mechanistic model for quickly predicting three-dimensional inner states of hydrocyclones`, SEP PURIF TECHNOL, 379 (2025), 135046. View paper.
- C.C. Lin, W.Y. Lee, Y.C. Chung* and S.B. Kuang, ‘Fluid-immersed granular avalanche: coupled computational fluid dynamics and discrete element method modelling, experimental validation and internal flow characterisation’, PHYS FLUIDS, 37 (2025), 093322. View paper.
- Q. Zheng, Y.J. Tian*, W. Wang*, F. Li, B.N. Lu, Q.J. Zheng, S.B. Kuang*, ‘Numerical investigation of intra-particle temperature gradient effects on biomass pyrolyzer by sub-particle scale modeling’, CHEM ENG J, 521 (2025), 166604. View paper.
- Y. Zou, S.B. Kuang*, Y.L. Wu, A.B. Yu*, ‘Particle-pore-scale modelling and analysis of heat transfer in packed beds: effects of bed porosity and pore structure’, APPL THERM ENG, 279 (2025), 127601. View paper.
- L.L. Jiao*, H.Q. Nie, S.B. Kuang, J.L. Zhang, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of hearth gas injection operation in full oxygen furnace ironmaking`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 56 (2025), 5800–5820. View paper
- A. Alsuwaidi*, S. Yang, A.B. Appiagyei, J. N. V. Salvilla, N. Ahmad, H. Song, Q. Liu, F. Ren, Z. Chen, S.B. Kuang, L.A. Zhang, `Integrated CFD and Experimental Analysis of Coke Oxidation in FCC Catalyst Regeneration Under O2/N2 and O2/CO2`, PROCESSES, 13(2205), 1718. View paper.
- Y.C. Liu, S.B. Kuang*, L.L.Jiao*, A.B. Yu, `Numerical analysis of liquid flow in ironmaking blast furnace (BF) and its impact on BF performance`, POWDER TECHNOL, 462 (2025), 121110. View paper
- Y.C. Liu, S.B. Kuang*, L.L.Jiao, A.B. Yu*, `Numerical modeling of titanium behavior in the blast furnace ironmaking process`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 56 (2025), 3730–3748. View paper
- J.J. Li, L.L.Jiao*, S.B. Kuang*, R.P. Zou, W.Q. Zhong, A.B. Yu*, `How to optimize the blast furnace profiles for maximum energy efficiency`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 56 (2025), 4125–4147. View paper
- P.J. Capdeville, S.B. Kuang*, T. Evans, S. Song, A.B. Yu, ` GPU-DEM study of the flow and energy dissipation behaviors of burden materials in a full bell-less blast furnace charging system`, POWDER TECHNOL, 459 (2025), 121035. View paper
- Z.Y. Zhu, P. Zhou, WK Tan, Z. Chen*, S.B. Kuang*, ‘CFD‒PBM modeling of gas‒particle reactive flow and particle aggregation in the flash smelting furnace’, INT J MULTIPHAS FLOW, 188 (2025), 105233. View paper.
- D.Y. E*, H.W. Hu, Q. Ye, C. Tan*, J.X. Cui, Z.Y. Zhou, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang*, ‘Multi-objective optimization of hydrocyclones inlet configurations for improving separation performance’, POWDER TECHNOL, 456 (2025), 120772. View paper
- D.Y. E*, H.W. Hu, C. Tan*, Y.H. Zhang, G.T. Xu, J.X. Cui, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang, `Numerical study of the effect of cylinder–to–cone ratio on the classification performance in hydrocyclones`, POWDER TECHNOL, 454 (2025), 120736. View paper
- F.Y. Huang, S.B. Kuang*, R.P. Zhou, A.B. Yu, `Characterization of non-spherical particle tribocharging during horizontal pneumatic conveying`, APPL MATH MODEL, 140 (2025), 115894. View paper.
- H.Y. Wang*, Z. Tan, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu*, `DDPM investigation on centrifugal slurry pump with inlet and sideline configuration retrofit`, POWDER TECHNOL, 449 (2025), 120386. View paper
- W.Z. Zhang*, S.B. Kuang, Z.H. Chai, and B.C. Shi, `Thirteen-velocity three-dimensional multiple-relaxation-time lattice Boltzmann model for incompressible Navier-Stokes equations`, ADV APPL MATH MECH, 17 (2025), 1037-1062. View paper
2024
- L. Huang, R.Y. Liu, Q.H. Miao, R.P. Zou, H.S, Jiang*, C.L. Duan*, S.B. Kuang, ‘Dynamic characterization of the flow field of air classifier disturbed structures and application to efficient separation of fly ash’, ENVIRON CHEM ENG, 12 (2024), 114706. View paper.
- Z.Y. Zhu, P. Zhou, Z. Chen*, D.L. Wu, S.B. Kuang*, `CFD‒DEM modeling of particle segregation behavior in a simulated flash smelting furnace`, POWDER TECHNOL, 448 (2024), 120310. View paper.
- D.Y. E*, C. Tan, Q. Ye, J.X. Cui, Z.Y. Zhou, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu ,S.B. Kuang*, `An optimization framework for achieving optimal hydrocyclone’s performance aligning with decision-makers’ preferences`, POWDER TECHNOL, 448 (2024), 120233. View paper
- H.Y. Wang, F.Y. Huang, M. Fazli, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu*, `CFD-DEM investigation of centrifugal slurry pump with polydisperse particle feeds`, POWDER TECHNOL, 447 (2024), 120204. View paper
- Y.E Tang, C. Liu, S.B. Kuang, Q.Q. Liu, Z.Y. Chen, H.T. Song, B. Su, J.L. Yu, L.A. Zhang, B.Q. Dai*, `CFD modeling investigations of oxy-fuel combustion application in an industrial-scale FCC regenerator`, J ENERGY INST, 117 (2024), 101796. View paper
- W.B. Wu, S.B. Kuang*, L.L. Jiao, A.B. Yu, `A machine learning model for quickly predicting the inner states of ironmaking blast furnaces`, POWDER TECHNOL, 445 (2024), 120137. View paper
- C. Chang, Q.J. Zheng, D.B. Xu, Y. Wang*, H. Su, S.B. Kuang*, `A scalable extraction column utilizing discrete liquid films for lithium recovery from salt lake brines`, ENVIRON CHEM ENG, 12 (2024), 113706. View paper
- J.J. Li, L.L. Jiao*, S.B. Kuang, R.P. Zou , W.Q. Zhong, A.B. Yu*, `Numerical investigation of the coupled effect of H/D ratio and effective volume on optimized blast furnace profile `, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 55 (2024), 3825–3847. View paper.
- C. Tan, H.W. Hu, Q. Ye, D.Y. E*, J.X. Cui, Z.Y. Zhou, S.B. Kuang*, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Multi-objective optimization of hydrocyclones using meta-heuristic algorithms and preference-informed decision-making`, POWDER TECHNOL, 444 (2024), 120050. View paper
- Q.H. Miao, Y.D. Cao, W.H. Zhu, P. Huang*, L. Huang, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang, `Segregation flow behavior of polydisperse particle mixture with skewed distribution in a rotating drum`, POWDER TECHNOL, 444 (2024), 120041. View paper
- L.L. Jiao*, XY Zhang, S.B. Kuang, J.J. Li, A.B. Yu*, `Numerical investigation of particle size on the performance of ironmaking blast furnace`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 55 (2024), 3387–3406. View paper
- Z.Y. Zhu, P. Zhou, Z. Chen*, Z.M. Xiao*, D.L. Wu, S.B. Kuang, `Modelling and analysis on the segregation of copper concentrate particles in the feeding system of flash smelting process`, POWDER TECHNOL, 443 (2024), 119898. View paper
- M. Fazli*, M. Rudman, S.B. Kuang*, A. Chryss, `The effect of shear-induced segregation on bidisperse suspension settling`, POWDER TECHNOL, 442 (2024), 119881. View paper
- L.L. Jiao*, H.Q. Nie, S.B. Kuang, J.J. Li, A.B. Yu*, `Numerical simulation and analysis of oxygen blast furnace under different injection conditions`, FUEL, 369 (2024), 131726. View paper
- F.Y. Huang, S.B. Kuang*, N.I. Ismail, R.P. Zhou, A.B. Yu, `Modeling and analysis of particle behavior in fluidized bed bioreactors during non-Newtonian sewage treatment`, J WATER PROCESS ENG, 60 (2024), 105203. View paper.
- D.Y. E*, G.T. Xu, J.X. Cui, Q. Ye, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang*, `Prediction of instantaneous flow characteristics of hydrocyclone with long short-term memory network based on computational fluid dynamics data`, POWDER TECHNOL, 439 (2024), 119668. View paper.
- P. Yuan, J.G. Yu, L.Q. He, L. Ji*, X.J. Wang*, K.W. Chu, S.B. Kuang, `Comprehensive analysis of Chinese hamster ovary cell viability loss in mini-hydrocyclones`, POWDER TECHNOL, 438 (2024), 119603. View paper.
- M. Fazli*, M. Rudman, S.B. Kuang, A. Chryss, `Predicting bidisperse particle settling from mono-sized settling systems`, POWDER TECHNOL, 437 (2024), 119545. View paper
- Q. Zheng, Y.J. Tian*, W. Wang*, J.Y. Ye, Q.J. Zheng, S.B. Kuang*, `CFD simulation of a cement precalciner with agglomerate-based drag modeling`, POWDER TECHNOL, 436 (2024), 119508. View paper.
- P.J. Capdeville, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, `Unrevealing energy dissipation during iron ore transfer through chutes with different designs`, POWDER TECHNOL, 435 (2024), 119446. View paper.
- D.Y. E*, G.T. Xu, H.H. Fan, J.X. Cui, C. Tan, Y.H. Zhang, R.P. Zou, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of hydrocyclone inlet configurations for improving separation performance`, POWDER TECHNOL, 434 (2024), 119384. View paper.
- Q. Ye, S.B. Kuang*, P.B. Duan*, L. Ji, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Fast prediction and control of air core in hydrocyclone by machine learning to stabilize operations`, J ENVIRON CHEM ENG, (2024), 12 (2024), 111699. View paper.
- L.L. Liu*, S.B. Kuang, B.Y. Guo, A.B. Yu, `Combustion characteristics of charcoal, semicoke, and pulverized coal in blast furnace and their impacts on reactor performance`, POWDER TECHNOL, 433 (2024), 119243. View paper.
- Y. Fei, X.P. Guan, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, N. Yang*, `A review on the modeling and simulation of shaft Furnace hydrogen metallurgy: A chemical engineering perspective`, ACS ENG AU, 4 (2024), 145-165. View paper.
- J. Li*, S.B. Kuang, F.Y. Huang, P.L. Li, A.B. Yu, `CFD-DEM modelling and analysis of proppant transportation inside tortuous hydraulic fractures`, POWDER TECHNOL, 432 (2024), 119155. View paper.
- X.Y. Zhang, L.L. Jiao*, J.J. Li, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of the inner profiles in ironmaking blast furnace: Effect of the ratio of belly diameter to effective height`, STEEL RES INT, 95 (2024), 2300420. View paper
- Z. Y. Zhu, P. Zhou, X. B. Wan, Z. Chen*, L. Zhang, S. B. Kuang, `CFD modeling of gas-liquid flow phenomenon in the lead smelting oxygen-enriched side-blown furnace`, TRANS NONFERROUS MET SOC CHINA, (2024). View paper
- J. Li*, S.B. Kuang, F.Y. Huang, P.L. Li, `CFD-DEM approach to study the proppant transport and placement under different perforation conditions in tortuous hydraulic fractures`, SPE J, 29 (2024), 277–298. View paper.
2023
- C. Chang, Q.J. Zheng, Y. Wang*, Z.N. Su, B.Q. Qiang, S.B. Kuang*, `Mass transfer enhancement in liquid-liquid extraction with discrete liquid film flow`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 62 (2023), 17297-17305. View paper
- H.Y. Wang, Z. Tan, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu*, `Systematic investigation of centrifugal slurry pump under different operating condition by DDPM method`, POWDER TECHNOL, 430 (2023), 119024. View paper
- L. Huang, R.Y. Liu, F.Y. Huang, J.L. Yuan, D.Y. Wen, Q.X. Liu, Y.M. Zhao*, H.S. Jiang*, S.B. Kuang, `Study on classifying particle size and spatial internal flow field of T-shaped tooth structure in a disturbing rotary centrifugal air classifier`, ADV POWDER TECHNOL, 34 (2023), 104230. View paper.
- F.Y. Huang, S.B. Kuang*, R.P. Zhou, B. Chaudhuri, A.B. Yu, `Modeling and analysis of particle triboelectrification in pneumatic conveying`, POWDER TECHNOL, 429 (2023), 118970. View paper.
- M. Fazli*, M. Rudman, S.B. Kuang, A. Chryss, `Application of Immersed Boundary Methods to Non-Newtonian Yield-Pseudoplastic Flows`, APPL MATH MODEL, 124 (2023), 532-552. View paper.
- J.Y. Tian, Y.Q. Gao, X.Y. Ye, F. Huang, Y.W. Zhao, T. Zhang, W. Zhao, X.R. Chen*, H.L. Wang, S.B. Kuang, `Optimizing particle translation and self-rotation by adjusting gravity-driven hydrocyclone inclination angle for separation and activation of granular sludge`, J WATER PROCESS ENG, 54 (2023), 104030. View paper.
- A. Gomes de Freitas, R. Borges dos Santos, L.A.M Riascos, J.E. Munive-Hernandez, S.B. Kuang, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Experimental design and optimization of a novel solids feeder device in energy efficient pneumatic conveying systems, ENERGY REP, 9 (2023), 387-400. View paper
- Y. Yu, B.K Li*, Z.Q. Liu*, F.S. Qi, C.J. Liu, W.J. Rong, S.B. Kuang, `Analysis of electrical energy consumption in a novel direct current submerged arc furnace for ferrochrome production`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, (2023). 54 (2023), 2370–2382. View paper.
- Y. Yu, B.K Li*, Z.Q. Liu*, F.S. Qi, C.J. Liu, W.J. Rong, S.B. Kuang, `Simulation of ferrochrome settling behavior in a submerged arc furnace using a multiphysics and multiphase model`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 54 (2023), 2080-2094. View paper.
- J.X. Xu, B.K Li*, F.S. Qi, W.J. Rong, S.B. Kuang, `Modeling effects of skid buttons and dislocated skids on the heating quality of slabs in an industrial walking-beam reheating furnace`, INT J HEAT MASS TRANSFER, 211 (2023), 124245. View paper.
- Y. Liu, L.H. Yan, Y.B. Zhang, P. Yuan, L. Ji*, K.W. Chu, Z.Y. Li, S.B. Kuang, `Mini-hydrocyclone performance enhancement in removing small-size microplastics using flocculants`, J WATER PROCESS ENG, 53 (2023), 103755. View paper.
- Xiao*, M. Luo, F.Y. Huang, M.M. Zhou, J.C. An, S.B. Kuang*, Aibing Yu, `CFD‒DEM investigation of gas-solid flow and wall erosion of vortex elbows conveying coarse particles `, POWDER TECHNOL, 424 (2023), 118524. View paper.
- P.J. Capdeville, S.B. Kuang*, J.Q. Gan, A.B. Yu, `Micromechanical analysis of granular dynamics and energy dissipation during hopper discharging of polydisperse particles`, POWDER TECHNOL, 422 (2023), 118462. View paper.
- J Li, S.B. Kuang*, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Assessment of shaft gas injection technology for blast furnace ironmaking`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 54 (2023), 913-927. View paper
- L.L. Jiao*, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu*, Y.T. Li, X.M. Mao, H. Xu, `Numerical simulation of the 3D asymmetric inner states of an ironmaking blast furnace resulting from circumferential non-uniform burden distribution`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 54 (2023), 734-755. View paper
- D.Y. E*, H.H. Fan, Z.F. Su, G.T. Xu, R.R. Zou, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang*, `Numerical study of the multiphase flows and separation performance of hydrocyclone with tapered cross-section inlet`, POWDER TECHNOL, 416 (2023), 118208. View paper.
- J. Ji, P. Paul, B.K. Shanbhag, I. Dixon, S.B. Kuang*, L.Z. He*, `Emerging application of hydrocyclone in biotechnology and food processing`, SEP PURIF TECHNOL, 309 (2023), 122992. View paper.
- L.L. Liu, S.B. Kuang*, B.Y. Guo, A.B. Yu*, `Optimization of ironmaking blast furnace operations using an integrated mathematical model`, CHEM ING TECH, 95 (2023), 219-233. View paper
- L.L. Liu, S.B. Kuang*, B.Y. Guo, A.B. Yu*, `Injection of COREX off-gas into ironmaking blast furnace`, Fuel, 334 (2023), 126688. View paper
2022
- J Li, S.B. Kuang*, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of burden distribution in hydrogen blast furnace`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 53(2022), 4124-4137. View paper
- Zhao, G.G. Pereira, S.B. Kuang, Z.H. Chai, B.C. Shi*, `A pseudopotential lattice Boltzmann analysis for multicomponent flow`, COMMUN COMPUT PHYS, 32 (2022), 1156-1178. View paper
- N.I. Ismail, S.B. Kuang*, E.Z. Zheng, A.B. Yu, `Modeling and analysis of fluid rheology effect on sand screen performance `, POWDER TECHNOL, 411 (2022), 117961. View paper
- H.Y. Wang, Z. Tan, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu*, `Numerical modeling and analysis of particle-fluid flow and wall erosion in centrifugal slurry pumps under different solid concentrations`, POWDER TECHNOL, 410 (2022), 117861. View paper
- Q. Ye, P.B. Duan*, S.B. Kuang*, L. Ji, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Multi-objective optimization of hydrocyclone by combining mechanistic and data-driven models`, POWDER TECHNOL, 407(2022), 117674. View paper
- Q. Nie, A.B. Yu*, L.L. Jiao, X.M. Mao, H.F. Xu, S.B. Kuang*, Numerical investigation of shaft gas injection operation in oxygen-enriched ironmaking blast furnace, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 53(2022), 2712-2734. View paper
- N.I. Ismail, S.B. Kuang*, Y.C. Tang, A.B. Yu, `CFD-DEM evaluation of screen types for sand control applications`, POWDER TECHNOL. 404(2022), 117496. View paper.
- L.Q. He, L. Ji*, Y.J. He*, Y. Liu, S.Y. Chen, K.W. Chu, S.B. Kuang, `Experimental and numerical analysis of Chinese hamster ovary cell viability loss in mini-hydrocyclones`, SEP PURIF TECHNOL, 295 (2022), 121203. View paper
- J Li, S.B. Kuang*, L.L. Jiao, L.L. Liu, R.P. Zou, A.B. Yu, `Numerical modeling and analysis of hydrogen blast furnace ironmaking process`, Fuel, 323 (2022), 124368. View paper.
- Z. Zheng*, M. Rudman, S.B. Kuang, A. Chryss, `Dense non-Newtonian suspension flow: Effect of solids properties and pipe size`, AIChE J, 68(2022), e17690. View paper.
- L.Q. He, L. Ji*, X. Sun, S.Y. Chen, S.B. Kuang, `Investigation of mini-hydrocyclone performance in removing small-size microplastics`, PARTICUOLOGY, 71(2022),1-10. View paper
- L.L. Liu, S.B. Kuang*, L.L. Jiao, B.Y. Guo, A.B. Yu*, `Optimization of pulverization coal injection (PCI) rate in an ironmaking blast furnace by an integrated process model`, Fuel, 315(2022), 122832. View paper.
- J. Li, S.B. Kuang*, Z. Qi, P.L. Liu, A.B. Yu, `Experimental investigation of the leak-off effect on proppant transportation and distribution in a vertical fracture`, J NAT GAS SCI ENG, 97(2022), 104358. View paper
- D.Y. E*, P. Zhou, S. Guo, J. Zeng, J.X. Cui, Y.Y. Jiang, Y.X. Lu, Z.Y. Jiang, Z.Q. Li, S.B. Kuang, `Particle shape effect on the hydrodynamics and heat transfer in spouted bed: A CFD-DEM study`, PARTICUOLOGY, 69(2022), 10-21. View paper.
- N.I. Ismail, S.B. Kuang*, M.M. Zhou, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of non-uniform sand retention behavior in sand screens`, POWDER TECHNOL, 395 (2022).604-617. View paper
2021
- F. Xiao*, M. Luo, S.B. Kuang, M.M. Zhou, J.Q. Jing, J.F. Li, R.N. Lin, J.C. An, `Numerical investigation of elbow erosion in the conveying of dry and wet particles`, POWDER TECHNOL, 393 (2021), 265–279. View paper
- M.M. Zhou, S.B. Kuang*, F. Xiao, K. Luo, A.B. Yu, `CFD-DEM analysis of hydraulic conveying bends: Interaction between pipe orientation and flow regime`, POWDER TECHNOL, 392(2021), 619-631. View paper.
- L. Ji, L.Q. He, K.W. Chu, S.B. Kuang*, `How do particles with sizes close to cut size affect the multiphase flows and performance of hydrocyclones`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 60(2021), 18477–18489. View paper
- E.Z. Zheng*, M. Rudman, S.B. Kuang, A. Chryss, `Turbulent coarse-particle non-Newtonian suspension flow in a pipe`, INT J MULTIPHAS FLOW, 142 (2021), 103698. View paper.
- L.L. Jiao, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu*, Y.T. Li, X.M. Mao, H. Xu, `Numerical simulation of 3D asymmetric inner states of an ironmaking blast furnace resulting from tuyere closure`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 52 (2021),2642–2658. View paper.
- H.Q. Nie, Z.Y. Li, S.B. Kuang*, L.G. Yan, W.Q. Zhong, A.B. Yu*, X.M. Mao, H.F. Xu, `Numerical investigation of oxygen-enriched operations in ironmaking blast furnace`, FUEL, 296(2021), 120662. View Paper.
- M. Wang, X.Y. Lan*, C.X. Wang, J.S. Gao, A.B. Yu, S.B. Kuang*, `Numerical simulation of pilot-scale high-density circulating fluidized bed riser` IND ENG CHEM RES 60(2021), 3184–3197. View Paper.
- Y. Zhao, G.G. Pereira, S.B. Kuang, B.C. Shi*, `On the pseudopotential lattice Boltzmann model for multicomponent flows with larger viscosity ratio`, APPL MATH LETT 114 (2021), 106926. View Paper.
- L.L. Jiao, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu*, Y.T. Li, X.M. Mao, H. Xu, `CFD modeling and analysis of particle size reduction and its effect on blast furnace ironmaking`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 52 (2021), 138–155. View Paper.
- N.I. Ismail, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, `CFD-DEM study of particle-fluid flow and retention performance of sand screen`, POWDER TECHNOL, 378 (2021), 410-420. View Paper.
- J. Li, P.L. Li*, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, `Visual lab tests: Proppant transportation in a 3D printed vertical hydraulic fracture with two-sided rough surfaces`, J PETROL SCI ENG, 196 (2021), 107738. View Paper.
2020
- S.B. Kuang*, K. Li, S. Shrestha, A.B. Yu, `Discrete particle simulation of heterogeneous gas-solid flows in riser and downer reactors`, POWDER TECHNOL, 375 (2020),221-232. View Paper.
- M.M. Zhou, S.B. Kuang*, K. Luo, R.P. Zhou, S. Wang, A.B. Yu, `Modelling and analysis of flow regimes in hydraulic conveying of coarse particles `, POWDER TECHNOL, 373 (2020), 543-554. View Paper
- E.Z. Zheng*, M. Rudman, S.B. Kuang, A. Chryss, `Turbulent coarse-particle suspension flow: Measurement and modelling `, POWDER TECHNOL, 373(2020), 647-659. View Paper
- L.L. Liu, B.Y. Guo, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu*, `An Integrated Mathematical Model for Ironmaking Blast Furnace`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 51(2020), 2211-2229. View Paper
- Z. Qi, S.B. Kuang*, T.S. Qiu, A.B. Yu*, `Lattice Boltzmann investigation on fluid flows through packed beds: Interaction between fluid rheology and bed properties`, POWDER TECHNOL, 369 (2020), 248-260. View Paper
- Q. F. Hou*, D. Y. E, S. B. Kuang, A. B. Yu*, `A transient discrete element method-based virtual experimental blast furnace model`, STEEL RES INT, 91 (2020), 2000071. View Paper
- Q.F. Hou*, D.Y. E, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, `A scaling approach for CFD-DEM modelling of thermochemical behaviours in moving bed reactors`, FUEL PROCESS TECHNOL, 202 (2020), 106369. View paper
- Y. Zhao, G.G. Pereira, S.B. Kuang, Z.H. Chai, B.C. Shi*, `A generalized lattice Boltzmann model for solid-liquid phase change with variable density and thermophysical properties`, APPL MATH LETT, 104 (2020), 106250. View paper
- F. Xiao, J.Q. Jing*, S.B. Kuang*, L. Yang, A.B. Yu, ` Capillary forces on wet particles with liquid bridge transition between convex and concave’, POWDER TECHNOL, 363 (2020), 59-73. View paper.
- L.L. Jiao, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, Y.T. Li, X.M. Mao, H. Xu, `Three-dimensional modeling of ironmaking blast furnace with layered cohesive zone`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 51 (2020), 258–275. View Paper
- S. Shrestha, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, Z.Y. Zhou*, `Effect of van der Waals force on bubble dynamics in bubbling fluidized beds of ellipsoidal particles`, CHEM ENG SCI, 212 (2020), 115343. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang*, M.M. Zhou, A.B. Yu*, `CFD-DEM modelling and simulation of pneumatic conveying – A review`, POWDER TECHNOL, 365(2020), 186-207. (Invited review). View Paper
- S.B. Kuang*, K. Li, A.B. Yu*, `CFD-DEM simulation of large-scale dilute-phase pneumatic conveying system`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 59(2020), 4150-4160. View Paper
- T.J. Li*, H. Zhang, S.B. Kuang, H. Yan, X.Z. Diao, Z.Y. Huang, H.L. Bo, Y.J. Dong , `Experimental and numerical study of coarse particle conveying in the small absorber sphere system: Overview and some recent CFD-DEM simulations`, NUCL ENG DES, 357 (2020), 110420. View Paper
- S. Shrestha, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, Z.Y Zhou*, `Orientation of spheroidal particles in single jet bubbling fluidized beds`, POWDER TECHNOL, 361 (2020), 363-373. View Paper
- Z. Miao, S.B. Kuang*, H. Zughbi, A.B. Yu, `Numerical simulation of dense-phase pneumatic transport of powder in horizontal pipes`, POWDER TECHNOL, 361 (2020), 62-73. View Paper
2019
- L. Ji, J. Chen, S.B. Kuang*, Z. Qi, K.W. Chu, A.B. Yu*, `Prediction of separation performance of hydrocyclones by a PC-based model`, SEP PURIF TECHNOL, 211(2019), 141-150. View Paper
- Y.Q. Zhang, L. Zhang, L. Hou*, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, ` Modeling of the variations of permeate flux, concentration polarization, solute rejection in nanofiltration system`, AIChE J, 53(2019), 1076-1087. View Paper
- Z. Qi, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu* `Lattice Boltzmann investigation of non-Newtonian fluid flow through a packed bed of uniform spheres`, POWDER TECHNOL, 343(2019), 225-236. View Paper
- S. Shrestha, S.B. Kang, A.B. Yu, Z.Y. Zhou*, `Particle shape effect on bubble dynamics in central air jet pseudo-2D fluidized beds: A CFD-DEM study`, CHEM ENG SCI, 21(2019), 448-466. View Paper
- E.Z. Zheng*, M. Rudman, J. Singh, S.B. Kuang, `Direct Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Non-Newtonian Flow using OpenFOAM`, APPL MATH MODEL, 72 (2019), 50-67. View Paper
- Z. Miao, S.B. Kuang*, H. Zughbi, A.B. Yu*, `CFD simulation of dilute-phase pneumatic conveying of powders`, POWDER TECHNOL, 349 (2019), 70-83. View Paper
- Z.Y. Li, S.B. Kuang*, S.D. Liu, J.Q. Gan, A.B. Yu*, Y.T. Li, X.M. Mao,’Numerical investigation of burden distribution in ironmaking blast furnace’, POWDER TECHNOL, 353 (2019), 385-397. View Paper
- M.M. Zhou, S. Wang, S.B. Kuang*, K. Luo*, J.R. Fan, A.B. Yu, ‘CFD-DEM modeling of hydraulic conveying of solid particles in a vertical pipe’, POWDER TECHNOL, 354 (2019), 893-905. View Paper
- S. Shrestha, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, Z.Y Zhou*, `Bubble dynamics in bubbling fluidized beds of ellipsoidal particles`, AIChE J, 65(2019), e16736. View Paper
- L. Ji, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of hydrocyclone feed inlet configurations for mitigating particle misplacement`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 58 (2019), 16823-16833. View Paper
2018
- Z. Qi, S.B. Kuang*, L.W. Rong, A.B. Yu, `Lattice Boltzmann investigation of the wake effect on the interaction between particle and power-law fluid flow`, POWDER TECHNOL, 326 (2018), 208-221. View Paper
- R.B. Li, S.B. Kuang*, T.A. Zhang*, Y. Liu, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of gas–liquid flow in a newly developed carbonation reactor`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 57 (2018), 380–391. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang*, Z.Y. Li, A.B. Yu*, `Review on modelling and simulation of blast furnace`, STEEL RES INT, 89 (2018), 1700071-1/25. (Invited review). View Paper
- K.W. Chu*, S.B. Kuang, Z.Y. Zhou, A.B. Yu, `Model A vs. Model B in the modelling of particle-fluid flow`, POWDER TECHNOL, 329 (2018), 47-54. View Paper
- H. Zhang, T.J. Li*, Z.Y. Huang, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, `Investigation on vertical plug formation of coarse particles in a non-mechanical feeder by CFD-DEM coupling method`, POWDER TECHNOL, 332 (2018), 79-89. View Paper
- W.H. Zhang*, C.S. Huang, Y.H. Wang, B.C. Shi, S.B. Kuang, Z.H. Chai, `The computation of strain rate tensor in multiple-relaxation-time lattice Boltzmann model`, COMPUT MATH APPL, 75 (2018), 2888-2902. View Paper
- Z.Y. Li*, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, J.J. Gao, Y. H. Qi, D.L. Yan, Y.T. Li, X.M. Mao, `Numerical investigation of novel oxygen blast furnace ironmaking processes`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 49 (2018), 1995-2010. View Paper
- L. Ji, K.W. Chu*, S.B. Kuang, J. Chen, A.B. Yu, `Modelling the multiphase flow in hydrocyclones using coarse-grained VOF-DEM and Mixture-DEM approaches`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 57(2018), 9641-9655. View Paper
- S. Shrestha, S.B. Kuang, Z.Y Zhou*, `Particle scale modelling of bubble properties in central air jet gas-solid fluidized beds`, POWDER TECHNOL, 339(2018), 70-80. View Paper
2017
- K.X. Jiao, J.L. Zhang*, Z.J. Liu, S.B. Kuang, Y.X. Liu, F. Liu, `Dissection investigation of Ti(C,N) behavior in blast furnace hearth during vanadium titano-magnetite smelting`, ISIJ INT, 57 (2017), 48-54. View Paper
- P. Zhao, Q. Li*, S.B. Kuang*, Z.S. Zou, `LBM-LES simulation of the transient asymmetric flow and free surface fluctuations under steady operating conditions of slab continuous casting process`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 48 (2017) 456-470. View Paper
- Z.Y. Li, S.B. Kuang*, D.L. Yan, Y.H. Qi, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of the inner profiles of ironmaking blast furnaces: Effect of throat-to-belly diameter ratio`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 48 (2017) 602-618. View Paper
- L. Ji, S.B. Kuang*, Z. Qi, Y. Wang, J. Chen, A.B. Yu, `Computational analysis and optimisation of hydrocyclone size to mitigate adverse effect of particle density`, SEP PURIF TECHNOL, 174 (2017) 251-263. View Paper
- R.B. Li, T.A. Zhang*, Y. Liu, J.P. Zhou, R.P. Zou, S.B. Kuang, `Characteristics of red mud slurry flow in carbonation reactor`, POWDER TECHNOL 311 (2017) 66-76. View Paper
- Q.F. Hou*, D.Y. E, S.B. Kuang, Z.Y. Li, A.B. Yu*, `A DEM-based virtual experimental blast furnace: Quasi-steady model`, POWDER TECHNOL 314 (2017) 557-566. View Paper
- Q.F. Hou*, B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, `A DEM-based approach for analysing energy flow in granular and particle-fluid flows`, CHEM ENG SCI, 161 (2017) 67-79. View Paper
- R.B. Li, T.A. Zhang*, Y. Liu, S.B. Kuang*, `A reaction method for estimating Gibbs energy and enthalpy of formation of complex minerals`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 48 (2017) 1123–1133. View Paper
- P. Zhao, Q. Li*, S.B. Kuang, Z.S. Zou, `Mathematical modelling of liquid slag layer fluctuation and slag droplets entrainment in a continuous casting mould based on VOF-LES method`, HIGH TEMP MATER PROC, 36 (2017) 551-565. View Paper
2016
- M.M. Li, Q. Li*, S.B. Kuang, Z.Z. Zou, `Transferring characteristics of momentum/energy during oxygen jetting into the molten bath in BOFs: A Computational Exploration`, STEEL RES INT, 87 (2016) 265-394. View Paper
- M.M. Li, Q. Li*, S.B. Kuang, Z.Z. Zou, `Determination of cavity dimensions induced by the impingement of gas jets onto a liquid bath`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 47 (2016) 116-126. View Paper
- M. Ghodrat, Z. Qi, S.B. Kuang*, L. Ji, A.B. Yu, `Computational investigation of the effect of particle density on the multiphase flows and performance of hydrocyclone`, MINER ENG, 90 (2016) 55-69. View Paper
- M.M. Li, Q. Li*, S.B. Kuang, Z.S. Zou, `Computational investigation of the splashing phenomenon induced by the impingement of multiple supersonic jets onto a molten slag-metal bath`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 55 (2016) 3630-3640. View Paper
- C.Y. Song, Y.L. Gui*, S.B. Kuang, S.H. Wang, D.G. Zhao. `Microstructure and wear resistance of a novel Mo-Ni-Si system intermetallic composite with ductile Mo phase`, MATER TRANS, 57 (2016), 721-725. View Paper
- Q. Li*, M.M. Li, S.B. Kuang, Z.S. Zou, `Understanding characteristic of abrasion of refractory lining caused by bath oscillation in BOF steelmaking`, JOM, 68 (2016), 3126–3133. View Paper
2015
- Q. Li*, M.M. Li, S.B. Kuang, Z.Z. Zou, `Numerical simulation of the interaction between supersonic oxygen jets and molten slag–metal bath in steelmaking BOF process`, METALL AND MATERI TRANS B, 46 (2015) 1494-509. View Paper
- Z. Qi, S.B. Kuang*, A.B. Yu, `Numerical investigation of the separation behaviours of fine particles in large-diameter dense medium cyclones`, INT J MINER PROCESS, 142 (2015) 35-45. View Paper
- Q. Li*, M.M. Li, S.B. Kuang, Z.S. Zou, ‘Coalescence characteristics of supersonic jets from multi-nozzle oxygen lance in steelmaking BOF’, STEEL RES INT, 86 (2015) 1517-1529. View Paper
2014
- K. Li, S.B. Kuang, R.H. Pan, A.B. Yu*, `Numerical study of horizontal pneumatic conveying: effect of material properties`, POWDER TECHNOL, 251 (2014), 15-24. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang*, Z. Qi, A.B. Yu, A. Vince, G.D. Barnett, P.J. Barnett, `CFD modelling and analysis of the multiphase flow and performance of dense medium cyclones`, MINER ENG, 62 (2014) 43-54. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang*, Z.Y. Li, D.L. Yan, A.B. Yu, `Numerical study of hot charge operation in ironmaking blast furnace`. MINER ENG, 63 (2014) 45-56. View Paper
- K.W. Chu*, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, A. Vince, G.D. Barnett, P.J. Barnett, `CFD-DEM Study of the multiphase flow in a dense medium cyclone: Prediction of wear effect`, MINER ENG, 56 (2014), 91-101. View Paper
- M. Ghodrat*, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, A. Vince, G.D. Barnett, P.J. Barnett, `Numerical analysis of hydrocyclones with different conical section designs`, MINER ENG, 62 (2014) 74-84. View Paper
- Q. Li*, M.M. Li, S.B. Kuang, Z.S. Zou, `Computational study on the behaviours of supersonic jets and their impingement onto molten liquid free surface in BOF steelmaking`, CAN METALL QUART, 53 (2014), 340-351. View Paper
- M. Ghodrat*, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu, A. Vince, G.D. Barnett, P.J. Barnett, `Numerical analysis of hydrocyclones with different vortex finder configurations`, MINER ENG, 63 (2014) 125-138. View Paper
2010-2013
- S.B. Kuang, C.Q. Lamarche, J.S. Curtis, A.B. Yu*, `Discrete particle simulation of jet-induced cratering of a granular bed`, POWDER TECHNOL, 239 (2013) 319-336. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang, K. Li, R.P. Zou, R.H. Pan, A.B. Yu*, `Application of periodic boundary condition to CFD-DEM simulation of gas-solid flow in pneumatic conveying`, CHEM ENG SCI, 93 (2013), 214-228. View Paper
- M. Ghodrat, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu*, A. Vince, G.D. Barnett, P.J. Barnett, `Computational study of the multiphase flow and performance of hydrocyclones: effects of cyclone size and spigot diameter`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 52 (2013), 16019-16031. View Paper
- K.W. Chu, S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu*, A. Vince, `Particle scale modelling of the multiphase flow in a dense medium cyclone: Effect of fluctuation of solids flowrate`, MINER ENG, 33 (2012) 34-45. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang, K.W. Chu, A.B. Yu*, A. Vince, `Numerical study of liquid-gas-solid flow in classifying hydrocyclones: effect of feed solids concentration`, MINER ENG, 31 (2012) 17-31. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang, R.P. Zou, R.H. Pan, A.B. Yu*, `Gas-solid flow and energy dissipation in inclined pneumatic conveying`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 51 (2012) 14289-302. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu*, `Micromechanic modelling and analysis of the flow regimes in horizontal pneumatic conveying`, AIChE J, 57 (2011) 2708-25. View Paper
- Z.Y. Zhou, S.B. Kuang, K.W. Chu, A.B. Yu*, `Discrete particle simulation of particle-fluid flow: model formulations and their applicability`, J FLUID MECH, 661 (2010) 482–510. View Paper
- K.J. Dong, S.B. Kuang, A. Vince, T. Hughes, A.B. Yu*. `Numerical simulation of the in-line pressure jig unit in coal preparation`, MINER ENG, 23 (2010) 301–312. View Paper
2008-2009
- S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu*, Z.S. Zou, `Computational study of flow regimes in vertical pneumatic conveying`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 48 (2009) 6846-6858. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang, K.W. Chu, A.B. Yu*, Z.S. Zou, Y.Q. Feng, `Computational investigation of horizontal slug flow in pneumatic conveying`, IND ENG CHEM RES, 47 (2008) 470-480. View Paper
- S.B. Kuang, A.B. Yu*, Z.S. Zou, `A new point-locating algorithm under three-dimensional hybrid meshes`, INT J MULTIPHAS FLOW, 34 (2008) 1023-1030. View Paper