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Dr. Hongfei Liu, China Petroleum Planning and Engineering Institute, China

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📚 Early Academic Pursuits

Hongfei Liu was born in January 1991 in Shandong Province, China. His early academic journey began at the China University of Petroleum, East China, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Environment & Equipment Engineering from 2009 to 2013. He then advanced his education by pursuing a Ph.D. in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering at the China University of Petroleum, Beijing (CUPB), from 2013 to 2018. During his doctoral studies, Liu focused on the rheological properties of waxy crude oils, a crucial area in petroleum engineering, which laid a strong foundation for his future research and professional career.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Upon completing his Ph.D., Hongfei Liu joined the China Petroleum Planning and Engineering Institute as a Senior Engineer in 2018. His work at the institute involves cutting-edge research on the rheological behaviors of waxy crude oils and the development of technologies for improving the flow of these materials in pipelines. Liu has been involved in various high-impact projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation and PetroChina, where he played key roles in studying the mechanical properties of condensates, multiphase flow behavior, and energy-saving technologies in unconventional oil and gas fields.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Hongfei Liu has made significant contributions to the field of soft matter science, particularly in the study of rheological properties of waxy oils and multiphase flow. His research has focused on understanding the viscoelasticity and time-dependent yielding behavior of waxy crude oils, which are critical in oil and gas storage and transportation. Liu’s work has provided a comprehensive assessment of the structural changes in waxy crude oils induced by pour point depressants, as well as a detailed analysis of the nonlinear viscoelastic characteristics of these materials under stress-controlled conditions. His innovative approach in integrating physics and data fusion techniques for digital metering of gas-liquid two-phase flow has advanced the understanding of complex fluid dynamics in oil nozzles. Liu’s research not only addresses key challenges in the energy sector but also offers practical solutions for improving the reliability and efficiency of oil and gas transportation systems. His work is highly regarded in the academic community, and his findings have been published in prestigious journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field and paving the way for future innovations in energy engineering.

🌟Impact and Influence

Hongfei Liu’s work has had a profound impact on the field of petroleum engineering, particularly in the areas of rheology and flow assurance. His research has led to the development of new methods for assessing the mechanical properties of waxy crude oils, which are crucial for optimizing pipeline operations. Liu’s contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the First Prize of Science and Technology Progress at the China Petroleum Planning and Engineering Institute and the Outstanding PhD Graduate Award from CUPB.

📖 ACADEMIC CITES

Liu has authored and co-authored several high-impact research papers that have been widely cited in the academic community. His work on the viscoelastic properties of waxy crude oils, published in journals such as Journal of Rheology and Geoenergy Science and Engineering, has garnered significant attention and has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of these complex materials. Additionally, Liu has contributed to the development of flow assurance technologies that are critical for the reliable operation of oil and gas pipelines.

🌍 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Hongfei Liu’s legacy in the field of petroleum engineering is marked by his innovative research on the rheological properties of waxy crude oils and his contributions to the development of technologies for improving pipeline flow. His work has laid the groundwork for future research in this area, and he continues to explore new frontiers in soft matter science and multiphase flow. As a Senior Engineer at the China Petroleum Planning and Engineering Institute, Liu is poised to make further contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of flow assurance and energy-saving technologies.

📰PUBLICATIONS

A comprehensive assessment for the structural change of waxy crude oils induced by pour point depressant beneficiation
- Authors: Liu, H., Li, H., Li, Q., Xie, Y., Zhang, J.
- Journal: Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2023, 228, 211999
An Optimal Flow Allocation Model of the Natural Gas Pipeline Network Considering User Characteristics
- Authors: Rui, X., Yu, W., Liu, Z., Chen, Y., Wei, H.
- Journal: Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, 2022, 13(3), 04022027
Nonlinear viscoelastic characteristic investigations of waxy crude oils under stress-controlled large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOStress)
- Authors: Liu, H., Li, H., Zhao, Y., Li, H., Zhang, J.
- Journal: Rheologica Acta, 2022, 61(7), pp. 483–497
Subset simulation-based reliability analysis of the corroding natural gas pipeline
- Authors: Yu, W., Huang, W., Wen, K., Gong, J., Qu, C.
- Journal: Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 2021, 213, 107661
A systematic methodology to assess hydraulic reliability and gas supply reliability of the natural gas pipeline network
- Authors: Yu, W., Gong, J., Huang, W., Luo, J., Sun, Y.
- Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Transactions of the ASME, 2021, 143(4), 041804

Hongfei Liu | Petrochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hongfei Liu | Petrochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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