Publications
2017
GAS DISCHARGES.
Dutton, J., Harris, F. M., Hughes, D. B., Emeleus, K. G., Woolsey, G. A., Essers, W. G., . . . Kelk, J. E. (2017). GAS DISCHARGES..
2016
Analysis of the characteristics of DC nozzle arcs in air and guidance for the search of SF6 replacement gas
Liu, J., Zhang, Q., Yan, J. D., Zhong, J., & Fang, M. T. C. (2016). Analysis of the characteristics of DC nozzle arcs in air and guidance for the search of SF6 replacement gas. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 49(43), 19 pages. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/49/43/435201
The Modelling of an SF6 Arc in a Supersonic Nozzle: II. Current Zero Behaviour of the Nozzle Arc
Zhang, Q., Liu, J., Yan, J., & Fang, M. (2016). The Modelling of an SF6 Arc in a Supersonic Nozzle: II. Current Zero Behaviour of the Nozzle Arc. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics.
The modelling of an SF6 arc in a supersonic nozzle: II. Current zero behaviour of the nozzle arc
Zhang, Q., Liu, J., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2016). The modelling of an SF6 arc in a supersonic nozzle: II. Current zero behaviour of the nozzle arc. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 49. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/49/33/335501
2014
The modelling of an SF<sub>6</sub> arc in a supersonic nozzle: I. Cold flow features and dc arc characteristics
Zhang, Q., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2014). The modelling of an SF<sub>6</sub> arc in a supersonic nozzle: I. Cold flow features and dc arc characteristics. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 47(21). doi:10.1088/0022-3727/47/21/215201
Air arcs burning in turbulent round jet
Liu, J., Zhang, Q., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2014). Air arcs burning in turbulent round jet. In The XXth International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications (pp. 59-62). Orleans, France: Local Organisation Committee.
Effects of nozzle geometry on SF6 arc thermal interruption
Zhang, Q., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2014). Effects of nozzle geometry on SF6 arc thermal interruption. In The XXth International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications (pp. 99-102). Orleans: Local Organisation Committee.
2013
Current zero behaviour of an SF<sub>6</sub>nozzle arc under shock conditions
Zhang, Q., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2013). Current zero behaviour of an SF<sub>6</sub>nozzle arc under shock conditions. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 46(16), 165203. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/46/16/165203
2012
Thermophysical Properties of High-Temperature Reacting Mixtures of Carbon and Water in the Range 400–30,000 K and 0.1–10 atm. Part 1: Equilibrium Composition and Thermodynamic Properties
Wang, W. Z., Murphy, A. B., Yan, J. D., Rong, M. Z., Spencer, J. W., & Fang, M. T. C. (2012). Thermophysical Properties of High-Temperature Reacting Mixtures of Carbon and Water in the Range 400–30,000 K and 0.1–10 atm. Part 1: Equilibrium Composition and Thermodynamic Properties. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 32(1), 75-96. doi:10.1007/s11090-011-9327-y
Computer aided design studies of auto-expansion circuit breakers
Zhang, Q., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2012). Computer aided design studies of auto-expansion circuit breakers. In The XIX International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications (pp. 82-85). Beijing: High Voltage Engneering (Chinese journal publisher).
Modelling of turbulent arc burning in a supersonic nozzle
Zhng, Q., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2012). Modelling of turbulent arc burning in a supersonic nozzle. In The XIX International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications (pp. 202-205). Beijing: High Voltage Engineering (a Chinese journal publisher).
2011
Coupling of Anode and Cathode Torches Perpendicularly Arranged in a Discharge Chamber
Yan, J. D., Tang, K. M., & Fang, M. T. C. (2011). Coupling of Anode and Cathode Torches Perpendicularly Arranged in a Discharge Chamber. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 39(11), 2872-2873. doi:10.1109/tps.2011.2152861
Thermophysical properties of carbon–argon and carbon–helium plasmas
Wang, W., Rong, M., Murphy, A. B., Wu, Y., Spencer, J. W., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2011). Thermophysical properties of carbon–argon and carbon–helium plasmas. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 44(35), 355207. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/44/35/355207
Thermophysical properties of thermal equilibrium and non-equilibrium nitrogen plasmas
Wang, W. Z., Yan, J. D., Rong, M. Z., Murphy, A. B., & Fang, M. T. C. (2011). Thermophysical properties of thermal equilibrium and non-equilibrium nitrogen plasmas. In 19th Symposium on Physics of Switching Arc 2011, FSO 2011 (pp. 339-342).
2010
Three-dimensional modelling of a dc arc plasma in a twin-torch system
Tang, K. M., Yan, J. D., Chapman, C., & Fang, M. T. C. (2010). Three-dimensional modelling of a dc arc plasma in a twin-torch system. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 43(34), 345201. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/43/34/345201
Interactive Visualised Computer Simulation of Switching Arcs
Yan, J. D., Zhan, Y. Y., Wang, H. Y., & Fang, M. T. C. (2010). Interactive Visualised Computer Simulation of Switching Arcs. In K. D. Weltmann (Ed.), XVIII International conference on Gas Discharges and their Applications (pp. 126-129). Greifswald Germany: GD2010 Local Organisation Committee.
Modelling of low current turbulent nozzle arcs with temperature gradient correction
Wang, H. Y., Zhan, Y. Y., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2010). Modelling of low current turbulent nozzle arcs with temperature gradient correction. In K. D. Weltmann (Ed.), XVIII International Conference on Gas Discharges and their Applications (pp. 90-93). Greifswald Germany: GD2010 Local Organisation Committee.
2009
Computer simulation of the arcing process in high voltage puffer circuit breakers with hollow contacts
Yan, J. D., Han, S. M., Zhan, Y. Y., Zhao, H. F., & Fang, M. T. C. (2009). Computer simulation of the arcing process in high voltage puffer circuit breakers with hollow contacts. In 18th Symposium on Physics of Switching Arc, FSO 2009 (pp. 99-108).
2007
Global thermal and aerodynamic environment in high voltage auto-expansion circuit breakers
Wong, T. M., Yan, J. D., Ye, X., Abrahamsson, J., & Fang, M. T. C. (2007). Global thermal and aerodynamic environment in high voltage auto-expansion circuit breakers. In 17th Symposium on Physics of Switching Arc, FSO 2007 Vol. 2 (pp. 37-46).
2005
On the use of Langmuir probes for the diagnosis of atmospheric thermal plasmas
Fang, M. T. C., Jin Ling Zhang., & Jiu Dun Yan. (2005). On the use of Langmuir probes for the diagnosis of atmospheric thermal plasmas. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 33(4), 1431-1442. doi:10.1109/tps.2005.852444
2004
A comparison of three radiation models for the calculation of nozzle arcs
Dixon, C. M., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2004). A comparison of three radiation models for the calculation of nozzle arcs. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 37(23), 3309-3318. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/37/23/013
Electrode Evaporation and Its Effects on Thermal Arc Behavior
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2004). Electrode Evaporation and Its Effects on Thermal Arc Behavior. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 32(3), 1352-1361. doi:10.1109/tps.2004.827606
A computational investigation into high current arcing processes of a 25-8kV permanent magnet assisted auto-expansion interrupter
Kweon, K. Y., Yan, J. D., Park, K. Y., Song, W. P., & Fang, M. T. C. (2004). A computational investigation into high current arcing processes of a 25-8kV permanent magnet assisted auto-expansion interrupter. In The 15th International Conference on Gas discharges and their applications, Vol. I (pp. 37-40). Toulouse: *.
Computer Simulation of High Voltage Circuit Breakers
Fang, P. M. T. C. (2004). Computer Simulation of High Voltage Circuit Breakers. In XVth International Conference on Gas Discharges and their Applications (pp. 1025-1034). Toulouse: Local Organisation Committee.
2003
A two-temperature model for a microwave generated argon plasma jet at atmospheric pressure
Liau, V. K., Fang, M. T. C., Yan, J. D., & Al-Shamma'a, A. I. (2003). A two-temperature model for a microwave generated argon plasma jet at atmospheric pressure. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 36(22), 2774-2783. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/36/22/003
Modelling of a wall-stabilized arc subjected to a transverse magnetic field
Dixon, C. M., & Fang, M. T. C. (2003). Modelling of a wall-stabilized arc subjected to a transverse magnetic field. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 36(22), 2767-2773. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/36/22/002
A two-temperature model of the anode sheath of an argon free burning arc
Liau, V. K., Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2003). A two-temperature model of the anode sheath of an argon free burning arc. Ibid, I, 113-116.
Can Langmuir probe be used for the diagnosis of atmospheric plasmas with gas motion?
Zhang, J. L., Fang, M. T. C., & Tan, J. D. (2003). Can Langmuir probe be used for the diagnosis of atmospheric plasmas with gas motion?. In 16th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (pp. 88). Taormina: 16th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry.
Computer Simulation of Plasmas in Switching and Material Processing Applications
Yan, J. D., Kweon, K. Y., Liau, V. K., Zhang, J. L., Dixon, C. M., & Fang, M. T. C. (2003). Computer Simulation of Plasmas in Switching and Material Processing Applications. In The XV Symposium on Physics of switching arc Vol. II (pp. 278-287). Brno: *.
Computer simulation of SF6 arcs in a duo-flow bybrid circuit breaker
Kweon, K. Y., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2003). Computer simulation of SF6 arcs in a duo-flow bybrid circuit breaker. In The XV Symposium on Physics of switching arc Vol. I (pp. 122-125). Brno: *.
Computer simulation of high voltage circuit breakers
Yan, J. D., Zhang, J. L., Kweon, K. Y., Dixon, C. M., & Fang, M. T. C. (2003). Computer simulation of high voltage circuit breakers. Ibid, 2, 1034-1205.
Disturbances caused by the insertion of a Langmuir probe in thermal plasmas
Zhang, J. L., Fang, M. T. C., & Yan, J. D. (2003). Disturbances caused by the insertion of a Langmuir probe in thermal plasmas. Ibid, I, 179-182.
2002
Computational investigation of arc behaviour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker contaminated by ablated nozzle vapour
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., Murphy, A. B., Hall, W., & Fang, M. T. C. (2002). Computational investigation of arc behaviour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker contaminated by ablated nozzle vapour. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 30(706-71).
Computer simulation of a wall stabilised arc subjected to a transverse magnetic field
Dixon, C. M., Fang, M. T. C., & Yan, J. D. (2002). Computer simulation of a wall stabilised arc subjected to a transverse magnetic field. 8th International Conference on Optimisation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, I, 111-114.
Computer simulation of an argon plasma jet at atmospheric pressure
Liau, V. K., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2002). Computer simulation of an argon plasma jet at atmospheric pressure. In 12th International Conference on Computer Technology in Welding and Manufacturing (pp. Paper 77). Sydney: *.
Experimental characterisation of an atmospheric argon plasma jet generated by 896MHz microwave system
Yan, J. D., Pau, C. F., Wylie, S. R., & Fang, M. T. C. (2002). Experimental characterisation of an atmospheric argon plasma jet generated by 896MHz microwave system. J. Phys D.: Appl. Phys,, 35(20), 2594-2604.
Swirling flow and its influence on high current dc arcs
Kweon, K. Y., Yan, J. D., Song, W. P., & Fang, M. T. C. (2002). Swirling flow and its influence on high current dc arcs. In XIV International Conference on Gas Discharges and their Applications (pp. 67-70). Liverpool: *.
2001
An improved calibration technique for free-space measurement of complex permittivity
Nakhkash, M., Yi Huang., Al-Nuaimy, W., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). An improved calibration technique for free-space measurement of complex permittivity. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 39(2), 453-455. doi:10.1109/36.905254
Dielectric recovery of a residual SF/sub 6/ plasma between two parallel plane electrodes
Yan, J. D., Fang, M. T. C., & Liu, Q. S. (2001). Dielectric recovery of a residual SF/sub 6/ plasma between two parallel plane electrodes. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 8(1), 129-136. doi:10.1109/94.910435
A two-temperature model for a microwave generated argon plasma jet
Yan, J. D., Pau, C. F., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). A two-temperature model for a microwave generated argon plasma jet. In XXVth International Conference on Phenomena in Ionised Gases Vol. 2 (pp. 237-238). Nagoya: XXVth International Conference on Phenomena in Ionised Gases.
An improved calibration technique for free-space measurement of complex permitivity
Nakhkash, M., Huang, Y., Al-Nuaimy, W., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). An improved calibration technique for free-space measurement of complex permitivity. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 39(2), 453-455.
Computer modelling of a two temperature microwave generated aron plasma jet at atmospheric pressure
Liau, V. K., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). Computer modelling of a two temperature microwave generated aron plasma jet at atmospheric pressure. Ibid, 139-142.
Detection and classification of partial discharge using a feature decomposition-based modular neural network
Tao Hong., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). Detection and classification of partial discharge using a feature decomposition-based modular neural network. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 50(5), 1349-1354. doi:10.1109/19.963209
Effects of wall ablation on the arc behaviour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., Murphy, A. B., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). Effects of wall ablation on the arc behaviour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker. Ibid, 181-184.
Influence of cathode vaporisation on arc characteristics in a supersonic nozzle
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). Influence of cathode vaporisation on arc characteristics in a supersonic nozzle. In XIVth Symposium on Physics of Switching Arc Vol. I (pp. 177-180). Brno: XIVth Symposium on Physics of Switching Arc.
Prediction of arc behaviour during current zero period in an auto-expansion circuit breaker
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). Prediction of arc behaviour during current zero period in an auto-expansion circuit breaker. Ibid, 131-134.
Self-consistent modelling of an atmospheric argon plasma jet sustained by microwave power
Liau, V. K., Fang, M. T. C., & Yan, J. D. (2001). Self-consistent modelling of an atmospheric argon plasma jet sustained by microwave power. Ibid, 269.
The effects of swirling flow on arc behaviour in a rotary arc circuit breaker
Yan, J. D., Dixon, C. M., & Fang, M. T. C. (2001). The effects of swirling flow on arc behaviour in a rotary arc circuit breaker. Ibid, I, 105-110.
2000
Investigation of the effects of pressure ratios on arc behavior in a supersonic nozzle
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Investigation of the effects of pressure ratios on arc behavior in a supersonic nozzle. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 28(5), 1725-1734. doi:10.1109/27.901260
Experimental and theoretical investigation of an enclosed free burning arc in SF<sub>6</sub>
Yan, J. D., Hall, W. B., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Experimental and theoretical investigation of an enclosed free burning arc in SF<sub>6</sub>. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 33(9), 1070-1080. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/33/9/306
Automatic detection of buried utilities and solid objects with GPR using neural networks and pattern recognition
Al-Nuaimy, W., Huang, Y., Nakhkash, M., Fang, M. T. C., Nguyen, V. T., & Eriksen, A. (2000). Automatic detection of buried utilities and solid objects with GPR using neural networks and pattern recognition. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 43(2-4), 157-165. doi:10.1016/s0926-9851(99)00055-5
Arc behaviour in the mixture of SF6 and PTFE vapour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker
Yan, J. D., Zhang, J. L., Murphy, A. B., Hall, W. B., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Arc behaviour in the mixture of SF6 and PTFE vapour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker. In XIIIth International Conference on Gas Discharges and their Applications Vol. I (pp. 58-61). Glasgow: XIIIth International Conference on Gas Discharges and their Applications.
Departure from local termodynamic equilibrium in a microwave-generated plasma jet at atmospheric pressure
Pau, C. F., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Departure from local termodynamic equilibrium in a microwave-generated plasma jet at atmospheric pressure. Unknown Journal, 3, 309-310.
Effects of wall ablation on the arc behaviour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., Murphy, A. B., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Effects of wall ablation on the arc behaviour in an auto-expansion circuit breaker. Ibid, 181-184.
Modelling of auto-expansion circuit breaker arcs at high currents
Yan, J. D., Fang, M. T. C., & Hall, W. (2000). Modelling of auto-expansion circuit breaker arcs at high currents. Ibid, 1, 201-204.
Numerical simulation of hybrid rotating arc/auto-expansion interrupter
Dixon, C. M., Lee, B. W., Seo, J. M., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Numerical simulation of hybrid rotating arc/auto-expansion interrupter. Ibid, 206-209.
Recent progress in our understanding of the physical processes in arcs in glas flow 2000
Fang, M. T. C., Yan, J. D., & Blundell, R. E. (2000). Recent progress in our understanding of the physical processes in arcs in glas flow 2000. XXIth International Conference on Phenomena of Ionised Gases, (Specia), 227-237.
The effect of nozzle ablation on arc behaviour
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). The effect of nozzle ablation on arc behaviour. In 7th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Vol. 1 (pp. 193-196). Brasov: th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
The effects of anode vaporisation on arc behaviour in a supersonic nozzle
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). The effects of anode vaporisation on arc behaviour in a supersonic nozzle. Ibid, 3, 311-312.
Theoretical and Experimental investigation of a free burning arc in an enclosed space
Dixon, C. M., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Theoretical and Experimental investigation of a free burning arc in an enclosed space. Ibid, 86-89.
Thermal recovery of ac nozzle arcs under different pressure ratios
Zhang, J. L., Yan, J. D., & Fang, M. T. C. (2000). Thermal recovery of ac nozzle arcs under different pressure ratios. Ibid, 1, 197-200.
1999
Application of the multilevel single-linkage method to one-dimensional electromagnetic inverse scattering problem
Nakhkash, M., Yi Huang., & Fang, M. T. C. (1999). Application of the multilevel single-linkage method to one-dimensional electromagnetic inverse scattering problem. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 47(11), 1658-1668. doi:10.1109/8.814945
'Neural Network for the Automated Detection of Subsurface Utilities'
Al-Nuaimy, W., Huang, Y., Fang, M. T. C., Nguyen, V. T., & Eriksen, A. (1999). 'Neural Network for the Automated Detection of Subsurface Utilities'. In Int. Conf. Systems, Signals, Control and Computers (pp. 272-275). Durban: n/a.
New free-space technique for measuring the complex permittivity and thickness of materials
Nakhkash, M., Huang, Y., & Fang, M. T. C. (1999). New free-space technique for measuring the complex permittivity and thickness of materials. IEE Conference Publication, (461), 23-26.
1998
'Automatic Detection of Buried Utilities and Solid Objects Using Neural Networks and Pattern Recognition'
Al-Nuaimy, W., Huang, Y., Fang, M. T. C., Nguyen, V. T., & Eriksen, A. (1998). 'Automatic Detection of Buried Utilities and Solid Objects Using Neural Networks and Pattern Recognition'. In 7th International Conference Ground Penetrating Radar (pp. 425-429). Kansas: N/A.
'Neural Network for the Automatic Detection of Buried Utilities and Landmines'
Al-Nuaimy, W., Huang, Y., Nakhkash, M., & Fang, M. T. C. (1998). 'Neural Network for the Automatic Detection of Buried Utilities and Landmines'. In Proceedings of Progress of Electromagnetic Research Symposium (pp. 141). France: N/A.
1991
Current zero flow conditions in a circuit breaker-nozzle
Taylor, S., Fang, M. T. C., Jones, G. R., & Shimmin, D. W. (1991). Current zero flow conditions in a circuit breaker-nozzle. IEE Proceedings A Science, Measurement and Technology, 138(5), 259. doi:10.1049/ip-a-3.1991.0037
1982
ARC BEHAVIOR WITH MILD NOZZLE ABLATION.
Newland, D. B., Taylor, S., Fang, M. T. C., & Jones, G. R. (1982). ARC BEHAVIOR WITH MILD NOZZLE ABLATION.. In Unknown Conference (pp. 17-19).