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Experimental study of a membrane-based dehumidification cooling system (2016)
Journal Article
Chen, Z., Zhu, J., Bai, H., Yan, Y., & Zhang, L. (2017). Experimental study of a membrane-based dehumidification cooling system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 115, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.10.153

Membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification has attracted increasing interests with elimination of solution droplets carryover problem. In this study, a membrane-based hybrid liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system is developed, which i... Read More about Experimental study of a membrane-based dehumidification cooling system.

3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles (2016)
Journal Article
Cui, Y., & Zhu, J. (2017). 3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles. Energy and Buildings, 134, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.10.032

This paper presents a three-dimensional (3D) transient heat transfer numerical model for multiple energy piles based on the finite volume method (FVM). The initial and boundary conditions are established and the effects of “thermal short-circulating”... Read More about 3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles.

Mechanical durability of superhydrophobic surfaces: the role of surface modification technologies (2016)
Journal Article
Zhi, J., Zhang, L., Yan, Y., & Zhu, J. (2017). Mechanical durability of superhydrophobic surfaces: the role of surface modification technologies. Applied Surface Science, 392, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.09.049

Various surface modification technologies have been used to develop superhydrophobic surface, however their durability has been recognized as the major obstacle for the real applications. Here a quantitative investigation was conducted to evaluate th... Read More about Mechanical durability of superhydrophobic surfaces: the role of surface modification technologies.

A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement (2016)
Journal Article
Twaha, S., Zhu, J., Yan, Y., & Li, B. (in press). A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 65, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.07.034

Thermoelectric (TE) technology is regarded as alternative and environmentally friendly technology for harvesting and recovering heat which is directly converted into electrical energy using thermoelectric generators (TEG). Conversely, Peltier coolers... Read More about A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement.

Performance analysis of a cascaded solar Organic Rankine Cycle with superheating (2016)
Journal Article
Zhu, J., & Huang, H. (2016). Performance analysis of a cascaded solar Organic Rankine Cycle with superheating. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 11(2), 169-176. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctu027

© The Author 2013. Published by Oxford University Press. A cascaded Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) with scroll expanders is investigated in this paper, the system performances under various configurations are evaluated and the effect of superheating on... Read More about Performance analysis of a cascaded solar Organic Rankine Cycle with superheating.