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Optimizing photovoltaic thermal systems with wavy collector Tube: A response Surface-Based design study with desirability analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Kazemian, A., Khosravi, K., Sen, S., Talebizadehsardari, P., Cairns, A., & Ma, T. (2025). Optimizing photovoltaic thermal systems with wavy collector Tube: A response Surface-Based design study with desirability analysis. Applied Thermal Engineering, 258(A), Article 124475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.124475

A comprehensive simulation model and predictive analysis are employed to investigate the performance of a photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system with a wavy collector tube. Response surface methodology and desirability analysis are utilized to develop a r... Read More about Optimizing photovoltaic thermal systems with wavy collector Tube: A response Surface-Based design study with desirability analysis.

Comparing physical and chemical properties of soot from laboratory tests and heavy-duty engines used in field operations (2024)
Journal Article
Pacino, A., La Rocca, A., Smith, J., Berryman, J., Fowell, M., Cairns, A., & Fay, M. W. (2024). Comparing physical and chemical properties of soot from laboratory tests and heavy-duty engines used in field operations. SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, 18(1), Article 04-18-01-0002. https://doi.org/10.4271/04-18-01-0002

Morphology, nanostructure, and composition of soot extracted from the oil sump of different heavy-duty engines operated under dynamometer and field conditions were investigated. Soot characteristics were then compared to a carbon black sample. Soot w... Read More about Comparing physical and chemical properties of soot from laboratory tests and heavy-duty engines used in field operations.

Experimental Comparison of Spark and Jet Ignition Engine Operation with Ammonia/Hydrogen Co-Fuelling (2024)
Journal Article
Ambalakatte, A., Cairns, A., Geng, S., Varaei, A., Hegab, A., Harrington, A., Hall, J., & Bassett, M. (2024). Experimental Comparison of Spark and Jet Ignition Engine Operation with Ammonia/Hydrogen Co-Fuelling. SAE Technical Papers, 2024, Article 01-2099. https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-2099

Ammonia (NH3) is emerging as a potential fuel for longer range decarbonised heavy transport, predominantly due to favourable characteristics as an effective hydrogen carrier. This is despite generally unfavourable combustion and toxicity attributes,... Read More about Experimental Comparison of Spark and Jet Ignition Engine Operation with Ammonia/Hydrogen Co-Fuelling.

Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector (2024)
Journal Article
Ling-Chin, J., Simpson, R., Cairns, A., Wu, D., Xie, Y., Song, D., …Roskilly, A. P. (2024). Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector. Green Energy and Sustainability, 4(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.47248/ges2404010001

The maritime sector requires technically, environmentally, socially, and economically informed pathways to decarbonise and eliminate all emissions harmful to the environment and health. This is extremely challenging and complex, and a wide range of t... Read More about Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector.

Design and optimization of a household photovoltaic/thermal collector with serpentine tube: Energy and exergy analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Alsharifi, T., Mahdi, J. M., Togun, H., Taqi Al-Najjar, H. M., Ben Khedher, N., Cairns, A., & Talebizadehsardari, P. (2024). Design and optimization of a household photovoltaic/thermal collector with serpentine tube: Energy and exergy analysis. Applied Thermal Engineering, 246, Article 122983. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.122983

Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collectors that simultaneously generate electricity and heat have promise for sustainable energy production. However, their performance depends strongly on four key design parameters. These are: panel aspect ratio,... Read More about Design and optimization of a household photovoltaic/thermal collector with serpentine tube: Energy and exergy analysis.