Emeritus Professor Fengnian (Frank) Shi
Emeritus Professor
JKMRC
Emeritus Professor Fengnian (Frank) Shi specialises in high voltage electrical pulse comminution and mechanical comminution for the mineral and coal industries.
Starting his career as an operator at an iron ore mine in China in 1971, Frank has had over 50 years of experience in mineral processing. He joined the JKMRC in 1988 as a visiting academic, and then as a PhD candidate. Frank was awarded a PhD degree by The University of Queensland with a thesis titled "Slurry rheology and its effects on grinding". He has continuously been associated with the JKMRC for the past 34 years, before he retired in 2022.
Frank is a research-focused academic, aiming to improve the energy efficiencies of the comminution processes used by mineral and coal industries to achieve size reduction. His expertise covers wide areas including ore and coal breakage characterisation, mathematical modelling of comminution machines and circuits, slurry and flotation froth rheology, and high voltage pulse (HVP) comminution technology. Frank has published over 150 papers and articles since 1990 and was listed in the 2020 Top 2% of world's Scientists (based on paper citations) by Stanford University.
Frank has published two patents related to breakage characterisation. He was a chief inventor of the JK Rotary Breakage Tester (JKRBT) and a method to determine the breakage property of particles (JK size-dependent breakage model). Nine commercial units of JKRBT have been installed with major mining companies around the world. The JK size-dependent breakage model has found 20 applications for the mineral and coal industries and has been used commercially. In addition, Frank developed the JK Fine-particle Breakage Characteriser (JKFBC) and the theoretically based coke strength index (JKCSI) that unifies the 11 coke strength indices presented in five World Standards into one single index.
Frank was on the team that conducted extensive lab-scale, pilot-scale and full-scale High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) experiments and used the data to develop an HPGR model in the 1990s. Frank also coded the HPGR model for JKTech to incorporate into commercial software JKSimMet. He was the major driving force in developing the impact hammer mill model for the coal industry, the vertical spindle mill model for coal-fired power stations, and the recent Specific energy-based ball mill model for the mineral industry that has been incorporated into commercial software IES.
Frank has conducted detailed rheology studies on grinding mills, hydrocyclones, dense medium cyclones, flotation froth, coal-water slurry, etc. He has published pioneering studies on flotation froth rheology and joined a supervision team to guide PhD studies on the effects of froth rheology and stability on flotation performance. Frank has guided studies on the rheological characterisation of various ore deposits containing different minerals and clay materials. He has provided commercial consulting on the rheology-related job for JKTech, such as rheological characterisations for various types of ferrosilicon and dense media produced by different manufacturers in the world, and offered advice on rheology-associated research projects at the JKMRC.
Frank led the JKMRC team studying electrical comminution using HVP technology from 2008 to 2022. He is chief inventor of the two HVP patents. One patent invented an ore preconcentration method from the discovery of HVP selective breakage of metal-rich ore particles while keeping barren rocks intact. The new HVP application has the potential to reject a large amount of coarse waste using a size-based screening method following the HVP treatment of the Run-of-Mine feed ore, resulting in significant energy saving and downstream separation efficiency improvement. The second HVP patent invented an electrified grizzly system, which has the potential to scale up the HVP-enabled ore preconcentration technology from laboratory batch test to a large-scale continuous operation.
A paper presenting the HVP preconcentration technique, with Frank being the first-named author, was chosen as the winner of the 2017 CEEC Medal for the Technical Research category. The CEEC Medal is a prestigious global award presented to one paper annually, recognising outstanding advances in the area of eco-efficient comminution and mineral processing. The new HVP technology developed by the JKMRC team has reinvigorated industrial interest in HVP to support a four-year HVP Collaborative Research Program. Significant funding was recently secured through the Australian Government's Trailblazer scheme, to potentially transform the electrified grizzly concept into a commercialised product.
Frank retired as Technical Director of the HVP Collaborative Research Program at the end of April 2022 and was conferred as Emeritus Professor in May 2022.
Key Publications
Shi, F. (2016), A review of the applications of the JK size-dependent breakage model Part 1: International Journal of Mineral Processing, 155, 118-129; Part 2: 157, 36-45; Part 3: 157, 60-72.
Shi, F., Zuo, W. and Manlapig, E. (2015), Pre-concentration of copper ores by high voltage pulses. Part 2: opportunities and challenges. Minerals Engineering, 79 315-323.
Shi, F. and Xie, W. (2015), A specific energy-based size reduction model for batch grinding ball mill. Minerals Engineering, 70 130-140.
Shi, F., Kojovic, T., Larbi-Bram, S. and Manlapig, E. (2009), Development of a rapid particle breakage characterisation device: The JKRBT. Minerals Engineering, 22, 7-8: 602-612.
Shi, F. and Kojovic, T. (2007), Validation of a model for impact breakage incorporating particle size effect. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 82 3: 156-163.
Publications
Book Chapters
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko, Shi, Fengnian, Liu, Lian X., Ballantyne, Grant and Palaniandy, Sam (2016). Comminution. Production, Handling and Characterization of Particulate Materials. (pp. 157-199) edited by Henk G. Merkus and Babriel M.H. Meesters. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-20949-4
Shi, F N (2006). Chapter 7. Grinding mills. Wills' Mineral Processing Technology. (pp. 146-185) edited by Prof. Tim Napier-Munn. Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Journal Articles
Lay, Daniel, Shi, Fengnian, Antonio, Christian and He, Mengbing (2024). A comparison of ore pre-concentration efficiency between two high voltage pulse generator systems. Minerals Engineering, 218 109036, 109036. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.109036
Lay, Daniel, Shi, Fengnian and Antonio, Christian (2023). Evaluation of a novel electrode design for high voltage pulse ore pre-concentration. Minerals Engineering, 201 108239, 108239. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108239
Li, Yuansheng, Feng, Bingyang, Liu, Jun, He, Mengbing and Shi, Fengnian (2022). Coal desulfurization and deashing by high voltage pulse treatment in tap water. Fuel, 324 (Part B) 124621, 124621. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124621
Huo, Xiaodong, Zuo, Weiran, Shi, Fengnian and Huang, Wei (2022). Coal middling retreatment using high voltage pulse technique. Part 1: Experimental findings. Fuel, 314 123066, 123066. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.123066
Li, Yuansheng, He, Mengbing and Shi, Fengnian (2021). High voltage pulse-enabled coal desulfurization and deashing – Part 1: Selective breakdown of mineral matter. Fuel, 300 120970, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120970
Li, Binglei, Deng, Rongdong, Shi, Fengnian, He, Zeming, Ku, Jiangang and Zuo, Weiran (2021). Effect of feed quantity on breakage degree of ore particles subjected to high voltage pulses. Minerals Engineering, 160 106693, 106693. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106693
Huang, Wei , Shi, Fengnian , Antonio, Christian and Runge, Kym (2020). Influence of grade heterogeneity and gangue mineralogy on the efficacy of high voltage pulse enabled ore pre-concentration. Minerals Engineering, 159 106654, 106654. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106654
Li, Yuansheng, Liu, Jun, Feng, Bingyang, Zhang, Xingru, Zhang, Mengyu, Xiao, Haolong, He, Mengbing and Shi, Fengnian (2020). Numerical modeling and simulation of the electric breakdown of rocks immersed in water using high voltage pulses. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 7 (1) 1. doi: 10.1007/s40948-020-00190-w
Zuo, Weiran, He, Zeming, Shi, Fengnian, Rao, Feng, Guo, Bao and Deng, Rongdong (2020). Effect of spatial arrangement on breakdown characteristics of synthetic particle in high voltage pulse breakage. Minerals Engineering, 149 106241, 106241. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106241
Li, Chao, Cao, Yijun, Peng, Weijun and Shi, Fengnian (2020). On the correlation between froth stability and viscosity in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 149 106269, 106269. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106269
Zuo, Weiran, Li, Xinfeng, Shi, Fengnian, Deng, Rongdong, Yin, Wanzhong, Guo, Bao and Ku, Jiangang (2020). Effect of high voltage pulse treatment on the surface chemistry and floatability of chalcopyrite and pyrite. Minerals Engineering, 147 106170, 106170. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106170
Huang, Wei and Shi, Fengnian (2020). Selective weakening of mineralised synthetic particles by high voltage pulses. Minerals Engineering, 146 106110, 106110. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106110
Huang, Wei and Shi, Fengnian (2020). Selective breakage of mineralised synthetic particles by high voltage pulses. Part 2: Interactions between mineralised particles in a multiple-particle system. Minerals Engineering, 146 106149, 106149. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106149
Huang, Wei, Ren, Fei, Shi, Fengnian and Steel, Karen (2019). X-ray CT observations of selective damage of mineralised synthetic particles by high voltage pulses. Minerals Engineering, 143 106007, 106007. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106007
Zuo, Weiran, He, Zeming, Shi, Fengnian, Li, Xinfeng and Ku, Jiangang (2019). A method to evaluate the overall breakage degree of pre-weakening processing and its applications. Advanced Powder Technology, 30 (10), 2150-2159. doi: 10.1016/j.apt.2019.06.030
Shi, Fengnian (2019). 矿石的高压电脉冲预处理技术研究进展——昆士兰大学JK矿物中心10余年成果回顾. Jinshu Kuangshan, 515 (May) DOI 10.19614/j.cnki.jsks.201905001, 1-8. doi: 10.19614/j.cnki.jsks.201905001
Huang, Wei and Shi, Fengnian (2019). Selective breakage of mineralised synthetic particles by high voltage pulses. Part 1: Metalliferous grain-induced breakage in a two-particle paired system. Minerals Engineering, 134, 261-268. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.02.024
Li, Chao, Runge, Kym, Shi, Fengnian and Farrokhpay, Saeed (2018). Effect of flotation conditions on froth rheology. Powder Technology, 340, 537-542. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.09.050
Shi, Fengnian, Liu, Hongping, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan, Nguyen, Anh K. and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2018). Lithotype-based modelling and simulations of coal degradation conditioned by both high and low energy breakage. Fuel, 232, 405-414. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.05.125
Huang, Wei and Shi, Fengnian (2018). Improving high voltage pulse selective breakage for ore pre-concentration using a multiple-particle treatment method. Minerals Engineering, 128, 195-201. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.08.046
Huang, Wei, Shi, Fengnian and Jokovic, Vladimir (2018). A method to determine the minimum quantity of ore sample required for laboratory scale study of ore pre-concentration by high voltage pulses. Minerals Engineering, 127, 247-255. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.08.003
Li, Chao, Runge, Kym, Shi, Fengnian and Farrokhpay, Saeed (2018). Effect of froth rheology on froth and flotation performance. Minerals Engineering, 115, 4-12. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.10.003
Liu, Hongping, Rodrigues, Sandra, Shi, Fengnian, Esterle, Joan and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2017). Coal washability analysis using X-ray tomographic images for different lithotypes. Fuel, 209, 162-171. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.07.104
Xie, Weining, He, Yaqun, Shi, Fengnian, Huang, Yong, Zuo, Weiran, Wang, Shuai, Li, Biao, Wei, Hua and Zhou, Nianxin (2017). Comparison of energy efficiency between E and MPS type vertical spindle pulverizer based on the experimental and industrial sampling tests. Energy, 130, 174-181. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.04.113
Xie, Weining, He, Yaqun, Yang, Yong, Shi, Fengnian, Huang, Yong, Li, Hong, Wang, Shuai and Li, Biao (2017). Experimental investigation of breakage and energy consumption characteristics of mixtures of different components in vertical spindle pulverizer. Fuel, 190, 208-220. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2016.11.026
Shi, Fengnian (2016). A review of the applications of the JK size-dependent breakage model Part 2: assessment of material strength and energy requirement in size reduction. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 157, 36-45. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.09.009
Shi, Fengnian (2016). A review of the applications of the JK size-dependent breakage model Part 3: comminution equipment modelling.. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 157, 60-72. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.09.011
Shi, Fengnian (2016). Determination of ferrosilicon medium rheology and stability. Minerals Engineering, 98, 60-70. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.07.016
Shi, Fengnian (2016). A review of the applications of the JK size-dependent breakage model Part 1: ore and coal breakage characterisation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 155, 118-129. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.08.012
Shi, Fengnian (2016). An overfilling indicator for wet overflow ball mills. Minerals Engineering, 95, 146-154. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.06.027
Li, Hong, He, Yaqun, Shi, Fengnian, Zuo, Weiran, Zhou, Nianxin, Wei, Hua, Wang, Shuai and Xie, Weining (2016). Performance of the static air classifier in a Verticle Spindle Mill. Fuel, 177, 8-14. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2016.02.090
Xie, Weining, He, Yaqun, Ge, Zhenzhou, Shi, Fengnian, Yang, Yong, Li, Hong, Wang, Shuai and Li, Ke (2016). An analysis of the energy split for grinding coal/calcite mixture in a ball-and-race mill. Minerals Engineering, 93, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.03.029
Li, Chao, Runge, Kym, Shi, Fengnian and Farrokhpay, Saeed (2016). Effect of flotation froth properties on froth rheology. Powder Technology, 294, 55-65. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2016.02.018
Shi, Fengnian and Xie, Weiguo (2016). A specific energy-based ball mill model: from batch grinding to continuous operation. Minerals Engineering, 86, 66-74. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.12.004
Zuo, Weiran and Shi, Fengnian (2016). Ore impact breakage characterisation using mixed particles in wide size range. Minerals Engineering, 86, 96-103. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.12.007
Li, Chao, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Runge, Kym and Shi, Fengnian (2016). Determining the significance of flotation variables on froth rheology using a central composite rotatable design. Powder Technology, 287, 216-225. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2015.10.013
Parker, Tamsyn, Shi, Feng N., Evans, Catherine L. and Powell, Malcolm (2015). The effects of electrical comminution on the mineral liberation and surface chemistry of a porphyry copper ore. Minerals Engineering, 82 4620, 101-106. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.03.019
Zuo, Weiran, Shi, Fengnian and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2015). Pre-concentration of copper ores by high voltage pulses. Part 1: principle and major findings.. Minerals Engneering, 79, 306-314. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.03.022
Shi, Fengnian, Zuo, Weiran and Manlapig, Emmy (2015). Pre-concentration of copper ores by high voltage pulses. Part 2: opportunities and challenges. Minerals Engineering, 79, 315-323. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.01.014
Zuo, Weiran, Shi, Fengnian and Manlapig, Emmy (2015). Modelling of high voltage pulse breakage of ores. Minerals Engineering, 83, 168-174. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.09.006
Zuo, Weiran, Shi, Fengnian, van der Wielen, Klaas Peter and Weh, Alexander (2015). Ore particle breakage behaviour in a pilot scale high voltage pulse machine. Minerals Engineering, 84 4754, 64-73. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.09.025
Xie, Weining, He, Yaqun, Luo, Cheng, Zhang, Xia, Li, Hong, Yu, Jiadong, Wang, Haifeng and Shi, Fengnian (2015). Comparison of float-sink and progressive release flotation of ground products of coal middlings.. Physiochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, 51 (2), 675-684. doi: 10.5277/ppmp150225
Zuo, Weiran and Shi, Fengnian (2015). A t10-based method for evaluation of ore pre-weakening and energy reduction. Minerals Engineering, 79, 212-219. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.06.005
Shi, Fengnian and Xie, Weiguo (2015). A specific energy-based size reduction model for batch grinding ball mill. Minerals Engineering, 70, 130-140. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.09.006
Kojovic, Toni, Shi, Fengnian and Brennan, Matthew (2014). Modelling of verticle spindle mills. Part 2: integrated models for E-mill MPS and CKP mills. Fuel, 143, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.11.015
Shi, Fengnian, Kojovic, Toni and Brennan, Matthew (2014). Modelling of verticle spindle mills. Part 1: Sub-models for comminution and classification. Fuel, 143, 595-601. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.10.085
Shi, Fengnian, Manlapig, Emmy and Zuo, Weiran (2014). Progress and challenges in electrical comminution by high-voltage pulses. Chemical Engineering and Technology, 37 (5), 765-769. doi: 10.1002/ceat.201300660
Wei, Hua, He, Yaqun, Shi, Fengnian, Zhou, Nianxing, Wang, Shuai and Ge, Linhan (2014). Breakage and separation mechanism of ZGM coal mill based on parameters optimization model. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 24 (2), 285-289. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2014.01.023
Wei, Hua, He, Yaqun, Wang, Shua, Xie, Weining, Zuo, Weiran and Shi, Feng N. (2014). Effects of circulating load and grinding feed on the grinding kinetics of cement clinker in an industrial CKP mill. Powder Technology, 253, 193-197. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2013.11.016
Shi, Fengnian (2014). Coal breakage characterisation. Part 3: applications of the multi-component model for HGI prediction and breakage simulations. Fuel, 117 (PARTB), 1163-1169. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2013.07.032
Shi, Fengnian (2014). Coal breakage characterisation. Part 2: multi-component breakage modelling. Fuel, 117 (PARTB), 1156-1162. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2013.07.026
Shi, Fengnian and Zuo, Weiran (2014). Coal breakage characterisation. Part 1: breakage testing with the JKFBC. Fuel, 117 (PARTB), 1148-1155. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2013.07.042
Zuo, Weiran, Shi, Fengnian and Manlapig, Emmy (2014). Electrical breakdown channel locality in high voltage pulse breakage. Minerals Engineering, 69, 196-204. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.08.006
Xie, Weining, He, Yaqun, Luo, Cheng, Zhang, Xia, Li, Hong, Wang, Haifeng and Shi, Fengnian (2014). Energy-size reduction of coals in the Hardgrove machine. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, 35 (2), 51-62. doi: 10.1080/19392699.2014.960079
Li, Chao, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Shi, Fengnian and Runge, Kym (2014). A novel approach to measure froth rheology in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 71, 89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.10.026
Shi, Fengnian, Zuo, Weiran and Manlapig, Emmy (2013). Characterisation of pre-weakening effect on ores by high voltage electrical pulses based on single-particle tests. Minerals Engneering, 50-51, 69-76. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.06.017
Wang, Eric, Shi, Fengnian and Manlapig, Emmy (2012). Experimental and numerical studies of selective fragmentation of mineral ores in electrical comminution. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 112-113, 30-36. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2012.07.005
Wang, Eric, Shi, Fengnian and Manlapig, Emmy (2012). Factors affecting electrical comminution performance. Minerals Engineering, 34, 48-54. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.04.011
Wang, Eric, Shi, Fengnian and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2012). Mineral liberation by high voltage pulses and conventional comminution with same specific energy levels. Minerals Engineering, 27-28, 28-36. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.12.005
Bueno, Marcos, Kojovic, Toni, Powell, Malcolm and Shi, Feng N. (2012). Multi-component AG/SAG mill model. Minerals Engineering, In Press, Corrected Proof, 12-21. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.06.011
Zuo, Weiran, Zhao, Yuemin, He, Yaqun, Shi, Fengnian and Duan, Chenlong (2012). Relationship between coal size reduction and energy input in Hardgrove mill. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 22 (1), 121-124. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2011.07.011
Wang, Eric, Shi, Feng N. and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2011). Pre weakening of mineral ores by high voltage pulses. Minerals Engineering, 24 (5), 455-462. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.12.011
Zhang, Yuliang, Wu, Guoguang, Meng, Xianliang, Yun, Zengjie, Shi, Frank, He, Yaqun and Luo, Xiaoqiang (2011). Effects of the grinding process on the preparation and qualities of CWS. Mining Science and Technology, 21 (6), 767-771. doi: 10.1016/j.mstc.2011.06.028
Yun, Zengjie, Wu, Guoguang, Meng, Xianliang, Zhang, Yuliang, Shi, Frank, He, Yaqun and Luo, Xiaoqiang (2011). A comparative investigation of the properties of coal-water slurries prepared from Australia and Shenhua coals. Mining Science and Technology, 21 (3), 343-347. doi: 10.1016/j.mstc.2011.05.014
Shi, F. N., Kojovic, T., Larbi-Bram, S. and Manlapig, M. (2009). Development of a rapid particle breakage characterisation device: The JKRBT.. Minerals Engineering, 22 (7-8), 602-612. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2009.05.001
Shi, Fengnian, Morrison, Rob, Cervellin, Andrew, Burns, Fraser and Musa, Fiesal (2009). Comparison of energy efficiency betweeen ball mills and stirred mills in coarse grinding. Minerals Engineering, 22 (7-8), 673-680. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2008.12.002
Shi, F. N. and Kojovic, T. (2007). Validation of a model for impact breakage incorporating particle size effect. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 82 (3), 156-163. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2006.09.006
Morrison, R. D., Shi, F. N. and Whyte, R. (2007). Modelling of incremental rock breakage by impact: For use in DEM models. Minerals Engineering, 20 (3), 303-309. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2006.10.015
Shi, F. (2004). Comparison of grinding media - Cylpebs versus balls. Minerals Engineering, 17 (11/12), 1259-1268. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2004.05.019
Shi, F. N., Kojovic, T., Esterle, J. S. and David, D. (2003). An energy-based model for swing hammer mills. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 71 (1-4), 147-166. doi: 10.1016/S0301-7516(03)00035-8
Shi, FN and Zheng, XF (2003). The rheology of flotation froths. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 69 (1-4), 115-128. doi: 10.1016/S0301-7516(02)00120-5
Djordjevic, N., Shi, F. N. and Morrison, R. D. (2003). Applying discrete element modelling to vertical and horizontal shaft impact crushers. Minerals Engineering, 16 (10), 983-991. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2003.08.007
Shi, F. N. and Napier-Munn, T. J. (2002). Effects of slurry rheology on industrial grinding performance. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 65 (3-4), 125-140. doi: 10.1016/S0301-7516(01)00060-6
Shi, F. N. (2002). Investigation of the effects of chrome ball charge on slurry rheology and milling performance. Minerals Engineering, 15 (4), 297-299. doi: 10.1016/S0892-6875(02)00020-1
Shi, F. N., Napier-Munn, T. J. and Asomah, I. K. (1999). Rheological effects in grinding and classification. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 20 (1), 123-131.
Shi, F. N. and Napier-Munn, T. J. (1999). Estimation of shear rate inside a ball mill. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 57 (3), 167-183. doi: 10.1016/S0301-7516(99)00016-2
Dunglison, M. E., Napier-Munn, T. J. and Shi, F. N. (1999). The rheology of ferrosilicon dense medium suspensions. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 20, 183-196.
Shi, F. N. and Napier-Munn, T. J. (1996). Measuring the rheology of slurries using an on-line viscometer. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 47 (3-4), 153-176. doi: 10.1016/0301-7516(95)00102-6
Shi, F. N. and Napier-Munn, T. J. (1996). A model for slurry rheology. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 47 (1-2), 103-123. doi: 10.1016/0301-7516(95)00101-8
Napier-Munn, T. J., Kojovic, T., Scott, I. A., Shi, F. N., Masinja, J. H. and Baguley, P. J. (1995). Some causes of medium loss in dense medium plants.. Minerals Engineering, 8 (6), 659-678. doi: 10.1016/0892-6875(95)00028-O
Conference Papers
André, F. P., Antonio, C. and Shi, F. (2023). Pre-concentration of sulphide ores using a continuous high voltage pulse system. 13th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 17-20 April 2023.
Lay, Daniel, Shi, Fengnian and Antonio, Christian (2021). Factors influencing ore breakage in high voltage pulse pre-treatment. The XXX International Mineral Processing Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-22 October 2020. Johannesburg, South Africa: The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
André, Flavio, Antonio, Christian and Shi, Fengnian (2020). Developing a continuous HVP system for mining operations. Next Generation Resources Student Conference , Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23-24 November 2020.
Runge, Kym, Shi, Fengnian and Ballantyne, Grant (2018). New technologies that will potentially enable processing of complex orebodies. AusIMM Complex Orebody Conference 2018, Brisbane, Australia, 19-21 November 2018. AusIMM.
Shi, Fengnian, Huang, Wei, Antonio, Christian and Runge, Kym (2018). High voltage pulse pre-treatment of ores. XXIX International Mineral Processing Congress, Moscow, Russia, 15-21 September 2018.
Huang, Wei, Shi, Fengnian, Antonio, Christian and Runge, Kym (2018). High voltage pulse pre-concentration study using a low grade copper-gold ore. The 14th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2018, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 29-31 August 2018. Carlton, VIC Australia: AusIMM.
Shi, Fengnian, Zuo, Weiran, Huang, Wei and Manlapig, Emmy (2017). Ore pre-concentration using high voltage pulses. 2017 Procemin/Geomet Conference, Santiego, Chile, 4-6 October, 2017.
Bennett, P., Shi, F. and Reifenstein, A. (2015). Evaluation of coke strength. AISTech 2015 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and 7th International Conference on the Science and Technology of Ironmaking, ICSTI 2015, Cleveland, Ohio, 4 - 7 May 2015. Warrendale, PA, United States: Association for Iron and Steel Technology.
Shi, Fengnian (2015). Characterisation of rheology and stability of DMS milled grades of ferrosilicon. The 12th International DMS Symposium, Western Australia, 2015.
Shi, Fengnian, Zuo, Weiran and Manapig, Emmy (2015). Potential applications of ore pre-concentration using high voltage pulses for AG/SAG milling. SAG International Conference 2015, Vancouver, Canada, 20-24 September, 2015.
Zuo, Weiran, Shi, Fengnian and Manlapig, Emmy (2014). The effect of metalliferous grains on electrical comminution of ore. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Shi, Fengnian, Krishnan, Narayan, von der Weid, Frederic, van der Wielen, Klaas, Zuo, Weiran and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2014). A potential application of high voltage pulse technology in a gold-copper ore grinding circuit. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Shi, Feng N., Weiguo Xie and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Modelling particle size reduction in a batch grinding ball mill. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
Ballantyne, G. R., Shi, F., Bonfils, B. and Powell, M. S. (2014). Comparison of single particle, Bond and bed tests for fine particle ore breakage characterisation. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
Li, Chao, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Shi, Fengnian and Runge, Kym (2014). A vane system for in-stream froth rheology measurement. 6th Pacific Rim Rheology Conference, Melbourne, Australia, May 2014.
Shi, Frank and He, Yaqun (2013). Efficiency improvements in coal-fired utilities: an overview on the APP project research outcomes. ACSC 2013: 10th Australian Coal Science Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 18-19 November, 2013.
Shi, Feng N. (2013). Ore breakage characterisation and its applications in the mining industry. 2013年第四届中国矿业科技大会, Nanjing, China, 30 August-3 September, 2013. Beijing, China: 冶金工业出版社.
Shi, Frank (2013). Recent development in coal breakage characterisation. ACSC 2013: 10th Australian Coal Science Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 18-19 November, 2013.
Shi, F., Manlapig, E. and Zuo, W. (2013). Research on electrical comminution by high voltage pulses undertaken at the JKMRC. ESCC2013: 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September, 2013. Göttingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
Shi, Fengnian (2013). Recent development in coal breakage characterisation.. The 10th Australia Coal Science Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2013.
Wei, Hua, He, Yaqun, Shi, Fengnian, Zhou, Nianxing, Wang, Shuai and Ge, Linhan (2013). Research on crushing mechanism and separation characteristic of ZGM coal mill. 30th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2013 , Beijing, China, 15 - 18 September 2013. Red Hook, NY, United States: Curran.
Shi, Feng N., Weh, A., Manlapig, Emmanuel and Wang, Eric (2012). Recent developments in high voltage electrical comminution research and its potential applications in the mineral industry. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.
Bueno, Marcos, Kojovic, Toni, Powell, Malcolm and Shi, Fengnian (2012). Development of a multi-component AG/SAG mill model. Comminution 2012, Cape Town, South Africa, 2012.
Bennett, P., Reifenstein, A. and Shi, Fengnian (2012). Evaluation of coking coals. 10th China International Coking Technology and Coke Market Congress, Beijing, China, 2012.
Bennett, P., Reifenstein, Adrian and Shi, Fengnian (2012). Coking coal characterization. American Iron and Steel Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA United States, 7–10 May 2012.
Bueno, Marcos, Niva, Erik, Henriksson, Marcus, Philips, Doug, Powell, Malcolm, Kojovic, Toni, Shi, Feng N., Durant, Braam and Plint, Neville (2011). Multi-component autogenous pilot trials. International Autogenous Grinding, Semiautogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Rolls Technology 2011, Vancouver BC, Canada, 25-28 September, 2011. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Shi, Fengnian, Mainza, A.N., Larbi-Bram, Stephen, Manlapig, Emmy and Ross, Victor (2011). Multicomponent ore breakage characterisation for Lonmin RoM mill troubleshooting. International Autogenous Grinding, Semiautogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Rolls Technology 2011, Vancouver BC, Canada, 25-28 September, 2011. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Bueno, Marcos, Powell, Malcolm, Kojovic, Toni, Worth, Jonathan, Shi, Feng N., Niva, E., Adolfsson, G., Henriksson, M., Partapuoli, A., Wikstrom, P., Tano, K. and Fredriksson, A. (2011). The dominance of the competent. International Autogenous Grinding, Semiautogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Rolls Technology 2011, Vancouver BC, Canada, 25-28 September, 2011. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Shi, Fengnian and Kojovic, Toni (2011). Comparison of breakage characterisation methods between the JK RBT and drop weight tester. International Autogenous Grinding, Semiautogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Rolls Technology 2011, Vancouver BC, Canada, 25-28 September, 2011. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Shi, Fengnian, Mainza, A.N., Larbi-Bram, Stephen, Manlapig, Emmy, Erol, U., Ross, V. and Tshimanga, K. (2011). Troubleshooting Lonmin RoM mill treating ores produced by two mining methods. SAG International Conference 2011, Vancouver, Canada, 2011.
Shi, Fengnian and Kojovic, Toni (2011). Comparison of impact breakage characterisation methods between the JK Rotary Breakage Tester and drop weight tester. SAG International Conference 2011, Vancouver, Canada, 2011.
Shi, Fengnian and He, Yaqun (2011). Efficiency Improvements in Coal Fired Utilities – APP Project Overview.. Low Carbon Earth Summit-2011 (LCES-2011), Dalian, China, 2011.
Özer, Can, Whiten, William J., Shi, Feng N. and Dixon, T. (2010). Investigation of the classification operation in a coal pulverising vertical spindle mill. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Larbi-Bram, Stephen, Shi, Feng N. and Kojovic, Toni (2010). Experimental study of ore characterisation methods for AG/SAG mills. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Kojovic, Toni, Shi, Feng N., Larbi-Bram, Stephen and Manlapig, Emmanuel (2010). Validation of the JKMRC rotary breakage tester (JKRBT) ore breakage characterisation device. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Bueno, Marcos, Shi, Feng N., Kojovic, Toni and Powell, Malcolm (2010). Investigation on multicomponent semi-autogenous grinding. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Zuo, Weiran, He, Yaqun, Shi, F. N., Jingfeng, He, Zhou, Nianxin and Wen, Baofeng (2009). Study on multi form coal impact breakage using SHI's breakage model. 26th Annual Pittsburgh Coal Conference, Westin Convention Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 20-23 September 2009.
Kojovic, T., Shi, F. N. and Rubie, P. (2009). Supercharge your ore testing and characterisation with the JKRBT.. 41st Annual CMP Conference 2009, Ottawa, Canada, 20-22 January 2009. Montreal, Canada: CMP.
Weiran, Zuo, He, Yaqun, Shi, Feng N., He, Jingfeng, Zhou, Nianxin and Wen, Baofeng (2009). Study on multi-form coal impact breakage using Shi's breakage model. 25th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 29 September - 2 October 2008. Red Hook, NY, United States: Curran Associates.
Kojovic, Toni, Shi, Fengnian and Rubie, Peter (2009). Supercharge your ore testing and characterization with the JKRBT. 41st Annual Canadian Mineral Processors Operators Conference, Ottawa, Canada, 2009.
Larson, M., Morrison, R. D., Shi, F. and Young, M. F. (2008). Improving grinding efficiency with the IsaMill. Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing 2nd Annual Conference (CSRP'08), Brisbane, Australia, 18-19 November 2008. Kensington, WA, Australia: Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing.
Kojovic, T. and Shi, F. (2008). Update on the JKRBT (JKMRC Rotary Breakage Tester). Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing 2nd Annual Conference (CSRP'08), Brisbane, Australia, 18-19 November 2008. Kensington, WA, Australia: Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing.
Shi, F., Kojovic, T., Larbi-Bram, S. and Manlapig, E. (2008). Using JKRBT for ore breakage characterization. Crushing and Grinding Conference, IIR, Perth, Australia, 27-29 August 2008.
Shi, F., Kojovic, T., Larbi-Bram, S. and Manlapig, E. (2008). Development of a new particle breakage characterisation device – the JKRBT. Comminution 2008 Conference, Falmouth, UK, 17-20 June 2008.
Shi, F. and Kojovic, T. (2008). Modelling of particle size effect on breakage and its application in AG/SAG simulations. Comminution 2008 Conference, Falmouth, UK, 17-20 June 2008.
Shi, F. N., Kojovic, T., Larbi-Bram, S. and Manlapig, E. (2008). Recent developments in ore breakage characterization. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (XXIV IMPC), Beijing, China, 24-28 September 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Kojovic, T., Shi, F., Larbi-Bram, S. and Manlapig, E. (2008). Julius Kruttschnitt Rotary Breakage Tester (JKRBT): Any ore, any mine.. MetPlant 2008, Perth WA, 18-19 August, 2008. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM.
Shi, F. N., Lambert, S. and Daniel, M. J. (2006). A study of the effects of HPGR treating platinum ores. SAG 2006, Vancouver, Canada, 23-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada:
Pease,, Anderson, G. J., Curry, D, Kazakoff,, Musa, F., Shi, F. N. and Rule, (2006). Autogenous and inert milling using the ISA mill. SAG 2006, Vancouver, Canada, 23-27 September, 2006. Vancouver, Canada:
Shi, F. (2004). Comparison of grinding media - Cylpebs versus balls. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2004.05.019
Djordjevic, N., Shi, F. N. and Morrison, R. (2004). Determination of lifter design, speed and filling effects in AG mills by 3D DEM. Oxford, UK.: Elsevier Ltd.. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2004.06.033
Djordjevic, N., Shi, Fengnian and Morrison, Rob (2004). A simulation study of lifter design, speed and filling effects in AG mills by 3D DEM. Comminution 04, Perth, WA Australia, 24-26 March, 2004.
Nott, M., Shi, F. N. and Valery, W. (2003). Fines minimisation in the comminution of phosphate rock. Proc 8th Mill Operator's Conf., Townsville, QLD, 22-23 July, 2003. Melbourne, VIC: AusIMM.
Shi, F. N. (2002). The effects of hydrocyclone classification on slurry rheology and milling performance of industrial grinding circuits. World Congress on Particle Technology, Sydney, Australia, 21-25 July 2002.
Shi, F. N. (2002). Development of a power-draw model for estimation of the dynamic recirculating load of swing hammer mills with internal classifiers. London, U.K.: Institute of Mining Metallurgy. doi: 10.1179/037195502766647020
Esterle, J. S., Shi, F., Thornton, D. and Cocker, A. S. (2001). Modelling fragmentation from pit to plant feed. 18th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, December, 2001.
Dunglison, M. E., Napier-Munn, Timothy J. and Shi, Feng N. (1997). The rheology of ferrosilicon dense media. 6th Samancor Symposium on Dense Medium Separation, Broome, WA Australia, 6-7 May 1997. Samancor Limited.
Napier-Munn, Timothy J., Dunglison, M. and Shi, Feng N. (1994). The rheological properties and selection of ferrosilicon dense media. 5th Samancor Symposium on Dense Medium Separation, Eastern Transvaal, South Africa, 1-2 September 1994.
Napier-Munn, Timothy J., Shi, Feng N. and Scott, I.A. (1990). A study of medium losses at Renison Limited. The 4th Samancor Symposium on Dense Media Separation: Dense Media 90 Australia, Cairns, QLD Australia, 22-23 February 1990.
Creative Work
Antonio, Christian and Shi, Frank (2021). SMI tailings masterclass: high voltage pulse for future tailings. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Thesis
Shi, Fengnian (1995). Slurry rheology and its effects on grinding. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/360612
Research Reports
Pereira Andre, Flavio, Antonio, Christian and Shi, Frank (2023). HVP-03: development and evaluation of an integrated small scale continuous HVP system [Project Report 6]. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, JKMRC, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Pereira Andre, Flavio, Antonio, Christian and Shi, Frank (2022). HVP-03: development and evaluation of an integrated small scale continuous HVP system [Project Report 5]. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, JKMRC, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Pereira Andre, Flavio, Antonio, Christian and Shi, Frank (2021). HVP-03: development and evaluation of an integrated small scale continuous HVP system - project report 4. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: JKMRC, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Shi, Frank, Antonio, Christian and Runge, Kym (2021). High voltage pulse pre-treatment of De Beers drill core samples to improve energy efficiency in comminution. Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC.
Wang, Junyu, Feng, Bingyang, Antonio, Christian, Shi, Frank, He, Mengbing and Runge, Kym (2021). HVP-04: market and literature survey of high voltage pulse generator systems. Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC.
Pereira Andre, Flavio, Antonio, Christian and Shi, Frank (2021). HVP-03: development and evaluation of an integrated small scale continuous HVP system - project report 3. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: JKMRC, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Pereira Andre, Flavio, Antonio, Christian and Shi, Frank (2020). HVP-03: development and evaluation of an integrated small scale continuous HVP system - project report 2. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: JKMRC, Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Flávio Pereira André, Christian Antonio and Frank Shi (2020). HVP-03: Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Small Scale Continuous HVP System. Brisbane: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Manlapig, Emmy, Shi, Frank, Nguyen, Anh K., Jackson, John, Joan Esterle, Rodrigues, Sandra, Liu, Hongping and Pretorius, Sion (2018). Acquisition of coal quality by semi-automatic analysis of Corescan® HCI-3 system (hyperspectral) and other images. Australia: Australian Coal Association Research Program.
Shi, Frank, Antonio, Christian and Lay, Daniel (2018). High voltage pulse characterisation sighter test of Newcrest Telfer ore: project report to Newcrest Mining Limited. Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC.
Shi, Frank, Antonio, Christian, Lay, Daniel and Runge, Kym (2017). High voltage pulse characterisation sighter test of Newcrest Cadia Green Stockpile ore: project report to Newcrest Mining Limited. Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC.
Shi, Frank, Antonio, Christian, Huang, Wei and Runge, Kym (2017). High voltage pulse characterisation sighter test of Newcrest Namosi ore: project report to Newcrest Mining Limited. Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC.
Shi, Frank, Antonio, Christian, Huang, Wei and Runge, Kym (2017). Amenability of an Anglo American ore to HVP processing treatment. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: JKMRC.
Patents
Shi, Fengnian, Manlapig, Emmanuel and Zuo, Weiran (2018). Process for preconcentration of a material. 2013209367.
Shi, Fengnian and Manapig, Emmy (2018). An integrated separator system and process for preconcentration and pretreatment of a material. WO/2018/232438.