P.J. O’Rourke

5.4k total citations · 4 hit papers
45 papers, 4.4k citations indexed

About

P.J. O’Rourke is a scholar working on Computational Mechanics, Ocean Engineering and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, P.J. O’Rourke has authored 45 papers receiving a total of 4.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 31 papers in Computational Mechanics, 12 papers in Ocean Engineering and 10 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in P.J. O’Rourke's work include Combustion and flame dynamics (19 papers), Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows (12 papers) and Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (10 papers). P.J. O’Rourke is often cited by papers focused on Combustion and flame dynamics (19 papers), Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows (12 papers) and Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (10 papers). P.J. O’Rourke collaborates with scholars based in United States, Ireland and United Kingdom. P.J. O’Rourke's co-authors include A.A. Amsden, Dale M. Snider, Malcolm Andrews, T.D. Butler, F. V. Bracco, Paul Zhao, David J. Torres, John D. Ramshaw, Manjit S. Sahota and Wayne Z. Burkhead and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Computational Physics, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

In The Last Decade

P.J. O’Rourke

44 papers receiving 4.1k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The Tab Method for Numerical Calculation of Spray Droplet Breakup

1987 940 citations P.J. O’Rourke, A.A. Amsden SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series profile →
The multiphase particle-in-cell (MP-PIC) method for dense particulate flows

1996 609 citations Malcolm Andrews, P.J. O’Rourke International Journal of Multiphase Flow profile →
A Spray/Wall Interaction Submodel for the KIVA-3 Wall Film Model

2000 545 citations P.J. O’Rourke, A.A. Amsden SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series profile →
Eulerian–Lagrangian method for three-dimensional thermal reacting flow with application to coal gasifiers

2011 371 citations Dale M. Snider, P.J. O’Rourke et al. Chemical Engineering Science profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
P.J. O’Rourke United States	23	3.4k	1.7k	1.1k	896	689	45	4.4k
Eran Sher Israel	30	1.8k 0.5×	1.6k 1.0×	465 0.4×	240 0.3×	824 1.2×	206	3.8k
Christopher J. Rutland United States	33	2.4k 0.7×	2.0k 1.2×	665 0.6×	167 0.2×	283 0.4×	143	3.5k
F. V. Bracco United States	35	3.4k 1.0×	2.8k 1.7×	623 0.5×	378 0.4×	125 0.2×	109	4.0k
Amsini Sadiki Germany	28	3.6k 1.0×	1.5k 0.9×	541 0.5×	501 0.6×	373 0.5×	213	4.2k
Bjørn F. Magnussen Norway	14	3.1k 0.9×	1.7k 1.0×	1.1k 1.0×	195 0.2×	395 0.6×	33	3.9k
Ville Vuorinen Finland	29	2.0k 0.6×	1.5k 0.9×	330 0.3×	163 0.2×	223 0.3×	135	2.6k
David R. Noble United States	28	2.2k 0.6×	641 0.4×	208 0.2×	258 0.3×	266 0.4×	99	2.9k
Raúl Payri Spain	51	4.9k 1.4×	5.6k 3.4×	1.8k 1.6×	140 0.2×	635 0.9×	204	7.2k
F.C. Lockwood United Kingdom	29	2.2k 0.6×	687 0.4×	942 0.8×	395 0.4×	517 0.8×	119	3.0k
Rong Fung Huang Taiwan	29	1.9k 0.5×	978 0.6×	591 0.5×	95 0.1×	286 0.4×	182	3.0k

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Skedros, John G., et al.. (2015). Radiographic morphometry and densitometry predict strength of cadaveric proximal humeri more reliably than age and DXA scan density. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 34(2). 331–341. 19 indexed citations

O’Rourke, P.J. & Dale M. Snider. (2010). An improved collision damping time for MP-PIC calculations of dense particle flows with applications to polydisperse sedimenting beds and colliding particle jets. Chemical Engineering Science. 65(22). 6014–6028. 185 indexed citations

O’Rourke, P.J., et al.. (2009). Compression fractures of the vertebrae during a “bumpy” boat ride. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -). 179(3). 463–464. 5 indexed citations

Zhao, Paul, P.J. O’Rourke, & Dale M. Snider. (2009). Three-dimensional simulation of liquid injection, film formation and transport, in fluidized beds. Particuology. 7(5). 337–346. 21 indexed citations

Burkhead, Wayne Z., et al.. (2007). A Novel Double-row Rotator Cuff Repair Exceeds Strengths of Conventional Repairs. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 461. 106–113. 19 indexed citations

O’Rourke, P.J., et al.. (2004). Horizontal intra-articular dislocation of patella with ipsilateral closed diaphyseal fracture of femur—a case report. Injury Extra. 35(9). 68–69. 3 indexed citations

Torres, David J., P.J. O’Rourke, & A.A. Amsden. (2003). Efficient multicomponent fuel algorithm. Combustion Theory and Modelling. 7(1). 66–86. 64 indexed citations

Arcand, Michel A., et al.. (2000). Revision surgery after failed subacromial decompression. International Orthopaedics. 24(2). 61–64. 6 indexed citations

O’Rourke, P.J. & A.A. Amsden. (2000). A Spray/Wall Interaction Submodel for the KIVA-3 Wall Film Model. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 545 indexed citations breakdown →

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Andrews, Malcolm & P.J. O’Rourke. (1996). The multiphase particle-in-cell (MP-PIC) method for dense particulate flows. International Journal of Multiphase Flow. 22(2). 379–402. 609 indexed citations breakdown →

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O’Rourke, P.J., et al.. (1995). A Multidimensional Numerical Model for Turbulent Premixed Flames with Fractal Geometries. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 3 indexed citations

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O’Rourke, P.J. & W. Quinlan. (1993). Fracture Dislocation of the Fifth Metacarpal Resulting in Compression of the Deep Branch of the Ulnar Nerve. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 18(2). 190–191. 16 indexed citations

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Amsden, A.A., et al.. (1992). Comparisons of Computed and Measured Three-Dimensional Velocity Fields in a Motored Two-Stroke Engine. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 49 indexed citations

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O’Rourke, P.J.. (1989). Statistical properties and numerical implementation of a model for droplet dispersion in a turbulent gas. Journal of Computational Physics. 83(2). 345–360. 141 indexed citations

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Amsden, A.A., T.D. Butler, P.J. O’Rourke, & John D. Ramshaw. (1985). KIVA: a comprehensive model for 2D and 3D engine simulations. University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas).

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Ramshaw, John D., et al.. (1985). Pressure gradient scaling method for fluid flow with nearly uniform pressure. Journal of Computational Physics. 58(3). 361–376. 35 indexed citations

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O’Rourke, P.J.. (1984). The turn function and vorticity method for numerical fluid dynamics. Journal of Computational Physics. 53(3). 359–381. 4 indexed citations

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O’Rourke, P.J. & F. V. Bracco. (1979). Two scaling transformations for the numerical computation of multidimensional unsteady laminar flames. Journal of Computational Physics. 33(2). 185–203. 89 indexed citations

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Butler, T.D. & P.J. O’Rourke. (1976). Numerical method for two-dimensional unsteady reacting flows. OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information). 77. 18403. 8 indexed citations

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O’Rourke, P.J.. (1971). Traumatic fracture of contact lens with corneal injury.. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 55(2). 125–127. 1 indexed citations

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