Publications

Books:

  1. Amano, S. and Sunden, B., Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades–Emerging Topics, WIT Press, ISBN 978-1-78466-004-8; eISBN 978-1-78466-005-5, Pages 196, 2015, http://www.witpress.com/books/978-1-78466-004-8
  2. Amano, S. and Sunden, B., Impingement Jet Cooling in Gas Turbines,” WIT Press Book Series: Developments in Heat Transfer, 2014, Pages: 252pp, ISBN: 978-1-84564-906-7, http://www.witpress.com/books/978-1-84564-906-7
  3. Amano, R.S. and Sunden, B., Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer-Emerging Topics, WIT Press ISBN: 978-1-84564-144-3, ISSN (print): 1369-7331 Pages: 512pp, eISBN: 978-1-84564-402-4, 2010, http://www.witpress.com/books/978-1-84564-144-3
  4. Amano, S. and Sunden, B., Thermal Engineering in Power Systems, 2008, 416pp, WIT Press ISBN: 978-1-84564-062-0, http://www.witpress.com/books/978-1-84564-062-0

Book Chapters and Monographs:

  1. Selim, O., Espindola, J., and Amano, R.S., “Review of Biomass Energy Resources with Livestock Manure,” Advances in Energy and Combustion, pp. 125-156, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2648-7_6, ISBN 978-981-16-2647-0 ISBN 978-981-16-2648-7 (eBook), 2021, Springer
  2. Kumar, S. and Amano, R.S., “Approach to Solve Renewable Energy Problems,” Advances in Energy and Combustion, pp. 441-476, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2648-7_20, ISBN 978-981-16-2647-0 ISBN 978-981-16-2648-7 (eBook), 2021, Springer
  3. Amano, R.S., “Aerodynamic Behavior of Rear-Tubercle Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade,” Sustainable Development for Energy, Power, and Propulsion, ISBN 978-981-15-5666-1, pp.545-562; DOI http://doi-org-443.webvpn.fjmu.edu.cn/10.1007/978-981-15-5667-8_22, ISBN 978-981-15-5666-1 ISBN 978-981-15-5667-8 (eBook), 2021, Springer
  4. Amano, R.S. and Hussein, M.S.I., “Study of Biofuel Animal Manure,” Innovations in Sustainable Energy and Cleaner Environment, pp 529-539, Green Energy and Technology book series (GREEN), 2020 Springer Nature Switzerland AG, ISBN 978-981-13-9011-1 ISBN 978-981-13-9012-8 (eBook)
  5. Amano, R.S. and Yi-Hsin Yen, “Study of Liquid Breakup Mechanism for Application of Solid Rocket Propulsion,” Energy for Propulsion: A Sustainable Technologies Approach, Energy for Propulsion, pp. 381-392, 2018, ISBN 978-981-10-7472-1, Springer
  6. Amano, R.S. and Yen, Y-H, “Study of Liquid Breakup Mechanism Through a High-Speed Gas Flow,” Proceedings Phys., Vol.184, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Jets, Wakes and Separated Flows (ICJWSF2015), ISBN 978-3-319-30600-1, 337595_1_En, (58), pp.467-474, 2016, Springer
  7. Amano, R.S. and Yen, Y-H, “Chapter 19: Experimental Investigation of Molten Alumina Breakup in Gas Flows in a Solid Rocket Chamber,” 2014 5th International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Applications, IPCBEE, vol.74(2014) © (2014) IACSIT Press, Singapore, DOI: 10.7763/IPCBEE. 2014. V74. 15 【Invited Paper
  8. Amano, R.S. and Yen, Y-H, “Two-Phase Flow Liquid Metal Behavior in Propulsion Chamber,” Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer 8, Begell House Inc. New York, Wallingford (UK), ISBN 978-1-56700-427-4, pp. 875-878, 2015.
  9. Amano, R.S., “Chapter 1: Introduction to Wind Energy,” Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades–Emerging Topics, WIT Press, ISBN 978-1-78466-004-8; eISBN 978-1-78466-005-5, pp. 1-9, 2015
  10. Amano, R.S. and Yi-Hsin Yen, “Solid-Fuel Rocket Motor Efficiency Improvement Scheme,” Novel Combustion Concepts for Sustainable Energy Development, pp. 535-560, 2018, Springer ISBN 978-81-322-2210-1 ISBN 978-81-322-2211-8 (eBook), DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-2211-8, 2014【Invited Paper
  11. Mohan Das, P. and Amano, R.S., “Chapter 2: Basic Theory for Wind Turbine Blade Aerodynamics,” Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades–Emerging Topics, WIT Press, ISBN 978-1-78466-004-8; eISBN 978-1-78466-005-5, pp. 11-22, 2015
  12. Malloy, R. and Amano, R.S., “Chapter 7: Structural Consideration for Wind Turbine Blades,” Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades–Emerging Topics, WIT Press, ISBN 978-1-78466-004-8; eISBN 978-1-78466-005-5, pp. 161-177, 2015
  13. Amano, R.S., “Chapter 5: Basic theory Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach for Wind Turbine Blade Aerodynamics Design,” Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades–Emerging Topics, WIT Press, ISBN 978-1-78466-004-8; eISBN 978-1-78466-005-5, pp. 111-128, 2015
  14. Amano, R.S., Keenan, M., and Ou, S., “Chapter 2: Impingement Jet Cooling with Different Stand-off Distances for Single- and Double-Exit Flows,” Impingement Jet Cooling in Gas Turbines, WIT Press, ISBN: 978-1-84564-906-7, pp.33-62, 2014.
  15. Amano, R.S., “Chapter 2 Heat transfer Enhancement by Turbulent Impinging Jets and Ribbed Channel Flows,” 2014, Emerging Topics in Heat Transfer-Enhancement and Heat Exchangers, WIT Press, UK, ISBN: 978-1-84564-818-3 【Invited Paper
  16. Amano, R.S., “Feasibility Study of hybrid LES/RANS Model for the Flow Over an Aerodynamic Body,” Turbulent, Heat Mass Transfer 7, Begell House, Inc., 2012
  17. Song, B. and Amano, R.S., “Chapter 1 Higher-Order Discretion Scheme,” 2011, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer-Immerging Topics, WIT Press, UK, ISBN: 978-1-84564-144-3 【Invited Paper
  18. Chan, S.H., Amano, R.S., Abou-Ellail, M., Kaseb, S., and Kayed., K., “Numerical Predictions of Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer in Circular Pipes Using a Low Reynolds Number Two-Equation Model of Turbulence,” 2010 Heat Transfer, pp.111-122, WIT Press, ISBN: 978-1-84564-462-8.
  19. Abou-Ellail, M., Amano, R.S., and Beshay, K., “Numerical Simulation of Chicken Manure Gas Reformers Using an Extended Chemical Reaction Mechanism,” 2010 Heat Transfer, pp.87-98, WIT Press, UK, ISBN: 978-1-84564-462-8.
  20. Amano, R.S., “Removal of Volatile Organic Compounds from Soil,” 2010 Water Pollution, WIT Press, UK, ISBN: 978-1-84564-448-2.
  21. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Design and Optimization of power system compressors,” Thermal Engineering in Power Systems, 2008, ISBN: 978-1-84564-062-0, WIT Press, UK 【Invited Paper
  22. Amano, R.S., “Advances in Gas Turbine Blade Cooling Technology,” Advanced Computational Methods and Experiments in Heat Transfer X, 2008, ISBN: 978-1-84564-122-1, WIT Press, UK 【Invited Paper
  23. Sun, D. and Amano, R.S., “An Interaction with a Sonic Injection Jet with a Supersonic Turbulent Flow Approaching a Re-entry Vehicle to Atmosphere,” Advances in Heat Transfer, 2006, pp. 65-76, ISBN: 1-84564-176-0, WIT Press, UK 【Invited Paper
  24. Amano, R.S., “Research, Education and Tenure System in the USA,” Journal of the Heat Transfer Society of Japan, Vol. 45, No. 193, October 2006, pp. 80-83, ISSN 1344-8692【Invited Paper
  25. Xiao, Y. and Amano, R.S., “Aluminized Composite Solid Propellant Particle Path In Combustion Chamber Of Solid Rocket Motor,” Advances in Fluid Mechanics, 2006, pp. 153-164, ISBN: 1-84564-163-9, WIT Press, UK
  26. Amano, R.S. and Song, B., “Chapter 9—Simulation of Turbulent Flow in a Duct With and Without Rotation – Cooling Passage of Gas Turbine Blades ” Modeling and Simulation of Turbulent Heat Transfer, 2005, pp. 315-348, ISBN: 1-85312-956-9, ISSN: 1369-7331, WIT Press, UK【Invited Paper
  27. Zheng, Y.H. and Amano, R.S., “Investigation of thermal distribution in the process chamber with the effects of shape and wall insulation,” Eighth International Conference on Advanced Computational Methods in Heat Transfer,” Advanced Computational Methods in Heat Transfer VIII, 2004, ISBN 1-85312-705-1, ISSN: 1369-7331, WIT Press, UK【Invited Paper
  28. Amano, R.S., “Chapter 6—Heat Transfer Predictions of Stator/Rotor Blades and Rotating Disk,” Book Chapter in Heat Transfer in Gas Turbine Systems, 2002, pp. 227-261, ISBN: 1-85312-666-7, ISSN: 1369-7331, WIT Press, UK【Invited Paper
  29. Amano, R.S., “Chapter 5—Turbulent Heat Transfer in Corrugated Wall Channel,” Book Chapter in Computer Simulations in Compact Heat Exchangers, 1998, pp. 115-149, ISBN: 1-85312-448-6, ISSN: 1396-7331, Computational Mechanics Publications, UK【Invited Paper
  30. Amano, R.S., “Turbulence Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Gas Turbine Stator-Rotor Stage,” Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer 1, pp. 459-465, Begell House, Inc., 1995, edited by K. Hanjalic and J.C.F. Pereira, ISBN: 1-56700-040-1.
  31. Amano, R.S., Neusen, K.F., and T. Gores, “A Study of High-Speed Water Jet-Cutting Mixing Chamber,” First International Conference on Transport Phenomena in Processing, pp. 434-443, Technomic Publishing Co., 1993, edited by Selcuk Guceri, ISBN: 1-56676-005-4.
  32. Amano, R.S. and Chai, J.C., “A Closure Model of Diffusion Transport of the Reynolds Stress Equations and Its Application to a Turbulent Step Flow,” Transport Phenomena in Turbulent Flows, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1988, pp. 649660, edited by M. Hirata and N. Kasagi, ISBN: 0-89116-742-0.
  33. Amano, R.S., “Turbulence Energy Redistributive Model,” Numerical Methods in Laminar and Turbulent Flow, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 319-329, Pineridge Press, 1989, edited by C. Taylor, P. Gresho, R. Sani, and J. Hauser, ISBN: 0-906674-70-0.
  34. Maruszewski, J.P. and Amano, R.S., “Grid Generation and Its Applications to Turbulent Separated Flows,” Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Fluid Mechanics ’88, Pineridge Press Limited, 1988, pp. 885-894, edited by S. Sengupta, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, and J. F. Thompson, ISBN: 0-906674-68-9.

Refereed Journals and Archival Publications:

  1. Al Hamad, S., Hasan, A., Habash, O., Amano, R.S., “Effect of the J-shaped Wind Turbine Airfoil Opening Ratio and Thickness on the Performance of Symmetrical Airfoils,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), (in press)
  2. Xu, Cheng., Amano, R.S., “Integral Design of a Turbocharger: Turbocharger Design Targets and Centrifugal Compressor Design,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), MAY 2022, Vol. 144 / 052103-1
  3. Alkhalidi, A., Abuothman, A., Abbas, H., A-Duqqah, B., Nofal, T., Amano, R.S., “Cantilever wind turbines installation to harvest accelerated wind in dams (hybrid floating PV – Wind system,” Renewable Energy Focus, 2021 (IF=4.082), 40(4), DOI:10.1016/j.ref.2021.11.005
  4. Abousabae, M., Amano, R.S., Cody Casper, “Air Flow Acceleration Effect on Water Droplet Flow Behavior in Solid Rocket Motor,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Aug 2022, 144(8): 082305 (13 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053023
  5. Lewinski, G., Amano, R.S., and Shen, R., “Imprinted Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Vascular Networks for Creating Self healing Wind Turbine Blades,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Jun 2022, 144(6): 062107 (8 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052772
  6. Hasan, A., Salem, A.R., Abdelhadi, A., Al Hamad, S., Qandil, M., Amano, R.S., “The Power Reclamation of Utilizing Micro-Hydro Turbines in the Aeration Basins of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183) Aug 2021, 143(8): 081301 (7 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048869
  7. Nourin, F., Amano, R.S., “Experimental Study on Flow Behavior and Heat Transfer Enhancement with Distinct Dimpled Gas Turbine Blade Internal Cooling Channel,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Jul 2022, 144(7): 072101 (12 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052035
  8. Martinez-Lucci, J., Amano, R.S., and Rohatgi, P., “Review of Self-Healing in Metal Composites,” Journal of Aeronautic, Astronautics and Aviation, 53(4), pp. 441-472, 2021
  9. Nourin, F., Amano, R.S., “Heat Transfer Augmentation with Jet Impingement Cooling on Dimpled Surface for Gas Turbine Blades,” Heat and Mass Transfer (IF=1.9), (in press)
  10. Hasan, A., Salem, A.R., Abdelhadi, A., Al Hamad, S., Qandil, M., Amano, R.S., “Optimizing Power Reclamation of Micro Hydro Turbines in Wastewater Treatment Plant, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052539
  11. Salem, A.R., Hasan, A., Abdelhadi, A., Al Hamad, S., Qandil, M., Amano, R.S., “Power Generation and Oxygen Transfer Analyses for Micro Hydro-Turbine Installed in Wastewater Treatment Aeration Tank,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Mar 2022, 144(3): 032102 (7 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052538
  12. Nourin, F., Amano, R.S., “Experimental and Large Eddy Simulation Study for Visualizing Complex Flow Phenomena of Gas Turbine Internal Blade Cooling Channel with No Bendssors,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Jun 2022, 144(6): 062104 (12 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051900
  13. Nourin, F., Espindola, J., Selim, O., Amano, R.S., “Energy, Exergy, and Emission Analysis on Industrial Air Compressors,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Apr 2022, 144(4): 042104 (14 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051682
  14. Qandil, M., Abbas, A., Al Hamad, S., Saadeh, W., Amano, R.S., “Performance of Hybrid Renewable Energy Power System for a Residential Building,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Apr 2022, 144(4): 041301 (18 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051541
  15. Alaa Hasan, Osama M. Selim, Mohamed Abousabae, Amano, R.S., Wilkistar Otieno, “Economic, Exergy, and Environmental Analyses of the Energy Assessments for U.S. Industries,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Nov 2021, 143(11): 112107 (12 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050580
  16. Mohammad D. Qandil, Ahmad I. Abbas, Abdel Rahman Salem, Ahmad I. Abdelhadi, Alaa Hasan, Farah Nazifa Nourin, Mohamed Abousabae, Osama M. Selim, Juan Espindola, Ryoichi S. Amano, “Net Zero Energy Model for Wastewater Treatment Plants,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Dec 2021, 143(12): 122101 (12 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050082
  17. Sourabh Kumar, Amano, R.S., “An Investigation in the Numerical Approach to Solve the Heat Transfer Phenomenon in Gas Turbine,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Aug 2021, 143(8): 080805 (11 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050081
  18. Mohamed Abousabae, Amano, R.S., Cody Casper, “Investigation of Liquid Droplet Flow Behavior in a Vertical Nozzle Chamber,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), May 2021, 143(5): 052108 (9 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049465
  19. Ahmed A. Alkhafaji, Osama M. Selim, Amano, R.S., J. R. Strickler, P. Hinow, Houshuo Jiang, Paul C. Sikkel, N. Kohls, “Mass Transfer Performance of a Marine Zooplankton Olfactometer,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Nov 2021, 143(11): 112102 (9 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049602
  20. ElGammal, T., Selim, O., and Amano, R.S., “Enhancements of the Thermal Uniformity Inside a Gas-Turbine Dilution Section Using Dimensional Optimization,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Oct 2021, 143(10): 102102 (11 pages), Paper No: JERT-20-1657 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049284
  21. Selim, O., Abousabae, M., Hasan, Alaa, and Amano, R.S., “Analysis of Energy Savings and CO2 Emission Reduction Contribution for Industrial Facilities In USA,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Aug 2021, 143(8): 082303 (12 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048983
  22. Hasan, Alaa, Salem, A., Abdelhadi, A., Qandil, M., Amano, R.S., and Alkhalidi, A., “The Power Reclamation of Utilizing Micro-Hydro Turbines in The Aeration Basins of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Aug 2021, 143(8): 081301 (7 pages), Paper No: JERT-20-1750 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048869
  23. Nourin, F. and Amano, R.S., “Review of Gas Turbine Internal Cooling Improvement Technology,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Aug 2021, 143(8): 080801 (8 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048865
  24. Espindola, J., Nourin, F.N., Qandil, M., Abdelhadi, A., and Amano, R.S., “Energy Saving Analysis Using Energy Intensity Usage and Specific Energy Consumption Methods,” International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, (IF=1.68), 22(1):15–29 (2021)
  25. Amano, R.S., Alkhalidi, A., Almahmood, R., and Malkawai, H., “What are the barriers that prevent its adoption? Case study of Battery Electric Vehicles,” International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, (IF=1.68), 22(1):1–14 (2021)
  26. Qandil, M., Abbas, A., Abdelhadi, A., Salem, A., and Amano, R.S., “Energy Analysis: Ways To Save Energy And Reduce The Emissions In Wastewater Treatment Plants,” International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, (IF=1.68), 22(1):91–112 (2021)
  27. Selim, O. and Amano, R.S., “Co-Pyrolysis of Chicken and Cow Manure,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Jan 2021, 143(1): 011301 (5 pages), Paper No: JERT-20-1253https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047597
  28. Abdelhadi, Ahmad, Salem, Abdel, Abbas, Ahmad, Abousabae, Mohammed, Amano, R.S., “Study of Energy Saving Analysis for Different Industries,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), May 2021, 143(5): 052101 (9 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048249
  29. Amano, R.S., and Alkhafaji, Ahmed, “Experimental and Computational Study on the Effect of Diffusion Order in Aeration Systems,” International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, Volume 21, 2020 Issue 3 , 221-236, DOI: 10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2020034425
  30. Farah Nazifa Nourin, Ahmad I. Abbas, Mohammad D. Qandil, Ryoichi S. Amano, “Analytical Study to Use the Excess Digester Gas of Wastewater Treatment Plants,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Jan 2021, 143(1): 012104 (7 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047603
  31. Amano, R.S., Espindola, Juan, Nourin, Farah, Qandil, Mohammad, and Abdelhadi, Ahmad, “Energy Saving Analysis Using Energy Intensity Usage and Specific Energy Consumption Methods,” International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, pages 15-29, DOI: 10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2020034685
  32. Amano, R.S., Salem, Abdel Rahman, and Nourin, Farah, “Investigation of Jet Impingement Cooling for Gas Turbine Blade with In-line and Staggered Nozzle Array,” International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, 21(3):169–182 (2020)
  33. Amano, R.S., Salem, Abdel, Nourin, F., Abousabae, Mohammed, “Experimental and Numerical Study of Jet Impingement Cooling for Improved Gas Turbine Blade Internal Cooling with In-line and Staggered Nozzle Arrays,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), January 2021, 143(1): 012103 (10 pages), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047600
  34. Mohammad D. Qandil, Ahmad I. Abbas, Tarek ElGammal, Ahmad I. Abdelhadi, Ryoichi S. Amano, “Water Energy Resource Innovation on the Cavitation Characteristics,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Feb 2021, 143(2): 022106 (9 pages), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047885
  35. Espindola, Juan, Selim, O., and Amano, R.S., “Co-Pyrolysis of Rice Husk And Chicken Manure,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), February 2021, 143(2): 022101 (9 pages), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047678
  36. Amano, R.S., Hasan, Alaa, Salem, Abdel, and Abousabae, Mohammed, “Study of Aerodynamic Performance and Power Output for Residential-Scale Wind Turbines,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), January 2021, 143(1): 011302 (10 pages), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047602
  37. Selim, O. and Amano, R.S., “Co-Pyrolysis of Chicken and Cow Manure,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), JERT-20-1253, January 2021, 143(1): 011301 (5 pages), DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047597
  38. Saravani, M., DiPasquale, N.J., Halmo, J., and Amano, R.S., “Turning Guide Vane Effect on Internal Cooling of Two-Passage Channel with Parallel Ribs,” Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Sep 2020, 142(9): 091303 (9 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046731
  39. Xu, C., Chen, L., and Amano, R.S., “Design and Analysis of Energy Efficient Low Flow Centrifugal Compressors,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), August 2020, 142(8): 081307, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046525
  40. Selim, O., Hussein, M., and Amano, R.S., “Effect of Heating Rate on Chemical Kinetics of Chicken Manure With Different Gas Agents,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Oct 2020, 142(10): 102104 (7 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047018
  41. Amano, R.S., Chen, W., and Ott, Ryan, “Investigation of Liquid Breakup Process Solid Rocket Motor Part A: Horizontal C-D Nozzle,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), May 2020, 142(5): 052102 (7 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046081
  42. Amano, R.S., Chen, W., and Ott, Ryan, “Investigation of Liquid Breakup Process Solid Rocket Motor Part B: Vertical C-D Nozzle,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Sep 2020, 142(9): 091301 (10 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046627
  43. Nourin, F., Salem, A.R., and Amano, R.S., “Study on Heat Transfer Enhancement of Gas Turbine Blades,” International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, 21(2):91−106 (2020)
  44. Alkhafaji, A. and Amano, R.S., “Evaluation of Ceramic and Membrane Diffusers Under Different Water Columns with Pulsating Air Flow Method,” J. Energy for Clean Environment, 21(3):145–167 (2020)
  45. Shen, Rulin, Ren, Meijian, Amano, R.S., Long, Mingjun, and Gong, Yanling, “Self-Healing of Wind Turbine Blades by Pressurized Delivery of Healing Agent,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Aug 2020, 142(8): 081304 (6 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1691 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045928
  46. Abbas, A., Qandil, M., Al-Haddad, M., and Amano, R.S., “Investigation of Horizontal Micro Kaplan Hydro Turbine Performance Using Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), May 2020, 142(5): 052101 (8 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1465 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045821, Published Online: December 20, 2019
  47. Amano, R.S., Selim, Osama, Jackson, and ElGammal, Tarek “Experimental and Numerical Study on the Use of Guide Vanes in the Dilution Zone,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Aug. 2020, 142(8): 083001 (8 pages), DOI : 10.1115/1.4045463
  48. Hasan, Alaa, Jackson, Randall, ElGammal, Tarek, and Amano, R.S., “Comparative Study of The Inline Configuration Wind Farm,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Jun 2020, 142(6): 061302 (10 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1473 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045463, Published Online: December 10, 2019
  49. Xu, Cheng, Chen, Lei, Amano, R.S., “Design System Development for a Fuel Cell Centrifugal Compressor,” International Journal of Fluid Mechanics & Thermal Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019, Pages: 96-101, Received: Sep. 22, 2019, http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ijfmts, doi: 10.11648/j.ijfmts.20190504.12, ISSN: 2469-8105 (Print); ISSN: 2469-8113 (Online)
  50. Mandana S. Saravani, Nicholas J. DiPasquale, Ahmad I. Abbas, Ryoichi S. Amano “Heat Transfer Evaluation for a Two-Pass Smooth Wall Channel: Stationary and Rational Cases,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Jun 2020, 142(6): 061305 (13 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1488, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045535
  51. Mandana S. Saravani, Nicholas J. DiPasquale, Saman Beyhaghi, Ryoichi S. Amano, “Heat Transfer in Internal Cooling Channels of Gas Turbine Blades: Buoyancy and Density Ratio Effects,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Nov 2019, 141(11): 112001 (8 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1035 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043654
  52. Abbas, Ahmad, Al-Haddad, Muhannad, Qandil, Mohammad S.Saravani, Mandana Amano, R.S., “Optimization of Kaplan Hydro-Turbine at Very Low Head with Rim-Driven Generator,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(11), 111204 (May 28, 2019) (12 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1036; doi: 10.1115/1.4043710
  53. Mohammad D. Qandil , Ahmad I. Abbas , Hassan D. Qandil , Muhannad R. Al-Haddad , Ryoichi S. Amano, “A Stand-Alone Hybrid Photovoltaic, Fuel Cell And Battery System,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(11), Volume 141, Issue 11, November 2019, 111203 (May 28, 2019) (9 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1037; https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043656
  54. Amano, R.S., Shen, Rulin, Lewinski, Giovanni, “Self-healing Performance Comparison between Two Promising Vascular Vessel Systems of Wind Turbine Blade,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(11), 111203 (May 28, 2019) (9 pages), Paper No: JERT-19-1037; doi: 10.1115/1.4043655
  55. Hasan, Alaa, Jackson, Randall, Amano, R.S “Experimental Study of the Wake Regions in Wind Farms,” Energy Resour. Technol. May 2019, 141(5): 051209 (12 pages), Paper No: JERT-18-1687 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042968
  56. Abbas, Ahmad, Al-Haddad, Muhannad, Qandil, Mohammad S.Saravani, Mandana Amano, R.S., “Utilization of Hydro-Turbines in Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs),” Volume 141 – 4/2019 – Special Issue on ASME 2018 212th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(6), 062011 (Apr 22, 2019) (5 pages), Paper No: JERT-18-1688; doi: 10.1115/1.4042969
  57. Amano, R.S., Shen, Rulin, Lewinski, Giovanni, and Matt, Arun, “A New Vascular System Highly Efficient in the Storage and Transport of Healing Agent for Self-Healing Wind Turbine Blades,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(5), 051212 (Apr 04, 2019) (8 pages), Paper No: JERT-18-1689; doi: 10.1115/1.4042916
  58. Xu, Cheng and Amano, R.S., “The Performance Influences of a Centrifugal Compressor due to Scroll Local Deformation,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(9), 091202 (Apr 04, 2019) (12 pages), Paper No: JERT-18-1616; doi: 10.1115/1.4043134
  59. Beyhaghi, Saman and Amano, R.S., “Multi-Variable Analysis of Aerodynamic Forces on Slotted Airfoils for Wind Turbine Blades,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), May 2019, Vol. 141 / 051214-1, 141(5), 051214 (Apr 10, 2019) (10 pages), Paper No: JERT-18-1543; doi: 10.1115/1.4042914
  60. ElGammal, T. and Amano, R.S., “Effectiveness of Central Swirlers in the Thermal Uniformity of Jet-in-Crossflow Mixing,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Volume 140, Issue 10, 140(10), October 2018, Vol. 140 / 101202-1 101202 (May 15, 2018) (11 pages) Paper No: JERT-18-1167; doi: 10.1115/1.4040075
  61. Poston, D., Carrington, D.B., and Amano, R.S., “Lightweight fission reactor passes test; work on innovative engine combustor,” Aerospace America, December 2018, p. 57.
  62. Beyhaghi, Saman and Amano, R.S., “A Parametric Study on Leading-Edge Slots Used on Wind Turbine Airfoils at Various Angles of Attack,” Journal of Wind Engineering & Industrial Aerodynamics (IF=5.0), Vol. 175, pp.43-52, April 2018, DOI 10.1016/j.jweia.2018.01.007
  63. Khandelwal, B., Okai, K., Amano, R.S., “Testing alternative fuels, solar-thermal systems,” Aerospace America, December 2017.

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  1. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Effects of asymmetric radial clearance on performance of a centrifugal compressor,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), May 2018, 140(5): 052003 (16 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038387, Published Online: December 22, 2017
  2. Amano, R.S., Sunden, Bengt, and Gupta, Ashwani K., “Special Issue for the Second International Conference on 2016 Next Generation of Wind Energy (ICNGWE),” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Vol. 139/050301-1, September 2017, doi: 10.1115/1.4037711
  3. Amano, R.S., “Review of Wind Turbine Research in 21st Century,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Sep 2017, 139(5): 050801 (8 pages), Paper No: JERT-17-1454 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037757, Published Online: September 11, 2017
  4. Xu, Cheng and Amano, R.S., “Centrifugal Compressor Performance Improvements Through Compressor Splitter Location,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), May 2018, Vol. 140/051201-1, doi:10.1115/1.4037813
  5. Beyhaghi, Saman and Amano, R.S., “Improvement of Aerodynamic Performance of Cambered Airfoils Using Leading-Edge Slots,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Sep 2017, 139(5): 051204 (8 pages), Paper No: JERT-16-1388 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036047, Published Online: March 16, 2017
  6. Beyhaghi, Saman and Amano,S., “Improvement of Wind Turbine Blade Aerodynamic Performance of Cambered Airfoils Using Leading-Edge Slots,” Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 139(5), 051206 (Mar 16, 2017) (9 pages) Paper No: JERT-16-1436; doi: 10.1115/1.4036050
  7. Albabaa, Hasa B. and Amano,S., “A Study of Optimum Aeration Efficiency of a Lab-Scale Air-Diffused System,” Water and Environment Journal: Promoting Sustainable Solutions (IF=2.06), Vol. 3 (3), pp.432-August 2017
  8. Jackson, Randall S. and Amano,S., “Experimental Study and Simulation of a Small-Scale Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine,” Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 139(5), 051207 (Mar 16, 2017) (19 pages) Paper No: JERT-16-1455; doi: 10.1115/1.4036051
  9. Matt, Arun, Saman Beyhaghi, Amano, R.S., and Guo, Jie, “Self-Healing of Wind Turbine Blades Using Microscale Vascular Vessels,” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 139(5), 051208 (Mar 16, 2017) (7 pages) Paper No: JERT-16-1456; doi: 10.1115/1.4036052
  10. Ryo Amano , Bengt Sunden , Ashwani Gupta “Special Issue for the Second International Conference on 2016 Next Generation of Wind Energy (ICNGWE),” ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Sep 2017, 139(5): 050301 (1 pages), Paper No: JERT-17-1441 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037711, Published Online: September 5, 2017
  11. Amano, R.S., Okai, K., and Ohya, Y., “2020 Olympics Seen as Clean Energy Test,” Aerospace America, December 2016, p. 60.
  12. Burra, K.R., Hussein, M.S., Amano, R.S., and Gupta, A.K, “Syngas Evolutionary Behavior during Chicken Manure Pyrolysis and Air Gasification,” Applied Energy (IF=8.5), Vol. 181, November 2017, pp. 408-415, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.095
  13. Hussein, M.S., Burra, K.G., Amano, R.S., and Gupta, A.K., “Effect of oxygen addition in steam gasification of chicken manure,” Fuel (IF=5.2), 189, Feb. 2017, 189, Pp 428-435, IF=3.6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2016.11.005
  14. Hussein, M.S., Burra, K.R., Amano, R.S., and Gupta, A.K, “Temperature and Gasifying Media Effects on Chicken Manure Pyrolysis and Gasification,” Fuel (IF=5.2), 202, August 2017, pp. 36-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2017.04.017
  15. Martinez, J.L, Amano, R.S., and Rohatgi, P.K., “Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Analysis of Self-Healing in Metallic Materials,” Heat and Mass Transfer, March 2017, Volume 53, Issue 3, pp 825–848.
  16. Amano, R.S., Alkhalidi, A., Alkhafaji, A., and Al Ba’ba’a, H., “Wave Generation in Subsurface Aeration System: A New Approach to Enhance Mixing in Aeration Tank in Wastewater Treatment,” Desalination and Water Treatment (IF=1.3), Publication date 2016/4/24, Journal Desalination and Water Treatment, Pages 1-8, Publisher: Taylor & Francis.
  17. Alkhalidi, A., Alkhafaji, A., and Amano, R.S., “Solid Removal from Water by Using Horizontal Swirl Flow Separator,” Jokull Journal, Joklarannsoknafelag Islands, Vol. 66, Issue 1, ISSN: 0449-0576, Impact Factor: 1.604., http://www.jokulljournal.com/coredoux/index.php/archive/part/66/1/1/?currentVol=66&currentissue=1
  18. AlBabaa, H., ElGammal, T., and Amano, R.S., “Study of Air Bubble Diameter and Frequency Formed at a Single Rigid Orifice Submerged in Quasi-Static Water,” Trans ASME. Journal of Fluids Engineering (IF 056), FE-15-1382, October 2016
  19. Amano, R.S., Yen, Yi-Hsin, Miller, T, Sankaran, V., Ebnit, A., and Lightfoot, M., 2016, “Study of the Liquid Breakup Process in Solid Rocket Motor, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (IF 1.55), Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 5, pp. 980–992, https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A33393
  20. Gupta, A., Ibrahim, M.S., and Amano, R.S., “Effect of Jet-to-Mainstream Momentum Flux Ratio on Mixing Process,” Heat and Mass Transfer, DOI 10.1007/s00231-015-1582-7, pp. 1-14, May 2015, Springer.
  21. Matt, A.K.K, Strong, S., ElGammal, T., and Amano, R.S., “Development of Novel Self-Healing Polymer Composites for Use in Wind Turbine Blades,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 137(5), 051202 (Sep 01, 2015) (5 pages) Paper No: JERT-14-1409; doi: 10.1115/1.4029912 History: Received December 13, 2014; Revised February 17, 2015; Online April 22, 2015
  22. Ibrahim, M., Alsultan, A, Shen, S., and Amano, R.S., “Advances in Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade Designs: Introduction of Slots and Tubercle,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Vol. 137, September 2015; doi: 10.1115/1.4030399 History: Received December 13, 2014; Revised February 25, 2015; Online May 08, 2015.
  23. Bengt Sunden, Ryo Amano, and Ashwani Gupta, ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Special Issues for the First International Conference on Next Generation of Wind Energy (ICNGWE), 2014., Preface, Volume 137, Issue 5, Aug 2015.
  24. Amano, R.S., Gupta, Alka, Ibrahim, Mohamed, “Experimental Study of Novel Passive Control Methods to Improve Combustor Exit Temperature Uniformity,” Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 5, Issue 1, pp.23-32,
  25. Amano, R.S., Arakawa, H., and Suga, K., Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Two-Pass Cooling Channel by Several Wall Turbulence Models, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (Impact Factor: 3.458), Vol. 77, October 2014, pp. 406–418, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2014.04.066.
  26. Amano, R.S., Rohatgi, P.K., Marek, S., and Schultz, B., Laser Engineered Net Shaping Process for 316L/15% Nickel Coated TiC Metal Matrix, Trans ASME, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering (IF 3.48), 136(5), Aug 06, 2014, 11pages, doi: 10.1115/1.4027758.
  27. Amano, R.S., Kumar, Sourabh, “Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer and Flow Using V and Broken V Ribs within Gas Turbine Blade Cooling Passage,” Heat and Mass Transfer, 2014, DOI 10.1007/s00231-014-1436-8, Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
  28. Alkhalidi, A. and Amano, R.S., “KLa Relation with Bubble Size, Bubble Release Rate and Number of Bubbles,” Water and Environment Journal, (Impact Factor: 1.063),12/2013; DOI:10.1111/wej.12071
  29. Alkhalidi, A. and Amano, R.S., “Factors Affecting Fine Bubble Creation and Bubble Size for Activated Sludge,” Water and Environment Journal (Impact Factor: 1.063), Vol. 29, No. 1, March 2015, pp. 105-113, Article first published online: 31 MAR 2014, DOI: 10.1111/wej.12083.
  30. Amano, R.S., Abou-Ellail, M.M., Elhaw, Samer, and Saeed, M., “Numerical Simulation of Hydrogen-Air Reacting Flows in Rectangular Channels with Catalytic Surface Reactions,” Heat and Mass Transfer, September 2013, Volume 49, Issue 9, pp 1243-1260.
  31. Amano, R.S., Kumar, S., and Martinez-Lucci, J., “Numerical Simulations of Heat Transfer Distribution of a Two-Pass Square Channel with V-Rib Turbulator and Bleed Holes,” Heat and Mass Transfer, August 2013, Volume 49, Issue 8, pp 1141-1158.
  32. Amano, R.S., Avdeev, I., Malloy, R.J., and Shams, M. Z., “Power, Structural, and Noise Performance Tests on Different Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Designs,” International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Volume 32, Issue 2, April 2013, pages 78-95, DOI: 10.1080/14786451.2011.599491
  33. Amano, R.S., Engeda, A., Gupta, A.K., Sunden, B., and Xu, C., Industrial Compressor,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, Article ID 370425, 2012, doi:10.1155/2012/370425.
  34. Amano, R.S., Chan, S.H., Abou-Ellail, M.M.M., Kaseb, Sayed Kayed, Hatem., “Computations of Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer in Circular Pipes Using a Low Reynolds Number Two-Equation Model of Turbulence without Use of Wall Function,” International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Volume 13, Issue 5, 2012, pp.350-356.
  35. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Meridional Considerations of the Centrifugal Compressor Development,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 518381, 11 pages, doi:10.1155/2012/518381
  36. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Empirical Design Consideration for Industrial Centrifugal compressors,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 184061, 15 pages, doi:10.1155/2012/184061
  37. Amano, R.S., Xu, Z., Martinez Lucci, J., and Rohatgi, P.K., “A Numerical Study of a Cooling Ratio for Laser Prototyping Technology with a Sample of 316L Stainless Steel,” The Open Automation and Control System journal, pp. 2012, 1-7, ISSN: 1874-4443, [DOI: 10.2174/1874444301204010001]
  38. Amano, R.S., Abou-Ellail, M.M. and Kaseb, Sayed A., “Numerical Predictions of Hydrogen-Air Rectangular Channel Flows Augmented by Catalytic Surface Reactions,” ASME Trans. Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), April 2012, Volume 134,  Issue 4, 041201 (10 pages) http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005202
  39. Amano, R.S., Martinez-Lucci, J.O., Guntur, K. and Song, B., “Numerical study of the thermal development in a rotating cooling passage,” Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 48, Number 6, 2012, pp.1011-1022, DOI: 1007/s00231-011-0940-3
  40. Amano, R.S. and Rohatgi, P.K., “Laser Engineered Net Shaping Process for SAE 4140 Low Alloy Steel,” Materials Science and Engineering A (Impact Factor: 11.789), Volume 528, Issues 22-23, 25 August 2011, pp. 6680-6693
  41. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Computations of Flows over a Turbine/Compressor Blade,” Progress in Propulsion Physics – Volume 1, Brussels, Belgium, July 1-6, 2007’ L.T. DeLuca, C. Bonnal, O. Haidn and S.M. Frolov (Eds.), ISBN: 978-2-7598-0411-5, Published online: 16 September 2011, p.60, european conference for aerospace sciences (eucass) Press,
  42. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Study of The Flow in Centrifugal Compressor,” International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems (IJFMS), 3, No. 3, pp.260-270, 2010.
  43. Xiong, X. F. Lu, R. S. Amano and C. Shu “Experimental Research on Gas-Solid Flow in a Square Cyclone Separator with Double Inlets,” Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Fluidized Bed Combustion 2010, Part 3, pp.393-397, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-02682-9_58
  44. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Computational Analysis of Scroll Tongue Shapes to Compressor Performance by Using Different Turbulence Models,” International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics, Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp. 85-99, 2010.
  45. Michael Nosonovsky, Ryoichi Amano, Jose M. Lucci, Rohatgi, Pradeep, “Physical Chemistry of Self-organization and Self-healing in Metals,” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2009, Vol.11, pp. 9530–9536, (IF 4.123)
  46. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Development of a Low Flow Coefficient Single Stage Centrifugal Compressor,” International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics, 10, Issue 4, pp. 282-289, 2009, (IF 1.74).
  47. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “The Development of Centrifugal Compressor Impeller,” International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics 10, Issue 4, pp. 290-301, 2009, (IF 1.74).
  48. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “On the Development of Turbomachine Blade Aerodynamic Design System,” International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics 10, Issue 3, pp. 186-196, 2009, (IF 1.74).
  49. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Computational Analysis of Swept Compressor Rotor Blade,” International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics, 9, 2008, pp. 374-382, (IF 1.74).
  50. Lee, E.K., Amano, R.S., and Rohatgi, P.K., “Simulation of Metal Matrix Composite Solidification in The Presence of Cooled Fibers”, Heat & Mass Transfer, 44, 2008, pp. 1371-1378.
  51. Amano, R.S. and Xiao, Y., “Modeling and Simulation of Solid Propellant Particle Path in the Combustion Chamber of a Solid Rocket Motor,” Heat Transfer Research, Vol. 39, No. 3, 2008, pp. 211-228, (IF=1.00)
  52. Chen, Q., Amano, R.S., Cui, W., and Li, L., “The Pressure Drop Characteristics of Air-Water Bubbling Flow for Evaporative Heat Transfer,” Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 44, No. 7, 2008, pp. 779-785, (IF=1.233).
  53. Lee, E.K., Amano, R.S., and Rohatgi, P.K., “Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study of Solidification of Squeeze Cast Aluminum-Composites in the Presence of Cooled Fibers”, Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 44, 2007, pp. 71-84.
  54. Lee, E.K., Amano, R.S., and Rohatgi, P.K., “Metal Matrix Composite Solidification in the Presence of Cooled Fibers: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Observation,” Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 43, 2007, pp. 741-748.
  55. Lu, X. and Amano, R.S., “Feasible Experimental Study on the Utilization of a 300MW CFB Boiler Desulfurizing Bottom Ash for Construction Applications,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 128, No. 4, 2006, pp.311-318.
  56. Chen, Q., Amano, R.S., and Xin, M., “Experimental Study of Flow Patterns and Regimes of Condensation in Horizontal Three-Dimensional Micro-Fin Tubes,” Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 43, 2006, pp. 201-206.
  57. Xiao, Y., Amano, R.S., Cai, T., and Li, J., “A New Method to Determine the Velocities of Particles on a Solid-Propellant Surface,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), Vol. 127, 2005, pp. 1057-1061.
  58. Amano, R.S., Lee, E.K., Xu, C, and Xie, J., “Investigation of the Unsteady Flow Generated by an Axial Fan-Experimental Testing and Simulations,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, 2005 (3), pp. 256-263
  59. Chon, C. and Amano, R.S., “Investigation of Flow Behavior Around Co-Rotating Blades in a Double-Spindle Lawn Mower Deck, International Journal of Rotating Machinery, Vol. 1, 2005, pp. 77-89.
  60. Chen, Q., Amano, R.S., and Xin, M., “Experimental Study of R134A Condensation Heat Transfer inside the Micro-Fin Tubes,” Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 41, 2005, pp. 785-791.
  61. Chon, C. and Amano, R.S., “Experimental Study on Flow Behavior Around Counter Rotating Blades in a Double-Spindle Deck, KSME International Journal, Vol. 18, No. 8, 2004, pp. 1401-1417.
  62. Lu, X. and Amano, R.S., “The Combusting Properties of Anthracite in a 410t/h CFB Boiler,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 126, No. 3, 2004, pp. 226-230.
  63. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Computational Analysis of Pitch-Width Effects on the Secondary Flows of Turbine Blades,” Computational Mechanics, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2004, pp. 111-120.
  64. Xu, C., Amano, R.S., and Lee, E.K., “Investigation of an Axial Fan-Blade Stress and Vibration Due to Pressure Field Measurement, JSME International Journal, Series B, Vol. 47, No. 1, 2004, pp. 75-90.
  65. Chon, C. and Amano, R.S., “Experimental and Computational Investigation of Triple-Rotating Blades in a Mower Deck, JSME International Journal, Vol. 46, No. 2, May 2003, pp. 229-243.
  66. Xiao, Yumin, Amano, R.S., Cai, T., and Li, J., “Particle Velocity on Solid-Propellant Surface Using X-Ray Real Time Radiography,” AIAA Journal (IF=1.51), Vol. 41, No. 9, September 2003, pp. 1763-1770.
  67. Xu, C, Amano, R.S. and Perez, R.A., “Experimental Study on Unsteady Pressure Field Investigation of an Axial Fan: Inlet and Outlet Unsteady Pressure Field Measurement,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, 8, No. 6, 2002, pp. 375-383.
  68. Xu, C and Amano, R.S., “Experimental Study on Unsteady Pressure Field Investigation of an Axial Fan: Blade Unsteady Pressure Field Measurement,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, 8, No. 6, 2002, pp. 385-395.
  69. Kumagai, M., Amano, R.S., and Jensen, M.K., “Heat Transfer Enhancement by Turbulent Impinging Jets,” Enhancement Journal of Heat Transfer, 9, No. 1, 2002, pp. 47-55.
  70. Amano, R.S. and Draxler, G.R., “Studies of High-Pressure Steam Flow in the Turbine Bypass Valve System -Part 1: Valve Flow,” AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, 18, No. 3, 2002, pp. 555-560.
  71. Amano, R.S., Draxler, G.R., and Golembiewski, J.M., “Studies of High-Pressure Steam Flow in the Turbine Bypass Valve System -Part 2: Pipe Flow,” AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, 18, No. 3, 2002, pp. 561-571.
  72. Zheng, H. and Amano, R.S., “Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in a Single-Source Tank in a Tunnel Pasteurization Process,” International Journal of Transport Phenomena, 2002, Vol. 4, pp. 27-42.
  73. Song, B., Liu, G.R., and Amano, R.S., “Applications of a Higher-Order Bounded Numerical Scheme to Turbulent Flows,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 2001, Vol. 35, pp. 371-394.
  74. Song, B., Amano, R.S., and Liu, G.R., “On Computations of Complex Turbulent Flow by Using Non-Linear k-Omega Model,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B-Fundamentals, 2001, Vol. 39, No. 5, pp. 421-434.
  75. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “Flux-Splitting Finite Volume Method for Turbine Flow and Heat Transfer Analysis,” Computational Mechanics, 2001, Vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 119-127.
  76. Song, B. and Amano, R.S., “Application of Non-Linear k-w Model to a Turbulent Flow Inside a Sharp U-Bend,” Computational Mechanics, 2000, Vol. 26, pp. 344-351.
  77. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “A Hybrid Numerical Procedure for Cascade Flow Analysis,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B, 2000, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 141-164.
  78. Xu, C. and Amano, R.S., “An Implicit Scheme for Cascade Flow and Heat Transfer Analysis,” ASME Journal of Turbomachinery (IF=2.453), 2000, Vol. 122, pp. 294-300.
  79. Song, B., Liu, G.R., Lam, K.Y., and Amano, R.S., “On a Higher-Order Bounded Discretization Scheme,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 2000, Vol. 32, pp. 881-897.
  80. Song, B., Liu, G.R., Lam, K.Y., and Amano, R.S., “Four-Point Interpolation Schemes for Convective Fluxes Approximation,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B, 1999, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 23-39.
  81. Morris, G.K., Garimella, S.V. and Amano, R.S., “Prediction of Jet Impingement Heat Transfer Using a Hybrid Wall Treatment with Different Turbulent Prandtl Number Functions,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), 1996, Vol. 118, pp. 562-569.
  82. Amano, R. S., Rieger, N. F., and Hesler, S., “An Aerodynamic Analysis of Turbine Cascade by Using the Second-Order Closure of Turbulence,” International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 1996, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 276-282, Elsevier Science Inc.
  83. Amano, R.S., “Turbulence Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Gas Turbine Stator‑Rotor Stage,” Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer 1, pp. 459-465, Begell House, Inc., 1996, edited by K. Hanjalic and J.C.F. Pereira, ISBN No. 1-56700-040-1【Invited Paper
  84. Amano, R.S., “Book Review ‑‑‑ Applied Fluid Mechanics,” by Tasos C. Papanastasiou, Prentice-Hall, 1994, 608 pages, the review appeared in Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
  85. Amano, R.S., Wang, K.D. and Pavelic, V., “A Study of Rotor Cavities and Heat Transfer in a Cooling Process in a Gas Turbine,” ASME Journal of Turbomachinery (IF=2.453), Vol. 116, No. 2, 1994, pp. 333-338.
  86. Amano, R.S., Neusen, K.F., and T. Gores, “A Study of High-Speed Water Jet Cutting Mixing Chamber,” Journal of Materials Processing & Manufacturing Science, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1993, pp. 355‑368.
  87. Niess, G. and Amano, R.S., “Improved Non-Fourier Frequency Estimation of Sampled Stationary Time Series Using Fourier and Least Squares Analysis,” Chemical Engineering Communications (IF 1.17), Vol. 114, 1992, pp. 49-64.
  88. Maruszewski, J.P. and Amano, R.S., “Grid Generation and Its Application to Turbulent Separated Flows,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B (IF 2.259), Vol.21, 1992, pp. 183-197.
  89. Chai, C. and Amano, R.S., “Application of Higher-Order Turbulence Closure Model to Plane Jet,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A (IF 2.259), Vol. 21, 1992, pp. 21-35.
  90. Amano, R.S., “Turbulence Energy Redistributive Model,” Numerical Methods in Laminar and Turbulent Flow,” Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 319-329, Pineridge Press, 1989, edited by C. Taylor, P. Gresho, R. Sani, and J. Hauser, ISBN No. 0-906674-70-0.
  91. Amano, R.S. and Maruszewski, J.P., “Computations of Separating Flows by Using Boundary‑Fitted Curvilinear Coordinate,” Proceedings of the 25th National Heat Transfer Conference of Japan, Vol. 2, pp.160-162, Kanazawa, Japan, 1988.
  92. Maruszewski, J.P. and Amano, R.S., “Grid Generation and Its Applications to Turbulent Separated Flows,” Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Fluid Mechanics ’88, Pineridge Press Limited, 1988, pp. 885-894, edited by S. Sengupta, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, and J. F. Thompson, ISBN No. 0-906674-68-9.
  93. Amano, S. and Chai, J.C., “A Closure Model of Diffusion Transport of the Reynolds‑Stress Equations and Its Application to a Turbulent Step Flow,” Transport Phenomena in Turbulent Flows, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1988, pp. 649‑660, edited by M. Hirata and N. Kasagi, ISBN No. 0-89116-742-0【Invited Paper
  94. Maruszewski, J. and Amano, R. S., “A Study of Turbulent Flow Computations in an Angled Duct with a Step,” ASME FED-Vol. 66, pp.43-48, 1988.
  95. Amano, R.S., Goel, P., and Chai, J.C., “Turbulence Energy and Diffusion Transport in a Separating and Reattaching Flow,” AIAA Journal (IF 1.638), Vol. 26, No.3, 1988, pp. 273-282.
  96. Amano, S. and Chai, J.C., “Transport Models of the Turbulent Velocity-Temperature Products for Computations of Recirculating Flows,” Numerical Heat Transfer (IF 2.259), Vol. 14, No. 1, 1988, pp.75-95.
  97. Amano, R.S. and Goel, P., “Investigation of Third-Order Closure Model of Turbulence in a Channel with a Backward‑Facing Step,” ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering (IF 056), Vol. 109, No.4, 1987, pp. 424-428.
  98. Amano, R.S., Bagherlee, A., Smith, R.J., and Niess, T., “Turbulent Heat Transfer in Corrugated‑Wall Channels with and without Fins,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), Vol.109, No. 1, 1987, pp.62-67.
  99. Amano, R.S., “A Numerical Study of Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Channel with Bends Using Reynolds-Stress Model,” Chemical Engineering Communications, Vol. 51, No. 1-6, 1987, pp. 207-219.
  100. Amano, R.S., Bagherlee, A., Smith, R.J., and Niess, T., “Turbulent Heat Transfer in Corrugated-Wall Channels with and without Fins,” ISMEC Bulletin, Vol. 20, No. 4, August 1987, 87-053201. Also appeared in ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), Vol. 109, No. 1, 1987, pp. 62-67.
  101. Amano, R.S., Bagherlee, A., Smith, R.J. and Niess, T., “Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Channel of Wavy-Fin Plates,” Japan National Heat Transfer Journal, pp.352-354, 1986.
  102. Amano, R.S., “Comparison of Pressure‑Strain Correlation Models for the Flow Behind a Disk,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 24, No. 11, 1986, pp. 1870-1872.
  103. Amano, R.S., and Goel, P., “Triple-Velocity Products in a Channel with a Backward‑Facing Step,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 24, No. 6, 1986, pp. 1040-1043.
  104. Amano, R.S., “A Numerical Study of Turbulent Axisymmetric Jets Flowing into a Closed Tube,” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Vol. 108, No. 4 1986, pp. 286-291.
  105. Amano, R.S., “Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Channel with Two Right-Angled Bends,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.28, No.11, 1985, pp. 2177-2179.
  106. Amano, R.S., “A Study of Turbulent Mass Transport Downstream of an Abrupt Pipe Expansion,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Vol. 8, No. 3, 1985, pp. 361-371.
  107. Amano, R.S. and Goel, P., “Computations of Turbulent Flow Beyond Backward‑Facing Step Using Reynolds-stress Closure,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 23, No. 9, September 1985, pp.1356-1361.
  108. Amano, R.S., “A Numerical Study of Laminar and Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Periodically Corrugated Wall Channel,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), Vol. 107, No. 3, August 1985, pp. 564-569.
  109. Amano, R.S., “Laminar Heat Transfer in a Channel with Two Right-Angled Bends,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), Vol. 106, No. 3, August 1984, pp. 591-596.
  110. Amano, R.S., “Development of Turbulent Near-Wall Model and Its Application to Separated and Reattached Flows,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1984, pp. 59-75.
  111. Amano, R.S. and Goel, P. “A Numerical Study of a Separating and Reattaching Flow by Using Reynolds‑Stress Turbulence Closure,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Vol. 7, No. 3, 1984, pp.343-357.
  112. Amano, S. and Brandt, H., “Numerical Study of Turbulent Axisymmetric Jets Impinging on a Flat Plate and Flowing into an Axisymmetric Cavity,” ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering (IF 2.056), Vol. 106, No. 4, December 1984, pp. 410-417.
  113. Amano, R.S., Jensen, M.K. and Goel, P., “A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Turbulent Heat Transport Downstream from an Abrupt Pipe Expansion,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (IF 1.866), Vol. 105, No. 4, November 1983, pp. 862-869.
  114. Amano, R.S., “Turbulence Effect on the Impinging Jet on a Flat Plate,” Bulletin of Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME), Vol. 26, No. 221, November 1983, pp. 1891-1899.
  115. Amano, R.S., “A Study of Turbulent Flow Downstream of an Abrupt Pipe Expansion,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 21, No. 10, October 1983, pp.1400-1405.
  116. Amano, R.S. and Sugiyama, S., “On the Calculation of Heat Transfer Effect on the Liquid Cooling Gas Turbine Blades,” Journal of the Gas Turbine Society of Japan, Vol. 11