Outputs (55)

Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system (2016)
Journal Article
Boukhanouf, R., Alharbi, A., Ibrahim, H. G., Amer, O., & Worall, M. (2017). Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 115, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.12.119

The paper presents computer modelling and laboratory experiment results of a sub-wet bulb temperature indirect evaporative cooling system for space cooling in buildings. The prototype employs hollow porous ceramic water containers as wet media materi... Read More about Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system.

Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings (2016)
Journal Article
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Shinohara, H., Wu, Y., …Xu, P. (2016). Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings. Energy Procedia, 104, 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.12.003

Solar concepts show potentially an improved cost-performance (energy) ratio when applied as the integrated parts of building renovations. This paper reported a compact solar thermal facade (STF) module with the internally extruded flow channel suitin... Read More about Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings.

A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass (2016)
Journal Article
Oladejo, J. M., Adegbite, S., Pang, C. H., Hao, L., Parvez, A. M., & Wu, T. (2017). A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass. Applied Energy, 188, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.005

In this study, synergistic interaction between coal and biomass and its intensity were investigated systematically using a low rank coal and its blends with different biomass samples at various blending ratios. The catalytic effects of minerals origi... Read More about A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass.

Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alabdullatief, A., Omer, S., Elabdein, R. Z., & Alfraidi, S. (2016). Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The number of mosque buildings is continuously increasing with the Muslim population, which is in fast growth around the world. In particular, the demand of new mosque buildings is high in the urban areas, due to increasing urban population growth in... Read More about Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules (2016)
Journal Article
Wu, J., Zhang, X., Shen, J., Wu, Y., Connelly, K., Yang, T., …Wang, H. (in press). A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 75, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.063

Thermal absorbers and their integration methods are critical to solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules. These two elements directly influence the cooling effort of PV layers and as a result, the related electrical/thermal/overall efficiency. This... Read More about A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules.

Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings (2016)
Journal Article
Gan, G. (in press). Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings. Renewable Energy, 103, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.11.052

A ground heat exchanger is used to transfer thermal energy stored in soil in order to provide renewable heating, cooling and ventilation of a building. A computer program has been developed for simulation of the dynamic thermal performance of horizon... Read More about Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings.

Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration (2016)
Journal Article
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Wu, Y., Jin, R., …Xu, P. (2016). Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration. Energy Procedia, 96, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.096

This research aims to develop an initiative modular unglazed Solar Thermal Facade (STF) concept initially for hot water generation to facilitate the integration of solar energy with buildings. The new STF concept is simple structure, low cost, and ae... Read More about Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration.

A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances (2016)
Journal Article
Sancho-Tomás, A., Sumner, M., & Robinson, D. (2017). A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances. Energy and Buildings, 135, 350-366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.10.044

Accurate forecasting of residential energy loads is highly influenced by the use of electrical appliances, which not only affect electrical energy use but also internal heat gains, which in turn affects thermal energy use. It is therefore important t... Read More about A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances.

Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes (2016)
Journal Article
Cooper, E., Zheng, X., Wood, C., Gillott, M. C., Tetlow, D., Riffat, S., & Simon, L. D. (2019). Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes. International Journal of Ventilation, 18(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733315.2016.1252155

A new low pressure ‘quasi-steady’ pulse technique for determining the airtightness of buildings has been developed further and compared with the standard blower-door technique for field-testing a range of typical UK homes. The reported low pressure a... Read More about Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes.

Desiccant cooling systems: a review (2016)
Journal Article
Sahlot, M., & Riffat, S. (2016). Desiccant cooling systems: a review. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 11(4), https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctv032

Desiccant cooling systems have been considered as an efficient method of controlling moisture content in supply air. They do not use any ozone-depleting coolants and consume less energy as compared with the vapour compression systems. This communicat... Read More about Desiccant cooling systems: a review.