Nicholas Miles

Contact

• workRoom AB445 Admin Building
  The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
  199 Taikang East Road
  Ningbo 315100
  China
• work0086 574 8818 0105
• nick.miles@nottingham.ac.uk

Expertise Summary

Professor Miles, the Head of the School of Chemical, Environmental and Environmental Engineering at the Univerity of Nottingham, is a mineral processing engineer with over 20 years international experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He has extensive knowledge of, and research experience in fine particle processing, waste minimisation and recycling, bulk material transportation processes and coal preparation. Professor Miles has a research philosophy with collaboration at its core - working in interdisciplinary teams exploring fundamental scientific issues through to the exploitation and commercialisation of research.

Research Summary

Professor Nick Miles current areas of research activity are in the vibration of fine particle mixtures (granular dynamics) and super-conducting magnetic separation in collaboration with physicists,… read more

Recent Publications

• HILAL, N., OGUNBIYI, O.O. and MILES, N.J., 2008. Experimental investigation on the separation of bentonite using ceramic membranes: effect of turbulence promoters Separation Science and Technology. 43, 286-309
• OGUNBIYI, O.O., MILES, N.J. and HILAL, N., 2008. The effects of performance and cleaning cycles of new tubular ceramic microfiltration membrane fouled with a model yeast suspension Desalination. 220, 273-289
• WANG, X., MILES, N.J. and KINGMAN, S., 2008. Segregation of ultrafine particles in a centrifugal fluidized bed separator ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY. VOL 19(NUMB 4), 335-348
• AL-THYABAT, S., MILES, N. J. and KOH, T. S., 2007. Estimation of the size distribution of particles moving on a conveyor belt Minerals Engineering. 20(1), 72-83

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Current Research

Professor Nick Miles current areas of research activity are in the vibration of fine particle mixtures (granular dynamics) and super-conducting magnetic separation in collaboration with physicists, gravity separation of fine particles, application of swirling flows in slurry transportation, dry cleaning of coal and the development of low cost sensors. Increasingly he is exploring the application of the application of mineral processing technology to the recovery and recycling of materials.

• HILAL, N., OGUNBIYI, O.O. and MILES, N.J., 2008. Experimental investigation on the separation of bentonite using ceramic membranes: effect of turbulence promoters Separation Science and Technology. 43, 286-309
• OGUNBIYI, O.O., MILES, N.J. and HILAL, N., 2008. The effects of performance and cleaning cycles of new tubular ceramic microfiltration membrane fouled with a model yeast suspension Desalination. 220, 273-289
• WANG, X., MILES, N.J. and KINGMAN, S., 2008. Segregation of ultrafine particles in a centrifugal fluidized bed separator ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY. VOL 19(NUMB 4), 335-348
• AL-THYABAT, S., MILES, N. J. and KOH, T. S., 2007. Estimation of the size distribution of particles moving on a conveyor belt Minerals Engineering. 20(1), 72-83
• MOHABUTH, N., HALL, P. and MILES, N., 2007. Investigating the use of vertical vibration to recover metal from electrical and electronic waste Minerals Engineering. 20(9), 926-932
• OGUNBIYI, O.O., MILES, N.J. and HILAL, N., 2007. Comparison of different pitch lengths on static promoters for flux enhancement in tubular ceramic membrane Separation Science and Technology. 42, 1945-1963
• JOHNSON, D.J., MILES, N.J. and HILAL, N., 2006. Quantification of particle-bubble interactions using atomic force microscopy: A review Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. 127(2), 67-81
• WANG, X., MILES, N. J. and KINGMAN, S., 2006. Numerical study of centrifugal fluidized bed separation Minerals Engineering. VOL 19(NO 10), 1109-1114
• AL-THYABAT, S. and MILES, N. J., 2006. An improved estimation of size distribution from particle profile measurements Powder Technology. VOL 166(NUMBER 3), 152-160
• STEVENSON, R., HARRISON, S.T., MILES, N. and CILLIERS, J.J., 2006. Examination of swirling flow using electrical resistance tomography Powder Technology. 162(2), 157-165
• LEAPER, M.C., SMITH, A.J., SWIFT, M.R., KING, P.J., WEBSTER, H.E., MILES, N.J. and KINGMAN, S.W., 2005. The behaviour of water-immersed glass-bronze particulate systems under vertical vibration Granular Matter. 7(2-3), 57-67
• HILAL, N., OGUNBIYI, O.O., MILES, N.J. and NIGMATULLIN, R., 2005. Methods employed for control of fouling in MF and UF membranes: a comprehensive review Separation Science and Technology. 40(10), 1957-2006
• MOHABUTH, N. and MILES, N., 2005. The recovery of recyclable materials from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by using vertical vibration separation Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 45(1), 60-69
• WOOD, R. J. K., JONES, T. F., GANESHALINGAM, J. and MILES, N. J., 2004. Comparison of predicted and experimental erosion estimates in slurry ducts Wear. VOL 256(PART 9/10), 937-947
• BROWN, D. W. and MILES, N. J., 2004. Assessment of coal handleability Coal Preparation. VOL 24(PART 3/4), 99-122
• MARTINEZ, O., DIEZ, C., MILES, N., SHAH, C. and MORAN, A., 2003. Biodesulphurization as a complement to the physical cleaning of coal Fuel. VOL 82(NUMBER 9), 1085-1090
• JONES, D. A., LELYVELD, T. P., MAVROFIDIS, S. D., KINGMAN, S. W. and MILES, N. J., 2002. Microwave heating applications in environmental engineering - a review Resources, Conservation and Recycling. VOL 34(NUMBER 2), 75-90
• SHAH, C.L., ABBOTT, J.A., MILES, N.J., XUEJUN, L. and JIANPING, X., 2002. Sulphur reduction evaluation of selected high-sulphur Chinese coals Fuel. 81(5), 519-529
• MORÁN, A., CARA, J., MILES, N. and SHAH, C., 2002. Biodesulphurization of coal: behaviour of trace elements Fuel. 81(3), 299-304
• WOOD, R. J. K., JONES, T. F., MILES, N. J. and GANESHALINGAM, J., 2001. Upstream swirl-induction for reduction of erosion damage from slurries in pipeline bends Wear. VOL 250(NUMBER 1-12), 770-778
• WIGLEY, F., WILLIAMSON, J., MILES, N.J. and QUICK, W.J., 2001. Trace element behaviour during cleaning and combustion of a UK power station coal. In: MEHTA, A.K. and BENSON, S.A., eds., Effects of coal quality on power plant management: ash problems, management and solutions 1. New York: United Engineering Foundation Inc. and Palo Alto: EPRI. 57-66
• MILES, N.J. and ATKIN, B.P., 2000. Case study: Assessment and reprocessing of a foundry landfil In: Waste 2000. 595-602
• RICE, G.E., MILES, N.J. and ATKIN, B.P., 2000. Generating products from tyre incineration residues In: Waste 2000. 229-338
• COOPER, M. C., HEY, M. J., MILES, N. J. and ATKIN, B. P., 1999. Determination of live clay in foundry greensand by sodium-selective electrode Analyst. VOL 124(NUMBER 2), 135-138
• RAYLOR, B., JONES, T.F. and MILES, N.J., 1999. Helically formed pipes improve the efficient transportation of particle-laden liquids In: Hydrotransport 14. 21-29
• WIGLEY, F., WILLIAMSON, J. and MILES, N.J., 1999. The distribution of trace elements in a UK bituminous coal In: 10th ICCS. 41-44
• RUBIERA, F., ARENILLAS, A., FUENTE, E., MILES, N. and PIS, J.J., 1999. Effect of the grinding behaviour of coal blends on coal utilisation for combustion Powder Technology. VOL 105(NUMBER 1-3), 351-356
• RUBIERA, F., IVATT, S. and MILES, N. J., 1999. Sulphur Reduction Studies in UK Coals Coal Preparation. VOL 20(NUMBER 3/4), 141-160
• BROWN, D.W., ATKIN, B.P., MILES, N.J. and CREASEY, D.S., 1997. Determination of the handleability of a coal blend using an extrusion trough Fuel. 76(13), 1183-1186
• CLOKE, M., BARRAZA, J. and MILES, N. J., 1997. Pilot-scale studies using a hydrocyclone and froth flotation for the production of beneficiated coal fractions for improved coal liquefaction Fuel. VOL 76(NUMBER 13), 1217-1223
• TRELOAR-BRADFORD, S.H., HALL, S.T. and MILES, N.J., 1997. Development of artificial neural network model for hydrocyclone under high feed solids loading In: Innovation in Physical Separation Technologies. 155-165
• BROWN, G.J., MILES, N.J., ELVERSON, C.W. and CADDICK, D.A., 1997. Caddick rotary separator - an innovative sizing device In: Innovation in Physical Separation Technologies. 325-336
• LESTER, E., ALLEN, M., CLOKE, M. and ATKIN, B., 1996. Analysis of the problems associated with the use of image analysis for microlithotype analysis on solid coal mounts Geological Society Special Publication. VOL 109, 237-248
• HARGRAVE, J. M., MILES, N. J. and HALL, S. T., 1996. The use of grey level measurement in predicting coal flotation performance Minerals Engineering. VOL 9(NUMBER 6), 667-674
• BROWN, G. J., CREASEY, D. S. and MILES, N. J., 1996. Coal Handleability - A Good or a Bad Coal? Particle & Particle Systems Characterization. VOL 13(NUMBER 4), 260-263
• CLOKE, M., LESTER, E., ALLEN, M. and MILES, N. J., 1995. Repeatability of maceral analysis using image analysis systems Fuel. VOL 74(NUMBER 5), 654
• CLOKE, M., LESTER, E., ALLEN, M. and MILES, N. J., 1995. Automated maceral analysis using fluorescence microscopy and image analysis Fuel. VOL 74(NUMBER 5), 659
• LESTER, E., ALLEN, M., CLOKE, M. and MILES, N. J., 1994. An automated image analysis system for major maceral group analysis in coals Fuel. VOL 73(NUMBER 11), 1729
• LESTER, E., CLOKE, M., ALLEN, M. and MILES, N., 1994. The use of image analysis in the modelling of coal combustion In: 1994 IChemE Research Event. 667
• LESTER, E., ALLEN, M., CLOKE, M. and MILES, N., 1994. Maceral analysis by automated image analysis techniques In: 12th International Coal Preparation Congress. 531-537
• LESTER, E., CLOKE, M. and MILES, M. J., 1993. The effect of operating conditions on char produced in a drop-tube furnace Fuel Processing Technology. VOL 36(NUMBER 1/3), 101
• LESTER, E., CLOKE, M., GIBB, W.H. and MILES, N., 1993. Coal characterisation for combustion by drop-tube furnace and image analysis In: 1993 International Conference on Coal Science. II-117
• LESTER, E., CLOKE, M. and MILES, N., 1993. Coal characterisation for combustion In: 1993 IChemE Research Event. 299
• LESTER, E., ALLEN, M., CLOKE, M. and MILES, N. J., 1993. Image analysis techniques for petrographic analysis Fuel Processing Technology. VOL 36(NUMBER 1/3), 17