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Education
09/2005~01/2009 Doctor student at the College of Chemical Engineering of China University of Petroleum, Beijing, China.
09/2000~07/2003 Master student at the College of Chemical Engineering of China University of Petroleum, Beijing, China.
09/1996~07/2000 Bachelor student at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of China University of Petroleum, East China, Dongying, Shandong Province, China.
Research
Dr. Zhang Yongming’s research interests include both fundamental studies in gas-solids fluidization and related applied fluidization engineering research in petroleum refining industry, (e.g. the fluid catalytic cracking process) and other fluidized-bed chemical reaction processes in other industries.His primary concern is to intensify these fluidized processes by modifying their reactor designs or implementing new internals to make them more profitable and environmentally friendly.
Previous Professional Experience
06/2011~present Associate professor at the College of Chemical Engineering of China University of Petroleum, Beijing, China.
04/2009~06/2011 Assistant professor at the College of Chemical Engineering of China University of Petroleum, Beijing, China.
09/2007~03/2009 Visiting Scholar at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering of The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
07/2003~09/2005 R&D engineer at the Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP) of SINOPEC, Beijing, China.
Teaching
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Term
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Class Name
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Student Type
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2011~2012
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Fluidization and Gas-Solids Separation
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graduate
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2011~2012
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Advanced High-Velocity Fluidization Technology¢Ù
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graduate
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2011~2012
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Lectures on advance in Chemical Engineering
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graduate
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2011~2012
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Metalworking Practice
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undergraduate
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2012~2013
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Fluidization Engineering
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graduate
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2012~2013
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Lectures on advance in Chemical Engineering
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graduate
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2012~2013
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Metalworking Practice
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undergraduate
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2012~2013
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Refinery Cognition Practice
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undergraduate
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2013~2014
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Fluidization Engineering
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graduate
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2013~2014
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Advanced High-Velocity Fluidization Technology¢Ù
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graduate
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2013~2014
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Lectures on advance in Chemical Engineering
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graduate
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2013~2014
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Metalworking Practice
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undergraduate
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Professional Affiliations
08/2011~present Accepted as a member of the Youth Council of the Chinese Society of Particuology
Contacts
Email: zym0876@gmail.com
Tel.: 86-10-89731269
Fax: 86-10-89739017
Publications
Journal Papers (* means the corresponding author):
1. Zhang Yongmin*, Lu Chunxi, 2014. Experimental study and modeling on effects of a new multilayer baffle in a turbulent FCC regenerator. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 53(5): 2062−2066. (IF="2.206)
2. Zhang Yongmin*, Zhao Chao, Yu Songyuan, Lu Chunxi, 2013. Performance evaluation of FCC spent catalyst distributors by a large cold model. Acta Petrolei Sinica (Petroleum Processing Section). 29(5): 799-806. (in Chinese)
3. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2013. A historic review on R&D of China’s FCC riser termination device technologies. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 11(1), pp. 225-242, ISSN (Online) 1542-6580, ISSN (Print) 2194-5748,DOI: 10.1515/ijcre-2012-0063, June 2013. (IF="0.739)
4. Zhang Yongmin*, Wang Haibo, Chen Lili, Lu Chunxi*, 2012. Systematic investigation of particle segregation in binary fluidized beds with and without multilayer horizontal baffles. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 51(13): 5022−5036. (IF="2.206)
5. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Li Tingwen, 2012. A practical countercurrent fluid catalytic cracking regenerator model for in-situ operation optimization. AIChE Journal. 58(9): 2770-2784. (IF="2.493)
6. Zhang Yongmin, Bi Hsiaotao*, Grace John R., Lu Chunxi, 2010. Comparison of decoupling methods for analyzing pressure fluctuations in gas fluidized beds. AIChE Journal. 56(4): 869-877. (IF="2.030)
7. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, 2010. Fluidization quality and gas back2mixing in gas-solids fluidized beds of different shapes. CIESC Journal. 61(9): 2296-2304. (in Chinese)
8. Zhang Yongmin, Grace John R, Bi Xiaotao, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2009. Effect of louver baffles on hydrodynamics and gas mixing in a fluidized bed of FCC particles. Chemical Engineering Science. 64(14): 3270-3281. (IF="2.136)
9. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2009. Evaluating solids dispersion in fluidized beds of fine particles by gas backmixing experiments. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 87(10): 1400-1408. (IF="1.223)
10. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2009. A new homogeneity index to characterize the fluidization quality for non-slugging fluidized beds of Geldart A particles. Powder Technology. 191(1-2), 182-187. (IF="1.745)
11. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2008. A practical method to estimate the bed height of a fluidized bed of FCC particles. Chemical Engineering & Technology. 31(12): 1735-1742. (IF="1.266)
12. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Grace John R., Bi Hsiaotao, Shi Mingxian, 2008. Gas back-mixing in a two-dimensional baffled turbulent fluidized bed. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 47(21): 8484–8491. (IF="1.895)
13. Zhang Yongmin, Hou Shuandi, Long Jun, Lu Chunxi, 2006. Application of jalousie grid in FCC stripper: verification by cold model experiment. Abstract of papers of the American Chemical Society. 231, 81-Petr. Mar. 26th.
14. Zhang Yongmin, Wang Hongmei, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2008. Experimental studies of the effects of louvre baffles on the hydrodynamics of turbulent fluidized beds of FCC particles. Journal of China University of Petroleum (Edition of Natural Science). 32(4): 118-122. (in Chinese)
15. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2008.Investigation of bubble behavior and pressure fluctuation in a turbulent fluidized bed.Acta Petrolei Sinica (Petroleum Processing Section). 24(3): 263-268. (in Chinese)
16. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Shi Mingxian, 2007. Effect of structure parameters and arrangement of louver baffles on the hydrodynamics performance of fine particles in turbulent fluidized bed. Petroleum Processing and Petrochemicals. 38(7): 64-69. (in Chinese)
17. Zhang Yongmin, Shi Mingxian, Lu Chunxi*, 2006. Actualities and prospecting of FCC stripping technology. Petro-Chemical Equipment Technology. 27(2): 31-36. (in Chinese)
18. Zhang Yongmin*, Shi Mingxian, Lu Chunxi, 2004. Study on the gas-solid mass transfer performance in catalyst cooler. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Chinese Universities. 18(4), 409-413. (in Chinese)
19. Zhang Yongmin*, Shi Mingxian, Lu Chunxi, 2004. Large-scale cold pilot experiment on a new annular catalyst stripper for FCC units. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Chinese Universities. 18(3): 377-380. (in Chinese)
20. Yao Xiuying, Sun Fuwei, Zhang Yongmin*, Lu Chunxi, 2014. Experimental validation of a new heat transfer intensification method for FCC external catalyst coolers. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification. 75: 19-30. (IF="1.950)
21. Sun Fuwei, Zhang Yongmin*, Lu Chunxi, Zhao Lan, 2013. Large cold-model experiment on heat transfer and hydrodynamics of an FCC external catalyst cooler. Acta Petrolei Sinica (Petroleum Processing Section). 29(4): 633-640. (in Chinese)
22. Zhou Xuan, Yan Hongfei, Li Qiuzhi, Zhang Yongmin*, Meng Fandong, 2013. Investigation on oxy-combustion: carbon dioxide capture. Modern Chemical Industry. 33(10): 96-100. (in Chinese)
23. Li Xibin, Zhang Yongmin*, Yu Qun, Zheng Yongjun, Liu Rusong, Lu Chunxi, 2013. Revamping for reinforced regeneration of a 500, 000 TPY residue FCC unit. Petroleum Refinery Engineering. 43(4): 10-13. (in Chinese)
24. Chen Xiaona, Zhang Yongmin, Tang Jun, Huang Jinku, Lu Chunxi*, Wang Zhu’an, 2013. Initial fluidization processes of binary quartz sand particles with equal density. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Chinese Universities. 27(5): 729-736. (in Chinese)
25. Li Tingwen*, Zhang Yongmin, 2013. A new model for two-dimensional numerical simulation of pseudo-2D gas-solids fluidized beds. Chemical Engineering Science. 102: 246-256. (IF="2.386)
26. Li Tingwen, Zhang Yongmin, Grace John R.*, Bi Xiaotao, 2010. Numerical investigation of gas mixing in gas-solid fluidized beds. AIChE Journal. 56(9): 2280–2296. (IF="2.030)
27. Liu Mengxi, Zhang Yongmin, Bi Hsiaotao*, Grace John R.*, Zhu Yadong, 2010. Non-intrusive determination of bubble size in a gas-solid fluidized bed: An evaluation. Chemical Engineering Science. 65(11): 3485-3493. (IF="2.379)
28. Tang Jun, Chen Xiaona, Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi*, Shen Zhiyuan, 2012. Minimum fluidisation velocities of burned oil sand particles. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 90(6): 1494–1501. (IF=1.003)
29. Tang Jun, Chen Xiaona, Lu Chunxi, Zhang Yongmin, 2012. Minimum fluidization velocity of binary particles with different Geldart classification. Advanced Materials Research. 482-484: 655-662.
30. Li Tingwen*, Dietiker Jean-Franc-ois, Zhang Yongmin, Shahnam Mehrdad, 2011. Cartesian grid simulations of bubbling fluidized beds with a horizontal tube bundle. Chemical Engineering Science. 66(23): 6220–6231. (IF="2.431)
31. Yan Chaoyu, Lu Chunxi*, Zhang Yongmin, Wang Dewu, Liu Mengxi, 2010. Profiles of solid fraction and heterogeneous phase structure in a gas–solid airlift loop reactor. Chemical Engineering Science. 65(9): 2707-2726. (IF="2.379)
32. Tang Jun, Lu Chunxi*, Zhang Yongmin, Wang Zhu’an, 2010. Axial solid concentration distribution in burned oil sand fluidized beds of wide size distribution. CIESC Journal. 61(9): 2346-2352. (in Chinese)
33. Tang Jun, Lu Chunxi*, Zhang Yongmin, Wang Zhu’an, 2010. Study on the fluidization characteristics of burned oil sand particles. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Chinese Universities. 24(6): 435-440. (in Chinese)
34. Grace John*, Bi Hsiaotao, Zhang Yongmin, 2009. Pitfalls in gas sampling from fluidized beds. Chemical Engineering Science. 64(10): 2522-2524. (IF=2.136)
35. Yan Chaoyu, Fan Yiping, Lu Chunxi*, Zhang Yongmin, Liu Yansheng, Cao Rui, Gao Jinsen, Xu Chunming, 2009. Solids mixing in a fluidized bed riser. Powder Technology. 193(1): 110-119. (IF=1.745)
36. Lu Chunxi*, Xu Wenqing, Wei Yaodong, Zhang Yongmin, Shi Mingxian, 2007. Experimental studies of a novel compact FCC disengager. Acta Petrolei Sinica (Petroleum Processing Section). 23(6), 6-12. (in Chinese)
Patents:
1. Zhang Yongmin, Yao Xiuying, Han Xiao, 2014. A method to improve the operation of external fluidized heat exchangers with multiple vertical tube bundles. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201410100560.4. (in progress) (in Chinese)
2. Zhang Yongmin, Sun Fuwei, Lu Chunxi, Yao Xiuying, Han Xiao, 2014. An external fluidized heat exchanger. Chinese Patent (Utility Model), ZL 201420122096.4. (in progress) (in Chinese)
3. Zhang Yongmin, Yao Xiuying, Han Xiao, Sun Fuwei, 2014. An improved external fluidized heat exchanger with enforced internal solids circulation. Chinese Patent (Utility Model), ZL 201420122076.7. (in progress) (in Chinese)
4. Zhang Yongmin, Yu Songyuan, Zhang Xinguo, Yao Xiuying, Lu Chunxi, Zang Quanlong, Han Xiao, 2013. An external fluidized heat exchanger with solids feeding distribution. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201310073633.0. (in progress) (in Chinese)
5. Zhang Yongmin, Zhu Liyun, Fan Yiping, E Chenglin, Wang Zhu’an, Lu Chunxi, 2012. An FCC riser pre-lifting structure capable of quick mixing of hot and cold catalyst particles. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201210163272.4. (in progress) (in Chinese)
6. Fan Yiping, Zhu Liyun, Zhang Yongmin, E Chenglin, Wang Zhu’an, Lu Chunxi, 2012. An FCC riser pre-lifting structure for feeding two solids streams with different temperatures. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201210163259.9. (in progress) (in Chinese)
7. Zhang Yongmin, Yu Songyuan, Lu Chunxi, 2011. Method and apparatus of distributing spent catalyst in FCC units. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201110339768.8. (Granted on Oct. 9th, 2013) (in Chinese)
8. Zhang Yongmin, Liu Mengxi, Lu Chunxi, Wang Zhu’an, Sun Fuwei, 2010. Coupled apparatus for cooling the regenerated FCC catalyst and stripping the entrained flue gas. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201010034466.5. (Granted on Jun. 19th, 2013) (in Chinese)
9. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi, Liu Yingju, Cong Senzi, Li Shenshan, Zhang Xing, Sun Fangxian, Zhang Xinguo, Han Yumei, Gong Haifeng, 2010. Method and apparatus of improving FCC catalyst regeneration in a two-stage mode. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201010279631.3. (Granted on Jun. 5th, 2013) (in Chinese)
10. Zhang Yongmin, Lu Chunxi, 2010. A fluidized bed baffle with combined structures. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201010252650.7. (Granted on Jan. 11th, 2012) (in Chinese)
11. Lu Chunxi, Zhang Yongmin, Sun Fuwei 2010. An external fluidized heat exchanger with enforced internal solids circulation. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 201010034467.X.£¨Granted on May 23rd, 2012£©(in Chinese)
12. Lu Chunxi, Zhang Yongmin, 2006. A fluidized-bed baffle. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200610114153.4.(Granted on Sep. 2nd, 2009)
13. Liu Mengxi, Lu Chunxi, Wang Zhu’an, Zhang Yongmin, Shi Mingxian, 2006. An FCC catalyst stripper with combined structures. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200610088923.2.(Granted on Mar. 4th, 2009) (in Chinese)
14. Zhang Yongmin, Long Jun, Hou Shuandi, Zhang Zhanzhu, Zhang Jiushun, Lu Weimin, Wu Xuefeng, 2004. A method of stripping FCC regenerated catalyst. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200410083889.0.Granted on Jun. 18th, 2008£©(in Chinese)
15. Zhang Yongmin, Long Jun, Hou Shuandi, Zhang Zhanzhu, Zhang Jiushun, Lu Weimin, Xu Kejia, 2004. A catalyst stripping internal and its application in FCC units. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200410083891.8.£¨Granted on Aug. 22nd, 2007£©(in Chinese)
16. Zhang Yongmin, Hou Shuandi, Li Songnian, Xu Kejia, Zhang Zhanzhu, Zhang Jiushun, Long Jun, Zhao Junpeng, 2004. A catalyst stripper to strip the entrained flue gas in the FCC regenerated catalyst. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200410083890.3.(Granted on Sep. 19th, 2007) (in Chinese)
17. Zhang Yongmin, Long Jun, Hou Shuandi, Zhang Zhanzhu, Zhang Jiushun, Lu Weimin, He Jun, 2004. A method of stripping FCC spent catalyst. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200410083892.2.(Granted on Aug. 22nd, 2007) (in Chinese)
18. Zhang Yongmin, Hou Shuandi, Li Songnian, Long Jun, Zhang Zhanzhu, Zhang Jiushun, Wu Xuefeng, He Jun, 2004. A method of stripping FCC catalyst with multistage steam injections. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200410080229.7.(Granted on Nov. 28th, 2007) (in Chinese)
19. Zhang Yongmin, Hou Shuandi, Li Songnian, Xu Kejia, Zhang Zhanzhu, Zhang Jiushun, Long Jun, Zhao Junpeng, 2004. A flue gas stripper in an FCC unit. Chinese Patent (Invention), ZL 200410080230.X. (Granted on Nov. 28th, 2007) (in Chinese)
