Peer-reviewed Journal Publications

1. Dann, M. A., Hladky, M. P., Mukherjee, P. P., Parmananda, M., Zhou, H., Ostanek, J. K., Li, W.G, Hacker, C. D., and Crompton, K. R, 2021, “Simplified Pouch Cell Method for 3-electrode Re-testing of Harvested Double-sided Electrodes from Commercial Lithium-ion Batteries,” Journal of Electrical Energy Conversion and Storage 18:035001 1-10.

2. Li, W., Crompton, K. R., Hacker, C., & Ostanek, J. K. 2020. “Comparison of Current Interrupt Device and Vent Design for 18650 Format Lithium-ion Battery Caps.” Journal of Energy Storage, 32, 101890. DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2020.101890

3. Ostanek, J., Li, W., Mukherjee, P., Crompton, K.R., Hacker, C. 2020.  "Simulating onset and evolution of thermal runaway in Li-ion cells using a coupled thermal and venting model," Applied Energy.  DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114972

4. Ostanek, J.K. and Ileleji, K. 2019. “Conjugate Heat and Mass Transfer Model for Predicting Thin-Layer Drying Uniformity in a Compact, Crossflow Dehydrator,” Drying Technology.  DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2019.1590394.

5. Mier, F., Morales, R., Coultas-McKenney, C., Hargather, M., and Ostanek, J, 2017, "Overcharge and thermal destructive testing of lithium metal oxide and lithium metal phosphate batteries incorporating optical diagnostics," J. Energy Storage. vol. 13. pp. 378-386.

6. Ostanek, J., 2017, "Visualization study of vapor formation during pool boiling under modified confinement surfaces," J. Flow Visualization and Image Processing.  vol. 23(1-2). pp. 117-136.

7. Ostanek, J., Shah, K. and Jain, A., 2017, “Measurement Sensitivity Analysis of the Transient Hot Source Technique applied to Flat and Cylindrical Samples,” J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. vol. 9(1).  pp. 011002 (1-12).

8. Coleman, B., Ostanek, J., and Heinzel, J., 2016, “Reducing cell-to-cell spacing for large-format lithium ion battery modules with aluminum or PCM heat sinks under failure conditions,” Applied Energy. vol. 180.  pp. 14-27.

9. Drake, S., Martin, M., Wetz, D., Ostanek, J., Miller, S., Heinzel, J., and Jain, A., 2015, “Heat Generation Rate Measurement in a Li-ion Cell at Large C-rates through Temperature and Heat Flux Measurements,” J. Power Sources. vol. 285, pp. 266-273.

10. Kirsch, K., Ostanek, J., and Thole, K., 2014, "Comparison of Pin Surface Heat Transfer in Arrays of Oblong and Cylindrical Pin Fins," J. Turbomach. vol. 136(4), pp. 04015 (1-10). 

11. Shah, K., Drake, S., Wetz, D., Ostanek, J., Miller, S., Heinzel, J., and Jain, A., 2014, “An Experimentally Validated Transient Thermal Model for Cylindrical Li-ion Cells,” J. Power Sources. vol. 271, pp. 262-268.

12. Shah, K., Drake, S., Jain, A., Wetz, D., Ostanek, J., Miller, S., and Heinzel, J., 2014, “Modeling of Steady-State Convective Cooling of Cylindrical Li-ion Cells,” J. Power Sources.vol. 258, pp. 374-381.

13. Ostanek, J., 2014, “Improving Pin-Fin Heat Transfer Predictions Using Artificial Neural Networks,” J. Turbomach. vol. 136, pp. 051010 (1-9).

14. Drake, S., Wetz, D.A., Ostanek, J., Miller, S., Heinzel, J., and Jain, A., 2013, “Measurement of Anisotropic Thermophysical Properties of Cylindrical Li-ion Cells,” J. Power Sources. vol. 252, pp. 298-304.

15. Ostanek, J. and Thole, K., 2012, “Effect of Streamwise Spacing on Periodic and Random Unsteadiness in a Bundle of Short Cylinders Confined in a Channel,” Exp. Fluids. vol. 53(6). pp. 1779-1796.

16. Ostanek, J. and Thole, K., 2012, “Wake Development in Staggered Short Cylinder Arrays within a Channel”, Exp. in Fluids. vol. 53(3).  pp. 673-697.

17. Ostanek, J. and Thole, K. A. 2012,“Flowfield Measurements in a Single Row of Low Aspect Ratio Pin-Fins,” J. Turbomach., vol. 134. pp. 051034 (1-10).

18. Ostanek, J., Thole, K., Prausa, J., and Van Suetendael, A., 2010, "Establishing a Methodology for Resolving Convective Heat Transfer from Complex Geometries," J. Turbomach., vol. 132, pp. 031014 (1-10).

Technical Conference Papers

1. Li, W., Crompton, K.R., and Ostanek, J., 2021, "Experimental Measurement of CID- and Vent-Activation in Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batteries," ASME IMECE Congress. Virtual/Online.  IMECE2021-68046.

2. Parhizi, M., Crompton, K.R., and Ostanek, J., 2021, "Probing the Role of Venting and Evaporative Cooling on Thermal Runaway for Small Format Li-ion Cells," ASME IMECE Congress. Virtual/Online.  IMECE2021-69959.

3. Maldonado, L., Shi, C., Ostanek, J.K., and Vian, C., 2020, "Development and Evaluation of an Infrared Heating System for Die Preheating," ASME IMECE Congress. Virtual/Online.  IMECE2020-23744.

4. Li, W., Crompton, K.R., Hacker, C., and Ostanek, J., 2020, "Analysis of Li-ion Battery Cap Structures and Characterization of Venting Parameters," ASME IMECE Congress. Virtual/Online.  IMECE2020-23801.

5. Ostanek, J., 2019, "A Robust and High Resolution Method for Measuring Spatio-Temporal Convective Heat Transfer," ASTFE 4th Annual Thermal Fluids Engineering Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

6. Coleman, B., Ostanek, J., 2017, “Dynamic Heat Transfer Modeling for Shipboard Thermal Management,” ASNE Intelligent Ships Symposium.  University of Pennsylvania.  Philadelphia, PA.

7. Coleman, B., Ostanek, J., and Heinzel, J., 2016, “Thermal Management Considerations for Indirect Liquid Cooling of Cylindrical Lithium Ion Batteries,” Hypervelocity Gun Weapon System Workshop.  Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab.  Laurel, MD.

8. Kirsch, K., Ostanek, J., Thole, K., and Kaufman, E., 2014, “Row Removal Heat Transfer Study for Pin Fin Arrays,” International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, Düssseldorf, Germany.  GT2014-25348.

9. Ostanek, J. and Heinzel, J., 2013.“On Optimizing Cylindrical Battery Cell Dimensions for Large-Scale Energy Storage Systems on Naval Combatants,” ASNE Electrical Machinery Technology Symposium. Villanova University.  Philadelphia, PA.

10. *Ostanek, J., 2013, “Improving Pin-Fin Heat Transfer Predictions Using Artificial Neural Networks,” International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, San Antonio, TX,  GT2013-95903.

11. *Kirsch, K., Ostanek, J. and Thole, K., 2013, “Comparison of Pin Surface Heat Transfer in Arrays of Oblong and Cylindrical Pin Fins,” International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, San Antonio, TX.  GT2013-95146.

12. Ostanek, J. and Thole, K., 2013, “Effect of Non-Uniform Spacing in Low Aspect Ratio Pin-Fin Arrays,” International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, San Antonio, TX,  GT2013-95889.

13. Ostanek, J. and Thole, K., 2012, “Effects of Varying Streamwise and Spanwise Spacing in Pin-Fin Arrays,” International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, Copenhagen, Denmark, GT2012-68127.

14. *Ostanek, J. and Thole, K., 2011, “Flowfield Measurements in a Single Row of Low Aspect Ratio Pin-Fins,” International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, GT2011-45757.

15. *Ostanek, J., Thole, K., Prausa, J., and Van Suetendael, A., 2008, “Establishing a Methodology for Resolving Convective Heat Transfer From Complex Geometries,” International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, Berlin, GT2008-51411.

16. Boggs, C., Borg, L., Ostanek, J., and Ahmadian, M., 2006, "Efficient Test Procedures for Characterizing MR Dampers,"  ASME IMECE Congress. Chicago, IL, IMECE2006-13275.

* - These papers were accepted as archival-quality and published in ASME J. Turbomachinery.