NADIR YILMAZ, Ph.D., P.E.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Office: Weir 123
E-Mail: nadir@nmt.edu
Phone: (575)835-5304
Fax: (575)835-5209

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PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1. N.Yilmaz, A. Bakhtiyarov and R. Ibragimov, "Experimental Investigation of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluid Flows in Porous Media," Mechanics Research Communications (accepted).

2. N. Yilmaz, R. E. Lucero, A. B. Donaldson and W. Gill, "Flow Characterization of Diffusion Flame Oscillations Using Particle Image Velocimetry," Experiments in Fluids (in print).

3. N. Yilmaz, A. B. Donaldson, W. Gill, and R. E. Lucero, "Imaging of Flame Behavior in a Flickering Methane/Air Diffusion Flame," Journal of Visualization, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 47-55, 2009.

4. N. Yilmaz, W. Gill, A. B. Donaldson and R. E. Lucero, "Problems Encountered in Fluctuating Flame Temperature Measurements by Thermocouple," Sensors Journal, Vol. 8, No. 12, pp. 7882-7893, 2008.

5. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "CFD Supported Examination of Scaling Issues for Open Wind Tunnel Model Testing," International Journal of Dynamics of Fluids, Vol. 4, No.1, pp. 1-12, 2008.

6. N. Yilmaz , A. B. Donaldson, R. E. Lucero, "Experimental Study of Diffusion Flame Oscillations and Empirical Correlations," International Journal of Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 49, No. 11, pp. 3287-3291, 2008.

7. T. A. Hanson, N. Yilmaz, P. Drozda, W. Gill, T. J. Miller and A. B. Donaldson, "Acoustic Pyrometry Using an Off-The-Shelf Range Finding System," Journal of Fire Sciences, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 287-308, 2008.

8. N. Yilmaz, A.B. Donaldson, W. Erikson and W. Gill, "Data Reduction Methodology for the Sandia Solid Propellant Strand Burner," Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 109-117, 2008.

9. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Modeling of Chemical Processes in a Diesel Engine with Alcohol Fuels," ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 129, No. 4, pp. 355-359, 2007.

10. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Evidence of PAH Production under Lean Combustion Conditions," Fuel, Vol. 86, No. 15, pp. 2377-2382, 2007.

11. N. Yilmaz, A. B. Donaldson, R. E. Lucero, "Diffusion Flame Oscillations: Measurements and Correlations," The Third International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications, May 21-23, 2007, Amman, Jordan.

12. A. B. Donaldson, N. Yilmaz, R. E. Lucero, "Heat Exchange between a Thermocouple and an Acoustically Forced Diffusion Flame," The Third International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications, May 21-23, 2007, Amman, Jordan.

13. A. Shouman, N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Thermodynamic Analysis of the Flammability Limits of Fuel, Oxygen and Inert Mixtures," International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-7, 2006.

14. A.B. Donaldson, N. Yilmaz and A. Shouman, "Correlation of the Flammability Limits of Hydrocarbons with the Equivalence Ratio," International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 79-87, 2006.

15. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Consideration of Wind Barriers for an Inner Courtyard," International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management, Vol. 1, pp. 281-293, 2006.

16. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Experimental and Computational Investigation of PAH Production in a Diesel Engine as a Function of Load," SAE Technical Paper Series, No. 2006-01-1977, 2006.

17. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Examination of Causes of Wetstacking in Diesel Engines," SAE Technical Paper Series, No. 2005-01-3138, 2005.

18. N. Yilmaz , A.B. Donaldson and A. Johns, "Some Perspectives on Alcohol Utilization in a Compression Ignition Engine," SAE Transactions, Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, No. 2005-01-3135, pp. 1998-1203, 2005.

19. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Numerical Simulation of Chemical Processes in a Compression Ignition Engine Operating on Simple Alcohols," 9th International Conference on Energy and Environment, March 13-19, 2005, Cairo, Egypt.

20. A.B. Donaldson, A. Johns and N. Yilmaz, "Aspect of Operating a Compression Ignition Engine on Simple Alcohols," 9th International Conference on Energy and Environment, March 13-19, 2005, Cairo, Egypt.

21. I. Sevostianov, N. Yilmaz , V. Kushch and V. Levin, "Effective Elastic Properties of Matrix Composites with Transversely-Isotropic Phases," International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2005, Vol. 42, pp. 455-476.

REPORTS

1. N. Yilmaz, "Design Support for Airflow Optimization of Prototype System," Report to SATOP under RTA # 3257, May 2008.

2. N. Yilmaz, "Modeling and Simulation of Innovative Building Construction System," Report to SATOP under RTA # 3045, April 2008.

3. N. Yilmaz, "Identification of Environmentally Friendly Foam," Report to SATOP under RTA # 3186, February 2008.

4. N. Yilmaz, "Optimization of Mechanical Drying System," Report to SATOP under RTA # 2980, May 2007.

5. N. Yilmaz, "Methods for Calculating Dispersion Factor and Sampler Probe Location," Report to SATOP under RTA # 2851, April 2007.

6. N. Yilmaz , "Investigation of Material Property Characteristics Regarding Lift," Report to SATOP under RTA # 2936, April 2007.

7. N. Yilmaz, "Design Support for a Hydrofoil-Buoy to Prevent Them from Diving in Strong Currents," Report to SATOP under RTA # 2816, April 2007.

8. N. Yilmaz, "Concrete Adhesion to Recycled Plastic (PET/HDPE)," Report to SATOP under RTA # 2839, March 2007.

9. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Strategies for Reduction of Wind in an Interior Courtyard at Faywood Hot Springs Resort," Report to SATOP under RTA # 1197, January 2005.

10. N. Yilmaz and A.B. Donaldson, "Data Reduction Methodology for the Sandia Solid Propellant Strand Burner," Report to Sandia National Laboratories under Purchase Order # 245502, May 2004.

PRESENTATIONS

1. N. Yilmaz, "Consideration of Wind Barriers for an Inner Courtyard," STAR American Conference, May 17-18, 2005, Novi, Michigan.

2. N. Yilmaz, "Strategies for Reduction of Wind in an Interior Courtyard at Faywood Hot Springs Resort," Graduate Research and Arts Symposium, April 15, 2005, New Mexico State University.

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