Overview
Background
Professor Geoff Wang received his PhD in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering from the Northeastern University, Shenyang, China in 1990. After earned about 2-year Visiting Academic experience at University of New South Wales, he joined the University of Queensland in 1996 and has been leading in the research focusing on modeling and simulation of the Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering processes, such as iron ore sintering, iron- & steel-making, sustainable energy, coalbed methane (CBM) extraction and carbon dioxide capture and utilization including CO2 -sequestration with enhanced coalbed methane (CO2-ECBM) recovery. Professor Wang’s research activity and interests are directed towards developing energy and environmental technologies. He has made significant contributions to the field of research on fluid flow, heat and mass transfer in chemical reactors, particularly gas solid reaction kinetics associated with various porous media. He has been active and completed research programs in clean energy technologies such as pulverized coal injection into blast furnaces, hydrogen production through lower emission coal combustion, and CO2 electrochemical conversion to fuel or reusable chemicals.
Professor Wang is author of a monograph entitled "Pulverized Coal Injection Technology for Blast Furnaces" and has over 100 original journal publications and about 60 refereed conference papers, included 2 patents.
Availability
- Professor Geoff Wang is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research interests
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Environment & Energy
• Modelling and Simulation - Numerical models for fluid flow, heat and mass transfer in various chemical reactors and porous media, such as pulverized coal injection (PCI) to blast furnace, coal reservoir simulation, gas separation through membrane etc. • Clean Coal Technologies – Hydrogen production through lower emission coal combustion, syngas Gas-to-Liquid fuel, underground coal gasification etc. • Clean Energy and Environmental Applications - Coalbed methane (CBM) recovery, CO2 capture through advanced membranes and nano-sized CaO sorbents, CO2 conversion and utilization, CO2 storage via geo-sequestration into coals (CO2-enhanced CBM). • Advanced Ironmaking and Steelmaking – blast furnace ironmaking with low-grade iron ore, grain refining for steels, inclusion control for clean steel etc.
Works
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2009
Journal Article
Simulation of CO2-geosequestration enhanced coal bed methane recovery with a deformation-flow coupled model
Wang, Z. T., Wang, G. X., Rudolph, V., Da Costa, J. C. D., Huang, P. M. and Lin, X. (2009). Simulation of CO2-geosequestration enhanced coal bed methane recovery with a deformation-flow coupled model. Procedia Earth and Planetary Science, 1 (1), 81-85. doi: 10.1016/j.proeps.2009.09.015
2009
Journal Article
Adsorption and desorption on coals for CO2 sequestration
Wang, Zuo-tang, Fu, Zhen-kun, Zhang, Bang-an, Wang, Guo-xiong, Rudolph, Victor and Huo, Li-wen (2009). Adsorption and desorption on coals for CO2 sequestration. Mining Science and Technology, 19 (1), 8-13. doi: 10.1016/S1674-5264(09)60002-8
2009
Journal Article
Coalbed methane resources and reservoir characteristics of NO. II1 coal seam in the Jiaozuo coalfield, China
Zhang, X. D., Liu, Y. H., Wang, G. X. and Liu, H. (2009). Coalbed methane resources and reservoir characteristics of NO. II1 coal seam in the Jiaozuo coalfield, China. Energy Exploration and Exploitation, 27 (5), 307-332. doi: 10.1260/0144-5987.27.5.307
2009
Conference Publication
Experimental Study on Anisotropic Strain Behaviour of Coal
Wei, X. R., Massarotto, P., Rudolph, V., Golding, S. D. and Wang, Guo-Xiong (2009). Experimental Study on Anisotropic Strain Behaviour of Coal. Asia Pacific Coalbed Methane Symposium, Xuzhou, China, 24-26 September 2009. China: The Press of China University of Mining and Technology.
2009
Journal Article
An improved permeability model of coal for coalbed methane recovery and CO2 geosequestration
Wang, G. X., Massarotto, P. and Rudolph, V. (2009). An improved permeability model of coal for coalbed methane recovery and CO2 geosequestration. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY, 77 (1-2), 127-136. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2008.10.007
2009
Conference Publication
Recent Advance of Zero Emission Technologies for Coal-based Power Generation Systems
Wang, G. X., Feng, B., Diniz Da Costa, J. C. and Rudolph, V. (2009). Recent Advance of Zero Emission Technologies for Coal-based Power Generation Systems. APPEEC, Wuhan, China, 28-31 March 2009. Wuhan, China: IEEE Xplore. doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2009.4918640
2008
Conference Publication
Comparison of calcium oxide sorbents for CO2 capture at high temperature
W. Liu, W. N. Low, B. Feng, J. C. Diniz Da Costa and G.-X. Wang (2008). Comparison of calcium oxide sorbents for CO2 capture at high temperature. APCBM 2008 Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 September 2008. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2008
Conference Publication
A multi-scale model for CO2 sequestration enhanced coalbed methane recovery
Wang, G-X., Wei, X.R., Massarotto, P., Rudolph, V., Qin, Y. and Wei, C. (2008). A multi-scale model for CO2 sequestration enhanced coalbed methane recovery. Chemical Engineering in Sustainable Development, Dailan, China, 4-6 August 2008. China: The Dailan University of Technology.
2008
Conference Publication
Multi-physical phenomena in coal associated with coalbed methane recovery and CO2 geo-sequestration
Wang, G-X, Massarotto, P. and Rudolph, V. (2008). Multi-physical phenomena in coal associated with coalbed methane recovery and CO2 geo-sequestration. Advances in Heterogeneous Material Mechanics, China, 3-8 June 2008. United States: DEStech Publications, INC.
2008
Conference Publication
Fracture permeability of gases under stressed adsorption and desorption in coal
Wang, G.-X., Wei, X. R., Massarotto, P. and Rudolph, V. (2008). Fracture permeability of gases under stressed adsorption and desorption in coal. APCBM 2008 Symposium, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 22-24 September, 2008. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2008
Conference Publication
CO2 removal by absorption method based on energy integration
Li, Q., Yu, Y., Jiang, J., Shang, Z., Wang, G-X., Massarotto, P. and Rudolph, V. (2008). CO2 removal by absorption method based on energy integration. APCBM 2008 Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 September 2008. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2008
Journal Article
A remining technology of underground coal gasification at Zhongliangshan Coal Mine
Wang, Z-t, Ding, X-p, Huo, L-w, Wang, G-X and Rudolph, V. (2008). A remining technology of underground coal gasification at Zhongliangshan Coal Mine. Journal of Coal Science and Engineering, 14 (3), 469-473. doi: 10.1007/s12404-008-0101-6
2008
Conference Publication
Fundamental studies and practice for enhanced coalbed methane technologies in China: A review
Qin, Y., Wei, C., Wang, G.X., Rudolph, V., Fu, X. and Wu, C. (2008). Fundamental studies and practice for enhanced coalbed methane technologies in China: A review. APCBM 2008 Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 September, 2008. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2008
Conference Publication
A field trial on underground coal gasification in Zhong Liang-shan Coal Mine
Wang, X.T., Wang, G-X., Rudolph, V., Jiao, J.L., Li, D.H. and Huo, L.W. (2008). A field trial on underground coal gasification in Zhong Liang-shan Coal Mine. Chemical Engineering in Sustainable Development, Dailan, China, 4-6 August 2008. China: The Dailan University of Technology.
2008
Conference Publication
Numerical simulation of flue gas injection enhanced methane recovery
Wei, X., Wang, G-X., Massarotto, P., Golding, S.D. and Rudolph, V. (2008). Numerical simulation of flue gas injection enhanced methane recovery. APCBM 2008 Symposium, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 22-24 September, 2008. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2008
Journal Article
Electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 cathode material coated with ZrO2 nanolayer
Liu, H., Wang, G. X., Wexler, D., Wang, J. Z. and Liu, H. K. (2008). Electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 cathode material coated with ZrO2 nanolayer. Electrochemistry Communications, 10 (1), 165-169. doi: 10.1016/j.elecom.2007.11.016
2007
Journal Article
A review on recent advances in the numerical simulation for coalbed-methane-recovery process
Wei, XiaoRong, Wang, Geoff G.X., Massarotto, Paul, Golding, Suzanne D. and Rudolph, Victor (2007). A review on recent advances in the numerical simulation for coalbed-methane-recovery process. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering, 10 (6), 657-666. doi: 10.2118/93101-pa
2007
Journal Article
Modeling gas displacement kinetics in coal with Maxwell-Stefan diffusion theory
Wei, X., Wang, G. X., Massarotto, P., Rudolph, V. and Golding, S.D. (2007). Modeling gas displacement kinetics in coal with Maxwell-Stefan diffusion theory. Aiche Journal, 53 (12), 3241-3252. doi: 10.1002/aic.11314
2007
Journal Article
Numerical simulation of multicomponent gas diffusion and flow in coals for CO2 enhanced coalbed methane recovery
Wei, X., Wang, G. X., Massarotto, P., Golding, S. D. and Rudolph, V. (2007). Numerical simulation of multicomponent gas diffusion and flow in coals for CO2 enhanced coalbed methane recovery. Chemical Engineering Science, 62 (16), 4193-4203. doi: 10.1016/j.ces.2007.04.032
2007
Conference Publication
The reactivity of nanoscale calcium oxide particles in calcination and carbonation cycle
Liu, W., Feng, B., Diniz Da Costa, J.C. and Wang, Guo-Xiong (2007). The reactivity of nanoscale calcium oxide particles in calcination and carbonation cycle. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Coal Combustion, Wuhan, China, 1-4 December 2007. Wuhan, China: Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling of thermal engineering management for hydrogen ironmaking in shaft furnace
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Dr Xiaodong Ma
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiscale modelling for characterisation of particle transport and retention in porous media
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhenjiang You
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiscale modelling for characterisation of particle transport and retention in porous media
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhenjiang You
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Doctor Philosophy
Low emission iron and steelmaking using hydrogen to pre-reduce lump ore
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Dr Helen Tang, Dr Xiaodong Ma
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Carbon Footprint Mapping & Modelling for an Ironmaking Blast Furnace
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Grain refinement of ferritic structural steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Numerical Simulation of Gas Diffusion and Flow in Coalbeds for Enhanced Methane Recovery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Sue Golding
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of Electrolyte Flooding in a Carbon-based Gas Diffusion Electrode for CO2 Electrolysis to CO
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Formation and Control of Sulphides in High-End Gear Steels
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang, Dr Xiaodong Ma
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Refining and Toughening Mechanism by Ti-Mg and Ti-Ca Addition in Offshore Steels
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xiaodong Ma
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Advanced Refractory Materials for Copper Industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Optimizing Catalyst-electrolyte Interfaces for Selective Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO over Ag Electrodes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Control of inclusions in 55SiCr spring steel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Jin Zou
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Phase Equilibria Studies on "FeO"-CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO system related to iron blast furnace slags
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Fluid Dynamics and Transport Phenomena Effects of Gas Mixtures and Mercury Vapour in Microporous Membranes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Suresh Bhatia
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of Sintering-Resistant Calcium Based Sorbents for High Temperature CO2 Capture
Associate Advisor
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