Outputs

2026

1. Q Wang, H Zou, C Liang, S Zhang, H Jia, J Zhu. A combined approach for predicting liquid loading onset via clustering and convolutional neural networks. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2026.
2. J Zhu, Y Liu, H Wang, M Chen, N Li, G Cao, H Zhu. Optimizing Plunger Lift Systems for Gas Well Deliquification: A Bayesian Approach with Comparative Algorithmic Analysis. SPE Journal, 1-15, 2026.
3. J Zhu, Y Liu, H Wang, M Chen, N Li, G Cao, R Zhong, H Zhu. Enhancing Plunger Lift Anomaly Detection: A Vision Transformer-Based Approach Leveraging Pretrained Models and Graphic Data Augmentation. Processes 14 (13), 2045, 2026.
4. J Zhu, Y Liu, M Chen, H Wang, Y Li, H Zhu. Enhanced Zero-Shot Classification of Plunger Lift Operating Conditions Using a Modified Clip Architecture with Selective Data Sampling. Results in Engineering, 110368, 2026.
5. J Zhu, A Li, Y Ji, J Peng, Y Zhang, H Zhu. Optimization of gas-liquid two-phase flow characteristic parameters in a concentric dual-tube hydraulic jet pump. The Chinese Journal of Process Engineering 26 (3), 233-244, 2026.
6. C Zhang, Q Li, J Zhang, J Zhu, Y Wang. Energy conversion mechanisms and flow boundaries of gas–liquid multiphase flow in a mixed-flow electrical submersible pump for offshore oilfields. Physics of Fluids 38 (9), 2026.
7. C Zhang, H Jia, X Zhang, Q Li, Y Li, Y Zhang, H Zhu, J Zhu. Flow Structure Analysis in a Rotating Centrifugal Impeller under Gassy Conditions Using Dynamic Mode Decomposition. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Part B: Subsurface Energy and Carbon , 2026.
8. Y Zhang, H Zeng, C Su, J Yang, J Zhu, J Wang. Lightweight Vision Transformer for Real-Time Threat Level Assessment in Φ-OTDR-Based Pipeline Monitoring. Applied Sciences 16 (3), 1664, 2026.

2025

1. J Yang, M Chen, H Wang, R Zheng, Z Li, H Zhou, J Zhu. Fast Calculation Method of Two-Phase Flow in Horizontal Gas Wells Based on PI-DeepONet. Processes 13 (10), 3363, 2025.
2. L Peng, L Feng, Q Guang, J Zhu, H Liu, Z Nie, C Ma, C Di, Q Wu. Real-Time ESP Management Framework Using Hybrid Physics-Based and ML Models. SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition, D021S009R008, 2025.
3. QX Liu, JJ Zhu, HB Wang, S Chen, HY Wang, N Li, RZ Zhong, YJ Liu et al. Deep Feature Learning for Anomaly Detection in Gas Well Deliquification using Plunger Lift: A Novel CNN-based Approach. Petroleum Science, 2025.
4. J Xie, J Yang, K Fu, L Tai, X Wang, J Zhu, J Wang. Quantitative Assessment of Pipeline Defects Utilizing a Dual-Stage Deep Learning Framework: Integration of Pretrained YOLO Network and Multi-input Parallel Convolution …. Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering, 100282, 2025.
5. J Yang, Y Zhang, C Su, K Fu, J Zhu, J Wang. Multi-Priors Tensor Completion for Highly Under-sampled Magnetic Flux Leakage Signal Reconstruction. Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering, 100382, 2025.
6. J Yang, J Xie, X Gao, K Fu, J Zhu, J Wang. Synthetic Magnetic Flux Leakage Signal Generation Using Diffusion Models: A Novel Approach to Improve Pipeline Defect Detection Accuracy. Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering, 100363, 2025.
7. X Chen, M Fu, X Liu, J Zhu. Synthesizing Labeled Magnetic Flux Leakage Signals for Pipeline Integrity Assessment: A Generation and Evaluation Methodology. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2025.
8. S Ma, T Zhang, H Wang, H Wang, N Li, H Zhu, J Zhu, J Wang. Transformer-based forecasting for high-frequency natural gas production data. Energy and AI 21, 100535, 2025.

2024

1. H Zhu, Y Liu, D Tychus, D Zheng, SP Adiraju, TS Tatu, J Zhu, HQ Zhang. Sensitivity analysis on tailpipe design for mitigating terrain slug in horizontal wells. Geoenergy Science and Engineering 235, 212598, 2024.
2. M Chen, J Zhu, G Cao, N Li, H Wang, H Zhu, M Jia, X Yang, D Guo. Plunger Lift Working Cycle Optimization using a Dynamic Full-Cycle Model Coupled with Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approximation (SPSA) Algorithm. Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, D021S036R003, 2024.
3. P Chen, R Li, K Fu, Z Zhong, J Xie, J Wang, J Zhu. A cascaded deep learning approach for detecting pipeline defects via pretrained YOLOv5 and ViT models based on MFL data. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 206, 110919, 2024.
4. Z Zhong, H Wang, N Li, H Zhu, J Zhu, J Wang. Prediction of Plunger Lift Dynamics Using a Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory Neural Network with an Innovative Forecasting Strategy. 2024 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Big Data and Algorithms (EEBDA), 2024.
5. Z Xu, H Lin, Y Jia, J Du, J Mao, J Zhu, J Chen, F Li, N Li. Data Augmentation and Recognition for Plunger Lift Based on Variational Autoencoders. 2024 6th International Conference on Intelligent Control, Measurement and Signal Processing (ICMSP), 2024.
6. J Zhu, Y Ji, J Peng, H Zhu. A new mechanistic model on boosting pressure of Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs) under gas-liquid two-phase flow. Petroleum Science Bulletin 9 (1), 130-147, 2024.

2023

1. Z Wang, W Fu, H Li, J Zhu. Multiphase flow behavior in the deep-stratum and deep-water wellbores. Frontiers Media SA, 2023.
2. H Wang, J Du, J Chen, G Cao, N Li, J Zhu, M Jia, X Yang. A New Method to Calculate Loading Liquid Water of Gas Wells in Qinghai Oilfield. International Petroleum Technology Conference, D032S052R001, 2023.
3. Y Li, J Zhu, H Zeng, Y Zhang, Y Lu, Y Fan, H Zhu. An Indirect Approach for Flow Pattern Transition Identification Inside a Low-Specific-Speed Centrifugal Pump with Experimental Verification and Theoretical Modeling. SPE Journal 28 (01), 184-200, 2023.
4. Y Xie, S Ma, H Wang, N Li, J Zhu, J Wang. Unsupervised clustering for the anomaly diagnosis of plunger lift operations. Geoenergy Science and Engineering 231, 212305, 2023.
5. W Ke, H Zeng, Z Wang, H Yu, Y Liu, D Zheng, J Zhu, H Zhu. A Numerical Study on Labyrinth Screw Pump (LSP) Performance under Viscous Fluid Flow. Energies 16 (16), 5997, 2023.

2022

1. H Jia, J Zhu, G Cao, Y Lu, B Lu, H Zhu. A model ranking approach for liquid loading onset predictions. SPE Production & Operations 37 (03), 370-382, 2022.
2. H Zhu, J Zhu, HQ Zhang. Mechanistic modeling of gas effect on Multi-stage Electrical submersible pump (ESP) performance with experimental validation. Chemical Engineering Science 252, 117288, 2022.

2021

1. J Zhu, H Zhao, G Cao, H Banjar, H Zhu, J Peng, HQ Zhang. A New Mechanistic Model for Emulsion Rheology and Boosting Pressure Prediction in Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs) under Oil-Water Two-Phase Flow. SPE Journal 26 (02), 667-684, 2021.
2. Q Zhao, J Zhu, G Cao, H Zhu, HQ Zhang. Transient modeling of plunger lift for gas well deliquification. SPE Journal 26 (05), 2928-2947, 2021.
3. J Zhu, H Jia, H Wang, G Cao, H Zhu. Modeling and applications of plunger lift for gas well deliquification via a transient multiphase simulator. Petroleum Science Bulletin 6 (4), 626-637, 2021.
4. Y Shi, J Zhu, H Wang, H Zhu, J Zhang, HQ Zhang. Experiments and mechanistic modeling of viscosity effect on a multistage ESP performance under viscous fluid flow. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of , 2021.
5. H Zhu, J Zhu, Z Lin, Q Zhao, R Rutter, HQ Zhang. Performance degradation and wearing of Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) with gas-liquid-solid flow: Experiments and mechanistic modeling. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 200, 108399, 2021.
6. H Zhu, J Zhu, R Rutter, HQ Zhang. Experimental Study on Deteriorated Performance, Vibration, and Geometry Changes of an Electrical Submersible Pump Under Sand Water Flow Condition. Journal of Energy Resources Technology 143 (8), 082104, 2021.

2020

1. J Zhu, H Zhu, G Cao, J Zhang, J Peng, H Banjar, HQ Zhang. A New Mechanistic Model To Predict Boosting Pressure of Electrical Submersible Pumps Under High-Viscosity Fluid Flow with Validations by Experimental Data. SPE Journal 25 (02), 744-758, 2020.
2. C Wang, Y Zhang, J Zhang, J Zhu. Flow pattern recognition inside a rotodynamic multiphase pump via developed entropy production diagnostic model. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 194, 107467, 2020.

2019

1. SY Nahri, Y Chen, W Williams, O Santos, L Thibodeaux, J Zhu. Understanding the Phenomenon of Dissolved Gas Migration of Gas in Riser During Drilling Operations. International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering 58875 …, 2019.
2. J Zhu, J Zhang, G Cao, Q Zhao, J Peng, H Zhu, HQ Zhang. Modeling flow pattern transitions in electrical submersible pump under gassy flow conditions. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 180, 471-484, 2019.
3. J Zhu, G Cao, W Tian, Q Zhao, H Zhu, J Song, J Peng, Z Lin, HQ Zhang. Improved data mining for production diagnosis of gas wells with plunger lift through dynamic simulations. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, D021S030R001, 2019.
4. J Zhu, H Zhu, Q Zhao, W Fu, Y Shi, HQ Zhang. A transient plunger lift model for liquid unloading from gas wells. International Petroleum Technology Conference, D021S047R002, 2019.
5. H Zhu, J Zhu, R Rutter, HQ Zhang. A numerical study on erosion model selection and effect of pump type and sand characters in electrical submersible pumps by sandy flow. Journal of Energy Resources Technology 141 (12), 122004, 2019.
6. J Zhu, H Zhu, J Zhang, HQ Zhang. A numerical study on flow patterns inside an electrical submersible pump (ESP) and comparison with visualization experiments. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 173, 339-350, 2019.

2018

1. J Zhu, HQ Zhang. A review of experiments and modeling of gas-liquid flow in electrical submersible pumps. Energies 11 (1), 180, 2018.
2. J Zhu, H Zhu, Z Wang, J Zhang, R Cuamatzi-Melendez, JAM Farfan, .... Surfactant Effect on Air/Water Flow in a Multistage Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP). Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2018.

2017

1. J Zhu, X Guo, F Liang, HQ Zhang. Experimental study and mechanistic modeling of pressure surging in electrical submersible pump. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 45, 625-636, 2017.
2. J Zhu, HQ Zhang. Numerical study on electrical-submersible-pump two-phase performance and bubble-size modeling. SPE Production & Operations 32 (03), 267-278, 2017.

2016

1. J Zhu, HQ Zhang. Mechanistic modeling and numerical simulation of in-situ gas void fraction inside ESP impeller. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 36, 144-154, 2016.
2. J Zhu, H Banjar, Z Xia, HQ Zhang. CFD simulation and experimental study of oil viscosity effect on multi-stage electrical submersible pump (ESP) performance. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 146, 735-745, 2016.