Dr Jayne O'Shea
Honorary Lecturer
School of Engineering
- Email:jayne.oshea@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 40339127
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Jayne O’Shea completed a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Newcastle (2005- 2009), where she graduated with first class honours and the University Medal. She completed her PhD studies at Newcastle University (2010-2015), examining belt conveying system energy prediction models using the relaxation properties of rubber.
Dr O’Shea has worked within the Bulk Solids Group at the University of Newcastle, which includes TUNRA Bulk Solids and the Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, for over a decade. Her roles have included laboratory technician, engineer, research assistant, class tutor/demonstrator, research associate and consulting engineer and senior consulting engineer, which is her current position within TUNRA Bulk Solids. She has been involved in a variety of bulk handling research and consulting projects, as well as contributed to the design and commissioning of various testing facilities currently operating at The University of Newcastle.
Dr O’Shea was awarded the AW Roberts award presented by the Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling in 2019.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Hons), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Belt Conveyor Systems
- Bulk Material Handling
- Discrete Element Modelling (DEM)
- Engineering Computations
- Engineering Design
- Material Characterisation
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 401799 | Mechanical engineering not elsewhere classified | 100 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
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| 2023 |
Wheeler C, Robinson P, Munzenberger P, Shen J, Carr M, O'Shea J, Reid S, 'Belt Conveyor Design and Troubleshooting', Simulations in Bulk Solids Handling Applications of DEM and other Methods, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim (2023)
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Journal article (5 outputs)
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| 2019 |
Munzenberger PJ, O'Shea JI, Wheeler CA, 'A comparison of rubber stress relaxation models for conveyor belt indentation rolling resistance calculations', International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 15 213-224 (2019) [C1]
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| 2018 |
Shen J, Wheeler C, O'Shea J, Ilic D, 'Investigation of the dynamic deflection of conveyor belts via experimental and modelling methods', MEASUREMENT, 127 210-220 (2018) [C1]
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| 2017 |
O Shea JI, Wheeler CA, 'Dielectric relaxation studies of conveyor belt compounds to determine indentation rolling resistance', International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 13 553-567 (2017) [C1]
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| 2017 |
Chen W, Biswas S, Roberts A, O'Shea J, Williams K, 'Abrasion wear resistance of wall lining materials in bins and chutes during iron ore mining', International Journal of Mineral Processing, 167 42-48 (2017) [C1]
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| 2014 |
O'Shea JI, Wheeler CA, Munzenberger PJ, Ausling DG, 'The influence of viscoelastic property measurements on the predicted rolling resistance of belt conveyors', Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2014) [C1] This article discusses how determining the viscoelastic properties of the cover material of a conveyor belt, using different rheological test modes, can result in significant diff... [more] This article discusses how determining the viscoelastic properties of the cover material of a conveyor belt, using different rheological test modes, can result in significant differences in properties for the same material and testing conditions. The viscoelastic properties are applied to two mathematical models used to predict and compare the indentation rolling resistance performance of two rubber compounds. This article demonstrates how inaccuracies in the testing of the viscoelastic properties could result in a material with higher indentation rolling resistance properties being selected for a conveying system, making the power consumption of the system larger than necessary. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Conference (8 outputs)
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| 2023 |
Reid S, Penagos J, Cousseau T, Wheeler C, O'Shea J, Robinson P, Carr M, 'Test Methods to Predict the Durability of Conveyor Belt Top Covers', Kempton Park, South Africa (2023)
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| 2023 |
Willis J, Robinson P, Carr M, O'Shea J, Kirkland A, Wheeler C, Ballestrin M, 'Identification of Conveyor Drive Pulley Lagging Friction', Wollongong, NSW, Australia (2023)
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| 2023 |
O'Shea J, Robinson P, Badat Y, Wheeler C, 'The Effect of Large Diameter Idler Rollers on the Indentation Rolling Resistance of
Belt Conveying Systems', Wollongong, NSW, Australia (2023)
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| 2019 |
Grassi Freire P, Williams K, O'Shea J, Orozovic O, 'A Stochastic Framework for Predicting Transfer Chute Blockages Based on Materials Properties', International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation ICBMH 2019. Conference Proceedings, Gold Coast, Australia (2019) [E1]
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| 2019 |
de Oliveira C, O Shea J, Guo J, Giacomini A, Williams K, 'Investigation of impingement angle influence on impact wear of different chute liners by employing a novel impact wear tester', 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation ICBMH 2019, Gold Coast (2019) [E1]
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| 2013 |
Munzenberger PJ, O'Shea JI, Wheeler CA, 'Approximating stress relaxation properties of rubber for indentation rolling resistance calculations', ICBMH 2013 - 11th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Newcastle. NSW (2013) [E1]
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| 2007 |
Wensrich CM, Goeke S, Best J, 'A momentum based discrete element model', ICMBH 2007. 9th International Conference on Bulk Materials Handling Storage, Handling and Transportation. Proceedings, Newcastle, NSW (2007) [E1]
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2015 | O'Shea JI, Mechanical and Dielectric Relaxation Studies of Conveyor Belt Compounds to Determine Indentation Rolling Resistance Properties, The University of Newcastle (2015) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 22 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $880,311 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20222 grants / $286,000
Bulk materials handling research$180,000
Funding body: The University of Newcastle Research Associates Ltd (TUNRA)
| Funding body | The University of Newcastle Research Associates Ltd (TUNRA) |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor David Bradney, Mr Bin Chen, Mr Bin Chen, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Jens Plinke, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2201289 |
| Type Of Funding | Scheme excluded from IGS |
| Category | EXCL |
| UON | Y |
Three-dimensional modelling of conveyor belt drive mechanics$106,000
Funding body: The University of Newcastle Research Associates Ltd (TUNRA)
| Funding body | The University of Newcastle Research Associates Ltd (TUNRA) |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Peter Robinson, Mr Jason Willis, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Professor Craig Wheeler, Mr Jason Willis |
| Scheme | Scholarships |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | G2101344 |
| Type Of Funding | Scheme excluded from IGS |
| Category | EXCL |
| UON | Y |
20195 grants / $189,225
Techno-Economic Assessment in Materials Handling of Biomass for Bioenergy$110,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Industry
| Funding body | NSW Department of Industry |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Peter Robinson, Mr Aminu Owonikoko |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | G1801380 |
| Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2300 |
| UON | Y |
Techno-Economic Assessment in Materials Handling of Biomass for Bioenergy - Technical support element$35,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Industry
| Funding body | NSW Department of Industry |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Jayne O'Shea |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1801381 |
| Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2300 |
| UON | Y |
WAOI Wagon Moisture Migration Research Project$28,625
Funding body: BHP Billiton Limited
| Funding body | BHP Billiton Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Mr Jian Chen, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Peter Robinson, Professor Kenneth Williams |
| Scheme | Research Project |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1801220 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Research Consultancy$8,400
Funding body: Kalbar Resources Limited
| Funding body | Kalbar Resources Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Mr Jian Chen |
| Scheme | Small Research Consultancy |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1900726 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Long Reach Woodchip Screen In-Feed Spout Modelling$7,200
Funding body: Forico Pty Limited
| Funding body | Forico Pty Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Dusan Ilic, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic |
| Scheme | Research Consultancy |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1900161 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
201810 grants / $280,759
Development of a novel impact wear test system$80,000
Funding body: Metso Australia Ltd
| Funding body | Metso Australia Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Professor Anna Giacomini, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Jie Guo, Dr Tobias Krull |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | G1800948 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Stone dust pod research into optimal feeding system design$41,250
Funding body: Oaky Creek Coal Pty Ltd
| Funding body | Oaky Creek Coal Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Jie Guo |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1801121 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Technical Assistance to Develop and Specify Materials Handling Simulation Design Criteria$33,000
Funding body: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd
| Funding body | BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Dusan Ilic, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1800591 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Development of a moisture migration predictive model for a shipborne coal product$32,315
Funding body: AngloAmerican Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
| Funding body | AngloAmerican Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Jie Guo, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Mr Jian Chen, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic |
| Scheme | Research Project |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1801104 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Research into the compaction and surcharge angle along a belt conveyor system$24,605
Funding body: Vale S.A.
| Funding body | Vale S.A. |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Ms Priscilla Grassi Freire |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1800941 |
| Type Of Funding | C3400 – International For Profit |
| Category | 3400 |
| UON | Y |
Ascertaining design parameters for ROM stockpile wind fence$23,400
Funding body: MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd
| Funding body | MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Peter Robinson, Professor Kenneth Williams |
| Scheme | Small Research Consultancy |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1801199 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Iron ore blending operations and homogeneity improvement assessment$14,200
Funding body: Vale Metals (Shanghai)
| Funding body | Vale Metals (Shanghai) |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Professor Kenneth Williams |
| Scheme | Research Consultancy |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1800670 |
| Type Of Funding | C3400 – International For Profit |
| Category | 3400 |
| UON | Y |
Assessment of heat generation of a hyperspectral sensor$13,800
Funding body: BHP Billiton Limited
| Funding body | BHP Billiton Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Peter Robinson, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Dusan Ilic |
| Scheme | Research Project |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1801243 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Research Consultancy - WAIO Belt Moisture Migration Research Project$13,645
Funding body: BHP Billiton Limited
| Funding body | BHP Billiton Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Jie Guo, Professor Kenneth Williams, Mr Jian Chen, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Dusan Ilic |
| Scheme | Small Research Consultancy |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1801216 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Industry research translation and education: Transfer chute design and modelling$4,544
Funding body: GEO Krigagem
| Funding body | GEO Krigagem |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Dusan Ilic, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Ms Priscilla Freire, Ms Priscilla Grassi Freire |
| Scheme | Small Research Consultancy |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1801050 |
| Type Of Funding | C3400 – International For Profit |
| Category | 3400 |
| UON | Y |
20175 grants / $124,327
Research to evaluate the application and improve the fidelity and repeatability of the dust extinction moisture (DEM) method to iron ore$44,000
Funding body: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd
| Funding body | BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones |
| Scheme | Industrial Transformation Research Hubs Partner Funding |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1701559 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Pneumatic conveying research on the transportability parameters for stone dust conveying to the coal long wall$37,780
Funding body: Oaky Creek Coal Pty Ltd
| Funding body | Oaky Creek Coal Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Jayne O'Shea |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | G1701626 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Assessment of the NIR moisture sensor and hyperspectral unit $21,400
Funding body: BHP Billiton Limited
| Funding body | BHP Billiton Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Peter Robinson, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Doctor Dusan Ilic |
| Scheme | Research Project |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1701625 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Investigation into the Effect of Additives on the Flow Properties of Wet Sticky Minerals$17,147
Flow properties and handleability of run-of-mine ores and minerals are heavily affected by their inherent moisture. In recent years, mining is increasingly occurring near or below the water table increasing inherent moisture volume. Excessive inherent moisture combine with higher clay content leads to severe handling problems creating increased cohesion and adhesion strength within the bulk. The rise in cohesive/adhesive strength in the bulk solids is due to the liquid bridges and the capillary pressures, which cause poor flowability in material handling systems.
This research studies the effect of additives, including coagulants, flocculants and surfactants on flow properties of wet sticky ores and minerals. Coagulants can be utilized to reduce sub-microscopic and microscopic particles by binding them together into larger aggregates. Charge-neutralized solids by coagulants can be further agglomerated by using flocculants. With the aid of surfactants, the surface tension of larger particles can be reduced to further liberate the water between particles, which effectively reduces cohesive and adhesive associated bulk strength.
Funding body: Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, UON
| Funding body | Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, UON |
|---|---|
| Project Team | A/prof Ken Williams, Dr Jie Guo, A/prof Olivier Buzzi, Dr Wei Chen, Dr Jayne O'shea |
| Scheme | 2017 Faculty Strategic pilot Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Newcastle Meal Shed - Investigation into the Permeability of Oilseed Meal$4,000
Funding body: Cargill Australia Limited
| Funding body | Cargill Australia Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Dusan Ilic |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1700622 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2022 | PhD | Three-Dimensional Modelling of Conveyor Belt Drive Mechanics | PhD (Mechanical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2023 | PhD | Erosive Wear in Mining: Development of a Wear Rate Estimation Methodology | PhD (Mechanical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2021 | PhD | Investigation into the Effects of Material Variability in the Performance of Bulk Solids Handling Systems | PhD (Mechanical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Jayne O'Shea
Position
Honorary Lecturer
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
| jayne.oshea@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 40339127 |
Office
| Room | A436 |
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| Building | NIER A Block |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |
