Back to
Dr John Olsen

Dr John Olsen

Lecturer
Engineering
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Dr John Olsen is a Lecturer with the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. His research interests include:

  • Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
  • Entropy generation minimisation and exergy analysis.
  • Combined heat & power systems.
  • Co and Trigeneration systems.
  • Hybrid vehicles.
  • The simulation of gas turbine engines, power stations, reciprocating piston engines, refrigeration systems, living systems, entropy, etc.
  • Turbulence.
  • Simulation philosophy.
  • Swarms.
Phone
+61 2 9385 5217
E-mail
j.olsen@unsw.edu.au
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Olsen J, 2024, 'The potential of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell-powered light aircraft employing cryogenic hydrogen', in The Future of Electric Aviation and Artificial Intelligence Proceedings of the 2023 International Symposium on Electric Aviation & Autonomous Systems and the International Symposium on Unmanned Systems, AI, Design & Efficiency, Springer, pp. 91 - 96
    Book Chapters | 2018
    Crowe W; Page J; Jindal D; Olsen J, 2018, 'Swarm Mechanism for “Hedgehog” Asteroid Rover, Using Netlogo Simulations', in Naweed A; Wardaszko M; Leigh E; Meijer S (ed.), Intersections in Simulation and Gaming, Springer, Switzerland, pp. 163 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78795-4_12
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Page J; Olsen J; Michael MS, 2013, 'Do engineers need to simulate the real world?', in Elyssebeth L (ed.), Crossing Boundaries, Simulation Australia, Rundle Mall, SA, Australia, pp. 129 - 132
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Olsen J, 2024, 'The Possibility of Powering a Light Aircraft by Releasing the Energy Stored in Hydrogen within a Fuel Cell Stack', Aerospace, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11060469
    Journal articles | 2023
    Ahmed A; Olsen J; Page J, 2023, 'Integration of Six Sigma and simulations in real production factory to improve performance – a case study analysis', International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 14, pp. 451 - 482, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-06-2021-0104
    Journal articles | 2022
    Hughes M; Olsen J, 2022, 'Fuel Burn Reduction of Hybrid Aircraft Employing an Exhaust Heat Harvesting System', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 38, pp. 241 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B38393
    Journal articles | 2022
    Olsen J, 2022, 'Reducing the fuel consumption of light aircraft', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION, 8, pp. 198 - 218, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSA.2022.124484
    Journal articles | 2022
    Olsen J, 2022, 'Reducing the fuel consumption of light aircraft', International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 8, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsa.2022.10046523
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ahmed A; Page J; Olsen J, 2019, 'A comparison of three simulation methodologies for a Lean Six- Sigma manufacturing project – a business case study', International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-03-2018-0025
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ahmed A; Page J; Olsen J, 2019, 'Enhancing Six Sigma Methodology Using Simulation Techniques: Literature Review and Implications for Future Research', International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-03-2018-0033
    Journal articles | 2019
    Czarnecki M; Olsen J; Ma R, 2019, 'PZL-10 Turboshaft Engine–System Design Review', Journal of KONES, 26, pp. 23 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/kones-2019-0003
    Journal articles | 2019
    Schomberg K; Olsen J; Neely A; Doig G, 2019, 'Investigation of conjugate circular arcs in rocket nozzle contour design', Shock Waves, 29, pp. 401 - 413, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00193-018-0834-0
    Journal articles | 2018
    Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2018, 'Combined Methods in Preliminary Micro Scale Gas Turbine Diffuser Design – A Practical Approach', Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 11, pp. 567 - 575, http://dx.doi.org/10.18869/acadpub.jafm.73.246.25180
    Journal articles | 2018
    Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2018, 'Combined methods in preliminary micro scale gas turbine diffuser design - A practical approach', Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 11, pp. 567 - 575, http://dx.doi.org/10.29252/jafm.11.03.28150
    Journal articles | 2018
    Dorrington S; Olsen J, 2018, 'A location-routing problem for the design of an asteroid mining supply chain network', Acta Astronautica, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.08.040
    Journal articles | 2018
    Schomberg K; Olsen J; Neely A; Doig G, 2018, 'Effect of the contour shock on restricted shock separation in rocket nozzles', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 34, pp. 556 - 560, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B36684
    Journal articles | 2017
    Crowe WJ; olsen J; page JR, 2017, 'asteroid mass estimates from synchronized flybys of multiple spacecraft', Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 41, pp. 770 - 776, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.G002907
    Journal articles | 2017
    Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2017, 'Influence of selected parameters on micro gas turbine compressor design', Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0010.3067
    Journal articles | 2017
    Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2017, 'Modern methods of identification design conditions for single stage micro scale centrifugal compressor', Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0010.2902
    Journal articles | 2017
    Ummenhofer CD; Heyer G; Roediger T; Olsen J; Page J, 2017, 'Improved system control logic for an MCHP system incorporating electric storage', Applied Energy, 203, pp. 737 - 751, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.06.035
    Journal articles | 2017
    Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Page J; Roediger T, 2017, 'How to improve peak time coverage through a smart-controlled MCHP unit combined with thermal and electric storage systems', Energy and Buildings, 139, pp. 78 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.086
    Journal articles | 2016
    Olsen J; Page JR; Vulovic Z, 2016, 'Alternative energy storage and energy harvesting methods for parallel hybrid light aircraft', Internation Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 2, pp. 128 - 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSA.2016.078655
    Journal articles | 2016
    Schomberg K; Olsen J; Doig G, 2016, 'Design of high-area-ratio nozzle contours using circular arcs', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 32, pp. 188 - 195, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B35640
    Journal articles | 2016
    Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Roediger T, 2016, 'Partitioning of MCHP-TES system run time to incorporate transient system behaviour: a comprehensive exergy-based analysis using simulation', International Journal of Energy Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/er.3518
    Journal articles | 2015
    Olsen J; van Voorthuysen E; Langley K; Lipski M; Subramanian K, 2015, 'Design for scalability of industrial processes using modular components', Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Part B, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954405415598893
    Journal articles | 2015
    Schomberg K; Olsen J; Doig G, 2015, 'Analysis of a low-angle annular expander nozzle', Shock and Vibration, 2015, pp. 1 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/675861
    Journal articles | 2014
    Olsen J; Page,j , 2014, 'Hybrid powertrain for light aircraft', International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 1, pp. 85 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSA.2014.062871
    Journal articles | 2014
    Page JR; Cheng H; Olsen J; Kinkaid N, 2014, 'Decentralised Spacecraft Manoeuvre Planning', Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 86, pp. 432 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-12-2012-0236
    Journal articles | 2012
    Cheng H; Page JR; Olsen J, 2012, 'Dynamic Mission Control for UAV Swarm via Task Stimulus Approach', American Journal of Intelligent Systems, 2, pp. 177 - 183, http://dx.doi.org/10.5923/j.ajis.20120207.04
    Journal articles | 2011
    Al-Zaini E; Olsen J; Nguyen TH; Adesina AA, 2011, 'Transesterification of waste cooking oil in presence of crushed seashell as a support for solid heterogeneous catalyst', SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, 4, pp. 139 - 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-2226
    Journal articles | 2011
    Al-Zaini EO; Olsen J; Nguyen TH; Adesina A, 2011, 'Transesterification of waste cooking oil in presence of crushed seashell as a support for solid heterogeneous catalyst', SAE Technical Papers
    Journal articles | 2010
    Namasivayam AM; Korakianitis T; Crookes RJ; Bob-Manuel KD; Olsen J, 2010, 'Biodiesel, emulsified biodiesel and dimethyl ether as pilot fuels for natural gas fuelled engines', Applied Energy, 87, pp. 769 - 778, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6V1T-4XFNCYK-1-1F&_cdi=5683&_user=1975841&_pii=S0306261909003936&_origin=browse&_zone=rslt_list_item&_coverDate=03%2F31%2F2010&_sk=999129996&wchp=dGLbVlz-zSkWb&md5=890849ef8142d5c33b45238c224696ca&ie=/sdarticle.pdf
    Journal articles | 2009
    Namasivayam AM; Crookes RJ; Korakianitis T; Olsen J, 2009, 'Assessment of combustion in natural gas dual-fuelled compression ignition engines with dimethyl ether and rapeseed methyl ester pilot ignition', International Journal of Engine Research, 10, pp. 165 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/14680874JER02909
    Journal articles | 2003
    Olsen J; Rajagopalan S; Antonia R, 2003, 'Jet column modes in both a plane jet and a passively modified plane jet subject to acoustic excitation', Experiments in Fluids, 35, pp. 278 - 287
  • Conference Papers | 2018
    Dorrington S; Olsen J, 2018, 'Logistics problems in the design of an asteroid mining industry', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Hughes MG; Olsen J, 2018, 'Sizing of a corrugated plate heat exchanger in a bottoming organic Rankine cycle for waste heat recovery of piston aero-engines', in Silva Freire AP; Hanjalić K; Suga K; Borello D; Hadžiabdić M (eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium On Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer, Begell House, Inc., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, presented at Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer 9, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 10 July 2018 - 13 July 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26792
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Ahmed AF; Page J; Olsen J, 2017, 'Process improvement based on an integrated approach of DMAIC and multi-method simulation.', in Proceedings - 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2017, Tasmania, pp. 291 - 297, presented at 22 st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017), Tasmania, 03 December 2017 - 08 December 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26445
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Dorrington ST; Olsen J, 2017, 'Mining Requirements for Asteroid Ore Extraction', in Proceedings of the 68th International Astronautical Congress 2017, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 10743 - 10752, presented at 68th International Astronautical Congress, Adelaide, Australia, 25 September 2017 - 29 September 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26388
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Hughes MG-O; Olsen J, 2017, 'On the potential of organic Rankine cycles for recovering waste heat from the exhaust gases of a piston aero-engine', Seoul, Korea, presented at Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Seoul, Korea, 16 October 2017 - 18 October 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26390
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Olsen J; Michael M, 2017, 'The limits of simulation in complex engineering systems', in Proceedings of the Australasian Simulation Congress 2017, Simulation Australia, Sydney, presented at Australasian Simulation Conference 2017, Sydney, 28 August 2017 - 31 January 2018, http://proceedings.simulationaustralasia.com/index.html
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Olsen J, 2017, 'Energy harvesting in light aircraft using an organic Rankine bottoming cycle', in AIAC17 Proceedings, Engineers Australia, Royal Aeronautical Society, Melbourne, pp. 239 - 244, presented at AIAC17, Melbourne, 26 February 2017 - 02 March 2017, https://search.informit.com.au/browsePublication;res=IELENG;isbn=9781922107855
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Page J; Olsen J; Vulovic Z, 2017, 'Future platforms for air delivered ordnance', in 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress : AIAC 2017, Engineers Australia, Royal Aeronautical Society, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 252 - 255, presented at 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 26 February 2017 - 02 March 2017, https://search.informit.com.au/
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Page J; Olsen J, 2017, 'A Possible Future Short Haul Airliner', in Proceedings of the 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Engineers Australia, Royal Aeronautical Society., Melbourne, Australia, pp. 255 - 231, presented at 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 27 February 2017 - 03 March 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Ryan AG; Olsen J; Vulovic Z, 2017, 'Application of particle-in-cell simulation techniques in the analysis and optimisation of magnetic nozzle geometries', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, pp. 1134 - 1140
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Ahmed AF; OLSEN J; PAGE J, 2016, 'An AnyLogic Simulation Model for Performance and Risk Analysis of Six Sigma', in An AnyLogic Simulation Model for Performance and Risk Analysis of Six Sigma, Australasian Simulation Congress, Melbourne, presented at Australasian Simulation Congress, Melbourne, 26 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Crowe W; J. Olsen J; Page J, 2016, 'Spacecraft swarm positioning during asteroid flybys using relative doppler and ranging', in AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-5516
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Crowe WJ; Jindal D; Olsen J; Page J, 2016, 'Swarm mechanism for “Hedgehog” asteroid rover, using Netlogo simulations', Melbourne, presented at Australasian Simulation Congress, Melbourne, 26 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Crowe WJ; Kinkaid N; Page J; Olsen J, 2016, 'Spacecraft swarm positioning during asteroid flybys using relative Doppler and ranging', in AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, 2016, Long Beach, California, presented at AIAA Space Conference, Long Beach, California, 13 September 2016 - 16 September 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Dorrington S; Olsen J; Kinkaid N, 2016, 'Architecture for an Asteroid Mining Industry', in 67th International Astronautical Congress, International Astronautical Federation, Guadalajara, Mexico, presented at 67th International Astronautical Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico, 26 September 2016 - 30 September 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Olsen J, 2016, 'Estimations of the reduction in fuel consumption due to the hybridisation of the powertrain of a light aircraft', in Estimations of the reduction in fuel consumption due to the hybridisation of the powertrain of a light aircraft, 2nd international symposium on sustainable aviation, Istanbul TURKEY, presented at 2nd international symposium on sustainable aviation, Istanbul TURKEY, 29 May 2016 - 01 June 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Olsen J, 2016, 'Hybridization of the powertrains of large commercial aircraft', in The 2016 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, The 2016 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Toyama, Japan, presented at The 2016 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Toyama, Japan, 25 October 2016 - 27 October 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Schomberg K; Olsen J; Neely A; Doig G, 2016, 'Suppressing restricted shock separation in a subscale rocket nozzle using contour geometry', in Journal of Propulsion and Power, pp. 1297 - 1300, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B36059
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Page J; Roediger T, 2016, 'Self-sufficiency in an MCHP system based on local demand and supply analysis', in Proceedings of ASME 2016 Power and Energy Conference PowerEnergy2016, Charlotte, NC, USA, presented at ASME 2016 Power and Energy Conference PowerEnergy2016, Charlotte, NC, USA, 26 June 2016 - 30 June 2016
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Ahmed AF; John Page M; John Olsen M, 2015, 'Adopting Lean Six Sigma to AnyLogic Simulation in a Manufacturing Environment', in 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2015), Gold Coast , Australia, presented at MODSIM, Gold Coast , Australia, 30 November 2015 - 04 December 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Crowe W; Kinkaid N; Page J; Olsen J, 2015, 'IAC-15-B4.8.10 Small body mass estimation from spacecraft swarm flyby dynamics', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, pp. 4839 - 4845
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Crowe WJ; Bennett S; Page J; Olsen J; Kinkaid N, 2015, 'The potential for games engines to simulate dynamics about an asteroid', in Monaghan M (ed.), Simulation Australasia, Adelaide, pp. 332 - 338, presented at SimTect 2015, Adelaide, 17 August 2015 - 21 August 2015, http://www.simulationaustralasia.com/files/upload/pdf/SimTecT%20and%20SimHealth%202015%20Conference%20Proceedings.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Crowe WJ; Kinkaid N; Olsen J; Page J, 2015, 'Strategy for flybys of numerous Earth passing asteroids', in Short W; Caprarelli G (ed.), Proceedings of the 15th Australian Space Research Conference, Canberra, pp. 273 - 284, presented at Australian Space Engineering Conference, Canberra, 29 September 2015 - 01 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Crowe WJ; olsen J; Page J; Kinkaid N, 2015, 'Small body mass estimation from spacecraft swarm dynamics', Jerusalem, Israel, presented at International Astronautical Conference, Jerusalem, Israel, 12 October 2015 - 16 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Dorrington S; Kinkaid N; Olsen J, 2015, 'Trajectory Design and Econocic Analysis of Asteroid Mining Missions to Asteroid 2014 EK24', in Third International Future Mining Conference, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Sydney, Australia, pp. 281 - 287, presented at Third International Future Mining Conference, Sydney, Australia, 04 November 2015 - 06 November 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Dorrington ST; Kinkaid NM; Olsen JF, 2015, 'Trajectory Opportunities to Arjuna-type Asteroids for Asteroid Mining Missions', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, Jerusalem, Israel, presented at 66th International Astronautical Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, 12 October 2015 - 16 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Khare A; Schomberg K; Olsen J, 2015, 'Comparison of numerical methods for the analysis of expansion-deflection nozzle', in Sinha A (ed.), Proceedings of the 16th Australian International Aerospace Congress, RMIT Informit, Melbourne, Victoria, presented at 16th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Victoria, 23 February 2015 - 25 February 2015, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=254083326492546;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Olsen J; Michael M, 2015, 'Are we simulated beings in a holographic universe?', in Monaghan M (ed.), SimTecT and SimHealth 2015 Conference Proceedings, Simulation Australasia, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, pp. 287 - 291, presented at SimTecT2015 Asia-Pacific Simulation Training Conference & Exhibition, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, 17 August 2015 - 21 August 2015, http://www.simulationaustralasia.com/files/upload/pdf/SimTecT%20and%20SimHealth%202015%20Conference%20Proceedings.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Olsen J; Page J; Vulovic Z, 2015, 'Reducing fuel consumption in light aircraft by partial electrification of the powertrain', in Karakoc TH; Ozerdem MB; Sogut MZ; Altuntas O; Acikkalp E (eds.), Proceeding book of the international symposium on sustainable aviation 2015, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism Department of Libraries and Publication, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 19 - 23, presented at International symposium on sustainable aviation 2015, Istanbul, Turkey, 31 May 2015 - 03 July 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Olsen J; van Voorthuysen EJ, 2015, 'The work potential two-spool, gas turbine, aircraft engines', in Sinha A (ed.), Proceedings of the 16th Australian International Aerospace Congress, RMIT Informit, Melbourne, Victoria, presented at 16th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Victoria, 23 February 2015 - 25 February 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Olsen J, 2015, 'Exergy analysis of a light propeller driven hybrid powered aircraft', in APISAT 2015 proceedings, in preparation, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, presented at 2015 Asia pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 25 November 2015 - 27 November 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Page JR; Olsen J; Isikveren A, 2015, 'Design of a Light, Four-Seat, Zero-Emissions Aircraft', in Proceedings of the 16th Australian International Aerospace Congress, RMIT Informit, Melbourne, Vic, presented at !6th Australian International Congress, Melbourne, Vic, 23 February 2015 - 26 April 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Page JR; Olsen JOHN, 2015, 'Aerospace Design – A New World Thanks to Digital Technology', in APISAT 2015 Proceedings, Engineers Australia, Cairns, Queensland, pp. 98 - 103, presented at 2015 Asia Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Cairns, Queensland, 25 November 2015 - 27 November 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26972
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Schomberg KA; Olsen ; Neely ; Doig , 2015, 'Design of an Arc-Based Thrust-Optimised Nozzle Contour', in Galfetti L; Frolov S; Haidn O (eds.), Progress in Propulsion Physics – Volume 11, EDP Sciences, Krakow, Poland, pp. 517 - 528, presented at 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences, Krakow, Poland, 28 June 2015 - 02 July 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/eucass/201911517
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Schomberg KA; Olsen J; Doig G; Neely A, 2015, 'Suppressing restricted shock separation in thrust-optimized rocket nozzles using contour geometry', in Valeanu M (ed.), Orlando, FL, presented at 51st AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, 27 July 2015 - 29 July 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-4220
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Schomberg KA; Olsen JF; Neely A; Doig G, 2015, 'Numerical Analysis of a Linear Expansion-Deflection Nozzle at Open Wake Conditions', Melbourne, Australia, presented at 16th International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 23 February 2015 - 24 February 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Ummenhofer CD; Olsen JF; Kitzbichler J; Obermeier J; Roediger T, 2015, 'Smart control of an MCHP unit combined with thermal and electrical storage systems: A case study', Vienna, Austria, presented at 2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST) CIGRE SC C6 Colloquium, Vienna, Austria, 08 September 2015 - 11 September 2015
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Crowe WJ; Kinkaid NM; Olsen J; Page JR, 2014, 'Robotic swarms as means to autonomously and rapidly characterise small celestial bodies', in Short W; Cairns I (ed.), Proceedings of the 14th Australian Space Research Conference, Adelaide, pp. 147 - 155, presented at 14th Australian Space Research Conference, Adelaide, 29 September 2014 - 01 October 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Crowe WJ; Kinkaid NM; Page JR; Olsen J, 2014, 'Simulation of spacecraft about collinear Lagrange points of small bodies in the Solar System', in Fisher A (ed.), SimTect 2014 Conference Proceedings, Simulation Australia, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 313 - 318, presented at SimTect 2014, Adelaide, Australia, 25 August 2014 - 28 August 2014
    Conference Presentations | 2014
    Michael M; Olsen J, 2014, 'Are simulations models?', presented at SimTecT2014, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, 25 August 2014 - 28 August 2014, http://www.simulationaustralia.org.au/
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Schomberg K; Olsen J; Neely A; Doig G, 2014, 'Experimental analysis of a linear expansion-deflection nozzle at highly overexpanded conditions', in Proceedings of the 19th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, AFMC 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Schomberg KA; Doig G; Olsen J; Neely A, 2014, 'Geometric Analysis of the Linear Expansion-Deflection Nozzle at Highly Overexpanded Flow Conditions', in 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference Proceedings, Cleveland, OH, presented at 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, 28 July 2014 - 30 July 2014, http://www.aiaa.org/EventDetail.aspx?id=18582
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Schomberg KA; Doig G; Olsen J, 2014, 'Design of High Area Nozzle Contours using Circular Arcs', in Valeanu M (ed.), Propulsion and Energy Forum 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA, Cleveland, OH, presented at 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, 28 July 2014 - 30 July 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2014-3999
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Schomberg KA; Olsen J; Neely A; Doig G, 2014, 'Experimental Analysis of a Linear Expansion-Deflection Nozzle at Highly Overexpanded Conditions', in Chowdhury H (ed.), The Proceedings of the 19th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Melbourne, Australia, presented at 19th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 08 December 2014 - 11 December 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Page JR, 2014, 'Simulation of a micro-cogeneration system: How the warm-up phase affects efficiency', in SimTecT2014 Conference Proceedings, Simulation Australia, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, pp. 319 - 325, presented at SimTecT2014, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, 25 August 2014 - 28 August 2014, http://www.simulationaustralia.org.au/
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Olsen J; Page JR; Ahmed N, 2013, 'A hybrid propulsion system for a light trainer aircraft', in Proceedings of 15th AIAC, EA & RAeS, Melbourne, pp. 1 - 6, presented at AIAC15: 15th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne Convention Centre, 25 February 2013 - 28 February 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Schomberg K; Doig G; Olsen J, 2013, 'Computational simulation of an altitude adaptive nozzle concept', in Applied Mechanics and Materials, University of Sydney, Australia, presented at 1st Australiasian conference on computational mechanics, University of Sydney, Australia, 03 October 2013 - 04 October 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Schomberg K; Olsen J, 2013, 'Investigating pintle geometry in expansion-deflection nozzles', in Proceedings of 15th AIAC, EA & RAeS, Melbourne, pp. 1 - 9, presented at 15th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 25 February 2013 - 28 February 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Schomberg KA; Doig G; Olsen J, 2013, 'Computational analysis of pintle variation in an expansion-deflection nozzle', in Short W; Cairns I (ed.), Proceedings of the 13th Australian Space Science Conference, National Space Society of Australia Ltd, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, pp. 261 - 272, presented at 13th Australian Space Science Conference, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 30 September 2013 - 02 October 2013, http://www.nssa.com.au/13assc/13assc-proceedings-web.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Page J, 2013, 'Dynamic Modelling Of A Co-/Trigeneration System: The Advantages Of Simulation Over Experimentation', in Leigh E (ed.), Crossing Boundaries, Simulation Australia, Brisbane, QLD, pp. 133 - 138, presented at SimTecT 2013, Brisbane, QLD, 16 September 2013 - 20 September 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Page JR, 2013, 'Dynamic modelling of a co-generation system: the advantages of simulation over experimentation', in SimTecT 2013 Conference Proceedings : Crossing Boundaries, SIAA, SimTecT 2013, Brisbane, presented at SIAA, SimTecT 2013, Brisbane, 16 September 2013 - 20 September 2013
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Cheng H; Page JR; Olsen J, 2012, 'Information theory applied to a self-organized, unmanned aerial system.', in ICAS 2012 CD-ROM PROCEEDINGS, Optimage Ltd. on behalf of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, UK, pp. 1 - 9, presented at 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, Brisbane, 23 September 2012 - 28 September 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Chi T; Page JR; Olsen J; Tsafnat N, 2012, 'Using Simulation to Study the Evolutionary Behaviour of Homogeneous and/or Heterogeneous Swarms', in SimTecT 2012: Simulation - Integrated Solutions, Simulation Australia Ltd, Australia, pp. 1 - 6, presented at Asia-Pacific Simulation Training Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, 18 June 2012 - 20 June 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Schomberg K; Olsen J, 2012, 'Altitude compensation in expansion-deflection nozzles', in Proceedings of the Eighteenth Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society, Launceston, TAS, pp. 1 - 4, presented at 18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Launceston, Tasmania, 03 December 2012 - 07 December 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Ummenhofer C; Olsen J; Hill W, 2012, 'Thermal efficiency of power plants: what can simulation add?', in SimTecT 2012: Simulation - Integrated Solutions, Simulation Australia Ltd, Australia, pp. 1 - 6, presented at Simulation Technology and Training Conference 2012, Adelaide, South Australia, 18 June 2012 - 21 June 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Zou X; Olsen J; Page JR, 2012, 'Simulation of thermodynamic processes involved in the Carnot cycle.', in SimTecT 2012: Simulation - Integrated Solutions, Simulation Australia Ltd, Australia, pp. 1 - 6, presented at Simulation Technology and Training Conference 2012, Adelaide, South Australia, 18 June 2012 - 21 June 2012
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Ahmed N; Kinkaid N; Page JR; Olsen J, 2011, 'Heat dissipation considerations of a horizontal take-off Launcher during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere', in Fourteenth Australian Aeronautical Conference, Royal Aeronautical Society (Australian Divison) / Engineers Australia, Australia, pp. 242 - 251, presented at AIAC14: Fourteenth Australian Aeronautical Conference, Melbourne, 28 February 2011 - 03 March 2011, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=429112623500232;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Al-Zaini E; Olsen J; Adesina A, 2011, 'Optimizing Impregnation Technique for the K3PO4/Al2)3 Catalyst Preparation for Waste Cooking Oil Conversion to Biodiesel', in Fuels: Conventional and Future Energy for Automobiles - 8th Intnl Colloquium, Technical Akademie Esslingen, Esslingen, Germany, pp. 189 - 196, presented at 8th International Colloquium Fuels, Stuttgart, Germany, 19 January 2011 - 21 January 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Al-Zaini EO; Olsen J; Nguyen TH; Adesina A, 2011, 'Transesterification of waste cooking oil in presence of crushed seashell as a support for solid heterogeneous catalyst', in SAE Technical Papers
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Cheng H; Page JR; Kinkaid N; Olsen J, 2011, 'Coordination of mission roles for semi-autonomous UAVS in a simulated combat environment', in Fourteenth Australian Aeronautical Conference, Royal Aeronautical Society (Australian Divison) / Engineers Australia, Australia, pp. 558 - 564, presented at 14th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=429857942350560;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Olsen J; Page JR, 2011, 'The simulation of gas turbine turbojet engines for aircraft propulsion', in Fourteenth Australian Aeronautical Conference, Royal Aeronautical Society (Australian Divison) / Engineers Australia, Australia, pp. 359 - 365, presented at AIAC14: Fourteenth Australian Aeronautical Conference, Melbourne, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=429243054299040;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Page JR; Olsen J; Michael MS; Vulovic Z, 2011, 'Simulation for the real world.', in SimTecT 2011, Simulation Australia, Rundle Mall, South Australia, pp. 124 - 128, presented at Asia-Pacific Simulation and Training Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 31 May 2011 - 02 June 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Zhang L; Olsen J; Page JR, 2011, 'Simulation of a turbofan gas turbine engine suitable for commercial aircraft.', in SimTecT 2011, Simulation Australia, Rundle Mall, South Australia, pp. 40 - 45, presented at Asia-Pacific Simulation and Training Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 31 May 2011 - 02 June 2011
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Al-Zaini E; Olsen J; Adesina A, 2010, 'Waste Cooking Oil Conversion to Biodiesel in Presence of Solid K3PO4 as Catalyst', in SAE 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, Society of Automotive Engineers, USA, pp. 1 - 12, presented at SAE 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL US, http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-1962
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Olsen J; Page JR, 2010, 'A simplified simulation of gas turbine engine operation', in SimTecT 2010 Conference Proceedings, Simulation Industry Association of Australia, Lindfield, NSW, Australia, presented at SimTecT2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 31 May 2010 - 03 June 2010, http://www.siaa.asn.au/simtect/2010/2010.htm
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Pham XP; Olsen J; Page JR, 2010, 'An Experimental Strategy for the Manufacture of Aviation Fuel', in Proceedings of the SAE 2010 Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening Conference & Exhibition An Experimental Strategy for the Manufacture of Aviation Fuel, Society of Automotive Engineers, USA, pp. 1 - 7, presented at SAE 2010 Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening Conference & Exhibition, Wichita, Kansas, USA, 28 September 2010 - 30 September 2010
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Olsen J; Page JR, 2009, 'The effect of altering Pacejka coefficients on the responsiveness of a single seat, open wheel, racing car simulator.', in SimTecT 2010 Conference Proceedings, Simulation Industry Association of Australia, Lindfield, NSW, Australia, presented at Simulation: Concepts, Capability & Technology, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 15 June 2009 - 19 June 2009
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Namasivayam AM; Crookes RJ; Korakianitis T; Olsen J, 2008, 'Bio-gas dual fuelling compression ignition engines with DME and RME pilot ignition', in 32nd International Symposium on Combustion, Combustion, Montreal, Canada, presented at Combustion, Montreal, Canada, 03 August 2008 - 08 August 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Olsen J; Page JR; Vulovic Z, 2008, 'Initial investigations into simulating an open-wheeler racing car', in Simulation - maximising organisational benefits, SimTecT 2008: Simulation Conference, Melbourne, Australia, presented at SimTecT 2008: Simulation Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 12 May 2008 - 15 May 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Olsen J; Rogers A; Milton BE, 2008, 'Investigation into the use of biodiesel fuels for use in aviation applications', in Saito A; Paul M (ed.), FISITA 2008 World Automotive Congress, The Future of Motormobiles and Mobility, Munich, Germany, pp. 1 - 6, presented at The Future of Motormobiles and Mobility, Munich, Germany, 14 September 2008 - 19 September 2008
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Crookes RJ; Bob-Manuel KD; Olsen J, 2007, 'Renewable fuelling of a diesel engine in single and dual fuel operation', in Bartz WJ (ed.), Engine/fuel environment, Engine/fuel environment, Stuttgart, Ostfildern, Germany, pp. 31 - 42, presented at Engine/fuel environment, Stuttgart, Ostfildern, Germany, 10 January 2007 - 11 January 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Olsen J; Crookes RJ; Bob-Manuel KD, 2007, 'Experiments in dual fuelling a compression ignition engine by injecting Di-Methyl ether as a pilot fuel to ignite varying quantities of natural gas', in Impacts and Opportunities for the Global Automotive Industry, Hollywood, California, USA, presented at Impacts and Opportunities for the Global Automotive Industry, Hollywood, California, USA, 05 August 2007 - 08 August 2007
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Olsen J; Page JR; Pang SH, 2005, 'A review into the use of ethanol in aviation fuel', in AIAC Organising Committee (ed.), New opportunities through international partnering, New opportunities through international partnering, Melbourne, pp. 1 - 8, presented at New opportunities through international partnering, Melbourne, 13 March 2005 - 17 March 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Olsen J, 2005, 'Periodic excitation of a liquid jet', in Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing, Begell House Inc, New York, NY, USA, presented at 5th Pacific Symposium on Flow Visualisation and Image Processing (PSFVIP-5-101), DayDream Island, Qld, 26 September 2005 - 29 September 2005
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Olsen J; Rajagopalan S; Antonia R, 2004, 'Spanwise vorticity in a modified plane jet mixing layer', in Andersson H; Krogstad P-A (ed.), Advances in Turbulence, Advances in Turbulence, Trondheim, Norway, pp. 481 - 484, presented at Advances in Turbulence, Trondheim, Norway, 29 June 2004 - 02 July 2004
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Olsen J; Rajagopalan S; Antonia R, 2003, 'Preferred modes and jet column modes in a plane jet and in a passively modified plane jet', in Habjalic K; Nagano Y; Tummers MJ (eds.), Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer, Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer, Antalya, Turkey, pp. 73 - 80, presented at Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer, Antalya, Turkey, 12 October 2003 - 17 October 2003