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Natural convection heat transfer of a straight-fin heat sink (2018)
Journal Article
Meng, X., Zhu, J., Wei, X., & Yan, Y. (2018). Natural convection heat transfer of a straight-fin heat sink. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 123, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.03.002

The influence of mounting angle on heat dissipation performance of a heat sink under natural convection condition is investigated in this paper by numerical simulation and experimental test. It is found that the heat sink achieves the highest cooling... Read More about Natural convection heat transfer of a straight-fin heat sink.

Optical design of compact linear Fresnel reflector systems (2017)
Journal Article
Zhu, J., & Chen, Z. (in press). Optical design of compact linear Fresnel reflector systems. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 176, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2017.12.016

Compact linear Fresnel reflector (CLFR) system employing multiple receivers is promising with better optical performance and cost effectiveness compared to linear Fresnel reflector (LFR) system, especially for applications with limited ground availab... Read More about Optical design of compact linear Fresnel reflector systems.

Maximum power Point Tracking control of thermoelectric generation system using extremum seeking control method (2017)
Journal Article
Twaha, S., Zhu, J., Maraaba, L., Huang, K., Li, B., & Yan, Y. (2017). Maximum power Point Tracking control of thermoelectric generation system using extremum seeking control method. Energies, 10, https://doi.org/10.3390/en10122016

This study proposes and implements maximum power Point Tracking (MPPT) control on thermoelectric generation system using extremum seeking control (ESC) algorithm. The MPPT is applied to guarantee maximum power extraction from the TEG system. The work... Read More about Maximum power Point Tracking control of thermoelectric generation system using extremum seeking control method.

Parametric analysis of a cross-flow membrane-based parallel-plate liquid desiccant dehumidification system: numerical and experimental data (2017)
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Bai, H., Zhu, J., Chen, Z., & Chu, J. (2018). Parametric analysis of a cross-flow membrane-based parallel-plate liquid desiccant dehumidification system: numerical and experimental data. Energy and Buildings, 158, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.10.018

Operating parameters of a membrane-based parallel-plate liquid desiccant dehumidification system are investigated in this paper. The liquid desiccant and air are in a cross-flow arrangement, and separated by semi-permeable membranes to avoid carry-ov... Read More about Parametric analysis of a cross-flow membrane-based parallel-plate liquid desiccant dehumidification system: numerical and experimental data.

Experimental investigation on a dual-mode thermochemical sorption energy storage system (2017)
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Li, T., Wu, S., Yan, T., Wang, R., & Zhu, J. (2017). Experimental investigation on a dual-mode thermochemical sorption energy storage system. Energy, 140(1), 383-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.08.073

A dual-mode seasonal solar thermochemical sorption energy storage system using working pair of expanded graphite/SrCl2-NH3 was constructed and investigated. Solar thermal energy is transformed into chemical bonds in summer, and the stored energy is r... Read More about Experimental investigation on a dual-mode thermochemical sorption energy storage system.

Parameter analysis of thermoelectric generator/dc-dc converter system with maximum power point tracking (2017)
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Twaha, S., Zhu, J., Li, B., Yan, Y., & Huang, K. (2017). Parameter analysis of thermoelectric generator/dc-dc converter system with maximum power point tracking. Energy for Sustainable Development, 41, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2017.08.005

The power generated from TEG is relatively unstable owing to temperature variations at its hot and cold side terminals. The dc-dc converters can provide more stable power output thereby improving the overall efficiency of TEG system. However, to faci... Read More about Parameter analysis of thermoelectric generator/dc-dc converter system with maximum power point tracking.

Performance comparison of thermoelectric generators with Extremum seeking control and incremental conductance MPPT methods (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Twaha, S., Zhu, J., & Yan, Y. (2017). Performance comparison of thermoelectric generators with Extremum seeking control and incremental conductance MPPT methods.

Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are used for converting heat into electricity, environmentally friendly, without moving parts and with less complexity. One of the problems with TEG is that it has low efficiency and therefore it is necessary to harve... Read More about Performance comparison of thermoelectric generators with Extremum seeking control and incremental conductance MPPT methods.

Numerical investigation of flow unsteadiness and heat transfer on suction surface of rotating airfoils within a gas turbine cascade (2017)
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Guo, L., Yan, Y., Sun, W., & Zhu, J. (in press). Numerical investigation of flow unsteadiness and heat transfer on suction surface of rotating airfoils within a gas turbine cascade. Propulsion and Power Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jppr.2017.05.005

The effects of the periodical turbulence and pressure fluctuation on suction surface heat transfer over airfoils of a row of rotor blades with a certain type have been investigated numerically in this paper. The calculation is performed using model w... Read More about Numerical investigation of flow unsteadiness and heat transfer on suction surface of rotating airfoils within a gas turbine cascade.

Experimental study of an organic Rankine cycle system with radial inflow turbine and R123 (2017)
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Shao, L., Zhu, J., Meng, X., Wei, X., & Ma, X. (2017). Experimental study of an organic Rankine cycle system with radial inflow turbine and R123. Applied Thermal Engineering, 124, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.06.042

A new micro radial inflow turbine is developed fora mini organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system in this study. With R123 as the working fluid, the turbine operational characteristics and performance are investigated by experiments. Based on the experimen... Read More about Experimental study of an organic Rankine cycle system with radial inflow turbine and R123.

Performance testing of a cross-flow membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification system (2017)
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Bai, H., Zhu, J., Chen, Z., Ma, L., Wang, R., & Li, T. (2017). Performance testing of a cross-flow membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 119, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.03.058

A membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification system is one of high energy efficient dehumidification approaches, which allows heat and moisture transfers between air stream and desiccant solution without carryover problem. The system performanc... Read More about Performance testing of a cross-flow membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification system.

Performance analysis of thermoelectric generator using dc-dc converter with incremental conductance based maximum power point tracking (2017)
Journal Article
Twaha, S., Zhu, J., Yan, Y., Li, B., & Huang, K. (in press). Performance analysis of thermoelectric generator using dc-dc converter with incremental conductance based maximum power point tracking. Energy for Sustainable Development, 37, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2017.01.003

Thermoelectric (TE) devices are regarded as alternative and environmentally friendly 7 for harvesting and recovering heat energy. Particularly, thermoelectric generators (TEGs) 8 are used for converting heat into electricity. One of the challenges be... Read More about Performance analysis of thermoelectric generator using dc-dc converter with incremental conductance based maximum power point tracking.

Performance assessment of a membrane liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system based on experimental investigations (2017)
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Chen, Z., Zhu, J., & Bai, H. (2017). Performance assessment of a membrane liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system based on experimental investigations. Energy and Buildings, 139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.046

A membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system is studied in this paper for energy efficient air conditioning with independent temperature and humidity controls. The system mainly consists of a dehumidifier, a regenerator, an evapo... Read More about Performance assessment of a membrane liquid desiccant dehumidification cooling system based on experimental investigations.

Experimental study of a membrane-based dehumidification cooling system (2016)
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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.

Mechanical durability of superhydrophobic surfaces: the role of surface modification technologies (2016)
Journal Article
Zhi, J.-H., Zhang, L.-Z., 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)
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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.

Theoretical analysis of a membrane-based cross-flow liquid desiccant system (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bai, H., Chen, Z., Xu, H., & Zhu, J. (2016). Theoretical analysis of a membrane-based cross-flow liquid desiccant system.

Liquid desiccant air dehumidification has become one of the most widely used dehumidification technologies with advantages of high efficiency, no liquid condensate droplets and capability of energy storage. In this paper a cross-flow mathematical mod... Read More about Theoretical analysis of a membrane-based cross-flow liquid desiccant system.

Design and thermal performances of Semi-Parabolic Linear Fresnel Reflector solar concentration collector (2013)
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Zhu, J., & Huang, H. (2014). Design and thermal performances of Semi-Parabolic Linear Fresnel Reflector solar concentration collector. Energy Conversion and Management, 77, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2013.10.015

A Semi-Parabolic Linear Fresnel Reflector (SPLFR) solar concentrator is proposed in this paper. The SPLFR is formed by linear plate mirrors whose edges located at a parabolic line. The ray trace simulation results show the SPLFR has the same concentr... Read More about Design and thermal performances of Semi-Parabolic Linear Fresnel Reflector solar concentration collector.

Power conditioning of thermoelectric generated power using dc-dc converters: a case study of a boost converter
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Twaha, S., Zhu, J., & Yan, Y. (in press). Power conditioning of thermoelectric generated power using dc-dc converters: a case study of a boost converter.

The near exhaustion of non-renewable energy resources such as fossil fuels followed by disastrous climatic changes have alerted the world to invest in alternative energy sources. Thermoelectric (TE) technology is responsible for innovating TE devices... Read More about Power conditioning of thermoelectric generated power using dc-dc converters: a case study of a boost converter.