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Publications
Papers in Refereed Journals:
- G. Ciccarelli, C. Johansen and M. Parravani, Transition in the Propagation Mechanism during Flame Acceleration in Porous Media, 33(2): 2273-2278, 2011
- C. Johansen, G. Ciccarelli, Numerical Simulations of the Flow Field Ahead of an Accelerating Flame in an Obstructed Channel, Combustion, Theory and Modeling, 14(2):235-255, 2010
- G. Ciccarelli, C. Johansen, and M. Parravani, The Role of Shock-Flame Interactions on Flame Acceleration in an Obstacle Laden Channel, Combustion and Flame, 157(11): 2125-2136, 2010
- G. Ciccarelli, S. Reynolds and P. Oliver, Development of a Novel Passive Top-Down Uniflow Scavenged Two-Stroke GDI Engine, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 34:217-226, 2010.
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Visualization of the unburned gas flow field ahead of an accelerating flame in an obstructed square channel, Combustion and Flame, Volume 156 (2):405-416, 2009.
- G. Ciccarelli, S. Hlouschko, C. Johansen, J. Karnesky and J.E. Shepherd, The study of geometric effects on the explosion front propagation in a horizontal channel with a layer of spherical beads, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 32(2):2299-2306, 2009
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Combustion in a horizontal channel partially filled with porous media, Shock Waves, 18(2): 97-106, 2008.
- S. Hlouschko and G. Ciccarelli, Interaction of a High-Speed Combustion Front with a Closely Packed Bed of Spheres, Shock Waves 18(4): 317-327, 2008.
- G. Ciccarelli and S. Dorofeev, Flame Acceleration and Transition to Detonation in Ducts, Progress in Combustion Science, 34(4): 499-550, 2008.
- D. Rival and G. Ciccarelli, "An Investigation into the Interaction of Closely Spaced Starting Jets," Experimental Thermal and Fluid Sciences, 31, 1157-1164, 2007
- P. Joo, K. Duncan and G. Ciccarelli, "Flame Quenching Performance of Ceramic Foam," Combustion Science and Technology, 178(10-11):1755, 2006
- G. Ciccarelli and B. deWitt, "Detonation Initiation by Shock Reflection from an Orifice Plate," Shock Waves, 15(3-4):259, 2006
- G. Ciccarelli and J. Card, "Detonations in Mixtures of JP-10 Vapor and Air," AIAA Journal, 44(2):362-367, 2006
- G. Ciccarelli, D. Jackson, J. Verreault, Flammability Limit Studies of NH3-H2-N2-AIR mixtures at Elevated Initial Temperatures," Combustion and Flame, 144 (1-2):53-63, 2006
- G. Ciccarelli, C. Johansen, M. Hickey, "Flame Acceleration Enhancement by Distributed Ignition Points," Journal of Propulsion and Power, 21:6, 2005
- G. Ciccarelli, C. Fowler, M. Bardon, Shock Reflection Detonation Initiation Studies for PDEs," Journal of Propulsion and Power, 21:6, 2005
- J. Card, D. Rival, G. Ciccarelli, "DDT in Fuel-Air Mixtures at Elevated Temperatures," Shock Waves, 14:3, pp. 167-173, 2005
- G. Ciccarelli, C. Fowler, and M. Bardon, "Effects of Obstacle Size and Spacing on the Initial Stage of Flame Acceleration in a Rough Tube," Shock Waves, 14:3, pp. 161-166, 2005.
- M. Kuznetsov, G. Ciccarelli, S. Dorofeev, V. Alekseev,Y. Yankin, T. Kim, "DDT in Methane-Air Mixtures," Shock Waves, 12:3, pp. 215-220, 2002.
- G. Ciccarelli, "Critical Tube Measurements at Elevated Initial Temperatures," Combustion Science and Technology, 174, pp. 173-183, 2002.
- G. Ciccarelli, V. M. Fthanakis and J.L. Boccio, "A Method of Analysis for Gas Explosions: Hydrogen-Selenide Case Study," Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industry, 12, pp, 157-165, 1999
- G. Ciccarelli, and J. L. Boccio, "Detonation Wave Propagation Through a Single Orifice Plate in a Circular Tube," Proceedings of the Combustion Institute Vol. 27, 1998.
- G. Ciccarelli, T. Ginsberg, J. Boccio, "The influence of Initial Temperature on the Detonability Characteristics of Hydrogen-Air-Steam Mixtures," Combustion Science and Technology, 128, 1-6, p. 181, 1997.
- G. Ciccarelli, J. Boccio, T. Ginsberg and H. Tagawa, "The influence of Initial Temperature on Flame Acceleration and Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition," Proceedings of the Combustion Institute Vol. 26, 1996.
- G. Ciccarelli, D. L. Frost and B. Bruckert, "Effect of Boundary Conditions on the Propagation of a Vapor Explosion in Stratified Molton Tin/Water Systems," Nucl. Eng. Design, 155, pp. 311-333, 1995.
- G. Ciccarelli, T. Ginsberg, J. L. Boccio, C. Economos, K. Sato and M. Kinoshita, "Detonation Cell Size Measurements and Predictions in Hydrogen-Air-Steam Mixtures at Elevated Temperatures", Combustion and Flame, 99, pp. 212-220, 1994.
- G. Ciccarelli and D. L, Frost, "Fragmentation Mechanisms Based on Single-Drop Experiments Using Flash X-Ray Photography," Nucl. Eng. Design, 146, pp, 109-132, 1994.
Papers in Conference Proceedings:
- C. Spaeth and G. Ciccarelli, An Investigation of the Flow through Check Valves in a Uniflow-Type Tow-Stroke Engine CICS, Carleton, 2010
- K. Fraser and G. Ciccarelli, An Investigation of the Flow through Check Valves in a Uniflow-Type Tow-Stroke Engine CICS, Carleton, 2010
- C. Johansen, G. Ciccarelli, Numerical Simulations of the Flow Field Ahead of an Accelerating Flame in an Obstructed Channel, presented at ICDERS, Minsk Belarus, 2009.
- G. Ciccarelli, C. Johansen, and M. Parravani, The Role of Shock-Flame Interactions on Flame Acceleration in an Obstacle Laden Channel, presented at ICDERS, Minsk Belarus, 2009.
- C. Johansen, G. Ciccarelli The investigation of shock flame interactions on flame acceleration in obstructed channels, CICS, U. of Montreal, 2009
- G. Ciccarelli, S. Hlouschko, C. Johansen, J. Karnesky and J.E. Shepherd, The study of geometric effects on the explosion front propagation in a horizontal channel with a layer of spherical beads, International Combustion Symposium, Montreal, July 2008
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Investigation of the Combustion Phenomenoa in a Horizontal Channel Partially Filled with Pourous Media, CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Toronto, May, 2008
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Investigation of the Combustion Phenomenoa in a Horizontal Channel Partially Filled with Pourous Media, Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Meeting, Toronto, May, 2008
- S. Hlouschko and G. Ciccarelli, The Effect of Gap Height Above a Layer of Porous Material on Detonation Initiation in a Horizontal Channel, CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Toronto, May, 2008
- P. Oliver and G. Ciccarelli, Validating the Numerical Model of Passive Check Valves in a Novel Uniflow-Scavenged Two-Stroke Engine CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Toronto, May, 2008
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Characterization of the Flow Field Ahead of a Flame Propagating in an Obstructed Channel, International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosive and Reactive Systems, Poitiers, France, July 2007
- S. Hlouschkho and G. Ciccarelli, Transmission of a combustion front into a porous media, International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosive and Reactive Systems, Poitiers, France, July 2007
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Combustion in a Horizontal Channel Partially Filled with Porous Media, Intermational Symposium on Shock Waves, Göttingen, Germany, July 2007
- P. Oliver and G. Ciccarelli, Numerical Investigation of Passive Intake Check Valves in a Uniflow-Scavenged Two-Stroke Engine, CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Banff, May, 2007
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Investigation of the Flow Field Ahead of a Flame Front in an Obstacle Laden Channel, CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Banff, May, 2007
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, Investigation of the key mechanisms involved in the flame acceleration processes in an obstacle laden tube, 31st International Combustion Symposium, Heidelberg, Germany, August 2006
- P. Oliver, S. Reyniolds, G. Ciccarelli, Flowbench Calibration of a Numerical Model for a Novel Uniflow-Scavenged Two-Stroke GDI Engine," SAE Power Train Conference, Toronto, 2006
- C. Johansen and G. Ciccarelli, "Effect of mixture reactivity on flame acceleration in an obstacle laden-channel," CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Waterloo, May, 2006
- P. Oliver and G. Ciccarelli, "Numerical investigation of scavenging flow in a uniflow-scavenged two-stroke engine," CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Waterloo, May, 2006
- S. Reynolds and G. Ciccarelli, "Investigation of Intake Airflow for a Novel Uniflow-Scavenged Two-Stroke GDI Engine," CICS Spring Technical Meeting, Waterloo, May, 2006
- D. Ohlmann, S. Reynolds, and G. Ciccarelli, "Development of a Novel Uniflow-Scavenged Two-Stroke GDI Engine," SAE World Congress, Detroit MI, April 2006.
- D. Rival and G. Ciccarelli," Evaluation of Scavenging Performance in a Novel Two Stroke GDI Engine," SAE World Congress, Detroit MI, April 2006.
- D.Rival and G. Ciccarelli," Numerical Investigation of the Scavenging Process in a Novel Two-Stroke Engine for Hybrid Electric Vehicles," European Automotive CFD Conference, Frankfurt, Germany, June 2005.
- G. Ciccarelli and B. deWitt, "Detonation Initiation by Shock Reflection from an Orifice Plate," International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Montreal, Canada, July 2005.
- P. Joo and G. Ciccarelli, "Flame Quenching Performance of Ceramic Foams," International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Montreal, Canada, July 2005.
- G. Ciccarelli and J. Card, "Detonation Cell Size Measurements for Gaseous Mixtures of JP-10 and Air," AIAA/SAE/ASME Joint Propulsion Conference," AIAA-4212, Tucson, AZ, July 2005.
- D. Ohlmann and G. Ciccarelli, "Development of a Novel Uniflow Two-Stroke GDI Engine," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Halifax, NS, May 2005.
- D. Rival and G. Ciccarelli, "Numerical Investigation into Scavenging Efficiency of Prototypical Two-Stroke Engines," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Halifax, NS, May 2005.
- P. Joo and G. Ciccarelli," "Flame Quenching Performance of Ceramic Foams," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Halifax, NS, May 2005.
- G. Ciccarelli, B. deWitt, F. Zhang, S. Murray, "Shock Reflection Detonation Initiation Studies," AIAA/SAE/ASME Joint Propulsion Conference," AIAA-3747, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004.
- G. Ciccarelli, M. Hickey, M. Bardon, D. Gardiner, "Investigation of Flame Acceleration Enhancement for a PDE Initiation System," AIAA/SAE/ASME Joint Propulsion Conference," AIAA-3746, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004.
- J. Card and G. Ciccarelli, "Detonation Properties of JP-10 in Air at Elevated Temperatures and Pressures," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Queen's University, May 2004.
- G. Ciccarelli, C. Fowler, and M. Bardon, "Effects of Obstacle Size and Spacing on the Initial Stage of Flame Acceleration," International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Hakone, Japan, July 2003.
- J. Card, D. Rival, G. Ciccarelli, "DDT in Fuel-Air Mixtures at Elevated Temperatures," International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Hakone, Japan, July 2003.
- B. deWitt, G. Ciccarelli, F. Zhang, S. Murray, "Detonation Initiation Studies for Pulse Detonation Engines," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Vancouver BC, May 2003.
- D. Jackson and G. Ciccarelli, "Flammability Limits in Hydrogen-Ammonia-Air Mixtures at Elevated Temperatures," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Vancouver BC, May 2003
- G. Ciccarelli and P. Dubocage, "Flame Acceleration in Fuel-Air Mixtures at Elevated Initial Temperatures" AIAA/SAE/ASME Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, June 2002.
- C. Fowler, G Ciccarelli, M. Bardon, "Effect of Obstacle Size and Spacing on Flame Acceleration," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Windsor ON, May 2002.
- M. C. Hickey, G. Ciccarelli, D. Gardiner, M. Bardon, "The Reduction of Detonation Run-Up Distance Using a Multi-Point Ignition System," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Windsor ON, May 2002.
- D. Jackson and G. Ciccarelli, "Flammability Limits in NH3-Air Mixtures at Elevated Temperatures," Combustion Institute/Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Windsor ON, May 2002.
- C. Johansen, G. Ciccarelli and D. Rival, "Projectile Launcher Noise Suppression" CSME Forum, Kingston, ON, May 2002
- G. Ciccarelli, "Critical Tube Measurements at Elevated Initial Temperatures," International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Seattle WA, 2001.
- M. Kuznetsov, G. Ciccarelli, S. Dorofeev, V. Alekseev, Yu. Yankin, and T. H. Kim, "DDT in Methane-Air Mixtures, International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, Seattle WA, 2001.
- T. Ginsberg, G. Ciccarelli, and J. Boccio, "Design Safety Features of the BNL High-Temperature Combustion Facility", Hydrogen Conference, China, 2000.
- G. Ciccarelli, "Explosion Analysis for the RHIC PHENIX Detector International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Explosion, Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 1999.
- G. Ciccarelli, et al., T. Ginsberg, "Experiments on Detonation of Hydrogen-Steam-Air Mixtures at Elevated Temperature," ICENES, June 1998.
- G. Ciccarelli, et al., "Hydrogen Detonation and Detonation Transition Data From the HTCF," Proceedings of the 23rd Water Reactor Safety Information Meeting, Bethesda, Maryland, 1995, NRC Report, NUREG/CP-0149, Vol. 2, pp, 53-64, March 1996.
- G. Ciccarelli, T. Ginsberg, et al., "Initial Hydrogen Detonation Data from the High-Temperature Combustion Facility", Proceedings of the 22nd Water Reactor Safety Information Meeting, Bethesda, Maryland, 1994, NCR Report, NUREG/CP-0140, Vol. 2, pp, 53-64, April 1995.
- G. Ciccarelli, J. L. Boccio, T. Ginsberg, "High-Temperature Combustion Facility Present Capabilities and Future Prospects," Proceedings of the Zel'dovich Memorial, Vol. 1, 1995.
- G. Ciccarelli et al., "High-Temperature Hydrogen-Air-Steam Detonation Experiments in the BNL Small-Scale Development Apparatus", Proceedings of the 21st Water Reactor Safety Information Meeting, Bethesda, Maryland, 1993, NRC Report NUREG/CP-0133, Vol. 2, pp, 543-558, 1994.
- G. Ciccarelli, D. L. frost and P. Watts, "Flash X-Ray Visualization of the Steam Explosion of a Molten Metal Drop," Dynamic Aspects of Explosion Phenomena (editions A. L. Kuhl, J- C. Leyer, A. A. Borisov and W. A. Sirignano), 154, Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, AIAA Press, pp. 388-420, 1993.
- G. Ciccarelli, and D. L. Frost, "Implications for the Existence of Thermal Detonations from Equilibrium Hugoniot Analysis," Dynamic Aspects of Explosion Phenomena, (editors A.L. Kuhl, J. -C. Leyer, A. A, Borisov and W. A. Sirignano), 154, Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, AIAA Press, pp. 362-387, 1993.
- G. Ciccarelli and D. L. Frost, "The Effect of Fluid Flow Velocity on the Fragmentation Mechanism of a Hot Melt Drop," Dynamic Aspects of Explosion Phenomena (editors A. L. Kuhl, J. -C Leyer, A. A, Borisov and W. A. Sirignano), 154, Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, AIAA Press, pp. 334-361, 1993.