Select Publications

Book Chapters

Crowe W; Page J; Jindal D; Olsen J, 2018, 'Swarm Mechanism for “Hedgehog” Asteroid Rover, Using Netlogo Simulations', in Naweed A; Wardaszko M; Leigh E; Meijer S (ed.), Intersections in Simulation and Gaming, Springer, Switzerland, pp. 163 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78795-4_12

Page J; Olsen J; Michael MS, 2013, 'Do engineers need to simulate the real world?', in Elyssebeth L (ed.), Crossing Boundaries, Simulation Australia, Rundle Mall, SA, Australia, pp. 129 - 132

Journal articles

Olsen J, 2024, 'The Possibility of Powering a Light Aircraft by Releasing the Energy Stored in Hydrogen within a Fuel Cell Stack', Aerospace, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11060469

Ahmed A; Olsen J; Page J, 2023, 'Integration of Six Sigma and simulations in real production factory to improve performance – a case study analysis', International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 14, pp. 451 - 482, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-06-2021-0104

Hughes M; Olsen J, 2022, 'Fuel Burn Reduction of Hybrid Aircraft Employing an Exhaust Heat Harvesting System', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 38, pp. 241 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B38393

Olsen J, 2022, 'Reducing the fuel consumption of light aircraft', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION, 8, pp. 198 - 218, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSA.2022.124484

Olsen J, 2022, 'Reducing the fuel consumption of light aircraft', International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 8, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsa.2022.10046523

Ahmed A; Page J; Olsen J, 2019, 'A comparison of three simulation methodologies for a Lean Six- Sigma manufacturing project – a business case study', International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-03-2018-0025

Schomberg K; Olsen J; Neely A; Doig G, 2019, 'Investigation of conjugate circular arcs in rocket nozzle contour design', Shock Waves, 29, pp. 401 - 413, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00193-018-0834-0

Czarnecki M; Olsen J; Ma R, 2019, 'PZL-10 Turboshaft Engine–System Design Review', Journal of KONES, 26, pp. 23 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/kones-2019-0003

Ahmed A; Page J; Olsen J, 2019, 'Enhancing Six Sigma Methodology Using Simulation Techniques: Literature Review and Implications for Future Research', International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-03-2018-0033

Dorrington S; Olsen J, 2018, 'A location-routing problem for the design of an asteroid mining supply chain network', Acta Astronautica, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.08.040

Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2018, 'Combined Methods in Preliminary Micro Scale Gas Turbine Diffuser Design – A Practical Approach', Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics

Schomberg K; Olsen J; Neely A; Doig G, 2018, 'Effect of the contour shock on restricted shock separation in rocket nozzles', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 34, pp. 556 - 560, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B36684

Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2018, 'Combined methods in preliminary micro scale gas turbine diffuser design - A practical approach', Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 11, pp. 567 - 575, http://dx.doi.org/10.29252/jafm.11.03.28150

Crowe WJ; olsen J; page JR, 2017, 'asteroid mass estimates from synchronized flybys of multiple spacecraft', Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 41, pp. 770 - 776, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.G002907

Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Page J; Roediger T, 2017, 'How to improve peak time coverage through a smart-controlled MCHP unit combined with thermal and electric storage systems', Energy and Buildings, 139, pp. 78 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.086

Ummenhofer CD; Heyer G; Roediger T; Olsen J; Page J, 2017, 'Improved system control logic for an MCHP system incorporating electric storage', Applied Energy, 203, pp. 737 - 751, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.06.035

Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2017, 'Influence of selected parameters on micro gas turbine compressor design', Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0010.3067

Czarnecki M; Olsen J, 2017, 'Modern methods of identification design conditions for single stage micro scale centrifugal compressor', Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0010.2902

Olsen J; Page JR; Vulovic Z, 2016, 'Alternative energy storage and energy harvesting methods for parallel hybrid light aircraft', Internation Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 2, pp. 128 - 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSA.2016.078655

Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Roediger T, 2016, 'Partitioning of MCHP-TES system run time to incorporate transient system behaviour: a comprehensive exergy-based analysis using simulation', International Journal of Energy Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/er.3518

Schomberg K; Olsen J; Doig G, 2016, 'Design of high-area-ratio nozzle contours using circular arcs', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 32, pp. 188 - 195, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B35640

Olsen J; van Voorthuysen E; Langley K; Lipski M; Subramanian K, 2015, 'Design for scalability of industrial processes using modular components', Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Part B, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954405415598893

Schomberg K; Olsen J; Doig G, 2015, 'Analysis of a low-angle annular expander nozzle', Shock and Vibration, 2015, pp. 1 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/675861

Page JR; Cheng H; Olsen J; Kinkaid N, 2014, 'Decentralised Spacecraft Manoeuvre Planning', Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 86, pp. 432 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-12-2012-0236

Olsen J; Page,j , 2014, 'Hybrid powertrain for light aircraft', International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 1, pp. 85 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSA.2014.062871

Cheng H; Page JR; Olsen J, 2012, 'Dynamic Mission Control for UAV Swarm via Task Stimulus Approach', American Journal of Intelligent Systems, 2, pp. 177 - 183, http://dx.doi.org/10.5923/j.ajis.20120207.04

Al-Zaini E; Olsen J; Nguyen TH; Adesina AA, 2011, 'Transesterification of waste cooking oil in presence of crushed seashell as a support for solid heterogeneous catalyst', SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, 4, pp. 139 - 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-2226

Al-Zaini EO; Olsen J; Nguyen TH; Adesina A, 2011, 'Transesterification of waste cooking oil in presence of crushed seashell as a support for solid heterogeneous catalyst', SAE Technical Papers

Namasivayam AM; Korakianitis T; Crookes RJ; Bob-Manuel KD; Olsen J, 2010, 'Biodiesel, emulsified biodiesel and dimethyl ether as pilot fuels for natural gas fuelled engines', Applied Energy, 87, pp. 769 - 778, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6V1T-4XFNCYK-1-1F&_cdi=5683&_user=1975841&_pii=S0306261909003936&_origin=browse&_zone=rslt_list_item&_coverDate=03%2F31%2F2010&_sk=999129996&wchp=dGLbVlz-zSkWb&md5=890849ef8142d5c33b45238c224696ca&ie=/sdarticle.pdf

Namasivayam AM; Crookes RJ; Korakianitis T; Olsen J, 2009, 'Assessment of combustion in natural gas dual-fuelled compression ignition engines with dimethyl ether and rapeseed methyl ester pilot ignition', International Journal of Engine Research, 10, pp. 165 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/14680874JER02909

Olsen J; Rajagopalan S; Antonia R, 2003, 'Jet column modes in both a plane jet and a passively modified plane jet subject to acoustic excitation', Experiments in Fluids, 35, pp. 278 - 287

Conference Papers

Hughes MG; Olsen J, 2018, 'Sizing of a corrugated plate heat exchanger in a bottoming organic Rankine cycle for waste heat recovery of piston aero-engines', in Silva Freire AP; Hanjalić K; Suga K; Borello D; Hadžiabdić M (eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium On Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer, Begell House, Inc., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, presented at Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer 9, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 10 July 2018 - 13 July 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26792

Dorrington S; Olsen J, 2018, 'Logistics problems in the design of an asteroid mining industry', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC

Ahmed AF; Page J; Olsen J, 2017, 'Process improvement based on an integrated approach of DMAIC and multi-method simulation.', in Proceedings - 22nd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2017, Tasmania, pp. 291 - 297, presented at 22 st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2017), Tasmania, 03 December 2017 - 08 December 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26445

Hughes MG-O; Olsen J, 2017, 'On the potential of organic Rankine cycles for recovering waste heat from the exhaust gases of a piston aero-engine', Seoul, Korea, presented at Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Seoul, Korea, 16 October 2017 - 18 October 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26390

Dorrington ST; Olsen J, 2017, 'Mining Requirements for Asteroid Ore Extraction', in Proceedings of the 68th International Astronautical Congress 2017, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 10743 - 10752, presented at 68th International Astronautical Congress, Adelaide, Australia, 25 September 2017 - 29 September 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26388

Olsen J; Michael M, 2017, 'The limits of simulation in complex engineering systems', in Proceedings of the Australasian Simulation Congress 2017, Simulation Australia, Sydney, presented at Australasian Simulation Conference 2017, Sydney, 28 August 2017 - 31 January 2018, http://proceedings.simulationaustralasia.com/index.html

Page J; Olsen J, 2017, 'A Possible Future Short Haul Airliner', in Proceedings of the 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Engineers Australia, Royal Aeronautical Society., Melbourne, Australia, pp. 255 - 231, presented at 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 27 February 2017 - 03 March 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26173

Olsen J, 2017, 'Energy harvesting in light aircraft using an organic Rankine bottoming cycle', in AIAC17 Proceedings, Engineers Australia, Royal Aeronautical Society, Melbourne, pp. 239 - 244, presented at AIAC17, Melbourne, 26 February 2017 - 02 March 2017, https://search.informit.com.au/browsePublication;res=IELENG;isbn=9781922107855

Page J; Olsen J; Vulovic Z, 2017, 'Future platforms for air delivered ordnance', in 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress : AIAC 2017, Engineers Australia, Royal Aeronautical Society, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 252 - 255, presented at 17th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 26 February 2017 - 02 March 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26172

Ryan AG; Olsen J; Vulovic Z, 2017, 'Application of particle-in-cell simulation techniques in the analysis and optimisation of magnetic nozzle geometries', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, pp. 1134 - 1140

Olsen J, 2016, 'Hybridization of the powertrains of large commercial aircraft', in The 2016 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Toyama, Japan, presented at The 2016 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Toyama, Japan, 25 October 2016 - 27 October 2016

Dorrington S; Olsen J; Kinkaid N, 2016, 'Architecture for an Asteroid Mining Industry', in 67th International Astronautical Congress, International Astronautical Federation, Guadalajara, Mexico, presented at 67th International Astronautical Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico, 26 September 2016 - 30 September 2016

Crowe WJ; Jindal D; Olsen J; Page J, 2016, 'Swarm mechanism for “Hedgehog” asteroid rover, using Netlogo simulations', Melbourne, presented at Australasian Simulation Congress, Melbourne, 26 September 2016 - 29 September 2016

Ahmed AF; OLSEN J; PAGE J, 2016, 'An AnyLogic Simulation Model for Performance and Risk Analysis of Six Sigma', Melbourne, presented at Australasian Simulation Congress, Melbourne, 26 September 2016 - 29 September 2016

Crowe WJ; Kinkaid N; Page J; Olsen J, 2016, 'Spacecraft swarm positioning during asteroid flybys using relative Doppler and ranging', in AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, 2016, Long Beach, California, presented at AIAA Space Conference, Long Beach, California, 13 September 2016 - 16 September 2016

Ummenhofer CD; Olsen J; Page J; Roediger T, 2016, 'Self-sufficiency in an MCHP system based on local demand and supply analysis', in Proceedings of ASME 2016 Power and Energy Conference PowerEnergy2016, Charlotte, NC, USA, presented at ASME 2016 Power and Energy Conference PowerEnergy2016, Charlotte, NC, USA, 26 June 2016 - 30 June 2016

Olsen J, 2016, 'Estimations of the reduction in fuel consumption due to the hybridisation of the powertrain of a light aircraft', Istanbul TURKEY, presented at 2nd international symposium on sustainable aviation, Istanbul TURKEY, 29 May 2016 - 01 June 2016


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