JOURNAL ARTICLES
2024
Cross-Cultural Design in Costume: Case Study on Totemic Symbols of China and Thailand
Zou, Y., Zhao, C., Childs, P. et al.
Cross-cultural design in costume: case study on totemic symbols of China and Thailand. Humanit Soc Sci Commun 11, 1263 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03707-w
An EEG Study on Artistic and Engineering Mindsets in Students in Creative Processes
Yin, Y., Han, J., and Childs, P.R.N.
An EEG study on artistic and engineering mindsets in students in creative processes. Sci Rep 14, 13364, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-63324-0
A Foundation Model Enhanced Approach for Generative Design in Combinational Creativity
Chen, L., Zhang, Y., Han, J., Sun, L., Childs, P., & Wang, B. (2024).
A foundation model enhanced approach for generative design in combinational creativity. Journal of Engineering Design, 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/09544828.2024.2356707
AskNatureNet: A Divergent Thinking Tool Based on Bio-inspired Design Knowledge
Liuqing Chen, Zebin Cai, Zhaojun Jiang, Jianxi Luo, Lingyun Sun, Peter Childs, Haoyu Zuo.
AskNatureNet: A divergent thinking tool based on bio-inspired design knowledge. Advanced Engineering Informatics. Volume 62, Part A, October 2024, 102593.
Towards Controllable Generative Design: A Conceptual Design Generation Approach Leveraging the FBS Ontology and Large Language Models
L Chen, H Zuo, Z Cai, Y Yin, Y Zhang, L Sun, P Childs, B Wang.
Towards Controllable Generative Design: A Conceptual Design Generation Approach Leveraging the FBS Ontology and Large Language Models. Journal of Mechanical Design, 1-40. 2024
Development of an Exploratory Creativity Assessment Scale
L Chen, Y Song, L Sun, P Childs, Y Yin.
Development of an exploratory creativity assessment scale. International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation, 1-17 2024
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science in Design
J Han, PRN Childs, J Luo.
Applications of artificial intelligence and cognitive science in design. AI EDAM 38, e6 2024.
A Knowledge Graph-Based Bio-Inspired Design Approach for Knowledge Retrieval and Reasoning
L Chen, Z Cai, Z Jiang, L Sun, P Childs, H Zuo.
A knowledge graph-based bio-inspired design approach for knowledge retrieval and reasoning. Journal of Engineering Design, 1-31 2024, 2024.
Performance Sensitivity of Subsonic Liquid Hydrogen Long-Range Tube-Wing Aircraft to Technology Developments
Jagtap, S., Childs, PRN, Stetler, M.
Performance sensitivity of subsonic liquid hydrogen long-range tube-wing aircraft to technology developments. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 50, 820-833. 2024.
2023
The Role of Ritual Communication in Consumption: A Consumer Coffee Experience
E. Ratcliffe, W. Baxter, M. Aurisicchio, P. Childs, N. Martin.
The role of ritual communication in consumption: A consumer coffee experience. International Journal of Food Design. 2023.
Tapered Whisker Reservoir Computing for Real-Time Terrain Identification-Based Navigation
Z. Yu, SMH. Sadati, S. Perera, H. Hauser, PRN. Childs, T. Nanayakkara.
Tapered whisker reservoir computing for real-time terrain identification-based navigation. Scientific Reports 13 (1), 5213 2023.
Functional Analysis Diagrams in Science and Technology Education
I. Michalakoudis, P. Dimitriou, A. Koutlidis, P. Childs.
Functional Analysis Diagrams in Science and Technology Education. Education Sciences 13 (3), 289 2023.
Impacts of Cognitive Factors on Creativity Quality in Design: Identification from Performances in Recall, Association and Combination
Yin, Y., Zuo, H. and Childs, P.
Impacts of Cognitive Factors on Creativity Quality in Design: Identification from Performances in Recall, Association and Combination. Journal of Intelligence, 11(2), p.39. 2023
An EEG-Based Method to Decode Cognitive Factors in Creative Processes
Yin, Y., Zuo, H. and Childs, P.R.
2023. An EEG-based method to decode cognitive factors in creative processes. AI EDAM, 37, p.e12.
A Study of the Evaluation Metrics for Generative Images Containing Combinational Creativity
B. Wang, Y. Zhu, L. Chen, J. Liu, L. Sun, P. Childs.
A study of the evaluation metrics for generative images containing combinational creativity. AI EDAM 37, e11. 2023
Energy Performance Evaluation of Alternative Energy Vectors for Subsonic Long-Range Tube-Wing Aircraft
SS. Jagtap, PRN. Childs, MEJ. Stettler
Energy performance evaluation of alternative energy vectors for subsonic long-range tube-wing aircraft. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 115, 103588 2023
A Data-Driven Fuzzy Front End Model for Contextual Performance and Concurrent Collaboration
Park, D., Han, J. and Childs, P.R.N.
A data-driven fuzzy front end model for contextual performance and concurrent collaboration. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 70, no. 2, pp. 660-683, Feb. 2023, doi: 10.1109/TEM.2021.3063099.
2022
WikiLink: An Encyclopedia-Based Semantic Network for Design Innovation
Haoyu Zuo, Qianzhi Jing, Tianqi Song, Lingyun Sun, Peter Childs and Liuqing Chen.
WikiLink: an encyclopedia-based semantic network for design innovation. The Journal of Intelligence, Vol. 10, p103, 2022.
The Creativity Diamond—A Framework to Aid Creativity
Childs, P., Han, J., Chen, L., Jiang, P., Wang, P., Park, D., Yin, Y., Dieckmann, E. and Vilanova Echavarri, I.
2022. The creativity diamond—a framework to aid creativity. Journal of Intelligence, 10(4), p.73.
A Tapered Whisker-Based Physical Reservoir Computing System for Mobile Robot Terrain Identification in Unstructured Environments
Zhenhua Yu., S. Perera, H. Hauser, P. R. N. Childs and T. Nanayakkara.
A Tapered Whisker-Based Physical Reservoir Computing System for Mobile Robot Terrain Identification in Unstructured Environments. In IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters ( RA L,Q1 ), vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 3608 3615, April 2022.
A Semi-Supervised Reservoir Computing System Based on Tapered Whisker for Mobile Robot Terrain Identification
Zhenhua Yu, Seyedmohammadhadi Sadati, Peter R. N. Childs, Helmut Hauser, Thrishantha Nanayakkara.
A semi-supervised reservoir computing system based on tapered whisker for mobile robot terrain identification and roughness estimation. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), Vol. 7, pp 5655-5662, 2022. DOI 10.1109/LRA.2022.3159859
Understanding creativity process through electroencephalography measurement on creativity-related cognitive factors
Yin, Yuan, Wang, Pan, Childs, Peter RN.
Understanding creativity process through electroencephalography measurement on creativity-related cognitive factors. Frontiers in Neeuroscience. Volume 16 - 2022
2021
A Bibliometric Review of Sustainable Product Design
Jiang, P., Dieckmann, E., Han, J. and Childs, P.
A bibliometric review of sustainable product design. Energies 2021, 14(21), 6867.
Is Group Work Beneficial for Producing Creative Designs in STEM Design Education?
Ji Han, Dongmyung Park, Min Hua, Peter R. N. Childs.
Is group work beneficial for producing creative designs in STEM design education? International Journal of Technology and Design Education. (2021): 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-021-09709-y
Towards Mass Individualisation: Setting the scope and industrial implication
Sikhwal, R., & Childs, P.
(2021)Towards Mass Individualisation: Setting the scope and industrial implication. Design Science, 7, E16. Doi:10.1017/dsj.2021.18
Metrics for Measuring Sustainable Product Design Concepts
Han, J., Jiang, P., and Childs, P.R.N.
Metrics for measuring sustainable product design concepts. Energies, Vol: 14, 2021.
266 Fuzzy Front End Studies: Current State and Future Directions for New Product Development
Park, D., Han, J, Childs, P.R.N.
266 Fuzzy Front End Studies: Current State and Future Directions for New Product Development. Research in Engineering Design, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00163-021-00365-w
2020
Data-Centric Innovation in Retrofit: A Bibliometric Review of Dwelling Retrofit Across North Western Europe
Simpson, K., Childs, P.R.N., Whyte, J.
Data-centric innovation in retrofit: A bibliometric review of dwelling retrofit across North Western Europe. Energy and Buildings. 2020.
In-Situ Fabrication of Carbon-Metal Fabrics as Freestanding Electrodes for High-Performance Flexible Energy Storage Devices
Xinhua Liu, Mengzheng Ouyang, Marcin W.Orzech, Yubiao Niu, Weiqiang Tang, Jingyi Chen, Max Naylor Marlow, Debashis Puhan, Yan Zhao, Rui Tan, Brankin Colin, Nicholas Haworth, Shuangliang Zhao, Huizhi Wang, Peter Childs, Serena Margadonna, Marnix Wagemaker, Feng Pan, Nigel Brandon, Chandramohan George, Billy Wu.
In-situ fabrication of carbon-metal fabrics as freestanding electrodes for high-performance flexible energy storage devices. Energy Storage Materials. Vol. 30, pp. 329-336, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2020.04.001
Passivity Preservation for Variable Impedance Control of Compliant Robots
Emmanouil Spyrakos-Papastavridis , Peter R. N. Childs , and Jian S. Dai.
Passivity Preservation for Variable Impedance Control of Compliant Robots. IEEE/ASME Transactions On Mechatronics, Vol. 25, No. 5, Pp. 2342-2353, October 2020. DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2019.2961478
Neurocognition-Inspired Design with Machine Learning
Pan Wang, Shuo Wang, Danlin Peng, Liuqing Chen, Chao Wu, Zhen Wei, Peter Childs, Yike Guo and Ling Li.
(2020) ‘Neurocognition-inspired design with machine learning’, Design Science, 6, p. e33.
2019
Aircraft Cabin Air Supply and the Internal Air System
Childs, P.R.N.
Aircraft cabin air supply and the internal air system. (2019) 2017 International Aircraft Cabin Air Conference. Journal of Health and Pollution: December 2019, Vol. 9, No. 24, pp. S1-S142. https://www.journalhealthpollution.org/doi/abs/10.5696/2156-9614-9.24.191201 https://doi.org/10.5696/2156-9614-9.24.191201
Electrospun Composite Nanofibre Supercapacitors Enhanced with Electrochemically 3D Printed Current Collectors
Xiaolong Chen Xinhua Liua Mengzheng Ouyang Peter Childs Nigel Brandon Billy Wu.
Electrospun composite nanofibre supercapacitors enhanced with electrochemically 3D printed current collectors. Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 26, 2019
An Artificial Intelligence Based Data-Driven Approach for Design Ideation
Liuqing Chen, Pan Wang, Hao Dong, Feng Shi, Ji Han, Yike Guo, PRN Childs, Jun Xiao, Chao Wu.
An artificial intelligence based data-driven approach for design ideation. Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation. Vol. 61, pp. 10-22, 2019.
Multi-Metal 4D Printing with a Desktop Electrochemical 3D Printer
Chen, X., Liu, X., Ouyang, M., Chen, J., Taiwo, O., Xia, Y., Childs, P.R., Brandon, N.P. and Wu, B.
2019. Multi-metal 4D printing with a desktop electrochemical 3D printer. Scientific reports, 9(1), pp.1-9.
Three Driven Approaches to Combinational Creativity: Problem-Similarity and Inspiration Driven
Han, J., Park, D., Shi, F., Chen, L., Hua, M., and Childs, P.R.N.
Three driven approaches to combinational creativity: Problem-similarity- and inspiration-driven. Proc ImechE Part C: J Mechanical Engineering Science, 2017. Doi: 10.1177/0954406217750189
A Case-Based Decision Theory Based Process Model to Aid Product Conceptual Design
Hu, Z., Rao, C., Tao, C., Childs, P.R.N., and Zhao, Y.
A case-based decision theory based process model to aid product conceptual design. Cluster Comput., 2017.
New Directions in Computational, Combinational and Structural Creativity
Garvey, B., Chen, L., Shi, F., Han, J., Childs, P.R.N.
New directions in computational, combinational and structural creativity. Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406218769919
2018
A Computational Tool for Creative Idea Generation Based on Analogical Reasoning and Ontology
Han, J., Shi, F., Chen, L., Childs, P.R.N.
A computational tool for creative idea generation based on analogical reasoning and ontology. Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing. AI EDAM, Volume 32, Special Issue 4 (Design Creativity), pp. 462-477, November 2018.
Online Impedance Regulation Techniques for Compliant Humanoid Balancing
Spyrakos-Papastavridis, E., Kashiri, N., Childs, P.R.N, Tsagarakis, N.G.
Online impedance regulation techniques for compliant humanoid balancing. Robotics and Autonomous Systems 104 (2018) 0–13, 2018
Empowering Manufacturing Personnel Through Functional Understanding Michalakoudis, I., Aurisicchio, M., Childs, P., Koutlidis, A., Harding, J.
Empowering manufacturing personnel through functional understanding. Production Planning & Control, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2018.1455995
The Combinator–A Computer-Based Tool for Creative Idea Generation Based on a Simulation Approach
Han, J, Shi, F, Chen, L, and Childs, P.R.N.
The Combinator – A computer-based tool for creative idea generation based on a simulation approach. Design Science, Vol. 4, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1017/dsj.2018.7
Light-Weighting in Aerospace Component and System Design
Zhu, L., Li, N., and Childs, P.R.N.
Light-weighting in aerospace component and system design. Propulsion and Power Research, Vol. 7, pp. 103-119, 2018.
Selective-Compliance Based Lagrange Model and Multilevel Non-Collocated Feedback Control of a Humanoid Robot
Spyrakos-Papastavridis, E., Medrano-Cerda, G.A., Tsagarakis, N.G., Childs, P.R.N., Dai, J.S., Caldwell, D.G.
JMR-17-1137 (Research Paper). Selective-compliance based Lagrange model and multilevel non-collocated feedback control of a humanoid robot. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics. 10(3), 031009, Paper No: JMR-17-1137, 2018. http://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039394
2017
A Low Cost Desktop Electrochemical Metal 3D Printer
Chen, X., Liu, X., Childs, P., Brandon, N., Wu, B.
A Low Cost Desktop Electrochemical Metal 3D Printer. Advanced Materials Technologies, 2017.
A Data-Driven Text Mining and Semantic Network Analysis for Design Information Retrieval
Shi, F., Chen, L., Han, J., and Childs, P.R.N.
A data-driven text mining and semantic network analysis for design information retrieval. ASME. J. Mech. Des., 139(11):111402-111402-14, 2017. http://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037649
Using Functional Analysis Diagrams to Improve Product Reliability and Cost Michalakoudis, I., Childs, P., Aurisicchio, M., and Harding, J.
Using functional analysis diagrams to improve product reliability and cost. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 8, pp. 1-11, 2017.
The Effect of Gravity on R410A Condensing Flow in Horizontal Circular Tubes
Li, W; Zhang, J; Mi, P; Zhao, J; Tao, Z; Childs, P.R.N; Shih, T.
The Effect of Gravity on R410A Condensing Flow in Horizontal Circular Tubes.
Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10407782.2016.1264743
Contaminated Interaction: Another Barrier to Circular Material Flows
Baxter, W.L., Aurisicchio, M., Childs, P.R.N.
Contaminated Interaction: Another Barrier to Circular Material Flows. Volume21, Issue3 Special Issue:Exploring the Circular Economy. 2017.
2015
Materials, Use and Contaminated Interaction
Baxter, W.L., Aurisicchio, M., Childs, P.R.N.
Materials, use and contaminated interaction. Journal of Materials and Design, 2015.
Using Morphological Analysis to Tackle Uncertainty at the Design Phase for a Safety Critical Application
Childs, P.R.N., Garvey, B.
Using Morphological Analysis to Tackle Uncertainty at the Design Phase for a Safety Critical Application. Propulsion and Power Research 4, pp. 1-8, 2015. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jppr.2015.02.006
A Psychological Ownership Approach to Designing Object Attachment
Baxter, W.L., Aurisicchio, M., and Childs, P.R.N.
A psychological ownership approach to designing object attachment. Journal of Engineering Design, 2015
2013
Future Aircraft Cabins and Design Thinking: Optimisation vs. Win-Win Scenarios
Hall, A., Wuggetzer, I., Mayer, T., and Childs, P.R.N.
Future aircraft cabins and design thinking: optimisation vs. win-win scenarios. Journal of Propulsion and Power Research, Vol. 2(2), pp. 85–95, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jppr.2013.04.001
Engineering Freakout
Childs, P.R.N.
Engineering freakout. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol. 41, pp. 297-305, 2013.
A Design Model and Tackles for Systematic Conceptual Design
Tek-Jin Nam, Childs, P.R.N., Minjung Sohn.
A Design Model and Tackles for Systematic Conceptual Design. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol. 41, pp. 341-353, 2013.
An Advanced Multi-Configuration Turbine Stator Well Cooling Test Facility
Coren, D., Turner, J., Eastwood, D., Davies, S., Atkins, N., Childs, P.R.N., Dixon, J., Scanlon, T.
An Advanced Multiconfiguration Turbine Stator Well Cooling Test Facility. Trans. ASME: Journal of Turbomachinery, Vol. 135, pp. 011003-1 to 011003-12, 2013.
2012
Application of Design Rationale for a Robotic System for Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery and Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery
Yao, W., Childs, P.R.N.
Application of design rationale for a robotic system for single-incision laparoscopic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Vol. 207, pp. 821-830, 2013. DOI: 10.1177/0954411913486756
Experimental Investigation of Turbine Stator Well Rim Seal, Reingestion and Interstage Seal Flows Using Gas Concentration Techniques and Displacement Measurements
Eastwood, D. Coren, D.D., Long, C.A., Atkins, N.R., Childs, P.R.N., Scanlon, T.J. Dixon, J.A., Guijarro Valencia, A.
Experimental investigation of turbine stator well rim seal, re-ingestion and interstage seal flows using gas concentration techniques and displacement measurements. Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 134, pp 082501-1 to 082501-9, 2012.
Review of Air-Gap Convection in Rotating Electrical Machines
Howey, D, Childs, P.R.N., Holmes.
Air-gap convection in rotating electrical machines. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 59, Issue 3, pp. 1367-1375, 2012.
2011
Accessing High Thermal Efficiency Power Generation Using Fluid Phase Chemical Looping
Childs, P.R.N., McGlashan, N.R., Heyes, A.L.
Accessing high thermal efficiency power generation using fluid phase chemical looping. Transactions of Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 1-11, ISSN 1005-1120, 2011.
Chemical Looping Combustion Using the Direct Combustion of Liquid Metal in a Gas Turbine Based Cycle
McGlashan, N.R., Childs, P.R.N., Heyes, A.L.
Chemical looping combustion using the direct combustion of liquid metal in a gas turbine based cycle. Trans. ASME, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol.133, pp. 031701-1 to 031701-13, 2011.
2010
Prediction of Coolant Deflection Tendencies in Rotating Film Cooling
Yang, B., Xu, G., Childs, P.R.N., Tao, Z., and Ding, S.
Prediction of coolant deflection tendencies in rotating film cooling. Proc of the ImechE, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 224, pp. 2435-2447, 2010.
Producing Hydrogen and Power Using Chemical Looping Combustion and Water-Gas Shift
McGlashan, N.R., Childs, P.R.N., Heyes, A.L. and Marquis, A.J.
Producing hydrogen and power using chemical looping combustion and water-gas shift. Trans. ASME: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 132, pp. 031401-1 to 031401-10, 2010.
Creativity in the Design Process in the Turbo-Machinery Industry
Childs, P.R.N., Tsai, S.K.
Creativity in the design process in the turbomachinery industry. Journal of Design Research, Vol. 8, pp. 145-164, 2010.
2009
Promoting Creativity and Innovation in Biotechnology
Adams, D., Beniston, L.J., and Childs, P.R.N.
Promoting creativity and innovation in biotechnology. Trends in Biotechnology. Vol. 27, pp. 445-447, 2009.
Windage Sources in Smooth Walled Rotating Disc Systems
Coren, D.D., Childs, P.R.N. and Long, C.A.
Windage Sources in Smooth Walled Rotating Disc Systems. P I MECH ENG C-J MEC, 2009, Vol: 223, Pages: 873 – 888, ISSN: 0954-4062, 2009
TRIZ Incorporating the BRIGHT Process in Design
Tsai, S.K., and Childs, P.R.N.
TRIZ Incorporating the BRIGHT Process in Design. The TRIZ Journal, January, 2009. www.triz-journal.com/archives/2009/01/04/
A Disc to Air Heat Flux Error and Uncertainty Analysis as Part of the Design of a New Experimental Rig
Cooke, A.O., Childs, P.R.N., Sayma, A., Long, C.A.
A disc to air heat flux error and uncertainty analysis as part of the design of a new experimental rig. Proc ImechE, Vol. 223, Part C. Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, pp. 659-674, 2009.
2007
Flow Measurements Inside a Heated Rotating Multiple Cavity with Axial Through-Flow
Long, C.A., Miché N.D.D. and Childs, P.R.N.
Flow measurements inside a heated rotating multiple cavity with axial throughflow. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Vol. 28, pp. 1391–1404, 2007.
Shroud Heat Transfer Measurements Inside a Heated Multiple Rotating Cavity with Axial Through-Flow
Long, C.A. and Childs, P.R.N.
Shroud heat transfer measurements inside a heated multiple rotating cavity with axial throughflow. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Vol. 28, pp. 1405-1417, 2007.
Sustainability by Design: A Reflection on the Suitability of Pedagogic Practice in Design and Engineering Courses to the Teaching of Sustainable Design
Morris, R.D., Childs, P.R.N., and Hamilton, T.
Sustainability by Design: A reflection on the suitability of pedagogic practice in design and engineering courses to the teaching of sustainable design. European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 135-142, 2007.
The Effect of Inlet Conditions on the Flow and Heat Transfer in a Multiple Rotating Cavity with Axial Throughflow
Long, C.A. and Childs, P.R.N.
The effect of inlet conditions on the flow and heat transfer in a multiple rotating cavity with axial throughflow. Journal of Aerospace Power, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 683-693, 2007.
Operating Characteristics of a High Radius Pre-Swirl Cooling System
P. New, P. R. N. Childs.
Operating characteristics of a high radius pre-swirl cooling system[J]. Journal of Aerospace Power, 2007, 22(6): 849-858.
2004
Optical Fiber IR Thermometry and its Use within Gas Turbines
Cooke, AO and Childs, P.R.N.
Optical fiber IR thermometry and its use within gas turbines. IASME Trans., Vol. 1, pp. 551-559, 2004. ISSN 1790031X.
Manufacture and Calibration of Robust Heat Flux Sensors for Rotating Turbo-Machinery
Long, C.A., Childs, P.R.N., Greenwood, J.R., and Tham, K.M.
Manufacture and calibration of robust heat flux sensors for rotating turbomachinery. Int. Journal of Experimental Heat Transfer. Vol. 17, pp. 181-197, 2004. ISSN 08916152
2002
The Effect of Labyrinth Seal Clearance on Stator-Well Flow and Windage Heating Ozturk, H.K., Turner, A.B. and Childs, P.R.N.
The effect of labyrinth seal clearance on stator-well flow and windage heating. Int. J Turbo and Jet Eng, Vol. 19 (4), pp. 219-231, 2002.
2000
Development of a Novel Gas Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressor
Turner, A.B., Davies, S.J., Childs, P.R.N., Harvey, C.G., Millward, J.A.
Development of a novel gas turbine driven centrifugal compressor. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A, Journal of Power and Energy, Vol. 214, Part A, pp. 423-437, 2000.
Stator Well Flows in Axial Compressors
Ozturk, H.K., Turner, A.B., Childs, P.R.N., Bayley, F.J.
Stator well flows in axial compressors. Proc. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Vol. 21, pp. 710-716, 2000.
Review of Temperature Measurement
Childs, P.R.N., Greenwood, J.R., Long, C.A.
Review of Temperature measurement. Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 71, pp. 2959-2978, 2000. *Invited review paper.
1999
Gold Leads to PRTs for Monitoring High Temperatures
Greenwood, J.R., Childs, P.R.N., and Chaloner, P.
Gold leads to PRTs for monitoring high temperatures. Gold Bulletin, Vol. 32(3), pp. 85-89, 1999.
The Impact of Machining Techniques on Centrifugal Compressor Impeller Performance
Childs, P.R.N., and Noronha, M.B., 1999.
The impact of machining techniques on centrifugal compressor impeller performance. Trans. ASME, Journal of Turbomachinery. Vol. 121, pp. 637-643, 1999. * This paper was the subject of the 1999 J.P. Davis IGTI/ASME (International Gas Turbine Institute/American Society of Mechanical Engineers) award for exceptional contribution to the literature on turbomachinery.
Heat Flux Measurement Techniques
Childs, P.R.N., Greenwood, J.R., and Long, C.A.
Heat flux measurement techniques. Proc. I.Mech.E., Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. Vol. 213, pp. 655-677, 1999.
1997
Prediction of Ingress Rates to Turbine and Compressor Wheel Spaces
Bayley, F.J., and Childs, P.R.N.
Prediction of ingress rates to turbine and compressor wheelspaces. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 218-228, 1997.
1996
A Review of Forced Convective Heat Transfer in Stationary and Rotating Annuli
Childs, P.R.N., and Long, C.A.
A review of forced convective heat transfer in stationary and rotating annuli. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 210, pp. 123-134, 1996.