Hsiu-Po Kuo
Associate Professor

Tel：+886-3-2118800 ext. 5488

Fax: +886-3-2118668

Laboratory: Particle Technology Lab.
　

　

　

Academic Education

 　 　
The University of Birmingham Ph.D. 1998-2001
National Taiwan University B.S. 1991-1995
　

Work Experience

 　 　
National Taiwan University   Post-doctoral researcher 2002-2002
The University of Birmingham  Post-doctoral researcher

2001-2001

Expertise

Particle Technology, Particle Motion Simulation, Multi-phase Flow

                             

Research of Interest

（1）Solids Mixing and Segregation

（2）Discrete Element Simulation for Particles

（3）Multi-phase Flow

　

Recent Publications

  1. H.P. Kuo, S.M. Pan, and H.T. Hsu, 2010, “Comparisons of the H2 concentration in the products from the rice husk steam reforming reactions using different catalysts”, Advanced Powder Technology, submitted.

  2. H.P. Kuo and C.H. Cheng, 2010, “The comparison of the elastic properties of the particle assembly in a vibrator determined by the top cap method, the apparent mass method and the energy dissipation method”, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 41(2), pp. 239-243.

  3. H.P. Kuo, C.T. Wu and R.C. Hsu, 2009, “Continuous deduction of toluene from the contaminated gas stream in a fluidised bed photoreactor”, Powder Technology, 195(1), pp. 50-56.

  4. H.P. Kuo, M.Y. Chung, and C.C. Lin, 2009, “Design correlations for the optical performance of the particle-diffusing bottom diffusers in the LCD backlight unit”, Powder Technology, 192(1), pp.116-121.

  5. H.P. Kuo, H.Z. Zhang, and R.C. Hsu, 2008, “CFD modelling of a countercurrent staged fluidised bed”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 137(3), pp.664-676.

  6. H.P. Kuo and Y.W. Chen, 2008,“The determination of the state transition of the
    granular materials in a vibrating bed using a novel optical signal analysing method ”, Advanced Powder Technology, 19(1), pp. 61-71.

  7. H.P. Kuo and M.L. Ku, 2008, “On the plate design in a countercurrent single-stage fluidized bed system”, Advanced Powder Technology, 19(1), pp. 13-24.

  8. 郭修伯、吳俊德，2007，「流體化床技術在新興產業之應用與發展」，化工，54(5)，pp. 21-28。

  9. H.P. Kuo and C. Y. Cheng, 2006,“Investigation of the bed types and particle residence time in a staged fluidised bed”, Powder Technology, 169, pp.1-9.

  10. H.P. Kuo, Y.C. Hsiao and P.Y. Shih, 2006,“A study of the axial segregation in a rotating drum using deformable particles”, Powder Technology. 166, pp.161-166.

  11. H.P. Kuo, P.Y. Shih, and R.C. Hsu, 2006,“Coupled axial-radial segregation in rotating drums with high fill levels”, AIChE J., 52(7), pp. 2422-2427.

  12. H.P. Kuo, R.C. Hsu, and Y. C. Hsiao, 2005, “Investigation of Axial Segregation in a Rotating Drum”, Powder Technology, 153, pp.196-203.

  13. H.P. Kuo, P.C. Knight, D. J. Parker, and J.P.K. Seville, 2005, “Solids Circulation and Axial Dispersion of Cohesionless Particles in a V-Mixer”, Powder Technology, 152, pp.133-140.

  14. H.P. Kuo, P.C. Knight, D.J. Parker, M.J. Adams and J.P.K. Seville, 2004, “Discrete Element Simulations of a High Shear Mixer”, Advanced Powder Technology, 15(3), pp.297-309.

  15. H.P. Kuo, A.S. Burbidge, P.C. Knight, D.J. Parker, M.J. Adams, and J.P.K. Seville, 2003, “Non-Equilibrium Particle Motion in the Vicinity of a Single Blade”, Powder Technology, 132, pp. 1-9.

  16. S.P. Ju, W. M. Lu, H.P. Kuo, F.S. Chu and Y. C. Lu, 2003, “The Formation of a Suspension Bed on Dual Flow Distributors”, Powder Technology, 131, pp.139-155.

  17. H.P. Kuo, P.C. Knight, D.J. Parker, Y. Tsuji, M.J. Adams, and J.P.K. Seville, 2002, “The Influence of DEM Simulation Parameters on the Particle Behaviour in a V-mixer”, Chemical Engineering Science, 57, pp. 3621 - 3638.

  18. H.P. Kuo, Y.S. Fangary, D.J. Parker, M. Barigou, and J.P.K. Seville, 2001, “Validation of Numerical Simulations of Mixing Using PEPT Experiments”, Chemie Ingenieur Technik, 73(6), pp.642 - 642.