Cryogenic Engineering; Cryocooler; Cryogenic air separation; CFD; Cryogenic Cavitation; Cryogenic flooding flow

201011-201101，Winter,  Artificial environment testing technology, Undergraduate

201109-201111，Autumn，Superconducting technology and its application, Undergraduate

201111-201201，Winter，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201209-201211， Autumn，Modeling fluid transfer phenomena, postgraduate student

201211-201301，Winter，Superconducting technology and its application, Undergraduate

201211-201301，Winter，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201211-201301，Winter，Modeling of fluid Phase transition, Doctoral student

201309-201311，Autumn，Superconducting technology and its application, Undergraduate

201309-201311，Autumn，Modeling fluid transfer phenomena, postgraduate student

201311-201401，Winter，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201311-201401，Winter，Modeling of fluid Phase transition, Doctoral student

201409-201411，Autumn，Superconducting technology and its application, Undergraduate

201411-201501，Winter，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201409-201411，Autumn，Modeling fluid transfer phenomena, postgraduate student

201411-201501，Winter，Modeling of fluid Phase transition, Doctoral student

201511-201601， Winter，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201509-201511， Autumn，Modeling fluid transfer phenomena, postgraduate student

201511-201601， Winter，Modeling of fluid Phase transition, Doctoral student

201603-201605， Spring，CFD method and its application, Undergraduate

201609-201611， Autumn，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201611-201701,  Winter，Course Design-Cryogenic air separation process design Undergraduate

201611-201701， Winter，Modeling of fluid Phase transition, Doctoral student

201709-201711， Autumn，CFD method and its application, Undergraduate

201711-201801， Winter，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201711-201801,  Winter，Course Design-Cryogenic air separation process design Undergraduate

201711-201801， Winter，Modeling of fluid Phase transition, Doctoral student

201809-201811， Autumn，CFD method and its application, Undergraduate

201811-201901， Winter，Refrigeration and Cryogenic testing technology, Undergraduate

201811-201901  Winter，Course Design-Cryogenic air separation process design, Undergraduate

201811-201901， Winter，Modeling of fluid Phase transition, Doctoral student

1. Xinxin Gao, Zenan Tian, and Xiaobin Zhang*. Review on the study of theory and method of electrical capacitance tomography of cryogenics propellant. Physics of Fluids, 2023, 35: 053308

2. Jiakai Zhua, Fangtai Guoa, Shiqiang Zhua, Wei Songa*, Tiefeng Lib*, Xiaobin Zhang*, Jason Gua. A theory-informed machine learning approach for cryogenic cavitation prediction. Physics of Fluids, 2023,35: 032118

3. Pei Xiangxiang, Chen Qiangfeng, Sun Shien, Song Yucai, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xiaobin*. The monolithic coupling of straight tube Coriolis mass flowmeter with liquid hydrogen. Cryogenics. 2023, 129: 103625 

4. Ze-Nan Tian, Xin-Xin Gao, Li-min Qiu, Xiao-Bin Zhang*. Experimental imaging and algorithm optimization based on deep neural network for electrical capacitance tomography for LN2-VN2 flow. Cryogenics. 2022, 127, 103568.

5. Gao Xinxin, Tian Zenan, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xiaobin*. A Hybrid Deep Learning Model for ECT Image Reconstruction of Cryogenic Fluids. Flow Measurement and Instrumentation. 2022, 87: 102228

6.   Aibo Wei, Lianyan Yu, Limin Qiu, and Xiaobin Zhang*. Cavitation in cryogenic fluids: A critical research review. Physics of Fluids, 2022, 34: 101303

7. Zhao Feng, Aibo Wei, Chen Qiangfeng, Song Yucai, Wu Shuqin, Zhang Xiaobin*. Performance analysis of double-stage perforated plate flowmeter for cryogenic fluids. Cryogenics, 2022, 124: 103485

8. Aibo Wei, Shunhao Wang, Xu Gao, Limin Qiu, Lianyan Yu, Xiaobin Zhang*. Investigation of unsteady cryogenic cavitating flow and induced noise around a three-dimensional hydrofoil. Physics of Fluids. 2022, 34: 042120   

9.  Pei Xiangxiang, Li Xiang, Xu Haohao, Ye Xuanhong, Zhang Xiaobin*. Flow-induced vibration characteristics of U-type Coriolis mass flowmeter with liquid hydrogen. Zhejiang Univ-Sci A (Appl Phys & Eng). 2022. 2022 23(6):495-504.

10. Aibo Wei, Rong Gao, Wei Zhang, Shunhao Wang, Rui Zhou, Xiaobin Zhang*. CFD analysis of the flow-induced vibration of a cryogenic poppet valve in consideration of the cavitation effect. Zhejiang Univ-Sci A (Appl Phys & Eng). 2022, 23(2): 83-100. （封面文章）

11. Aibo Wei, Lianyan Yu, Rong Gao, Wei Zhang, Xiaobin Zhang*. Unsteady cloud cavitation mechanisms of liquid nitrogen in convergent-divergent nozzle. Physics of Fluids. 2021, 33, 092116. 

12. Huangjun Xie, Tao Xia, Zenan Tian, Xudong Zheng, Xiaobin Zhang*. A Least Squares Support Vector Regression Coupled Linear Reconstruction Algorithm for ECT. Flow Measurement and Instrumentation. 2021,77: 101874

13. Rui Zhou, Wei Zhang, Tao Xia, Aibo Wei, Xiaobin Zhang*. Prediction of the stratified type flow transition with the linear stability analysis in horizontal pipe. Chemical Engineering Science, 2021, 232: 116370.

14. Aibo Wei, Xuan Ren, Shifeng Lin, Xiaobin Zhang*. CFD analysis on flow and heat transfer mechanism of a microchannel Ω-shape heat pipe under zero gravity condition. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 163, 2020, 120448.

15. Rui Zhou, Aibo Wei, Tao Xia, Xiaobin Zhang*. Investigation on liquid nitrogen and vaporous nitrogen countercurrent flow considering droplet entrainment. Cryogenics 109, 2020, 103125

16.  Tao Xia, Huangjun Xie, Aibo Wei, Rui Zhou, Limin Qiu, Xiaobin Zhang*. Preliminary study on three-dimensional imaging of cryogenic two-phase flow based on electrical capacitance volume tomography. Cryogenics 110, 2020, 103127.

17. Jiakai Zhu, Shunhao Wang, Xiaobin Zhang*. Influences of thermal effects on cavitation dynamics in liquid nitrogen through venturi tube. Physics of Fluids. 2020, 32: 10.1063/1.5132591.

18.  Gao Xu, Chen Hong, Zhu Jiakai, Wang Shunhao, Zhang Xiaobin*. Visual experimental study on liquid nitrogen cavitating flow on NACA66 hydrofoil. AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, 2020, 36(1): 88-94. 

19. Bin Wang, Shanshan Shi, Shunhao Wang, Limin Qiu, Xiaobin Zhang*.  Optimal design for cryogenic structured packing column using partical swarm optimization algorithm. Cryogenics, 2019, 103:102976.  

20. Xie Huangjun, Chen Hogn, Gao Xu, Zheng Xudong, Zhi Xiaoqing, Zhang Xiaobin*. Theoretical analysis of fuzzy least squares support vector regression method for void fraction measurement of two-phase flow by multi-electrode capacitance sensor. Cryogenics, 2019, 103: 1-10

21. Rui Zhou, WenLi Zhu, Zhenggen Hu, Shunhao Wang, Huangjun Xie, Xiaobin Zhang*. Simulations on effects of rated ullage pressure on the evaporation rate of liquid hydrogen tank. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2019,134: 842-851

22. Liu Yu, Hong Chen, Xu Gao, Rui Zhou, Huangjun Xie, Limin Qiu, Xiaobin Zhang*. Simulations on LN2-VN2 flooding phenomenon in inclined pipes  using a modified AIAD model.  Cryogenics, 2019,97： 100-108

23. Wang bin, Rui Zhou, Liu Yu, Limin Qiu, Xiaoqin Zhi*, Xiaobin Zhang*. Evaluation of mass transfer correlations applying to cryogenic distillation  process with non-equilibrium model. Cryogenics, 2019,97: 22-30  

24. Wang Shunhao, Zhu Jiakai, Xie Huangjun, Zhang Feiyu, Zhang Xiaobin*. Studies on thermal effects of cavitation in LN2 flow over a twisted hydrofoil based on Large Eddy simulation. Cryogenics, 2019, 97: 40-49

25. Rui Zhou, Liu Yu, Huangjun Xie, Limin Qiu, Xiaobin Zhang*. Evaluation of the approach based on the concept of hyperbolicity breaking for prediction of flooding velocity.  Cryogenics, 2018, 93: 41-47

26. Jianye Chen, Ruirui Zeng, Wei Zhang, Limin Qiu, Xiaobin Zhang*. Numerical analysis of energy separation in Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube with gaseous hydrogen using real gas model. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018, 140: 287-294 

27. Xiaobin Zhang, Rui Zhou, Limin Qiu, Lei Yao, Jianye Chen*, Guan Heng Yeoh*. Flooding prediction of counter-current flow in a vertical tube with non-axisymmetric disturbance waves. Annals of Nuclear Energy.  2018.114:  616-623

28. Zhu Jiakai, Wang Shunhao, Qiu Limin, Zhi Xiaoqin*, Zhang Xiaobin*. Frequency characterisitics of liquid hydrogen cavitating flow over a NACA0015 hydrofoil. Cryogenics, 2018. 90: 7-19

29. Huangjun Xie, Liu Yu, Rui Zhou, Limin Qiu, Xiaobin Zhang*. Preliminary evaluation of cryogenic two-phase flow imaging using electrical capacitance tomography. Cryogenics, 2017, 86:97-105. 

30. Zhu Jiakai, Xie Huangjun, Feng Kesong, Wang Shunhao, Zhang Xiaobin*. Unsteady cavitation characteristics of liquid nitrogen flows through Venturi tube. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 2017, 112: 544-552

31. Jianye Chen, Yucheng Wang, Wei Zhang, Limin Qiu, Xiaobin Zhang*. Capacitance-based liquid holdup  measurement of cryogenic two-phase flow in a nearly-horizontal tube. Cryogenics, 2017, 84: 69-75

32.  Guan Heng Yeoh, Xiaobin Zhang. Computational fluid dynamics and population balance modelling of nucleate boiling of cryogenic liquids: Theoretical developments. The Journal of Computational Multiphase Flows, 2016, 8(4): 178-200 

33.  Chen Jianye, Wang Yuchen, Zhang Wei, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xiaobin*. Theoretical Prediction of Flooding Velocity in an Inclined  Tube Based on Viscous Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability. Chemical Engineering Science, 2016，144:395-403.

34.  Zhu Jiakai, Zhao Dongfang, Xu Lu, Zhang Xiaobin*. Interactions of vortices, thermal effects and cavitation in liquid hydrogen cavitating flows. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2016, 41:614-631. 

35. Zhang Xiaobin, Chen Jianye, Xiong Wei, Jin Tao*.Visualization study of nucleate pool boiling of liquid nitrogen with quasi-steady heat input. Cryogenics, 2015,72:14-21.

36. Chen Jianye, Tang Yuan, Zhang Wei, Wang Yuchen, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xiaobin*. Computational fluid dynamic simulations on liquid film behaviors at flooding in an inclined pipe. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2015,23(9): 1460-1468.

37. Zhang Xiaobin, Li Jinfeng, Zhu Jiakai, Qiu Limin*.Computational fluid dynamics study on liquefied natural gas dispersion with phase change of water. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2015, 91: 347-354.

38.  Zhang Xiaobin, Zhu Jiakai, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xuejun*. Calculation and verification of dynamic cavitation model for quasi-steady cavitation flow. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2015, 86: 294-301.

39. Zhu Jiakai, Chen Yao, Zhao Dongfang, Zhang Xiaobin*. Extension of the Schnerr-Sauer model for cryogenic cavitation. European Journal of Mechanics B/Fluids, 2015, 52:1-10

40. Zhang Xiaobin, Zhang Wei, Chen Jianye, Qiu Limin, Sun Daming*. Validation of dynamic cavitation model for unsteady cavitating flow on NACA66. Science China, 2014,57(4): 819-827.

41. Zhang Xiaobin, Yao Lei, Qiu Limin*, Gan Zhihua, Yang Ruping, Ma Xiaojing, Liu Zhihua. Experimental study on cryogenic moisture uptake in polyurethane foam insulation material. Cryogenics, 2012,52:810-815.

42. Zhang Xiaobin, Chen Jianye, Gan Zhihua, Qiu Limin, Zhang Kaihao, Yang Ruping, Ma Xiaojing, Liu Zhihua. Experimental study of moisture uptake of polyurethane foam subjected to a heat sink below 30 K. Cryogenics, 2014，59: 1-6.

43. Chen Jianye, Xu Lu, Xiong Wei, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xiaobin*. Experimental results of flooding experiments in an inclined tube with liquid nitrogen and its vapor. Cryogenics, 2014, 62:1-6.

44. Zhang Xiaobin, Yao Lei, Chen Jianye, Zhang Wei, Xiong, Zhang Xuejun, Qiu Limin*. Prediction of the onset of flooding in an inclined tube at cryogenic temperatures. Cryogenics, 2014,61:98-106.

45. Zhang Xiaobin, Zhang Kaihao, Qiu Limin*, Gan Zhihua, Shen Xian, Xiang Shijun. A pulse tube cryocooler with a cold reservoir. Cryogenics, 2013,54:30-36.

46. Zhang Xiaobin, Yao Lei, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xuejun*. Three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics modeling of two-phase flow in a structured packing column. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2013,21(9): 959-966. 

47. Zhang Xiaobin, Xiang Shijun, Cao Xiaoli, Qiu Limin*. Effects of surface tension on bubble growth in an extensive uniformity superheated liquid. Chinese Science Bulletin, 2011,56(30): 3191-3198.

48. Zhang Xiaobin, Zhang Wei, Zhang Xuejun*. Modeling droplet vaporization and combustion with the volume of liquid method at a small Reynolds number. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science A, 2012, 13(5), 361-374.

49. Zhang Xiaobin, Chen Jianye, Yao Lei, Huang Yonghua, Zhang Xuejun, Qiu Limin*. Research and development of large-scale cryogenic air separation in China. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science A, 2014, 15(5): 309-322.

50. Zhang Xiaobin, Zhu Jiakai, Wu Zhao, Xiong Wei, Zhang Xuejun, Qiu Limin*. Performance prediction of structured packing column for cryogenic air separation with hybrid model. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2014,22: 930-936.

51. Zhang Xiaobin, Zhang Wei, Zhang Xuejun*. Entropy Analysis of droplet combustion in convective environment with small Reynolds number. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2013,21(6): 654-662.

52. Qiu Limin, Zhi Xiaoqin, Gan Zhihua, Zhang Xiaobin*. Function of gas parcels in the pulse tube, International Journal of Refrigeration, 2014, 38, 358-366.

53. Zhang Xuejun, Lu Junliang, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xiaobin*, Wang Xiaolei. A Mathematical Model for Designing Optimal Shape for the Cone Used in Z-flow Type Radial Flow Adsorbers, Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2013, 21(5): 494-499. 

54. Zhang Xiaobin, Qiu Limin, Zhang Xuejun, Gan Zhihua*. Modeling liquid hydrogen cavitating flow with the full cavitation model. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2008, 33: 7197-7206

55. Zhang Xiaobin, Wu Zhao, Xiang Shijun, Qiu Limin. Modeling cavitation flow of cryogenic fluids with thermodynamic phase-change theory. Chinese Science Bulletin, 2013, 58, 4-5: 567-574

56. Cao Xiaoli, Zhang Xiaobin*, Qiu LImin, Gan Zhihua. Validation of full cavitation model in cryogenic fluids. Chinese Science Bulletin, 2009, 54(10): 1633-1640

57. X.B Zhang, L.M. Qiu, Z.H. Gan, Y.L He. CFD study of a simple orifice pulse tube cooler. Cryogenics, 2007, 47: 315-321

58. X.B Zhang, L.M. Qiu, Y. Gao, X.J. Zhang. Computational fluid dynamic study on cavitation in liquid nitrogen. Cryogenics, 2008,48: 432-438

59. Xiao-bin Zhang, Zhi-hua Gan, Li-min Qiu*, Hua-xiang Liu. Computational fluid dynamics simulation of an inter-phasing pulse tube cooler. Journal of Zhejiang University Science-A, 2008, 9(1): 93-98

60. X.B. Zhang, L.M. Qiu*, Z.H. Gan, Y.L. He.   Effects of reservoir volume on performance of pulse tube cooler. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2007, 30: 11-18

    It is mainly engaged in

1) Theoretical analysis of two-phase flow and heat transfer of cryogenic fluid, especially in cryogenic cavitation, flooding phenomena of cryogenic fluids; 

2) CFD numerical modeling and experimental visualization of cryogenic fluids, especially in cryogenic cavitation, flooding phenomena of cryogenic fluids; 

3) Design of cryogenic for superconducting magnets;

4) Flow and mass transfer characteristics of distillation column with regular packing for air separation;

5) Heat transfer characteristics of molten salt heat exchanger in tower solar thermoelectric system, etc.