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  1. Sobieski, W., Q. Zhang, C. Liu. 2012. Predicting tortuosity in porous beds consisting of uniform spherical particles. Transport in Porous Media, DOI 10.1007/s11242-012-9961-8.
  2. Zhou, X., Q. Zhang, A. Huang. 2011. Evaluation of a plant material-based air purifier for removing H2S, NH3 and pig manure odour. Environmental Technology (in press).
  3. Ai, S., Y. Chen, and Q. Zhang. Simulation of liquid movement in soil following pocket injection. Transactions of the ASABE 55(1):85-92.
  4. Rahman, S, T. DeSutter, and Q. Zhang. 2011. Efficacy of a microbial additive in reducing odor, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide emissions from farrowing-gestation swine operation. Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, Vol.13, No.3, 2011.
  5. Li, Z., Y. Luo, H. Chen, Q. Zhang and M. Del Bigio. 2011. On evaluation of intracranial pressure in closed head injury. International Journal for Multiscale Materials Modeling 1:9-23.
  6. Liu, C. Q. Zhang, and Y. Chen. 2010. Discrete element simulations of vibration characteristics of bulk grain in storage bins. Transactions of the ASABE 53(5):1653-1659.
  7. Cheng, X. and Q. Zhang. 2009. A predictive model for arch destruction in hopper-bottom bins for cohesive bulk solids. Transactions of the ASABE 52(6): 2039-2045.
  8. Mahmood, K., D.D. Mann, Q. Zhang, and A. Brule-Babel. 2009. A perpetual harvest greenhouse system: integrating barn, biofilter and greenhouse. Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR EJournal. Manuscript ERG 1310. Vol XI. August, 2009.
  9. Guan, W. and Q. Zhang. 2009. The effect of moisture content and compaction on the strength and arch formation of wheat flour in a model bin. Journal of Food Engineering 94:227-232.
  10. Ge, T. and Q. Zhang. 2009. Arch formation and destruction in a model bin during vibration. Trans¬actions of the ASABE 52(2):559-564.
  11. Luo, Y., Q. Zhang and M. Del Bigio. 2008. Recent progress in application of FEM in study of non-penetrating brain injuries. Advances in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 1 (5) 225-240.
  12. Parsons, R.V., S. Cenkowski and Q. Zhang. 2008. Effects of alcohols versus water addition on the frictional behaviour of bulk flax shive. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 50:3.67-3.75.
  13. Zhang, Q., X. J. Zhou, N. Cicek, and M. Tenuta. 2007. Measurement of odour and greenhouse gas emissions in two swine farrowing operations. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 49:6.13-6.20.
  14. Cheng, X. and Q. Zhang. 2006. A particulate model for predicting vibration-induced loads in bulk solids storage bins. Transactions of the ASABE 49(3):759-765.
  15. Beshada, E, Q. Zhang, and R. Boris. 2006. Winter performance of a solar energy greenhouse in southern Manitoba. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 48:5.1-5.8.
  16. Guo, H., Y. Li, Q. Zhang, and X. Zhou. 2006. Comparison of four setback models with field odour plume measurement by trained odour sniffers. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 48:6.39-6.48.
  17. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 2005 Resting behavior of piglets in farrowing crates equipped with heat mats. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 21(6):1067-1071.
  18. Ge, T. and Q. Zhang. 2005. Development of a predictive model for arch destruction by vibration in storage bins for cohesive bulk solids. Trans¬actions of the ASAE 48(5):1905-1910.
  19. Rahman, S., Y. Chen, Q. Zhang, D. Lobb. 2005. Evaluation methods on manure exposure from liquid manure injection tools. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 47:6.9-6.16.
  20. Searcy, E. M. L., Q. Zhang, and N. Cicek. 2005 The use of a biofilter for reducing off-gas odour from an industrial fermentation process. Environmental Technology. 26(1)103-109.
  21. Cicek, N., Q. Zhang, S. Zubriski, and C. Evans. 2004. Fate of selected heavy metals during gasification of municipal biosolids. Journal of Residuals Science & Technology 1(4):223-230.
  22. Zhang, Q. and M.G. Britton. 2003. A Micromechanics model for predicting dynamic loads during discharge in bulk solids storage structures. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 45:5.21-5.27
  23. Zhang, Q. and X.J. Zhou. 2003. Measurements of odour and hydrogen sulfide emissions from swine barns. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 45:6.13-6.18.
  24. Zhang, Q. and X.J. Zhou. 2002. Measurements of odour and hydrogen sulfide emissions from swine barns. Canadian Biosystems Engineering (accepted conditionally October 2002).
  25. Zhang, Q., J.J.R. Feddes, I.K. Edeogu and X.J. Zhou. 2002. Correlation between odour intensity assessed in n-butanol reference scale and odour concentration measured with olfactometers. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 44:6.27- 6.32.
  26. Zhang, Q., B. Hao and M.G. Britton. 2002. Flow patterns of cohesive feed in a model bin with flow-corrective inserts. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 44:5.1-5.6.
  27. Mann, D.D., J.C. DeBruyn and Q. Zhang. 2002.Design and evaluation of an open biofilter for treatment of odour from swine barns during sub-zero ambient temperatures. Technical Note, Canadian Biosystems Engineering 44:6.21-6.26.
  28. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 2001. Responses of piglets to creep heat type and location in farrowing crate. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 17(4):515-519.
  29. Chen, Y, Q. Zhang, and D. Petkau. 2001. Evaluation of different techniques for liquid manure application on grassland. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 17(4):489-496.
  30. Rahman, S., Y. Chen, Q. Zhang, S. Tessier, and S. Badoo. 2001. Performance of a liquid manure injector in a soil bin and established forages. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 43(2)33-40.
  31. DeBruyn, J.C. D.D. Mann, and Q. Zhang. 2001. Comparison of the odour levels of biofiltered air and ambient farmyard air. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 43(6):7-11.
  32. Ge, T., Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 2000. Predicting grain consolidation in storage bins subjected to vertical vibration. Transactions of the ASAE 43(6):1747-1753.
  33. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 2000. Modeling of heat mats for creep heating in swine farrowing crates, Transactions of the ASAE 43(5):1261-1267.
  34. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 2000. Static and dynamic temperature distribution of heat mats for swine farrowing creep heating. Applied Engineering in Agriculture16(5):563-569.
  35. Xin, H., Q. Zhang, M. Puma, J.D. Harmon, D.L.H. Haris, and M.L. Gramer. 2000. Effects of fluctuating temperature on isowean pigs. Transactions of the ASAE 43(2):433-438.
  36. Xin, H. and Q. Zhang. 1999. Preference of heat lamp or heat mat by neonatal pigs at cool and warm ambient temperatures with low to high drafts. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 15(5): 547-551.
  37. Zhang, Q., X. Bu and M.G. Britton. 1998. An analytical model for predicting stresses in grain storage bins. Transactions of the ASAE 41(6):1655-1661.
  38. Zhang, Q., Y. Shan and M.G. Britton. 1998. Measuring moisture induced loads in a model grain bin. Transactions of the ASAE 41(3):813-817.
  39. Zhang, Q., J. I. Bergen and M.G. Britton. 1997. The effect of a conical bin insert on flow patterns of ground feed in a model bin. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 40(3):215-219.
  40. Xu, S., Q. Zhang and M.G. Britton. 1997. A microstructural mechanics model for predicting hygroscopic loads in grain storage bins. Transactions of the ASAE 40(5):1435-1439.
  41. Xu, S., Q. Zhang and M.G. Britton. 1996. A microscopic theory for predicting loads in storage bins for granular materials. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 65:253-259.
  42. Xu, S. Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1996. An endochronic constitutive model for grain en masse. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 63:121-128.
  43. Cofie-Agblor, R., W.E. Muir, Q. Zhang and R.N. Sinha. 1996. Heat of respiration of Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens) adults and larva in stored wheat. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 38(1):37-44.
  44. Cenkowski, S., Q. Zhang and W.J. Crerar. 1995. Effect of sorption hysteresis on mechanical behavior of canola. Transactions of the ASAE 38(5):1455-1460.
  45. Cofie-Agblor, R., W.E. Muir, Q. Zhang and R.N. Sinha. 1995. CO2 production by Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens) in stored wheat under adiabatic conditions. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 62:95-104.
  46. Zhang, Q. and M. G. Britton. 1995. Predicting hygroscopic loads in grain storage bins. Transactions of the ASAE 38(4):1221-1226.
  47. Hao, D., Zhang, Q. and M. G. Britton. 1994. Effects of grain moisture content on dynamic loads during discharge in a model corrugated steel bin. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 36(2):103-108.
  48. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton and R.J. Kieper. 1994. Interactions between wheat and a corrugated steel surface. Transactions of the ASAE 37(3):951-956.
  49. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1994. Applicability of a two-parameter failure criteria to wheat en masse. Transactions of the ASAE 37(2):571-575.
  50. Hao, D., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1994. Effects of vibration on loads in a corrugated model grain bin. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 36(1):29-35.
  51. Xu, S., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1993. An endochronic finite element model for predicting loads in grain storage structures. Transactions of the ASAE 36(4):1191-1199.
  52. Zhang, Q. M. G. Britton and R. Jaremik. 1993. Dynamic loads during discharge for wheat, barley and canola in a smooth- and a corrugated- walled model bin. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 56:111-119.
  53. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton and J.M. Leitgeb. 1993. Thermally induced pressures in an on-farm grain storage bin. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 35(1):51-55.
  54. Cenkowski, S., Q. Zhang, J. Bielewicz and M. G. Britton. 1992. Effect of maturity stage on mechanical properties of canola seeds. Transactions of the ASAE 35(4):1243-1248.
  55. Zhang, Q., W.E. Muir, R.N. Sinha and S. Cenkowski. 1992. Heat production in wet wheat under adiabatic conditions. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 34(3):233-238.
  56. Muir, W.E., R.N. Sinha, Q. Zhang and D. Tuma. 1991. Near-ambient drying of canola. Transactions of the ASAE 34(5):2079-2084.
  57. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1991.An empirical model for friction force versus relative displacement between maize, rice and soybeans on galvanised steel. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 49:51-79.
  58. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1990. Finite element predicted static and thermally induced loads in grain bins. Transactions of the ASAE 32(6):2131-2136.
  59. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1989. Static and thermal loads in full size grain bins predicted by vectorized FEM on supercomputer. Transactions of the ASAE 32(2):685-690.
  60. Li, Y., Q. Zhang, V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck.1989. Physical properties effect on stress-strain behavior of wheat en masse -- Part I, load response dependence on initial density and moisture content. Transactions of the ASAE 32(1):194-202.
  61. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1989. Physical properties effect on stress-strain behavior of wheat en masse -- Part II, constitutive parameter dependence on initial density and moisture content. Transactions of the ASAE 32(1):203-209.
  62. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1988. Model for frictional behaviour of wheat on structural materials. Transactions of the ASAE 31(3):898-903.
  63. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri, H.B. Manbeck and M.C. Wang. 1988. Elastoplastic constitutive parameters of wheat for a cyclic load model. Transactions of the ASAE 31(3):910-916.
  64. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri, H.B. Manbeck and M.C. Wang. 1987. Finite element model for predicting static and thermally induced bin wall pressures. Transactions of the ASAE 30(6):1797-1806.
  65. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1987. Determination of elastoplastic constitutive parameters for wheat en masse. Transactions of the ASAE 29(6):1739-1746.
  66. Puri, V.M., Q. Zhang and H.B. Manbeck. 1986. Influences of granular material properties on thermally induced bin loads. International Journal of Bulk Solids Storage in Silos 2(3):1-7.
  67. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1986. Finite element modeling of thermally induced pressures in grain bins filled with cohesionless granular materials. Transactions of the ASAE 29(1):248-256.

 

 

 

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

 
  1. Cenkowski, S. and Q. Zhang. 1994. Engineering properties of grain and oilseeds. A chapter in Stored Grain Ecosystems. Edited by D.S. Jayas, N.D.G. White, W.E. Muir and R.N. Sinha. Marcel Dekker, Inc, New York, NY. 411-464.

 

 

 

 IN PROCEEDINGS

 
  1. Zhou, X., Q. Zhang, and A. Huang. 2011. A plant material-based air purification system for swine odour reduction. Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices. Rome, Italy, January 26 - 29, 2011. pp120-124.
  2. Luo, Y., Z. Li and Q. Zhang. 2009. Evaluation of intracranial pressure using non-invasive procedure based on finite element simulation. The 10th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Columbus, Ohio, USA, July 16 - 19.
  3. Zhang, Q. and D. Small. 2008. Negative air pressure cover for preventing odor emission from earthen manure storage. Proceedings of Mitigating Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations Conference, May 19-21, 2008, Des Moines, IA.
  4. Liu, C., Q. Zhang, and Z. Mao. 2007. Determination of apparent contact elastic modulus of soybean kernels. Cereal and Feed Industry (10):12-14. (in Chinese)
  5. Zhang, Q. 2003. Animal waste management in Canada. The 3rd International Symposium on the Promotion of Environmental Protection in the Livestock Farm, March 27 28, 2003, Tsukuba, Japan. pp 198-211.
  6. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 2000. Effects of creep heat type and location on its usage by piglets in farrowing crates. Proceedings of the First International Swine Housing Conference, October 9-11, 2000, Des Moines, Iowa. pp 365-374.
  7. Xin, H. and Q. Zhang. 1999. Surface temperature of creep heat mat as affected by piglet usage. ISU Swine Research Report, ASL-R 1690. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. AS 642:143-149.
  8. Xin, H., Q. Zhang, M. Puma, J.D. Harmon, D.L.H. Haris, and M.L. Gramer. 1999.Transporting isowean pigs - Part II: Responses to potential in-transit thermal conditions. ISU Swine Research Report, ASL-R 1692. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. AS 642:157-164.
  9. Zhang, Q. 1999. Measurement of manure odour using olfactometer. Proceedings of 2nd Annual Manitoba Hog Manure Management Workshop, Carman, Manitoba, October 27, 1999. 15-17.
  10. Zhang, Q., and M.G. Britton. 1996. Measuring inlet air jets in a model barn. Advances in Agricultural and Biological Environment Engineering -- Proceedings of International Conference on Agricultural and Biological Environment, Beijing, China. II32-35.
  11. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton, and S. Xu. 1995. Moisture induced loads in bulk solids storage structures. Proceedings of Powder and Bulk Solids'95, Rosemont, IL. 509-515.
  12. Xu, S., Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 1995. Endochronic modeling of stress-strain behaviour of granular materials under triaxial loading conditions (Extended Abstract). 16th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics CANCAM'95.
  13. Xu, S., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1995. Modeling stress-strain behavior of bulk solids using endochronic theory. Proceedings of Powder and Bulk Solids'95, Rosemont, IL. 147-154.
  14. Xu, S. Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1994. A stress-based endochronic theory for granular materials. Proceedings of 1994 CSCE Engineering Mechanics Symposium, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
  15. Hou, Y., M. G. Britton and Q. Zhang. 1994. An expert system based engineering design aide. Proceedings of 1994 CSCE Engineering Mechanics Symposium, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
  16. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton, and S. Xu. 1994. Using dilatancy angle to predict dynamic loads during discharge in bulk solids storage structures. Proceedings of Powder and Bulk Solids'94, Rosemont, IL.
  17. Zhang, Q. M. G. Britton and S. Xu. 1993. An endochronic finite element model for predicting loads in bulk solids storage structures (Extended Abstract). 14th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics CANCAM'93, May 30 to June 4, 1993, Kingston, Ontario.
  18. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1992. Measurement and finite element modelling of thermally induced loads in grain bins subjected to declining ambient temperatures (Extended Abstract). International Symposium on Stored Grain Ecosystems. Edited by D.S. Jayas, N.D.G. White, W.E. Muir and R.N. Sinha. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 34-35.
  19. Britton, M. G., Q. Zhang and D. Hao. 1992. An evolving theory relating expensive particle interaction to "dynamic" bin loads. (Extended Abstract). International Symposium on Stored Grain Ecosystems. Edited by D.S. Jayas, N.D.G. White, W.E. Muir and R.N. Sinha. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 27-28.
  20. Puri, V.M., Q. Zhang and H.B. Manbeck. 1988. Frictional behaviour of bulk solids on structural materials. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Powder and Bulk Solids Conference, Rosemont, IL. 25-31.
  21. Puri, V.M., Q. Zhang and H.B. Manbeck. 1987. Determination of en masse elastoplastic constitutive parameters for agricultural materials. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Powder and Bulk Solids Conference, Rosemont, IL.
  22. Puri, V.M., Q. Zhang and H.B. Manbeck. 1986. Influences of granular material properties on thermally induced bin loads. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Powder and Bulk Solids Conference, Rosemont, IL. 381-390.
  23. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1986. Finite element modeling of thermally induced pressures in grain bins filled with cohesionless granular materials. (Abstract). Agricultural Engineering, 76(2):32.
  24. Puri, V.M., H.B. Manbeck and Q. Zhang. 1986. Predictions of thermally induced stresses in thin walled grain storage bins under declining ambient temperatures. The Proceedings of the 9th Conference on Electronic Computation, Committee on Electronic Computation Std. Div., ASCE, Birmingham, AL. 281-291.
  25. Puri, V.M., H.B. Manbeck and Q. Zhang. 1985. Predicting thermally induced loads in thin-walled grain bins -- Part II: elasto-plastic models. Proceedings of The 10th Annual Powder and Bulk Solids Conference, Rosemont, IL. 272-281.

 

 

 

 CONFERENCE PAPERS

 
  1. Zhang, Q. and R. Boris. 2011. Biomass energy for supplemental heating in a solar energy greenhouse. Paper No. CSBE11-206, Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 9 pp.
  2. La, A., Q. Zhang, J. Allston, Z. Gao. 2011. Assessing acceptable odour levels. Paper No. CSBE11-410, Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 10 pp.
  3. Gao, Z., Q. Zhang, h. Guo, A. La, D. Wildeman. 2011. Annoyance-exposure relation for swine odour. Paper No. CSBE11-045, Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 8 pp.
  4. Nwaizu, C. and Q. Zhang. 2011. Frictional properties of sliced pineapple fruit. Paper No. CSBE11-085, Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 8 pp.
  5. Liu, C., Q. Zhang, Y. Chen. 2008. PFC3D simulations of vibration characteristics of bulk solids in storage bins. Paper No 083339, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14 pp.
  6. Liu, C., Q. Zhang, Y. Chen. 2008. PFC3D simulations of lateral pressures in model bins. Paper No 083340, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13 pp.
  7. Cheng, X. and Q. Zhang. 2007. A predictive model for arch destruction in hopper-bottom bins for cohesive bulk solids. Paper No 074036, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.
  8. Wu, W. and Q. Zhang. 2007. Evaluation of a wind tunnel for odour measurement from area sources. Paper No 074101, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 12 pp.
  9. Mahmood, K., D.D. Mann, Q. Zhang, and L. Connor. 2007. Design of a modular, interior-mounted biofilter. Paper No RRV-07103, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pp.
  10. Cheng, X. and Q. Zhang. 2006. A theoretical model for predicting vibration-induced loads. Paper No 064001, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14 pp.
  11. Beshada, E., Q. Zhang, and R. Boris. 2006. A cost effective heating method for piglets in swine farrowing barns. Paper No. 06-224. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 8 pp.
  12. Beshada, E. and Q. Zhang. 2006. Optimizing the design of solar energy greenhouses. Paper No. 06-108. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 13 pp.
  13. Wu, W. and Q. Zhang. 2006. Odour dispersion modeling for a proposed beef slaughter facility. Paper No. 06-174. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 8 pp. 
  14. Zhou, X, Q. Zhang, and H. Guo. 2005. Measuring odor plumes in two swine farrowing operations. Paper No 054042, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 15 pp.
  15. Guan, Wei and Q. Zhang. 2005. Consolidation and arch formation of cohesive bulk solids in storage bin. Paper No 054125, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.
  16. Zhang, Q., X.J. Zhou, N. Cicek, and M. Tenuta. 2005. Odour and greenhouse gas emission from swine farrowing operations. Paper No. 05-021. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 15 pp.
  17. Guo, H., Y. Li, Q. Zhang, and X. Zhou. 2005. Comparison of the predictions of four setback models with the field odour measurement by trained odour assessors. Paper No. 05-023. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering).
  18. Searcy, E. N. Cicek, and Q. Zhang. 2005. The application of air modeling to show the reduction of off-gas odour from an industrial fermentation process using biofiltration. Paper No. 05-073. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 16 pp.
  19. Zhou, X, Q. Zhang, H. Guo, and Y. Li. 2005. Evaluation of air dispersion models for livestock odour application. Paper No. 05-026. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 11 pp.
  20. Beshada, E., Q. Zhang, and R. Boris. 2005. Performance of solar greenhouses under Manitoba’s winter weather conditions. Paper No. 05-071. Annual of Meeting of CSBE-SCGAB (Can. Soc. Bioengineering). 8 pp.
  21. Li, T., Q. Zhang, and R.K. York. 2004. An artificial neural network for electronic nose measurement of odor. Paper No 043106, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.
  22. Zhou, X, Q. Zhang, N. Cicek, and R. York. 2004. Quantification of odor dispersion by human sniffers. Paper No 044197, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9 pp.
  23. Rahman, S., Y. Chen,  and Q Zhang. 2004. Quantifying manure exposure and odor emissions following liquid manure injection by narrow sweep injection tools under field conditions. Paper No 044076, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. XX pp.
  24. Qu, G., J.J.R. Feddes, Q. Zhang, L.D. Jacobson, and X. Zhou. 2004. Application of a model to normalize the human olfactory response to odour. Paper No 044127, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 8 pp.
  25. Guan, W. and Q. Zhang. 2003. The effect of consolidation on arching of wheat flour in a model storage bin. Paper No. RRV03-0041, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 5pp
  26. Cicek, N., R. Austman, F. Fernando, X. Zhou, Q. Zhang, M. Tenuta. 2003. Determination of the impact of straw cover on greenhouse gas and odor emissions from manure storage lagoons using a flux hood. Paper No. RRV03-0019, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10pp.
  27. Cicek, N., S. Zubriski, C. Evans, D. Fraser, Q. Zhang, D. Tuhtar. 2003. Industrial scale evaluation of a gasification process for the treatment of municipal biosolids. Paper No. RRV03-0021, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 15pp.
  28. King, M.W., R.K. York, and Q. Zhang. 2003. Olfactory properties of fabrics: assessment by sensory panel vs. electronic nose. The 3rd AUTex Conference, Gdansk, Poland, June 25 - 27, 2003, 6 pp.
  29. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 2002. Behavior of piglets in farrowing crates equipped with heat mats. Paper No. 024046, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.
  30. Wong-Li, J., Q. Zhang, H. Xin, and L. Connor. 2002. Comparing the effect of heat mats and heat lamps in swine farrowing barns. Paper No. 024171, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 7 pp.
  31. Qu, G., R.N. Coleman, J.J.R. Feddes, Q. Zhang, L.D.Jacobson. 2002. Verification of normalization model of human olfactory response. Paper No. 024164, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9 pp.
  32. Zhang, Q., J.J.R. Feddes, I.K. Edeogu, X.J. Zhou. 2002. Correlation between odour intensity assessed by using N-butanol reference scale and odour concentration measured with olfactometers. Paper No. ASCE 02-601. Joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR and Agricultural Institute of Canada, Saskatoon, SK..12 pp.
  33. York, R.K., Q. Zhang, and M.W. King. 2002. Evaluation of uptake of swine odor simulant components onto cloth swatches using instrumental (electronic nose) and sensory panel assessments. Paper No. ASCE 02-602. Joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR and Agricultural Institute of Canada, Saskatoon, SK.. 12 pp.
  34. Zhou, X.J.and Q. Zhang. 2001. Measuring odour emission from swine barns. Paper No. SD01-105, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 11pp.
  35. Wong Li, J., Q. Zhang, H. Xin, and M.L. Connor. 2001. The effect of heat lamp usage on performance of piglets shortly after birth. Paper No. SD01-122, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9pp.
  36. Zhang, Q. 2001. Odour emissions from confined swine production facilities, presented at Livestock Options for the Future, a National Conference on Livestock and the Environment, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 8pp (invited).
  37. Ge, T. Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 2001. Arch formation and destruction during vertical vibration in a model bin filled with cohesive feed. Paper No. 014020, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.
  38. Ge, T. Q. Zhang, and S.W. Zhang. 2001. Theoretical analysis of arch destruction during vibration in storage bins for cohesive bulk solids. Paper No. 014021, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9 pp.
  39. Zhang, S.W. and Q. Zhang. 2000. Application of fractal theory to agricultural and food systems - a review. Paper No. RRV00-208, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 11pp.
  40. Ge, T. and Q. Zhang. 2000. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors for grain storage structures subjected to vibration. Paper No. AFL109, presented at Agri-Food 2000 Conference, a joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR with Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology, and Flax Council of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 8 pp.
  41. Ge, T. Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 2000. The effect of vibration frequency and amplitude on grain settlement in a model bin. Paper No. 004009, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 6 pp.
  42. Zhou, X.J., Q. Zhang, and G. Plohman. 2000. Measured odour levels on swine farms in Manitoba. Paper No. AFL103, presented at Agri-Food 200 Conference, a joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR with Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology, and Flax Council of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 7pp.
  43. Chen, Y, Q. Zhang, and S. Baidoo. 2000. Evaluatioin of a liquid manure injector. Paper No. AFL 100, presented at Agri-Food 200 Conference, a joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR with Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology, and Flax Council of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 8pp.
  44. Chen, Y, Q. Zhang, and D. Petkau. 2000. Different manure application techniques on grassland. Paper No. AFL 099, presented at Agri-Food 200 Conference, a joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR with Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology, and Flax Council of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 27pp.
  45. Wong Li. J., Q. Zhang, H.Xin, and A. Bale. 2000.Measuring the temperature filed of an electric heat mat for swine creep heating. Paper No. AFL105, presented at Agri-Food 200 Conference, a joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR with Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology, and Flax Council of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 9pp.
  46. DeBruyn, J.C. D.D. Mann, H.L. Martin, and Q. Zhang. 2000. Biofiltration for odour control at hog barns in cold climate. Paper No. AFL194, presented at Agri-Food 200 Conference, a joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR with Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology, and Flax Council of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 12pp.
  47. Zhang, Q, S.K. Baidoo, G. Plohman, and R.K. York. 1999. Evaluating the effectiveness of manure pit additives in reducing odours in confined swine barns. Paper No. MBSK99-112, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13pp.
  48. Ge, T., Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 1999. Derivation of a theory for predicting consolidation of bulk solids induced by vertical vibration. Paper No. MBSK99-110, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13pp.
  49. Ge, T., Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 1999. A numerical model for predicting lateral pressures in bulk solids storage structures subjected to vertical vibration. Paper No. MBSK99-114, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 8pp.
  50. Debruyn, J., H. Martin, D. Mann, and Q. Zhang. 1999. Biofiltration for livestock production odour control. Paper No. MBSK99-111, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 8pp.
  51. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 1999. Static and dynamic temperature distribution of heat mats for swine farrowing creep heating. Paper No. 99-4182, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  52. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 1999. Modeling of heat mats for creep heating in swine farrowing crates. Paper No. 99-4181, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  53. Zhang, Q., N.R. Bulley, R.K. York, A.K. Lau, and S.K. Baidoo. 1999. Using cloth swatches for odor measurement. Paper No. 99-4145, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13pp.
  54. Zhang, Q. and M.G. Britton. 1999. Predicting dynamic loads in bulk solids storage structures - a microscopic approach. Paper No. 99-4137, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 12pp.
  55. Zhang, Q. and M.G. Britton. 1999.Vibration of grain elevators caused by railway traffic. Paper No. 99-4144, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 8pp.
  56. Ge, T., Q. Zhang, H. Xia, and L. Xu. 1999. Finite element model for maturity evaluation of watermelons. Paper No. 99-3062, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13pp.
  57. Visen, N.S., Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 1999. Numerical modeling of stresses in cohesive bulk solids in storage bins with flow-corrective inserts. Paper No. 99-4140, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  58. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 1999. Thermal performance of heat mats for swine farrowing creep heating. Paper No. MC99-122, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  59. Zhang, Q., B. Hao and M. G. Britton. 1998. Using computer images to study the effect of bin insects on the flow behavior of cohesive feed in a model bin. Paper No. SD98-101, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  60. Szmon, M.P. and Q. Zhang. 1998. Airflow visualization in a model barn using helium bubbles. Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 17pp.
  61. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton and J.I. Bergen 1998. Measuring dynamic pressures in feed storage bins. Paper No. 98-202, at 1998 AIC (Agricultural Institute of Canada) and CSAE Joint Meeting, Vancouver, BC. 8pp.
  62. Berub, M.J., M.G. Britton and Q. Zhang. 1997. Potential use of natural convection to lower attic temperature. Paper No. RRV97-301, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 7pp.
  63. McPhee, F., Zhang, Q., and M. G. Britton. 1997. The effect of an antidynamic tube on grain flow and dynamic pressures in a model grain bin. Paper No. RRV97-302, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 7pp.
  64. Zhang, Q., M.G. Britton and Y. Shan. 1997. Measuring moisture induced loads in a model grain bin. Paper No. 97-4105, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 11pp.
  65. Zhang, Q., J. I. Bergen and M. G. Britton. 1996. The effect of a flow enhancing device on flow patterns of chop feed in a corrugated steel bin, presented at the POWDEX 96 conference, Atlanta, GA. 11 pp.
  66. Britton, M.G., Q. Zhang, and R. Kroeker. 1995. Multimedia learning aides for a building design course. Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 6pp.
  67. Wylde, J., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1995. Thermal environment and energy use in an alternative swine housing. Paper No. SD95-108, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10pp.
  68. Bergen, J.I., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1995. Pressures created by chop feed in a model test bin. Paper No. SD95-118, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 8pp.
  69. Britton, M. G. and Q. Zhang. 1995. A concept for a light-frame building centre. Paper No. 95-207, presented at the 1995 Annual Meeting of CSAE., Ottawa, Ontario. 8pp.
  70. Shan, Y., Q. Zhang, and M. G. Britton. 1995. Loads in model grain bin during in-bin drying. Paper No. 95-204, presented at the 1995 Annual Meeting of CSAE, Ottawa, Ontario. 11pp.
  71. Hou, Y., M. G. Britton and Q. Zhang. 1995. An expert system based design aide. Paper No. 95-4455, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 6pp.
  72. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton and S. Xu. 1994. Application of dilatancy theory in predicting dynamic loads in bulk solids storage structures. Paper No. 94-4512, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9pp.
  73. Zhang, Q., D.S. Jayas, M. G. Britton and J. Putnam. 1994. Using a model barn in teaching animal production environment courses. Paper No. 94-3593, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9pp.
  74. Xu, S., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1994. Endochronic constitutive models for particulate materials. Paper No. 94-1548, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13pp.
  75. Cofie-Agblor, R., W.E. Muir, Q. Zhang and R.N. Sinha. 1994. Heat production by Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens) in stored wheat. Paper No. MNSK94-107, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 12pp.
  76. Zhang, Q. and M. G. Britton. 1994. Hygroscopic loads in grain storage bins. Paper No. 94-4034, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10pp.
  77. Xu, S., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1994. Physical interpretation of endochronic constitutive models for granular materials. Paper No. 94-4028, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 11pp.
  78. Ni, Z., M. G. Britton and Q. Zhang. 1994. An expert system for analysis of grain bin loads. Paper No. 94-4026, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9pp.
  79. Connor, M.L., L. Onischuk, Q. Zhang, R.J. Parker and J.I Elliot. 1994. Alternative housing with Canadian biotech shelter and a review of some European concepts. Paper No. 94-232, presented at the Forum on Innovations for Swine Housing, sponsored by CSAE, CSAS (Can. Soc. Animal Sci), and AIC, Regina, SK.12pp.
  80. Zhang, Q., M.L. Connor, M. G. Britton, I.J. Parker and J.I Elliot. 1993. Environment evaluation of an outdoor shelter for swine. Paper No. 93-4520, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  81. Cenkowski, S., Q. Zhang and W.J. Crerar. 1993. Effect of sorption hysteresis on mechanical behaviour of canola. Paper No. 93-6588, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 19pp.
  82. Xu, S. Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1993. Effect of grain dilatancy on dynamic loads in grain bins. Paper No. 93-4504, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 7pp.
  83. Britton, M. G., Q. Zhang and K. McCullagh. 1993. Moisture induced vertical loads in model grain bin. Paper No. 93-4503, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 7pp.
  84. Xu, S. Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1993. Effect of vibration on stress-strain behaviour of wheat en masse. Paper No. RRV93-202, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 9pp.
  85. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton, and R.J. Kieper. 1992. Effect of moisture content on friction between wheat and corrugated steel surfaces. Paper No. SD92-101, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 11pp.
  86. Hao, D., Zhang, Q. and M. G. Britton. 1992. Effect of moisture content of stored grain on dynamic loads during discharge in a corrugated model bin. Paper No. SD92-102, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 19pp.
  87. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton, D. Hao, D.S. Rea and S. Xu. 1992. Developing computer aides for instruction in grain storage. Paper No. 92-503, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13pp.
  88. Britton, M. G., Y. Hou and Q. Zhang. 1992. Using artificial intelligence as a foundation for computer based design. Paper No. 92-504, presented at the 1992 Annual Meeting of CSAE, Brandon, Manitoba. 6 pp.
  89. Britton, M. G. and Q. Zhang. 1992. Building content in an undergraduate curriculum. Paper No. 92-4019, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 19pp.
  90. Kieper, R.J, Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1992. Interactions between wheat and corrugated steel surface. Paper No. 92-4017, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10pp.
  91. Xu, S., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1991. Applicability of endochronic constitutive model to wheat en masse. Paper No. 91-4516, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 26pp.
  92. Hao, D., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1991. Effect of vibration on discharge loads in a model bin. Paper No. MNSK91-109, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 12pp.
  93. Zhang, Q. M. G. Britton and R. Jaremik. 1991. Discharge loads in smooth and corrugated walled model bins for wheat, barley and canola. Paper No. 91-4063, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 12pp.
  94. Cenkowski, S., Q. Zhang, J. Bielewicz and M. G. Britton. 1991. Effect of maturity stage on mechanical properties of canola seeds. Paper No. 91-6054, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 15pp.
  95. Leitgeb, J.M., Q. Zhang and M. G. Britton. 1990. Effects of change in ambient temperature on wall pressures in grain bins. Paper No. NC90-201, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 13pp.
  96. Zhang, Q. and M. G. Britton. 1990. Interface element modelling of grain-corrugated wall interactions. Paper No. 90-4017, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  97. Britton, M. G. and Q. Zhang. 1989. State-of-the-art in the design of grain storage structures. Paper No. 89-4535, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 11pp.
  98. Muir, W.E., R.N. Sinha, Q. Zhang and D. Tuma. 1989. Near-ambient drying of canola. Paper No. 89-6532, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  99. Puri, V.M. and Q. Zhang. 1989. Instructional software for estimation of mechanical properties. Paper No. 89-3083, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 14pp.
  100. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1988. Finite element analysis of stress field in grain bins under static and thermally induced loads. Paper No. 88-4522, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 27pp.
  101. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1988. Static and thermal loads in full size grain bins predicted using a vectorized FEM on a supercomputer. Paper No. 88-4025, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 23pp.
  102. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1988. Finite element model development and validation for static and thermal lateral pressures in bins. AG ENG 88, Agricultural Engineering International Conference, March 2-5, Paris, France. 14pp.
  103. Puri, V.M., Q. Zhang and H.B. Manbeck.1988. Experimental evaluation and validation of elastoplastic constitutive parameters for en masse behaviour of wheat. AG ENG 88, Agricultural Engineering International Conference, March 2-5, Paris, France. 14pp.
  104. Li, Y., Q. Zhang, V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck.1987. Elastoplastic constitutive equation parameters and load response of en masse wheat -- Part I, initial density, moisture content and strain rate effects. Paper No. 87-6532, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 36pp.
  105. Li, Y., Q. Zhang, V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1987. Triaxial tests for determination of elastoplastic parameters of wheat en masse. Paper No. NAR87-506, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 10pp.
  106. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1987. Model for frictional behaviour of wheat on structural materials. Paper No. 87-4528, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 26pp.
  107. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri, Manbeck, H.B. and M.C. Wang. 1987. Elastoplastic constitutive parameters of wheat for a cyclic load model. Paper No. 87-4075, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 25pp.
  108. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1986. A finite element model for predicting static and thermally induced bin wall pressures. Paper No. 86-4501, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 33pp.
  109. Puri, V.M., Q. Zhang and H.B. Manbeck. 1986. Effect of en masse granular material properties on grain bin loads. Paper No. 86-6569, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 16pp.
  110. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1986. Determination of elastoplastic constitutive parameters for wheat en masse. Paper No. 86-4073, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 31pp.
  111. Zhang, Q., V.M. Puri and H.B. Manbeck. 1985. Finite element modeling of thermally induced pressures in grain bins filled with cohesionless granular materials. Paper No. 85-4002, Am. Soc. Agric. Eng., St. Joseph, MI. 36pp.

 

 

 

 TECHNICAL REPORTS

 
  1. Zhang, Q. and R. Boris. 2011. Biomass Energy for Supplemental Heating in a Solar Energy Greenhouse.  Final Report Submitted to Natural Resource Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. 11pp.
  2. Luo, Y., M. R. Del Bigio, and Q. Zhang. 2010. Mechanistic Investigation of Coup- Countercoup Brain Injury Using Finite Element Method. Final Report Submitted to Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (MMSF), Winnipeg, MB. 60pp.
  3. Zhang, Q. 2010. Waste Heat Utilization for Greenhouses. Final report submitted to Sustainable Development Innovations Fund (SDIF), Manitoba Conservation. 14pp.
  4. Zhang, Q. 2009.  In-Vessel Fish Waste Compost Pilot Project. Report prepared for Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention Fund (WRAPP), Manitoba Conservation, Winnipeg, MB. 13pp.
  5. Zhang, Q., E. Beshada, J. Langrell, and R. Boris. 2008. Evaluation of solar energy greenhouse for winter greenhouse production in Manitoba, Phase 3 – Optimization of thermal insulation. Report prepared for Agri Food Research and Development Initiative of Manitoba, Morris, MB. 17pp.
  6. Zhang, Q., G. Qu, R. York. 2007. Odour management and air quality. In A Report on Current Knowledge of Key Issues Related to Hog Production in Manitoba, edited by D. Flaten, K. Wittenberg, and Q. Zhang, commissioned by the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission, Winnipeg, MB. 127-267.
  7. Zhang, Q., E. Beshada, J. Langrell, and R. Boris. 2007. Evaluation of solar energy greenhouse for winter greenhouse production in Manitoba, Phase 2 - design optimization and biomass energy for supplemental heating. Report prepared for Agri Food Research and Development Initiative of Manitoba, Morris, MB. 20pp.
  8. Wu, W. Q. Zhang. 2007. Odour Dispersion Modelling for Proposed NESO Meat Processing Plant. Report Submitted to DGH Engineering LTD. 7pp.
  9. Zhang, Q. and E. Beshada. 2006. Evaluation of solar energy greenhouse for winter greenhouse production in Manitoba. Report prepared for Agri Food Research and Development Initiative of Manitoba, Morris, MB. 14pp.
  10. Zhang, Q., X.J. Zhou, H. Guo, Y.X. Li, and N. Cicek. 2005. Odour and greenhouse gas emissions from hog operations. Report prepared for Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba. 53pp.
  11. Kelso, S., S. Cenkowski, and Q. Zhang. 2005. Flowability of Agrotain-treated granular urea mixed with Sipernat 22 S and Diafil 615. Report prepared for Agrotain International. 49pp.
  12. Zhang, Q. and M.G. Britton. 2004. The effect of root zone heating on germination and growth of bedding plants in greenhouses for Manitoba climate conditions. Final report submitted to Sustainable Development Innovations Fund (SDIF), Manitoba Conservation. 22pp.
  13. York, K. and Q. Zhang.  2003. Preliminary (electronic nose) data analysis report for bio-filter trials. Report prepared for Palliser Furniture, Inc. 12pp.
  14. York, K., M.W. King, and Q. Zhang. 2002. Developing and stablishing test protocols for the objective sensory analysis of malodors from livestock sources. Report prepared for Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative Inc. 54pp.
  15. Zhang, Q., J. Feddes, I. Edeogu, M. Nyachoti, J. House, D. Small, C. Liu, D. Mann, and G. Clark. 2002. Odour production, evaluation and control. Report prepared for Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative Inc. and Triple S Hog Manure Management Initiative. 104pp.
  16. Zhang, Q., J.J.R. Feddes, I.K. Edeogu, and X.J. Zhou. 2001. Comparison of odour measurements using olfactometery and n-butanol scale. Report prepared for Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative Inc. 20pp.
  17. Ominski, K.H., K.M. Wittenberg, S.A.M. Nia, Q. Zhang, and D. Burton. 2001. Mode of action of Red Lake Earth in ruminant rations. Report submitted to Western Industrial Clay Products. 37pp.
  18. Zhang, Q. 2001. Odour research priorities. Report prepared for Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative Inc. 5pp (invited).
  19. Zhang, Q., G. Plohman, and J. Zhou. 2001. Measurement of odour emissions from hog operations in Manitoba. Report prepared for Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative Inc. and Triple S Hog Manure Management Initiative. 39pp.
  20. Chen, Y., Q. Zhang, and S. Baidoo. 2000. Performance evaluation of AgWaste liquid manure injection systems (TR6000). Report prepared for Triple S Hog Manure Management Initiative.
  21. Zhang, Q. and H. Xin. 1999. Performance evaluation of heat mats in swine farrowing facilities. Report prepared for Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative of Manitoba, Morris, MB. 28pp.
  22. Zhang, Q.1999. Odour reduction effectiveness of gas-fired microturbine technology - Measuring odour concentrations in gas streams in a microturbine. Report prepared for Centra Gas Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba. 4pp.
  23. Zhang, Q., S.K. Baidoo, G. Plohman, and R.K. York. 1999. In-barn evaluation of manure pit additives for odour reduction. Report prepared for Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative of Manitoba, Morris, MB. 17pp.
  24. Bulley, N.R. and Q. Zhang. 1999. To develop an odour measurement system for use in quantifying odours from livestock farms. Final report submitted to Manitoba Agriculture, Winnipeg, MB. 26pp.
  25. Xin, H, Q. Zhang, M. Puma, J.D. Harmon, D.L.H. Haris, and R.C. Ewan. 1999. Effects of fluctuating temperature on PIC isowean pigs. Final report submitted to PIC USA, Franklin, KY. 14pp.
  26. Baidoo, S.K., T. Ward, Q. Zhang, and R. Bulley. 1998. The testing of various swine lagoon odour abatement products - development of the methodology. Report submitted to Manitoba Agriculture, Winnipeg, MB. 20pp.
  27. Xu, S. and Q. Zhang. 1997. Invited contributors to the report of Discrete Particle and Continuum Modelling of Particulate Solids in Silos - Silo Filling, prepared by J.M.F.G. Holst, J.M. Rotter, J.Y. Ooi, and G.H. Rong, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Edinburgh, UK.
  28. Zhang, Q., M. G. Britton and S. Cenkowski. 1995. In-bin feed monitoring systems. Report submitted to Phason Electronic Control Systems, Winnipeg, MB. 64pp.

 

 

 

 TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS

 
  1. Zhang, Q. 2012. Quantifying environmental odour. Issues & Trends in Industrial Wastewater Treatment, organized by the Western Canada Water Environment Association, February 7-8, 2012, Winnipeg, MB (invited).
  2. Zhang, Q. 2011. Environment and animal welfare challenges facing the swine industry in Canada. International Symposium on Health Environment and Animal Welfare, October 19-22, 2011,  Chongqing, China (Invited).
  3. Zhang, Q. 2011. Evolution of agricultural engineering education in Canada. Annual Meeting of Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, October, 22-24, 2011, Chongqing, China (Invited).
  4. Zhang, Q. 2011. Aerosol transmission of PRRSv. China-Canada Modern Science Forum, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakuo, Hebei, China, June 9, 2011.
  5. Zhang, Q. 2010. Assessing odour intensity - instantaneous vs. average odour intensity from hog operations. Tri-Provincial Manure Management Workshop, Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 16, 2010.
  6. Allston, J., Z. Gao, A. La, Q. Zhang, and H. Guo. 2010. Development of dispersion-based setback distance guideline for Manitoba. ASABE/CSBE North Central Intersectional Conference. Saskatoon, SK. 
  7. Zhang, Q, J. Langrell, R. Boris. 2010. Evaluation of an earth heat storage system in a solar energy greenhouse. Paper # 100776. The XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
  8. Zhang, Q, and X.J. Zhou. 2010. Assessing odour plumes surrounding swine operations. Paper # 101135. The XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
  9. Zhang, Q. 2010. Post-harvest losses of grain in the growers phase and storage phase in China. Expert Forum on the Reduction of Food Waste, organised by the UK Science and Innovation Network in collaboration with Foresight. February 23-24, 2010, London, UK. (invited)
  10. Zhang, Q. and X.J. Zhou. 2009. Peak-to-mean ratio of odour intensity assessed by field sniffing. International Workshop on Environmental Nuisances, sponsored by the Canadian Prairie and Northern Section of the Air&Waste Management Association. November 30 – December 1, 2009, Calgary, Alberta. (invited)
  11. Zhang, Q., X.J. Zhou, and H. Guo. 2009. Effect of manure storage cover on odour emission and downwind odour impact. International Workshop on Environmental Nuisances, sponsored by the Canadian Prairie and Northern Section of the Air&Waste Management Association. November 30 – December 1, 2009, Calgary, Alberta. (invited)
  12. Zhang, Q. 2009. The profession of agricultural engineering, the past, present, and future. Annual Meeting of Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, August 22-24, 2009, Taigu, Shanxi, China.
  13. Zhang, Q. 2009. Odour control in livestock operations. Zhejiang University, January 13, 2009, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. (invited)
  14. Zhang, Q. 2008. Research into Grain Storage Ecosystems. Henan University of Technology, October 15, 2008, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
  15. Zhang, Q. 2008. Grain Quality Monitoring during Storage, the 6th MoniQA Food Scientists Training – Food Safety and Risk Assessment, October 14-18, 2008, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. (invited)
  16. Zhang, Q. 2008. Grain Storage Research at University of Manitoba. Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, October 21, 2008, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
  17. Zhang, Q. 2008. Machinery for Canola Seeding and Harvesting in Canada. Nanjing Institute of Agricultural Machinery of Ministry of Agriculture, September 17, 2008, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
  18. Zhang, Q. 2008. Utilization of Waste Heat in Greenhouses. Growing Green: Biomass, Bioenergy, and Bioproducts, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiative, May 6, 2008, Winnipeg, MB.
  19. Kazina, C. J., M. R. Del Bigio, S. Cenkowski, and Q. Zhang. 2008. In-vivo rabbit brain indentation testing. The New Frontiers of Materials Characterization, CSM Instruments Spring Technical Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, USA. May 12, 2008.
  20. Zhang, Q. 2008. Solar energy greenhouses. Growing Local, Getting Vocal, Cultivating a Food Secure Future for Manitobans, March 8, 2008, Winnipeg, MB.
  21. Zhang, Q. 2007. Solar energy for greenhouse production in Manitoba. Alternative Energy Seminar Series. Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, July 3, 2007, Winnipeg, MB.
  22. Zhang, Q. 2007. Odour sniffing, workshop presentation at Manure Management Conference 2007 - Adapting & Innovating for Sustainability, June 25-27, 2007, Winnipeg, MB.
  23. Zhang, Q. 2007. Student Exchange Programs with Chinese Universities - Experience at University of Manitoba. 2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June, 17 - 20, 2007 (invited).
  24. Jayas, D.S. and Q. Zhang.  2007. Development of collaborative grain storage research facility in China.  2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June, 17 - 20, 2007 (invited).
  25. Zhang, Q. 2007. Solar energy greenhouses. The 16th Annual Agricultural Seminar of the Territorial Farmers Association, March 24, 2007, Hay River, NT (invited).
  26. Zhang, Q., R. Boris, and J. Langrell. 2007. Solar energy greenhouses. Poster presentation at ARDI and Manitoba Hydro Solar Energy Greenhouse R&D Open House, March 31, 2007, St. Francois, MB.
  27. Zhang, Q. 2006. Performance of solar greenhouses under Manitoba’s winter weather conditions. Biosystems Engineering Graduate Seminar, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
  28. Zhang, Q. 2005. Structural design of grain storage systems. Sino-Canada Symposium on Grain Storage Ecosystem, Academy of State Administration of Grain of China, November 7-9, 2005, Beijing, China (invited).
  29. Zhang, Q. 2005. Ecosystem approach in managing stored grain. Sino-Canada Symposium on Grain Storage Ecosystem, Academy of State Administration of Grain of China, November 7-9, 2005, Beijing, China (invited).
  30. Zhang, Q. 2005. Odour and greenhouse gas emissions from hog barns and manure storages. Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, October 21, 2005. Edmonton, Alberta (invited).
  31. Zhang, Q. 2005. Dispersion modelling of livestock odour. A half-day workshop at the Annual of Meeting of CSAE-CSGAB (Canadian Society for Bioengineering). June 26, 2005. Winnipeg, MB.
  32. Zhang, Q. 2005. Greenhouse gas emission from swine farrowing operations. Animal Production and Manure Management Network workshop, sponsored by BIOCAP Canada, Ottawa, February 1, 2005 (invited).
  33. Zhang, Q. 2004. Training human sniffers to quantify hog manure odour. Faculty Seminar Series, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba. March 4, 2004.
  34. Zhang, Q. 2003. Odour and greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations. The 2003 International Forum of Bio-environment and Bio-Energy, November 20 -23, 2003, Beijing, China (invited).
  35. Zhang, Q. 2003. Animal waste management in Canada. The 3rd International Symposium on the Promotion of Environmental Protection in the Livestock Farm, March 27 28, 2003, Tsukuba, Japan (invited).
  36. Zhang, Q. and J. Wong Li. 2003. The effect of heat lamp usage on the performance of piglets shortly after birth. Manitoba Hydro Colony Seminar, Oak Bluff, MB, April 16 (invited).
  37. Zhang, Q. A. Weiss, J. Wong Li, R. Boris, M.G. Britton. 2002.The effect of root zone heating on bedding plants in greenhouses. North Central Intersectinal Meting of ASAE, Saskatoon, SK, September 27-28.
  38. Zhang, Q. 2002. Odour Control and Air Quality, a lecture given at Manure Management Curriculum 2002, Saskatoon, SK, July 15-18.
  39. Zhang, Q. 2002. Grain storage ecosystems. A four hour workshop presentation at the Training Conference of Grain Storage Systems, Nanjing, China, sponsored by Canadian Grain Commission and Nanjing University of Economics, January 7-16 (Invited).
  40. Feddes, J., Q. Zhang, and R. Borg. 2001. Comparison of odour measurements using olfactometry and n-butanol scale, a poster presented at Livestock Options for the Future, a National Conference on Livestock and the Environment, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  41. Zhou, J., Q. Zhang, and G. Plohman. 2001. Odour emissions from swine operations in Manitoba. A poster presented at Showcase 2001, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 1, 2001 (second prize).
  42. Ge, T., Q. Zhang, and M.G. Britton. 2001.Using vibration to solve flow problems in bulk solids storage facilities. A poster presented at Showcase 2001, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 1, 2001 (third prize).
  43. Zhang, Q. 2000. Odour emissions from swine operations in Manitoba. A presentation at Hog and Poultry Days, Winnipeg, Manitoba. December 6-7, 2000 (Invited speaker).
  44. Zhang, Q. 2000. Odour measurement techniques. A presentation at Agri-Food 2000 Conference, a joint conference of the CSAE/SCGR with Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology, and Flax Council of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. July 15-19, 2000 (Invited).
  45. Zhang, Q. et al. 2000. Managing livestock manure, maintaining environmental quality. A poster presented at Showcase 2000, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba. March, 2000.
  46. Zhang, Q. and G. Plohman. 2000. Measured odour levels on swine farms in Manitoba. A poster presented at the conference sponsored by the Prairie Provinces Committee on Livestock Development and Manure Management, Calgary, Alberta. June, 2000.
  47. Zhang, Q. 1999. Measurement of manure odour using olfactometer. The Second Annual Manitoba Hog Manure Management Workshop, Carman, Manitoba, October 27, 1999.
  48. Zhang, Q. 1996. Grain storage systems. Workshop on Grain Storage, sponsored by Academy of Science of Ministry of Internal Trade of P.R. China, Beijing, China, August 20-21, 1996.