Robert Morgan

Research output

Research output per year 1999 2021

• 30 Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN
• 26 Article
• 5 Paper
• 3 Patent
• 4 More
  • 1 Commissioned report
  • 1 Project report
  • 1 Chapter
  • 1 Working paper

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2021

  A Local Ecosystem Assessment of the Potential for Net Negative Heavy-Duty Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Biomethane Upcycling

  Atkins, P., Milton, G., Atkins, A. & Morgan, R., 3 Feb 2021, In: Energies. 14, 4, p. 1-22 806.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Greenhouse Gases 100%
  • Methane 85%
  • Ecosystem 71%
  • Ecosystems 60%
  • Gas emissions 57%

• Can Hydrogen Engines Support Decarbonation in the Heavy Duty Sector?

  Atkins, P., Pike-Wilson, E. & Morgan, R., 18 Aug 2021, Brighton: University of Brighton. 28 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Project report

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  • Hydrogen engines 100%
  • Decarbonization 95%
  • Internal combustion engines 64%
  • Fuel cells 58%
  • Hydrogen 51%

• Influence of the initial droplet distribution on the prediction of spray dynamics in Eulerian-Lagrangian simulations

  Gerbino, F., Tretola, G., Morgan, R., Atkins, P. & Vogiatzaki, K., 26 Mar 2021, In: International Journal of Multiphase Flow. 141, 103642.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • sprayers 100%
  • nozzles 78%
  • gasoline 58%
  • predictions 56%
  • Nozzles 45%

• Starting to Unpick the Unique Air–Fuel Mixing Dynamics in the Recuperated Split Cycle Engine

  Harvey, S. A., Vogiatzaki, K., De Sercey, G., Redpath, W. & Morgan, R., 12 Apr 2021, In: Energies. 14, 8, 2148.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Engines 100%
  • Air 85%
  • Atomization 36%
  • Soot 34%
  • Mach number 30%

• Unpicking the interplay of turbulence, diffusion, and thermophysics in cryogenic jets at supercritical pressures

  Madana Gopal, M. J. V., Tretola, G., Morgan, R., De Sercey, G., Lamanna, G. & Vogiatzaki, K., 12 Jul 2021, In: Physics of Fluids. 33, 7, 077106.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • supercritical pressures 100%
  • cryogenics 61%
  • turbulence 49%
  • thermodynamics 44%
  • fluids 38%
• 2020

  A process for an efficient heat release prediction at the concepts screening stage of gasoline engine development

  Rota, C., Morgan, RE., Mustafa, K., Osborne, R. & Matrisciano, A., 14 Aug 2020, In: International Journal of Engine Research.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gasoline 100%
  • Screening 99%
  • Engines 68%
  • Hot Temperature 51%
  • Computational fluid dynamics 19%

• The modelling and experimental validation of a cryogenic packed bed regenerator for liquid air energy storage applications

  Morgan, R., Rota, C., Pike-Wilson, E., Gardhouse, T. & Quinn, C., 3 Oct 2020, In: Energies. 13, 19, 5155.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Cryogenic energy storage 100%
  • Experimental Validation 90%
  • Energy Storage 90%
  • Packed Bed 84%
  • Packed beds 65%

• Understanding Sub and Supercritical Cryogenic Fluid Dynamics in Conditions Relevant to Novel Ultra Low Emission Engines

  Madana Gopal, M. J. V., Tretola, G., Morgan, R., De Sercey, G., Atkins, A. & Vogiatzaki, K., 12 Jun 2020, In: Energies. 13, 12, p. 1-23 3038.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Engine 100%
  • Fluid Dynamics 87%
  • Fluid dynamics 83%
  • Cryogenics 83%
  • Compression 53%

• Use of cryogenic fluids for zero toxic emission hybrid engines

  Madana Gopal, M. J. V., Harvey, S., Atkins, A., Atkins, P., De Sercey, G., Heikal, M., Morgan, R. & Vogiatzaki, K., 12 Mar 2020, Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain Systems for Future Transport 2019: Proceedings of the International Conference on Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain Systems for Future Transport, (ICEPSFT 2019). Taylor and Francis, p. 117-130 14 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Chapter › peer-review

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  • Cryogenics 100%
  • Engines 60%
  • Fluids 59%
  • Liquid nitrogen 40%
  • Dilution 34%
• 2019

  A New-Generation Lean Gasoline Engine for Reduced CO2 in an Electrified World

  Osborne, R., Lane, A., Turner, N., Hinton, N., Gidney, J., Cleeton, J., Atkins, P. & Morgan, R., 18 May 2019, International Vienna Motor Symposium 2019.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

• A Practical Recuperated Split Cycle Engine for Low Emissions and High Efficiency

  Owen, N., Treccarichi, F., Atkins, A., Selvaraj, A., Barnes, D., Besant, T. & Morgan, R., 9 Sep 2019, 14th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. September ed. United States: SAE International, Vol. 2019-September. p. 1-14 14 p. 2019-24-0190. (SAE Technical Papers ).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Thermoelectric power 100%
  • Recuperators 94%
  • Engines 87%
  • Fuel cells 61%
  • Electric batteries 49%

• A Process for an Efficient Heat Release Prediction at Multiple Engine Speeds and Valve Timings in the Early Stage of Gasoline Engine Development

  Rota, C., Morgan, R., Osborne, R. J., Mason, D., Heikal, M., Mustafa, K. & Matrisciano, A., 9 Sep 2019, 14th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. SAE International, 2019-24-0085. (SAE Techincal Papers).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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• Assessment of modelling capability for numerical simulations for designing higher efficiency and lower emission systems

  Gerbino, F., Morgan, R., Atkins, P. & Vogiatzaki, K., 9 Sep 2019, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of The International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF). Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University, p. 1-6 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Engines 100%
  • Computational fluid dynamics 89%
  • Computer simulation 86%
  • Internal combustion engines 77%
  • Fuel consumption 36%

• Implementation of a 0-D/1-D/3-D Process for the Heat Release Prediction of a Gasoline Engine in the Early Development Stage

  Rota, C., Mustafa, K., Winder, N., Osborne, R., Morgan, R., Mason, D. & Heikal, M., 2 Apr 2019, WCX SAE World Congress Experience. United States: SAE International, (SAE Technical Papers ).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

  • Gasoline 100%
  • Computational fluid dynamics 80%
  • Engines 68%
  • Hot Temperature 51%
  • Geometry 25%

• Low Temperature Molten Salts in Sustainable Energy Production

  Bernagozzi, M., Panesar, A. & Morgan, R., 11 Jun 2019, Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Renewable Energy Systems. p. 260-265

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • molten salts 100%
  • heat storage 37%
  • melting points 37%
  • specific heat 30%
  • salts 23%

• Molten salt selection methodology for medium temperature liquid air energy storage application

  Bernagozzi, M., Panesar, A. S. & Morgan, R., 6 May 2019, In: Applied Energy. 248, p. 500-511 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Cryogenic energy storage 100%
  • energy storage 66%
  • Molten materials 52%
  • Salts 50%
  • salt 37%

• Novel approach for adaptive coefficient tuning for the simulation of evaporating high-speed sprays injected into a high-temperature and high-pressure environment

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K., Morgan, R., Heikal, M., Mustafa, K., Ward, A. & Winder, N., 18 Oct 2019, In: International Journal of Engine Research.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Tuning 100%
  • Large eddy simulation 95%
  • Charge density 60%
  • Engines 54%
  • Temperature 51%

• Predictive CFD Auto-Tuning Approach for In-Cylinder Simulations of Two Small-Bore LDD Engines

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K., Morgan, R., Mustafa, K. & Ward, A., 9 Sep 2019, In: SAE Technical Papers. 2019, September, 9 p., 2019-24-0033.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Engine cylinders 100%
  • Tuning 82%
  • Computational fluid dynamics 80%
  • Engines 67%
  • Boundary conditions 40%

• Temperature-Tailored Molten Salts for Sustainable Energy Storage

  Bernagozzi, M., Panesar, A. & Morgan, R., 12 Nov 2019, In: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society. p. 1-9

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Molten materials 100%
  • Salts 95%
  • Energy storage 89%
  • Specific heat 80%
  • Melting point 54%

• The Ultra Low Emissions Potential of the Recuperated Split Cycle Combustion System

  Morgan, R., Lenartowicz, C., Vogiatzaki, K., Harvey, S., Kennaird, D., Owen, N., Pickett, R. & Atkins, A., 9 Sep 2019, In: SAE Technical Papers. 2019, September

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Engines 100%
  • Engine cylinders 92%
  • Liquid nitrogen 74%
  • Air 32%
  • Otto cycle 31%
• 2018

  Assessment of the grid requirements for the modelling of the dynamics of high speed evaporating sprays using LES / Eulerian-Lagrangian frameworks

  Li, C., Crua, C., Morgan, R. & Vogiatzaki, K., 26 Jul 2018.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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  • Large eddy simulation 100%
  • Multiphase flow 69%
  • n-dodecane 53%
  • Physics 51%
  • Liquids 39%

• Assessment of the performance of conventional spray models under high pressure and high temperature conditions using a “Design of Experiments” approach

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 26 Jul 2018.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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  • Design of experiments 100%
  • Temperature 42%
  • Turbulence models 21%
  • Evaporation 21%
  • Internal combustion engines 21%

• Effect of pressure in crossover port to the in-cylinder flow of split-cycle engine

  Firmansyah, Morgan, R., Heikal, M. R. & Aziz, A. R. A., 13 Nov 2018, 6th International Conference on Production, Energy and Reliability 2018: World Engineering Science and Technology Congress, ESTCON 2018. American Institute of Physics Inc., Vol. 2035. 080003

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

  • engines 100%
  • crossovers 91%
  • cycles 67%
  • pressure ratio 63%
  • internal combustion engines 35%

• Hydrogen-diesel fuel co-combustion strategies in light duty and heavy duty CI engines

  Talibi, M., Hellier, P., Morgan, R., Lenartowicz, C. & Ladommatos, N., 13 Apr 2018, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 43, 18, p. 9046-9058 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Predictive Engine Simulations based on a novel DoE/RANS approach with coefficient tabulation

  Nsikane, D., Vogiatzaki, K. & Morgan, R., 1 Dec 2018, IMechE, Fuel Systems-Engines. IMechE, 0119

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Tuning 100%
  • Engines 81%
  • Design of experiments 59%
  • Virtual reality 56%
  • Boundary conditions 48%

• Towards zero emission engines through the adoption of combustion lead engine design realised through a split cycle topology

  Morgan, R., Khalid, F., Harvey, S. A., Firmansyah, F., Mason, D., Vogiatzaki, K. & Heikal, M., Jul 2018. 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• 2017

  A late injection combustion strategy using a novel ramped combustion system

  Morgan, R., Heikal, M. & Pike-Wilson, E., 4 Sep 2017, 13th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. USA: SAE, p. 0-0 1 p. (SAE Technical Paper Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Engines 100%
  • Combustion chambers 81%
  • Ignition 70%
  • Temperature 62%
  • Dilution 42%

• A study of the controlling parameters of fuel air mixture formation for ECN Spray A

  Vogiatzaki, K., Crua, C., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 10 Sep 2017, Proceedings 28th European Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ILASS). Valencia, Spain, p. 1-8 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Air 100%
  • Evaporation 60%
  • Turbulence 54%
  • Diesel fuels 31%
  • Combustion chambers 31%

• Organic Rankine cycle thermal architecture – From concept to demonstration

  Panesar, A., Morgan, R. & Kennaird, D., 22 Jul 2017, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 126, 5, p. 419-428 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Rankine cycle 100%
  • Demonstrations 68%
  • Hot Temperature 40%
  • Conversion efficiency 35%
  • Waste heat utilization 35%

• Statistical approach on visualizing multi-variable interactions in a hybrid breakup model under ECN spray condition

  Mustafa, K., Nsikane, D., Ward, A., Morgan, R., Mason, D. & Heikal, M., 4 Sep 2017, In: SAE International Journal of Engines. 10, 5, p. 2461-2477 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Design of experiments 100%
  • Tuning 83%
  • Engines 68%
  • Momentum transfer 48%
  • Direct numerical simulation 45%

• The Recuperated Split Cycle - Experimental Combustion Data from a Single Cylinder Test Rig

  Morgan, R., Jackson, N., Atkins, A., Dong, G., Heikal, M. & Lenartowicz, C., 4 Sep 2017, In: SAE International Journal of Engines. 10, 5, p. 2596-2605

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Engine cylinders 100%
  • Engines 67%
  • Brakes 22%
  • Air 12%
  • Waste heat utilization 12%

• Thermal Propulsion Systems Roadmap

  Morgan, R., 6 Sep 2017, Advanced Propulsion Center. 13 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

• Two Hidden Layers are Usually Better than One

  Thomas, A., Petridis, M., Walters, S., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M. & Morgan, R., 2 Aug 2017, EANN: International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, Vol. 744. p. 279-290 12 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Sciences).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Feedforward neural networks 100%
• 2016

  Accelerated Optimal Topology Search for Two-hidden-layer Neural Networks

  Thomas, A., Walters, S., Petridis, M., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M. & Morgan, R., 19 Aug 2016, Engineering Applications of Neural Networks. EANN 2016. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, p. 253-266 14 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Sciences).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Feedforward neural networks 100%
  • Topology 61%
  • Neural networks 54%
  • Experiments 32%

• A comparative study between a Rankine cycle and a novel intra-cycle based waste heat recovery concepts applied to an internal combustion engine

  Morgan, R., Dong, G., Panesar, A. & Heikal, M., 26 Apr 2016, In: Applied Energy. 174, p. 108-117 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Rankine cycle 100%
  • Waste heat utilization 87%
  • Internal combustion engines 82%
  • Combustion chambers 28%
  • Air intakes 15%

• Conceptual Design and Preliminary Testing of an Organic Rankine Cycle Thermal Architecture

  Panesar, A., Morgan, R., Kennaird, D., Pike-Wilson, E., Sansome, R. & Heikal, M., 1 Jun 2016, Heat Powered Cycles Conference 2016. Nottingham, UK: Heat Powered Cycles, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Rankine cycle 100%
  • Conceptual design 85%
  • Testing 43%
  • Hot Temperature 40%
  • Waste heat utilization 32%

• Liquid air energy storage – from theory to demonstration

  Morgan, R., 16 Jun 2016, In: International Journal of Environmental Studies. 72, 3, p. 469-480 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • energy storage 100%
  • liquid 49%
  • air 44%
  • cryogenic fluid 28%
  • waste heat 21%

• On the Optimal Node Ratio between Hidden Layers: A Probabilistic Study

  Thomas, A., Walters, S., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M., Morgan, R. & Petridis, M., 7 Oct 2016, In: International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing. 6, 5, p. 241-247 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Feedforward neural networks 100%
  • Topology 20%
  • Neural networks 18%
  • Experiments 10%

• The 60% efficiency reciprocating engine: A modular alternative to large scale combined cycle power

  Gurr, A., Atkins, A., Rawlins, D. & Morgan, R., 6 Jun 2016, CIMAC Congress 2016. Helsinki: CIMAC, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

• Thermodynamic analysis and system design of a novel split cycle engine concept

  Dong, G., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 15 Mar 2016, In: Energy. 102, p. 576-585 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Thermodynamics 100%
  • Systems analysis 87%
  • Engines 73%
  • Engine cylinders 47%
  • Recuperators 22%
• 2015

  An alternative thermodynamic cycle for reciprocating piston engines

  Jackson, N., Atkins, A., Eatwell, J. & Morgan, R., 7 May 2015, 36th International Vienna Motor Symposium 2015. Vienna, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

• An analysis of a large-scale liquid air energy storage system

  Morgan, R., Nelmes, S., Gibson, E. & Brett, G., 31 Dec 2015, In: Proceedings of the ICE - Energy. 168, 2, p. 135-144 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• A novel organic Rankine cycle system for heavy duty Diesel engines

  Panesar, A., Heikal, M. & Morgan, R., 1 Jan 2015, Sustainable Thermal Energy Management. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, p. 190-198 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Rankine cycle 100%
  • Diesel engines 72%
  • Propanol 40%
  • Engines 35%
  • Crankshafts 33%

• A novel split cycle internal combustion engine with integral waste heat recovery

  Dong, G., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 14 Mar 2015, In: Applied Energy. 157, p. 744-753 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• A novel working fluid for Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC)

  Panesar, A., Heikal, M., Marengo, M. & Morgan, R., 1 Jan 2015, Vehicle Thermal Management Systems 12. Nottingham, UK, p. 423-434 12 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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  • Rankine cycle 100%
  • Ethanol 55%
  • Fluids 52%
  • Diesel engines 48%
  • Heat transfer 37%

• Cryogenic thermal energy storage systems

  Pike-Wilson, E., Morgan, R. & Cundy, A., 17 May 2015, ASME-ATI-UIT 2015 Conference on Thermal Energy Systems: Production, Storage, Utilization and the Environment. Naples, Italy, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

• Effect of hydrogen fumigation in a dual fuelled heavy duty engine

  Morgan, R., Atkins, P., Atkins, A., Lenartowicz, C. & Heikal, M., 13 Sep 2015, 12th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. USA: SAE International, p. 0-0 1 p. (SAE Technical Paper Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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• Measurement and simulation of low temperature packed bed regenerators

  Pike-Wilson, E., Gardhouse, T., Morgan, R. & Heikal, M., 7 Sep 2015, 14th UK Heat Transfer Conference. UK, p. 0-0 1 p.

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• On predicting the optimal number of hidden nodes

  Thomas, A., Petridis, M., Walters, S., Malekshahi Gheytassi, M. & Morgan, R., 8 Dec 2015, 2015 international conference on computational science and computational intelligence. Las Vegas: CPS/IEEE, p. 565-570 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

  • Topology 100%
  • Neural networks 89%

• Results from the testing of a heavy duty diesel engine with hydrogen fumigation

  Morgan, R., Heikal, M., Atkins, A. & Atkins, P., 2 Dec 2015, Internal Combustion Engines Conference 2015. IMechE, p. 0-0 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review

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