Ph.D., Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, 2006-2011

B. Eng., School of Power and Energy Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, 2002-2006

Associate professor, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, 2019- present

Assistant professor, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, 2019-2019

Research assistant, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, 2014-2019

Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA, 2012-2013

Postdoctor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, 2011-2014

(1) Tip leakage flow mechanism and suppression method in pump

(2) Cavitation flow mechanism and cavitation characteristics in pump

(3) Design method and optimization design of pumps

International Journals (SCI, peer reviewed, Since 2019)

[1] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. Cavitation-vortex-turbulence interaction and one-dimensional model prediction of pressure for hydrofoil ALE15 by large eddy simulation [J]. Journal of Fluids Engineering-Transactions of the ASME, 2019, 141(2), 021103-1-17. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[2] Xiao Wenyang, Tan Lei*. Control strategy optimization of electrolyte flow rate for all vanadium redox flow battery with consideration of pump [J]. Renewable Energy, 2019, 133:1445-1454.

[3] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. Theoretical model of energy performance prediction and BEP determination for centrifugal pump as turbine [J]. Energy, 2019, 172:712-732. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[4] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. Dynamic mode decomposition of cavitating flow around ALE 15 hydrofoil [J]. Renewable Energy, 2019, 139:214-227.

[5] Liu Yabin, Tan Lei*. Spatial-temporal evolution of tip leakage vortex in a mixed flow pump with tip clearance [J]. Journal of Fluids Engineering-Transactions of the ASME, 2019, 141(8): 081302-1-11. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[6] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. Dynamic mode decomposition of gas-liquid flow in a rotodynamic multiphase pump [J]. Renewable Energy, 2019, 139: 1159-1175.

[7] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. A review of prewhirl regulation by inlet guide vanes for compressor and pump [J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of power and energy, 2019, 233(6), 803-817.

[8] Liu Yabin, Tan Lei*. Theoretical prediction model of tip leakage vortex in a mixed flow pump with tip clearance [J]. Journal of Fluids Engineering-Transactions of the ASME, 2020, 142(2): 021203-1-11. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[9] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Xu Yun, Cao Shuliang. Optimization design method of multi-stage multiphase pump based on Oseen vortex [J]. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2020, 184, 106532.

[10] Liu Yabin, Tan Lei*. Method of T shape tip on energy improvement of a hydrofoil with tip clearance in tidal energy[J]. Renewable Energy, 2020, 149: 42-54.

[11] Liu Yabin, Tan Lei*. Influence of C groove on suppressing vortex and cavitation for a NACA0009 hydrofoil with tip clearance in tidal energy[J]. Renewable Energy, 2020, 148: 907-922.

[12] Sun Weihua, Tan Lei*. Cavitation-Vortex-Pressure fluctuation interaction in a centrifugal pump using bubble rotation modified cavitation model under partial load [J]. Journal of Fluids Engineering-Transactions of the ASME, 2020, 142(5): 051206-1-11.

[13] Han Suyang, Tan Lei*. Thermal and efficiency improvements of all vanadium redox flow battery with novel main-side-tank system and slow pump shutdown [J]. Journal of Energy Storage, 2020, 28:101247.

[14] Han Yadong, Tan Lei*. Dynamic mode decomposition and reconstruction of tip leakage vortex in a mixed flow pump as turbine at pump mode [J]. Renewable Energy, 2020, 155: 725-732. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[15] Liu Yabin, Han Yadong, Tan Lei*, Wang Yuming. Blade rotation angle on energy performance and tip leakage vortex in a mixed flow pump as turbine at pump mode [J]. Energy, 2020, 206, 118084.

[16] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. Method of dynamic mode decomposition and reconstruction with application to a three-stage multiphase pump [J]. Energy, 2020, 208, 118343.

[17] Han Yadong, Tan Lei*. Influence of rotating speed on tip leakage vortex in a mixed flow pump as turbine at pump mode [J]. Renewable Energy, 2020, 162:144-150.

[18] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. Influence of viscosity on energy performance and flow field of a multiphase pump [J]. Renewable Energy, 2020, 162:1151-1160.

[19] Xiao Wenyang, Tan Lei*. Design method of controllable velocity moment and optimization of pressure fluctuation suppression for a multiphase pump[J]. Ocean Engineering, 2021, 220,108402.

[20] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Cao Shuliang. Performance prediction and geometry optimization for application of Pump as Turbine: A review[J]. Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022,9,818118.

[21] Lu Yangping, Tan Lei*, Han Yadong, Liu Ming. Cavitation-vibration correlation of a mixed flow pump under steady state and fast start-up conditions by experiment [J]. Ocean Engineering, 2022, 251,111158-1-9. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[22] Liu Ming, Wang Binbin, Tan Lei*. Correlation of drag coefficient between rising bubbles in chain [J]. Physics of Fluids, 2022, 34, 043314.

[23] Han Yadong, Liu Ming, Tan Lei*. Method of data-driven mode decomposition for cavitating flow in a Venturi nozzle [J]. Ocean Engineering, 2022, 261,112114.

[24] Han Yadong, Liu Yabin, Tan Lei*. Method of variable-depth groove on vortex and cavitation suppression for a NACA0009 hydrofoil with tip clearance in tidal energy[J]. Renewable Energy, 2022,199: 546-559.

[25] Chen Mendi, Tan Lei*, Fan Honggang, Wang Changchang, Liu Demin. Solid-liquid multiphase flow and erosion characteristics of a centrifugal pump in the energy storage pump station [J]. Journal of Energy Storage, 2022, 56, 105916.

[26] Wang Changchang, Tan Lei*, Chen Mendi, Fan Honggang, Liu Demin. A review on synergy of cavitation and sediment erosion in hydraulic machinery[J]. Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022,10:1047984.

[27] Liu Ming, Han Yadong, Tan Lei*, Lu Yangping, Ma Can, Gou Jinlan. Theoretical prediction model of transient performance for a mixed flow pump under fast start-up conditions [J]. Physics of Fluids, 2023, 35, 025125-1-11. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[28] Han Yadong, Tan Lei*. Experimental investigation on spatial-temporal evolution of tip leakage cavitation in a mixed flow pump with tip clearance [J]. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2023, 164, 104445-1-11. ( ESI Highly Cited Paper)

[29] Han Yadong, Tan Lei*. Spatial-temporal evolution of tip leakage cavitation with double-hump in a mixed flow pump with tip clearance [J]. Physics of Fluids, 2023, 35, 045152-1-15.

[30] Han Bingfu, Tan Lei*, Lu Yangping, Dai Zhenxing. Multiple parameters and multiple conditions optimization based on two steps strategy for an axial flow pump [J]. Ocean Engineering, 2023, 281,114732.

[31] Chen Mendi, Tan Lei*. Solid-liquid multiphase flow and erosion in the energy storage pump using modified drag model and erosion model [J]. Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 73, 108859.

[32] Chen Mendi, Tan Lei*. An improved method combined modified drag model and modified erosion model based on LES for solid-liquid multiphase flow and erosion with application in a 90° elbow [J]. Wear, 2024, 538-539, 205214.

[33] Han Bingfu, Tan Lei*, Han Yadong. Role of wall roughness on interaction of leakage flow and main flow in a mixed flow pump with tip clearance [J]. Physics of Fluids, 2024, 36, 015121.

[34] Lu Yangping, Tan Lei*, Zhao Xuechu, Ma Can. Experiment on cavitation-vibration correlation of a centrifugal pump under steady state and start-up conditions in energy storage station [J]. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 83, 110763.

[35] Lu Yangping, Tan Lei*. Design method based on a new slip-diffusion parameter of centrifugal pump for multiple conditions in wide operation region [J]. Energy, 2024, 294, 130796.

[36] Lu Yangping, Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Liu Deming. Design method for impeller of centrifugal pump with guide vanes based on oseen vortex [J]. Journal of Fluids Engineering-Transactions of the ASME, 2024, 146(6): 061205.

[37] Han Yadong, Liu Ming, Tan Lei*. A review on the application of hybrid RANS-LES methods in hydraulic machinery [J]. Ocean Engineering, 2024, 305, 117943.

[38] Liu Ming, Tan Lei*, Zhao Xuechu, Ma Can, Gou Jinlan. Theoretical model on transient performance of a centrifugal pump under start-up conditions in pumped-storage system [J]. Energy, 2024, 299, 131452.

[39] Chen Mendi, Tan Lei*. Role of particle motion on pressure fluctuation and erosion for a centrifugal pump in energy storage pump station [J]. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 99, 113252.