Outputs (26)

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., Pan, S., Wu, J., & 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.

Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin (2016)
Journal Article
Liu, X., Gao, H., Sun, Y., Wu, Y., Martin, B., Chilton, J., Mirzaei, P., Zhang, X., Beccarelli, P., & Lau, B. (2016). Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.050

The thermal performance of a greenhouse can be greatly affected by the thermal and optical properties of its envelope system. In this study, a novel skin for greenhouse consisting of ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene (ETFE) membrane and Phase Change Materi... Read More about Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin.

Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system (2016)
Journal Article
Connelly, K., Wu, Y., Chen, J., & Lei, Y. (2016). Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system. Applied Energy, 182, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.125

As a new concept, Building Integrated Concentrating PV (BICPV) “smart window” system consisting of a thermotropic layer with integrated PVs is treated as an electricity-generating smart window or glazed façade. This system automatically responds to c... Read More about Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system.

Thermal evaluation of a double glazing façade system with integrated Parallel Slat Transparent Insulation Material (PS-TIM) (2016)
Journal Article
Sun, Y., Wu, Y., Wilson, R., & Sun, S. (2016). Thermal evaluation of a double glazing façade system with integrated Parallel Slat Transparent Insulation Material (PS-TIM). Building and Environment, 105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.05.004

Concerns over sustainability in the built environment have resulted in continuous efforts to improve the performance of glazed façade systems and hence indoor comfort and building energy conservation. An innovative façade system where parallel transp... Read More about Thermal evaluation of a double glazing façade system with integrated Parallel Slat Transparent Insulation Material (PS-TIM).

Smart solar concentrators for building integrated photovoltaic façades (2016)
Journal Article
Wu, Y., Connelly, K., Liu, Y., Gu, X., Gao, Y., & Chen, G. Z. (2016). Smart solar concentrators for building integrated photovoltaic façades. Solar Energy, 133, 111-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.03.046

In this study a novel static concentrating photovoltaic (PV) system, suitable for use in windows or glazing façades, has been designed. The developed smart Concentrating PV (CPV) system is lightweight, low cost and able to generate electricity. Addit... Read More about Smart solar concentrators for building integrated photovoltaic façades.

Experimental measurement and numerical simulation of the thermal performance of a double glazing system with an interstitial Venetian blind (2016)
Journal Article
Sun, Y., Wu, Y., Wilson, R., & Lu, S. (in press). Experimental measurement and numerical simulation of the thermal performance of a double glazing system with an interstitial Venetian blind. Building and Environment, 103, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.03.028

Venetian blinds, which were originally designed to provide sun shading and privacy, also have the potential to reduce heat transfer caused by internal and external temperature difference when integrated within the cavity between the two panes of a do... Read More about Experimental measurement and numerical simulation of the thermal performance of a double glazing system with an interstitial Venetian blind.