Dr Timothy Donohue
General Manager (TUNRA) & Conjoint Lecturer
School of Engineering
- Email:timothy.donohue@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4033 9031
Career Summary
Biography
My primary consulting expertise is in the use of numerical modelling to solve industrial problems. Initially, this was in the field of conveyor belt transfer chutes, however more recently has expanded into more unique and challenging areas such as quaking bins, feeders, vibrating screens and the modelling of particle breakage. Since joining TUNRA Bulk Solids in 2007, I have been involved in over 170 industrial projects, including both the conceptual design stage as well as trouble shooting existing designs, in Australia and Internationally, and involving a wide range of products. Typically, these projects require the use of both a traditional continuum mechanics approach and as well as the Discrete Element Method (DEM). These projects have covered many industries, with the main ones being coal and iron ore.
My current research interests have been in the area of transfer chutes, specifically in the area of passive dust control techniques and calibration of parameters for Discrete Element Modelling (DEM). The research on dust control has involved the use of both Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and DEM and has on focussed on reducing dust generation in transfer chutes through passive means (no external energy sources). The research on the calibration of DEM parameters is ongoing and is vital in the successful application of this modelling technique to solve industrial problems.
My research focus throughout postgraduate research was on the topic of permeability of packed beds and included developing and writing my own packing algorithms to simulate packed beds of spheres as well as fibrous materials. This modelling background served as an excellent platform to move into the field of DEM and CFD.
Through involvement with the University of Newcastle, I have been involved in the supervision of Final Year Project Students, Masters Students and PhD Students. Since my time as an Postgraduate student at the University of Newcastle, I have also been involved in lecturing and tutoring for a range of undergraduate courses including Introduction to Procedural Programming (Fortran, Matlab), Introduction to Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics), Engineering Computations 2, Engineering Mechanics and Mechanics of Bulk Solids and Particulates.
Through my role with TUNRA Bulk Solids, I have also been involved in the delivery of short courses to Industry. Since 2009, I have assisted with the delivery of approximately 20 short courses that ranged in length from 1 - 5 days.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Hons), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Bin and Hopper Design
- Bulk Material Stress and Wall Loads
- Bulk Materials Handling
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Discrete Element Modelling (DEM)
- Dust Control
- Materials Handling Education
- Transfer Chute Design
Languages
- English (Mother)
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
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25/11/2016 - | Conjoint Lecturer | Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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8/2/2018 - | General Manager (Acting) | The University of Newcastle Research Associates Ltd. (TUNRA) Australia |
23/3/2017 - | Manager | TUNRA Bulk Solids |
2/1/2013 - 22/3/2017 | Engineering Manager | TUNRA Bulk Solids |
1/1/2012 - 31/12/2012 | Senior Consulting Engineer | TUNRA Bulk Solids |
1/7/2007 - 31/12/2011 | Consulting Engineer | TUNRA Bulk Solids |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2016 |
First Prize Winner - 2016 Unearthed Hackathon Hunter Valley Unearthed |
2015 |
Best Paper Award AusIMM |
2015 |
A.W. Roberts Award for Outstanding Young Engineer in the Field of Bulk Solids Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling |
2007 |
Best Poster Award International Fine Particle Research Institute |
2003 |
Spruson & Ferguson Prize in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
2001 |
OneSteel Prize in Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
2001 |
Finalist at Warman Design and Build Competition Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (2 outputs)
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2021 |
Katterfeld A, Roberts A, Wheeler C, Williams K, Wensrich C, Scholten J, Jones M, 'Conveying and Construction Machinery', Springer Handbook of Mechanical Engineering, Springer, Cham, Switzerland 829-991 (2021) [B1]
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2012 |
Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, Roberts AW, Chen XL, Katterfeld A, 'Methods for the characterization and control of dust in materials handling applications with a specific focus on passive dust control in transfer chutes', Dust: Sources, Environmental Concerns and Control, NOVA Science Publishers, New York 99-142 (2012) [B1]
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Journal article (26 outputs)
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2023 |
Carr MJ, Roberts AW, Robinson PW, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, 'The correlation between the pre-consolidation and Instantaneous Yield Locus (IYL) of bulk solids', Powder Technology, 429 118952-118952 (2023) [C1]
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2021 |
Roberts A, Shen J, Beh B, Chen B, Donohue T, 'Study of gate loads related to stress states in mass-flow bins during bulk solids filling and settlement', Advanced Powder Technology, 32 683-692 (2021) [C1] This paper concerns the determination of the loads on discharge isolating gates of mass-flow bins such as those used in the coal and iron ore industries for train loading. The gat... [more] This paper concerns the determination of the loads on discharge isolating gates of mass-flow bins such as those used in the coal and iron ore industries for train loading. The gate loads are closely associated with the stress states of the bulk solids that are difficult to determine since they are highly dependent on the degree of the compressibility of the bulk solids and the rigidity of the gate. The so-called j factor as outlined in the Australian Standard 3774-1996 is incorporated in the gate load analysis to account for these properties. In this study, an analytical review of gate loads is combined with an experimental study employing a pilot mass-flow bin handling iron ore and plastic pellets. Of particular interest are the transient load changes due to the time-dependent settling of the bulk solid. The research findings are presented along with guidelines to assist the bin gate design.
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2017 |
Chen W, Williams KC, Donohue TJ, Katterfeld A, 'Application of the Image Processing Technique in Identifying the Particle Dispersion From a Centrifugal Fertilizer Spreader', Particulate Science and Technology: an international journal, 35 607-615 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Chen W, Zhang J, Donohue T, Williams K, Cheng R, Jones M, Zhou B, 'Effect of particle degradation on electrostatic sensor measurements and flow characteristics in dilute pneumatic conveying', PARTICUOLOGY, 33 73-79 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Chen W, Donohue TJ, Katterfeld A, Williams K, 'Comparative discrete element modelling of a vibratory sieving process with spherical and rounded polyhedron particles', GRANULAR MATTER, 19 1-12 (2017) [C1]
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2015 |
Esmaili AA, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, McBride WM, Roberts AW, 'On the analysis of a coarse particle free falling material stream', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINERAL PROCESSING, 142 82-90 (2015) [C1]
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2014 |
Williams KC, Chen W, Weeger S, Donohue TJ, 'Particle shape characterisation and its application to discrete element modelling', PARTICUOLOGY, 12 80-89 (2014) [C1]
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2014 |
Goniva CH, Kloss CH, Chen X, Donohue TJ, Katterfeld A, 'Transfer chutes: Predicting dust emissions by multiphase CFD and coupled DEM-CFD simulations', Bulk Solids Handling, 34 55-57 (2014) Dust emission is one of the main problems in the operation of transfer chutes. The design of the transfer chute heavily influences any potential dust generation. Although this inf... [more] Dust emission is one of the main problems in the operation of transfer chutes. The design of the transfer chute heavily influences any potential dust generation. Although this influence is well known, much more attention is given to active dust suppression via water spray systems, the exhaustion of the dust polluted air or the use of electrostatic filters rather than the design optimization of the transfer chute.
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2013 |
Esmaili AA, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, McBride WM, Roberts AW, 'A new approach for calculating the mass flow rate of entrained air in a freefalling material stream', Particulate Science and Technology, 31 248-255 (2013) [C1] This article presents the outcomes from a series of physical experiments to measure the air entrainment rates encountered within a stream of freefalling particles. The experimenta... [more] This article presents the outcomes from a series of physical experiments to measure the air entrainment rates encountered within a stream of freefalling particles. The experimental work presented spans a range of particle parameters and hopper geometries. From these results a new theory for the prediction of air entrainment is developed and presented. This new method was developed specifically to facilitate a better understanding in the area of fugitive dust control associated with material handling systems, which are driven by the air entrainment during freefalling. From the work presented in this article, a better prediction capability of freefalling bulk materials in either constrained, or unconstrained systems, will allow for the optimization of either passive or active dust control strategies. This article presents several distinct sections that detail the experimental work used to determine the freefall stream parameters that were conducted to allow the development of the entrainment equations. © 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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2012 |
Ilic D, Donohue T, 'Transfer chute analysis - current practices involving continuum, DEM and practical validation', Australian Bulk Handling Review, 17 52-56 (2012)
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2012 |
Chen XL, Wheeler CA, Donohue TJ, McLean R, Roberts AW, 'Evaluation of dust emissions from conveyor transfer chutes using experimental and CFD simulation', International Journal of Mineral Processing, 110-111 101-108 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Chen XL, Wheeler CA, Donohue TJ, Roberts AW, Jones MG, 'Prediction of dust emissions from belt conveyor transfer chutes', Bulk Solids & Powder Science and Technology, - 44-49 (2012) [C1]
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2011 |
Ilic D, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, 'Investigation of bulk solid material load profiles on a belt conveyor test rig', Bulk Solids Handling, 31 112-117 (2011) [C1]
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2010 |
Donohue T, Ilic D, Bell R, Newman L, 'The use of DEM in the Design and Analysis of WEARBACK Transfer Chutes', Australian Bulk Handling Review, 15 62-67 (2010)
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2010 |
Katterfeld A, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, 'Transfer chute design: simulation-based dust prediction', Bulk Solids Handling, 30 240-245 (2010) [C2]
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Donohue TJ, Roberts AW, Wheeler CA, McBride W, 'Computer simulations as a tool for investigating dust generation in bulk solids handling operations', Particle and Particle Systems Characterization, 26 265-274 (2010) [C1]
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2010 |
Katterfeld A, Donohue T, Wheeler CA, 'Transfer Chute Design', Bulk Solids Handling, 30 240-245 (2010) A co-operation among Universities of Newcastle, Australia, and Magdeburg, and Germany, is established to develop and apply the new analysis methods such as Discrete Element Method... [more] A co-operation among Universities of Newcastle, Australia, and Magdeburg, and Germany, is established to develop and apply the new analysis methods such as Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), for prediction of diffuse dust emission from dust exhaustion plants. The combined analysis of DEM and CFD includes two CFD simulations, the air flow in the bulk material stream and the air flow around the bulk material stream. The boundary conditions for the calculation of the air flow in the enclosure are set. The results of CFD simulations show that the exhausted air does not come from the impact zone of the material stream on the receiving belt conveyor, but from the opening above the incoming conveyor belt. It is also found that the air with the highest dust content can be found on top of the receiving conveyor.
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2009 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'Improving permeability prediction for fibrous materials through a numerical investigation into pore size and pore connectivity', Powder Technology, 195 57-62 (2009) [C1]
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2008 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'A numerical investigation of the void structure of fibrous materials', Powder Technology, 186 72-79 (2008) [C1]
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2008 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'The prediction of permeability with the aid of computer simulations', Particulate Science and Technology, 26 97-108 (2008) [C1]
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2007 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'Permeability of cellulose-based: Fibrous materials', Powder Handling and Processing, 19 174-179 (2007) [C2]
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Conference (42 outputs)
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2019 |
Roberts A, Beh B, Shen J, Chen B, Donohue T, 'Investigation of Loads Acting on Flow Isolating Gates in Bulk Solids Storage Bins', Gold Coast (2019)
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2018 |
Chen B, Roberts A, Beh B, Donohue T, Guo J, 'DEM ANALYSIS ON HOPPER WALL LOADS DURING ECCENTRIC DISCHARGE', 9th International Conference for Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids, London, the United Kingdom (2018)
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2017 |
Chen B, Roberts AW, Donohue TJ, 'DEM Modelling of silo loads asymmetry induced by eccentric discharge', Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods, Dalian, China (2017) [E1]
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2017 |
Chen W, Etten M, Donohue T, Williams K, 'Application of the Coupled Discrete Element Modelling and Modelica Based Multi-body Dynamics in System-Level Modelling', Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods, Dalian, China (2017) [E1]
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2017 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, Reid S, 'On the use of the Uniaxial Shear Test for DEM Calibration', Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods, Dalian, China (2017) [E1]
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2016 |
Roberts A, Donohue T, Ilic D, Wakeham G, 'An investigation into the performance of screw feeders used in bulk solid densification processes', The 12th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation (ICBMH 2016), Darwin, NT, Australia (2016) [E1]
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2016 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, Roberts AW, 'Experimental and numerical investigation into silo quaking', ICBMH 2016 - 12th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Proceedings, Darwin, Australia (2016) [E1]
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2016 |
Roberts AW, Donohue TJ, Chen B, Munzenberger P, 'Load analysis of trestle leg conveyor support structures buried in stockpiles', ICBMH 2016 - 12th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Proceedings, Darwin, NT (2016) [E1]
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2016 |
Chen B, Roberts AW, Donohue TJ, Guo J, 'Analysis of Silo Asymmetry Normal Pressures due to Eccentric Discharge using DEM Simulation', ICBMH2016 Conference Proceedings, Darwin (2016) [E1]
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2015 |
Ilic D, Donohue T, 'On the Design and Analysis of Transfer Chute Systems', Palace Casino, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil (2015)
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2015 |
Chen W, Donohue T, Williams K, Katterfeld A, Roessler T, 'Modelling Cohesion and Adhesion of Wet, Sticky Iron Ore in Discrete Element Modeling for Material Handling Process', Iron Ore 2015 Conference Proceedings, Perth, Australia (2015) [E1]
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2014 |
Donohue T, Wensrich C, Roberts A, Ilic D, Katterfeld A, 'Analysis of a Train Loud-Out Bin using combined continuum methods and Discrete Element Modelling', Proceedings of a meeting held 10-13 September 2012, Friedrichshafen, Germany, Friedrichshafen, Germany (2014)
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2013 |
Esmaili AA, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, McBride WM, Roberts AW, 'CFD modeling of a coarse particle free falling material stream', ICBMH 2013 - 11th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Newcastle, NSW (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Donohue T, Ilic D, Krull T, 'Modelling of iron ore in materials handling applications with a focus on wear', Proceedings Iron Ore 2013, Perth, WA (2013)
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2013 |
Katterfeld A, Donohue T, Ilic D, 'Application of the Discrete Element Method in Mechancial Conveying of Bulk Materials', Friedrichshafen, Germany (2013)
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2013 |
Wheeler CA, Chen XL, Donohue TJ, Potapov A, 'Computer simulation of airflow around transfer chutes via linked DEM and CFD approach', ICBMH 2013. 11th International Conference on Bulk Materials Handling Storage, Handling and Transportation. Proceedings., Newcastle, Australia (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Donohue TJ, Roberts AW, 'Dynamic analysis and dem simulation of ROM ore inclined apron feeders', ICBMH 2013 - 11th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation (2013) Open front inclined apron feeders are used widely in the mining industry to transfer run-of-mine ore into primary crushers. In the design of these apron feeders it is necessary to... [more] Open front inclined apron feeders are used widely in the mining industry to transfer run-of-mine ore into primary crushers. In the design of these apron feeders it is necessary to understand the mechanics of the feeding action at the hopper/feeder interface to allow for accurate determination of the power requirements of the drive unit. The focus of this particular study is to present current theory that can be used for the prediction of the shear force at the feeder belt interface and the corresponding power required for the feeder. A continuum theory approach is presented in conjunction with Discrete Element Modelling (DEM), with both of these results then compared to experimental results from the laboratory.
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2013 |
Potapov A, Chen X, Donohue T, Wheeler C, 'Computer simulation of airflow around transfer chutes via linked discrete element method - Computational fluid dynamics approach', ICBMH 2013 - 11th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation (2013) A technique to simulate airflow around transfer chutes that involves linking Discrete Element Method (DEM) commercial package Rocky and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) commerci... [more] A technique to simulate airflow around transfer chutes that involves linking Discrete Element Method (DEM) commercial package Rocky and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) commercial package ANSYS Fluent is proposed. The flow of particles is first calculated in the DEM domain; after that continuum parameters of this flow (porosity, mean particle size and cell-averaged particles velocities) are calculated and used as input into ANSYS Fluent CFD package for the solution of the airflow. This solution is carried out using a single-phase moving porosity approach with User Defined Functions (UDF) for porosity and particle-based momentum terms in Fluent based on phenomenological interaction laws. The comparison against experimental results for a laboratory-scale transfer chute demonstrates a good match between experimental and computational data. Several turbulence models and particle-gas interaction laws have been tested and it was concluded that for this problem the choice of interaction laws and turbulence models does not affect the results of the simulation to any significant degree.
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2012 |
Donohue T, Roberts A, Wheeler C, Ilic D, Katterfeld A, 'Effective transfer chute design including dust control for handling grains and other products', Valencia, Spain (2012)
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2011 |
Ilic D, Donohue TJ, Katterfield A, Wheeler CA, 'Application of DEM in the analysis of bulk solid interactions in belt conveying systems', Proceedings of the 2nd International FLAC/DEM Symposium: Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics, Melbourne, Australia (2011) [E1]
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2011 |
Donohue TJ, Robinson PWA, Wheeler CA, 'DEM study of a scale model bucket wheel reclaimer', Proceedings of the 2nd International FLAC/DEM Symposium: Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics, Melbourne, Australia (2011) [E1]
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2010 |
Chen XL, Wheeler CA, Donohue TJ, Roberts AW, 'Investigation of belt conveyor transfer chute configurations to reduce dust generation using CFD modeling', 2010 International Conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering, AME 2010, Luoyang, China (2010) [E1]
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2010 |
Williams K, Donohue T, Roberts A, Jones M, Ilic D, 'Particulate flow analysis in inclined pipes and transfer chutes using tomography imaging,discrete element simulations and continuum modeling approaches', Proceedings of the Fourth Baosteel biennial academic conference : BAOSTEEL BAC 2010, Shanghai, China (2010)
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2010 |
Ilic D, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, 'Investigation of bulk solid material load profiles on a belt conveyor test rig using DEM', Bulk Solids India 2010 Proceedings, Mumbai, India (2010) [E1]
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2010 |
Katterfeld A, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, 'Simulation based dust predication of transfer chutes', Bulk Solids India 2010 Proceedings, Mumbai, India (2010) [E1]
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2010 |
Donohue TJ, Esmaili AA, McBride W, Roberts AW, Wheeler CA, 'An investigation into the diameter of a material stream in freefall', Chemeca 2010: Proceedings of the 40th Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Australia (2010) [E1]
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2009 |
Donohue TJ, Roberts AW, Wheeler CA, McBride W, 'Analysis of transfer chute performance focusing on reduced dust emissions', 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering 2009, Montreal, Quebec (2009) [E2]
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2009 |
Donohue TJ, Ilic D, Roberts AW, Wheeler CA, McBride W, 'A coupled continuum and CFD model to investigate the effects of dust generation', 6th International Conference for Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids with 10th ICBMH and BULKEX: Conference Proceedings, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E1]
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2009 |
Ilic D, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, 'Discrete element modeling of bulk solid active and passive stress states on a belt conveyor test rig', 6th International Conference for Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids with 10th ICBMH and BULKEX: Conference Proceedings, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E1]
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2008 |
Donohue TJ, Roberts AW, Wheeler CA, McBride W, 'Dust suppression and the use of CFD software', Innovation in Bulk Materials Handling & Processing 2008 Conference, Sydney, NSW (2008) [E1]
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2008 |
Donohue TJ, Roberts AW, Wheeler CA, McBride W, 'The application of CFD to investigate chute geometry to minimise dust generation', International Conference on Storing, Handling and Transporting Bulk, Prague, Czech Republic (2008) [E1]
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2007 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'The effect of particle shape on tortuosity', ICBMH 2007. 9th International Conference on Bulk Materials Handling Storage, Handling and Transportation. Proceedings, Newcastle, NSW (2007) [E1]
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2006 |
Bunn TF, Jones MG, Donohue TJ, Wheeler CA, 'A Model to Determine the Packing Density of Fly Ash Slurries', Proceedings of The Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology CD-Rom, Florida, USA (2006) [E2]
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2006 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'Computer Modeling of a Packed Fibrous Bed', Proceedings of The Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology CD-Rom, Florida, USA (2006) [E2]
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2005 | Donohue TJ, 'Particle density and particle diameter: two important characteristics that influence the permeability of fibrous materials', Advances in Applied Mechanics : Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Melbourne (2005) [E1] | ||||||||||
2005 |
Donohue TJ, Wensrich CM, 'An Investigative Study into the Prediction of Permeability of Binary Mixtures', Particulate Systems Analysis 2005 (CD Rom), Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom (2005) [E2]
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Presentation (1 outputs)
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Chen J, chen W, Williams K, Donohue T, 'A Coupled DEM-SPH Model for Moisture Migration in Unsaturated Bulk Solids Undergoing Oscillation', (2017)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 10 |
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Total funding | $727,987 |
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20221 grants / $106,000
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) |
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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 |
20201 grants / $278,500
Tailings Management – Dewatering Flume Site Trials$278,500
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Thomas Bunn, Doctor Thomas Bunn, Doctor Jiahe Shen, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor David Bradney, Doctor David Bradney |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2024 |
GNo | G1901094 |
Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
Category | 1700 |
UON | Y |
20182 grants / $243,871
Tailings Management - Dewatering of Slurry Tailings at Disposal Site$150,000
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Thomas Bunn, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor David Bradney, Pal, Bipin |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1701303 |
Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
Category | 1700 |
UON | Y |
Characterisation of bulk material behavior for dynamic systems (METS Training Centre) $93,871
Funding body: The University of Newcastle Research Associates Ltd (TUNRA)
Funding body | The University of Newcastle Research Associates Ltd (TUNRA) |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Chris Wensrich, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Mr Michael Hyde |
Scheme | Scholarships |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G1800854 |
Type Of Funding | Scheme excluded from IGS |
Category | EXCL |
UON | Y |
20173 grants / $40,000
Automatic Image Analysis for HyLogger - Mineral Mapping$20,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Industry Resources & Energy
Funding body | NSW Department of Industry Resources & Energy |
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Project Team | Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Professor Kenneth Williams, Professor Stephan Chalup |
Scheme | Geological Survey of New South Wales |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700660 |
Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
Category | 2300 |
UON | Y |
Development of a computer vision program to monitor train wagon structural dynamics$10,000
Funding body: EngAnalysis Pty Ltd
Funding body | EngAnalysis Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Wei Chen, Professor Kenneth Williams |
Scheme | TechVoucher Program |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700310 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
Development of a computer vision program to monitor train wagon structural dynamics$10,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Industry
Funding body | NSW Department of Industry |
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Project Team | Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Wei Chen, Professor Kenneth Williams |
Scheme | TechVoucher Program |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700481 |
Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
Category | 2300 |
UON | Y |
20163 grants / $59,616
Erosion Testing$31,400
Funding body: Kooragang Bulk Facilites Pty Ltd
Funding body | Kooragang Bulk Facilites Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Mr Subhankar Biswas, Doctor Timothy Donohue |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1601260 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
The further advancement of silo quaking research through the application of state-of-the-art Discrete Element Modelling$18,216
This pilot project aims to build momentum towards securing external funding in this area through developing Discrete Element contact models specifically tailored towards investigating silo quaking mechanisms.
Using this numerical analysis tool we will seek to understand a range of complex phenomena observed in prior experimental work. This will allow us to move towards a full understanding of the phenomenon and the ability to predict the occurrence and severity of silo quaking in industrial situations
Funding body: Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia)
Funding body | Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
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Project Team | Dr Tim Donohue, Associate Professor Chris Wensrich, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts |
Scheme | FEBE Strategic Pilot Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of an Air Filter Plant for Optimised Design$10,000
Funding body: IBAF Engineering
Funding body | IBAF Engineering |
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Project Team | Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Professor Kenneth Williams, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Prof Dr Andre Katterfeld |
Scheme | Small Research Consultancy |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1601264 |
Type Of Funding | International - Non Competitive |
Category | 3IFB |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2018 | PhD | Theoretical, Experimental and Numerical Studies on Dynamic Moisture Migration within Bulk Solids | PhD (Mechanical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Understanding Passive Control of Bulk Material Dust Emissions in Discrete Feed Situation | PhD (Mechanical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | PhD | Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Dust Emissions From Transfer Chutes | Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Timothy Donohue
Position
General Manager
The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited (TUNRA)
Research and Innovation Division
Adjunct Lecturer
TUNRA Corporate
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
timothy.donohue@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4033 9031 |
Mobile | 0402810992 |
Office
Building | NIER A910 |
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Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |