Dr Wei Chen
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
School of Engineering
- Email:w.chen@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4033 9103
Career Summary
Biography
Dr. Chen completed his Bachelor's Degree in Central South University, China. In 2010, he came to Newcastle University pursuing PhD study in Mechanical Engineering. On 2013, he completed the PhD and continued his research career with Newcastle University till November 2017. He is also affiliated with TUNRA Bulk Solids where he performs consulting activities.
Research Expertise
Dr Chen has been a Research Associate with The University of Newcastle since December 2013. Dr Chen has wide research and industrial consulting experience relating to granular materials related interdisciplinary fields. His research interests include
- Bulk Solids Handling
- Mineral Processing
- Applied Numerical Modelling (DEM, CFD, FEA and MBD)
- Comminution Circuits
Dr Chen has also been involved with competitive government and industry funded research projects.
Teaching Expertise
- Supervision of final year students at the University of Newcastle.
Supervision of secondment students from their home Universities, including
- One Student, University of Nuremburg, Germany - 6 month Diploma Thesis (2009 and 2011);
- One Student, University of Magdeburg, Germany - 6 month Diploma Thesis (2011 and 2012);
- One student, Delft University of Technologies, The Netherlands - 3 month Master Thesis.
Collaborations
- Collaboration with Otto Von Guericke University of Magdeburg, Germany
- Collaboration with Teeside University, UK
- Collaboration with Pittsburgh University, USA
- Collaboration with Tsinghua University, China
- Collaboration with Southwest Jiaotong University, China
- Collaboration with Central South University, China
- Collaboration with Chongqing University of Science and Technology, China
Keywords
- Applied Numerical Modelling (DEM, CFD, FEA & MBD)
- Bulk Material Handling
- Comminution Circuits
- Mineral Processing
- Software Solution Architect
Languages
- Mandarin (Mother)
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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20/12/2013 - 11/7/2015 | Research Associate | Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/7/2015 - 3/11/2017 | Research Associate | The University of Newcastle, Australia Australia |
Awards
Award
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2015 |
Best Paper of Iron Ore 2015 Conference AusIMM |
Prize
Year | Award |
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2016 |
First Prize Winner - 2016 Unearthed Hackathon Hunter Valley Unearthed |
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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2016 |
Chen W, Williams KC, Jones M, 'Applications of Numerical Modeling in Pneumatic Conveying', Pneumatic Conveying Design Guide, Elsevier Ltd, Oxford 521-552 (2016)
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Journal article (29 outputs)
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2023 |
Ou T, Chen W, 'Modelling of Gyratory Crusher Liner Wear Using a Digital Wireless Sensor', Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 23 (2023) [C1] A gyratory crusher is a key mineral processing asset in a comminution circuit. Monitoring and predicting the crusher liner wear is essential to ensure the throughput and product q... [more] A gyratory crusher is a key mineral processing asset in a comminution circuit. Monitoring and predicting the crusher liner wear is essential to ensure the throughput and product quality are maintained during production. This study developed a digital sensor and a discrete element modelling (DEM)-coupled methodology to monitor and reconstruct the gyratory crusher concave liner wear pattern. The developed digital sensor was able to track and report the live thickness of the specific installation point on a concave liner during operation. A wear reconstruction model was then developed based on the wear intensity obtained using the DEM and digital sensor results. The wear reconstruction model predictive results were subsequently compared with site measurements after 95 days of operation. The results indicated that the wear reconstruction model showed good agreement with measured results in terms of wear zone distribution as well as quantitative wear rate prediction. The outcome of this study can be potentially utilised in the mineral processing industry for plant monitoring and automation.
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2023 |
Gan J, Zhou Z, Yu A, Ellis D, Attwood R, Chen W, 'Co-simulation of multibody dynamics and discrete element method for hydraulic excavators', Powder Technology, 414 118001-118001 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Ou T, Liu J, Liu F, Chen W, Qin J, 'Coupling of XGBoost ensemble methods and discrete element modelling in predicting autogenous grinding mill throughput', Powder Technology, 422 (2023) [C1] Autogenous Grinding (AG) is one the most important mineral processing assets in the comminution circuit, and its production performance directly impacts on the circuit throughput.... [more] Autogenous Grinding (AG) is one the most important mineral processing assets in the comminution circuit, and its production performance directly impacts on the circuit throughput. Understanding the key parameters impacting the AG mill throughput is critical to reducing the operational variability and to improve throughput predictions. This study aims to develop a coupled discrete element modelling and machine learning ensemble method for AG mill throughput predictions. Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) was coupled to an extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) decision tree method to construct an accurate mill throughput prediction model. Hyperparameter optimizations and model pruning were conducted to improve the generalized model prediction capability. A suite of operational data as well as DEM modelling results from a 32FT AG mill were used to train and validate the developed model. Results indicated that the coupled method showed good agreement with the validation dataset. The impact from each mill operational parameter on the mill throughput was also evaluated and ranked, from which the improvement strategy on mill operation can then be devised.
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2022 |
Qin J, Chen W, 'Coupling of an IOT wear sensor and numerical modelling in predicting wear evolution of a slurry pump', Powder Technology, 404 (2022) [C1] Slurry pump is an integral system between upstream and downstream mineral processing circuit to transport product streams. It is critical to monitor the slurry pump liner wear to ... [more] Slurry pump is an integral system between upstream and downstream mineral processing circuit to transport product streams. It is critical to monitor the slurry pump liner wear to ensure safe and efficient circuit operation, as well as achieving targeted product quality. This study aims to develop a digital wear sensor to monitor slurry pump liner wear and to predict its wear evolution by coupling to a numerical modelling framework. The digital sensor is designed to track and report live point-wise thickness on a slurry pump liner while in operation. A liner wear evolution model was then developed by integrating the wear sensor reading and wear intensity results obtained through numerical modelling. The wear intensity was obtained by coupling Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and Discrete Element Modelling. Liner wear evolution prediction results were subsequently compared with site measurements after operating for 95 days. Results suggested that the liner wear evolution prediction showed good agreements with measured results in terms of high wear zone as well as quantitative wear rate prediction. Outcome of this study can be utilised in mineral processing industry for safer operation as well as automated plant monitoring.
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2022 |
Ou T, Chen W, 'On accurate prediction of transfer chute wear using a digital wear sensor and discrete element modelling', POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 407 (2022) [C1]
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2021 |
Wu D, Zhou P, Wang G, Howes T, Chen W, 'A theoretical study of particle coalescence criteria for inelastic collisions of wet particles', Chemical Engineering Science, 243 (2021) [C1] Individual wet particle collisions can significantly affect the macroscale behaviors of granular flow systems. The collision process between two wet particles consists of deformat... [more] Individual wet particle collisions can significantly affect the macroscale behaviors of granular flow systems. The collision process between two wet particles consists of deformation and non-deformation stages. In each stage, a force model is required to describe the interactive mechanics. Forces vary in a fashion that the energy dissipates during the entire collision process, which further impacts the particle coalescence. In this study, the force model and energy dissipation mechanism at each collision stage are investigated. For the deformation stage, combined effects of adhesion and plastic deformation at the contact surface are considered. For the non-deformation stage, combined effects of capillary and viscous force are studied. Based on energy conservation, the particle coalescence criterion is characterized into three distinct types. The developed explicit expression for the contact force, restitution coefficient, and corresponding coalescence criteria can be further applied in modelling of wet granular flow systems.
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2021 |
Chen W, Wang Z, Wheeler C, Roberts A, Katterfeld A, 'Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Load Stability of Coal Cargoes during Marine Transport', Granular Matter, 23 (2021) [C1]
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2020 |
Wu D, Chen W, Glowinski D, Wheeler C, 'Modelling mineral slurreis using coupled discrete element method and smoothed particle hydrodynamics', Powder Technology, 364 553-561 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Wu D, Zhou P, Wang G, Zhao B, Howes T, Chen W, 'Modeling of capillary force between particles with unequal contact angle', Powder Technology, 376 390-397 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Chen J, Williams K, Chen W, Shen J, Ye F, 'A review of moisture migration in bulk material', Particulate Science and Technology, 38 247-260 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Tao F, Chen W, Plinke J, Wheeler C, Roberts A, 'Study of the wall adhesive tensile contact of moist iron ore bulk solids', Particuology, 50 67-75 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Wu D, Chen W, Yan H, Fischer J, Doolan C, 'Identifying grinding mill dynamics using acoustic beamforming and numerical modelling', Powder Technology, 371 231-243 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Liu J, Wang Z, Qiao Z, Chen W, Zheng L, Zhou J, 'Evaluation on the microwave-assisted chemical desulfurization for organic sulfur removal', Journal of Cleaner Production, 267 121878-121878 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Jiang S, Huang M, Fang T, Chen W, Shangguan X, 'A new large step-tapered hollow pile and its bearing capacity', Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Geotechnical Engineering, 173 191-206 (2020) [C1]
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2019 |
Chen J, Williams K, Guo J, Chen W, 'Theoretical and experimental investigation into the moisture migration characteristics of coal during oscillatory motion', Powder Technology, 342 764-772 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Ye F, Wheeler C, Chen B, Hu J, Chen K, Chen W, 'Calibration and verification of DEM parameters for dynamic particle flow conditions using a backpropagation neural network', ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 30 292-301 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Liu J, Chen W, Muller M, Chalup S, Wheeler C, 'An automatic HyLogger mineral mapping method using a machine-learning-based computer vision technique', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 66 1063-1073 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
Chen W, Roberts AW, 'A modified flowability classification model for moist and cohesive bulk solids', POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 325 639-650 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Chen W, Roberts A, Katterfeld A, Wheeler C, 'Modelling the stability of iron ore bulk cargoes during marine transport', POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 326 255-264 (2018) [C1]
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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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2017 |
Chen W, Roberts A, Williams K, Miller J, Plinke J, 'On uniaxial compression and Jenike direct shear testings of cohesive iron ore materials', POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 312 184-193 (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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2017 |
Chen W, Chen J, Williams K, Wheeler C, 'Investigation into the ship motion induced moisture migration during seaborne coal transport', ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 28 3004-3013 (2017) [C1]
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2015 |
Chen W, Williams KC, Bunn TF, Liang C, Jones MG, 'Measurement and modelling of the apparent shear resistance for aerated fine powders', Granular Matter, (2015) [C1] Fine powders (Formula presented.)) behave analogously to liquids when aerated by air. Hence, methods (e.g. Couette method) used to determine the flow performance of liquids can be... [more] Fine powders (Formula presented.)) behave analogously to liquids when aerated by air. Hence, methods (e.g. Couette method) used to determine the flow performance of liquids can be adopted to investigate the similar flow properties (e.g. apparent shear resistance) of aerated powders. By this means, the understanding and handling techniques for aerated fine powders can be significantly enhanced. This research aims to investigate the apparent shear resistance of aerated fine powders through a specialised viscometer. Such a viscometer is combined with a fluidisation system and a common rotary viscometer. Three types of fine powders (alumina, cement and flyash) were selected as testing materials. Experimental results indicated that aerated fine powders behave similarly to Herschel¿Bulkley non-Newtonian fluids. Subsequently, the apparent shear resistance for three fine powders were modelled by modifying the original Herschel¿Bulkley rheology model. Consequently, the apparent shear resistance of a specific aerated powder can be measured and modelled using the bench scale system developed in this study, thus can be utilised to predict the flow performance of fine powders in pneumatic conveyors.
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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 |
Chen W, Williams KC, Jabs I, Jones MG, 'A qualitative study on the pulsatile flow phenomenon in a dense fly ash pneumatic conveyor', Particuology, 17 81-91 (2014) [C1]
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Conference (24 outputs)
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2020 | Fischer J, Chen W, Doolan C, 'Time-Domain Beamforming to Characterize Intermittent Noise Sources in A Mining Mill', Berlin, Germany (2020) | ||||||||||
2019 |
Ellis D, Ilic D, Chen W, Williams K, 'A General Discrete Element Contact Model for Biomass Material', 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials, Storage, Handling and Transportation (ICBMH2019), Gold Coast, Australia (2019) [E1]
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2019 | Bunn TF, Chen W, 'Rheological study of copper, nickel, magnetite concentrates and gold ore', Gold Coast, Australia (2019) | ||||||||||
2019 | Chen W, Glowinski D, Attwood R, Drinkwater B, 'Modelling Slurry Pulps for Grinding Mill Application using a Coupled DEM-SPH Framework', 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials, Storage, Handling and Transportation (ICBMH2019), Gold Coast, Queensland (2019) [E1] | Nova | |||||||||
2017 |
Carr MJ, WIlliams KC, Chen W, Hayter B, Roberts A, Wheeler CA, 'The Dynamic Adhesion of Wet and Sticky Iron Ores onto Impact Plates', Iron Ore 2017, Perth, Australia (2017) [E1]
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2017 |
Carr MJ, Plinke J, Williams KC, Roberts A, Chen W, 'Determination of the Handleability Index of Adhesive Bulk Materials', Iron Ore 2017, Perth, Australia (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 |
Chen W, Williams KC, Roberts AW, Miller JJ, 'Rapid and Reliable Flow Property Testing - A Modified Uniaxial Approach', Iron Ore 2017, Perth, Australia (2017) [E1]
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2017 |
Caldwell S, Williams K, Guo J, Chen W, 'Aeration Induced Moisture Reduction of Iron Ore', Iron Ore 2017, Perth, Australia (2017) [E1]
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2016 |
Carr MJ, Chen W, Williams KC, Katterfeld A, 'Comparative investigation on modelling wet and sticky material behaviours with a simplified JKR cohesion model and liquid bridging cohesion model in DEM', 12th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation (ICBMH 2016), The. Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia, 2016: 40-49., Darwin, Australia (2016) [E1]
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2016 |
Chen J, Donohue T, Chen W, Williams K, 'Experimental research on the Moisture Migration Characteristics of Coal Material', Academics World 28th International Conference, Tokyo, Japan (2016) [E1]
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2016 |
Williams K, Chen W, 'Ship motion induced moisture migration modelling of an unsaturated coal cargo', ICBMH 2016 - 12th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Proceedings, Darwin, NT (2016) [E1]
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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 |
Zhang J, Chen W, Cheng R, Williams K, Jones M, Zhou B, 'A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF PARTICLE SIZE ON THE TURBULENCE CHARACTERISTICS WITHIN GAS-SOLIDS PNEUMATIC FLOWS USING AN ELECTROSTATIC SENSOR AND CFD-DEM COUPLED SIMULATION', PARTICLE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Shanghai, PEOPLES R CHINA (2014)
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2013 |
Chen W, Williams KC, Jones MG, Bunn TF, 'Investigation into the rheological characteristics of aerated Flyash powder', ICBMH 2013 - 11th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Newcastle, Australia (2013) [E1]
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2011 |
Chen W, Williams KC, Jones MG, 'Decomposition and statistical analysis of bulk density levels of dense phase flyash powder flow within a pneumatic conveyor', Advanced Materials Research, Changsha, China (2011) [E1]
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Software / Code (2 outputs)
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2019 | Chen W, 'OresomeDEM - A Discrete Element Modelling Platform', 1.0 (2019) | ||||
2017 |
Chen W, williams K, 'MoleculeX® Multi-physics Modelling Platform', 1.0 (2017)
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Patent (1 outputs)
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2016 |
Williams K, Weightman N, Chen W, Air Induced Cleaning Systems for Belt Filter Dewatering (2016)
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Report (1 outputs)
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2017 |
Guo J, Williams K, Chen W, Honeyands T, 'Moisture Measurement and Control for Iron Ore Conveyor Systems', AMIRA International (2017)
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
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2014 | Chen W, The Rheology of Aerated Fine Powders: Theory and Application in Pneumatic Conveying Systems, University of Newcastle (2014) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 21 |
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Total funding | $4,402,128 |
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20181 grants / $65,000
Open Source Discrete Element Method particle Simulation Software Adaption for Vertical Grinding Mill Optimisation$65,000
Funding body: Bradken Resources Pty Limited
Funding body | Bradken Resources Pty Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Stephan Chalup, Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Wei Chen |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1800821 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
201710 grants / $2,108,573
ACARP Project C27001 - Maritime Regulation Project for Coal Self Heating Research and Assessment$1,835,776
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Associate Professor Merrick Mahoney, Associate Professor Tom Honeyands, Professor Jianglong Yu, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Jie Guo, Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Dusan Ilic |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G1700798 |
Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
Category | 1700 |
UON | Y |
Validation and optimisation of the ShoulderMaster operation and design$50,000
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Phil Clausen, Doctor Wei Chen, Professor Kenneth Williams, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700557 |
Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
Category | 2100 |
UON | Y |
Validation and optimisation of the ShoulderMaster operation and design$50,000
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Phil Clausen, Doctor Wei Chen, Professor Kenneth Williams, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700589 |
Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
Category | 2100 |
UON | Y |
Entrepreneurs' Programme - Advanced de-watering of problematic ore and tailings$49,915
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Peter Robinson, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700015 |
Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
Category | 2100 |
UON | Y |
Entrepreneurs' Programme - Advanced de-watering of problematic ore and tailings$49,915
Funding body: Jord International Pty Limited
Funding body | Jord International Pty Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Peter Robinson, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700482 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
UoN Technical Assistance for the PacWaste Contingency for Disaster Waste (Green Waste Utilisation)$28,967
Funding body: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Funding body | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) |
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Project Team | Doctor Dusan Ilic, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Jie Guo, Laureate Professor Behdad Moghtaderi, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Geoffrey Doherty |
Scheme | Request for Tender |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1601540 |
Type Of Funding | C3500 – International Not-for profit |
Category | 3500 |
UON | Y |
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 | Lead |
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 | Lead |
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 | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700481 |
Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
Category | 2300 |
UON | Y |
Newcastle Meal Shed - Investigation into the Permeability of Oilseed Meal$4,000
Funding body: Cargill Australia Limited
Funding body | Cargill Australia Limited |
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Project Team | Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Jayne O'Shea, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Dusan Ilic |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700622 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
20166 grants / $567,705
Modelling of Slug Pneumatic Conveying with an In-situ Microprobe Sensor$425,505
Funding body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
Funding body | ARC (Australian Research Council) |
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Project Team | Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Wei Chen, Professor Kenneth Williams, Professor William Clark, Professor George Klinzing |
Scheme | Discovery Projects |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1500141 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | Y |
Advanced de-watering of problematic ore and tailings$50,000
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Wei Chen, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Mr Kevin Barber |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1501212 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
Advanced de-watering of problematic ore and tailings$50,000
Funding body: Jord International Pty Limited
Funding body | Jord International Pty Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Wei Chen, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Mr Kevin Barber |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1501401 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
Pneumatic Conveying Research and Analysis for Fuzzy Cotton Seed$24,200
Funding body: Cotton Seed Distrubutors Ltd
Funding body | Cotton Seed Distrubutors Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen, Mr Bin Chen |
Scheme | Small Research Consultancy |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1601559 |
Type Of Funding | C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit |
Category | 3200 |
UON | Y |
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 | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1601264 |
Type Of Funding | International - Non Competitive |
Category | 3IFB |
UON | Y |
Development of Mechanical Overfill Protection System for Diesel Refueling$8,000
Funding body: Banlaw Pty Ltd
Funding body | Banlaw Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700491 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
20153 grants / $279,850
AMIRA Project P1150 - Moisture Measurement and Control for Iron Ore Conveyor Systems$162,500
Funding body: AMIRA International Limited
Funding body | AMIRA International Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen, Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Tobias Krull |
Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1500712 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
ACARP Project C24062 - Coal TML UoN Research Component$99,850
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Mr TOBIAS Krull |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1500447 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth |
Category | 1NS |
UON | Y |
Development of a moisture migration predictive model for a shipborne coal product$17,500
Funding body: AngloAmerican Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
Funding body | AngloAmerican Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Wei Chen, Doctor Jie Guo, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones |
Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1501386 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
20141 grants / $1,381,000
ACARP Project C24001 - Transportable Moisture Limit of Coal – Stage 2$1,381,000
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Doctor Wei Chen, Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, Mr TOBIAS Krull, Doctor Dusan Ilic |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1400689 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth |
Category | 1NS |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2020 | PhD | Effects of Neural Activation Topology on Deep Learning | PhD (Computer Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Multi-scale Characterisation and Modelling of Biomass Bulk Materials | PhD (Mechanical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Masters | Experimental and Numercial Investigation of the Moisture Migration Behaviours in Bulk Material Handling | Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) | Co-Supervisor |
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 | Principal Supervisor |
Research Collaborations
The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.
Country | Count of Publications | |
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Australia | 35 | |
China | 18 | |
Germany | 10 | |
United Kingdom | 2 | |
Spain | 1 | |
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News
News • 5 Nov 2015
ARC Discovery Projects funding success 2016
Professor Mark Jones, Dr Kenneth Williams, Dr Wei Chen, Professor George Klinzing and Professor William Clark been awarded $405,000 in ARC Discovery Project funding commencing in 2016 for their research project Modelling of Slug Pneumatic Conveying with an In-situ Microprobe Sensor.
Dr Wei Chen
Position
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
CBSPT/TBS
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
w.chen@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4033 9103 |
Mobile | 0403 895 090 |
Fax | (02) 4033 9044 |
Link | Personal webpage |
Office
Room | A 701 |
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Building | NIER Site |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |