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

1Solids Mixing and Segregation

2Discrete Element Simulation for Particles

3Multi-phase Flow

 

Recent Publications

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. H.P. Kuo and M.L. Ku, 2007, “The influence of the plate design on the operation of a suspension bed”, submitted to Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan.

  16. H.P. Kuo and C.D. Wu, 2008, “Continuous deduction of toluene from the contaminated gas stream in a fluidised bed photoreactor”, submitted to Powder Technology.

  17. H.P. Kuo, A.S. Burbidge, D. J. Parker, Y. Tsuji, and J.P.K. Seville, 2007, “Particle Motion in a V-Blender: Validation of the Discrete Element Method Using Positron Emission Particle Tracking”, submitted to AIChE J.