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Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification (2016)
Journal Article
Jradi, M., & Riffat, S. (in press). Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification. International Journal of Green Energy, 13(13), https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2016.1183205

In this study, an innovative heat and mass transfer core is proposed to provide thermal comfort and humidity control using a hollow fiber contactor with multiple bundles of micro-porous hollow fibers. The hollow fiber-based core utilizes 12 bundles a... Read More about Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification.

Recent passive technologies of greenhouse systems: a review (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harjunowibowo, D., Cuce, E., Omer, S. A., & Riffat, S. B. Recent passive technologies of greenhouse systems: a review. Presented at 15th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies

There are 130 countries produces greenhouse vegetables commercially with more than 1.1 million acres in 2016. Most of the greenhouses deal with high operating costs due to the great energy needs. The high heat loss because of the greenhouse envelope... Read More about Recent passive technologies of greenhouse systems: a review.

Assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell tri-generation system for building applications (2016)
Journal Article
Elmer, T., Worall, M., Wu, S., & Riffat, S. (2016). Assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell tri-generation system for building applications. Energy Conversion and Management, 124, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.07.010

The paper provides a performance analysis assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) liquid desiccant tri-generation system for building applications. The work presented serves to build upon the current literature related to experimental eval... Read More about Assessment of a novel solid oxide fuel cell tri-generation system for building applications.

Experimental evaluation of a liquid desiccant air conditioning system for tri-generation / waste heat driven applications (2016)
Journal Article
Elmer, T., Worall, M., Wu, S., & Riffat, S. (2017). Experimental evaluation of a liquid desiccant air conditioning system for tri-generation / waste heat driven applications. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 12(2), 110-125. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctw012

The paper aims to evaluate the application of liquid desiccant air conditioning technology in the development of efficient and effective tri-generation/waste heat driven system applications, in particular with regard to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) t... Read More about Experimental evaluation of a liquid desiccant air conditioning system for tri-generation / waste heat driven applications.

A smart building material for low/zero carbon applications: heat insulation solar glass—characteristic results from laboratory andin situtests (2016)
Journal Article
Cuce, E., & Riffat, S. (2017). A smart building material for low/zero carbon applications: heat insulation solar glass—characteristic results from laboratory andin situtests. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 12(2), https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctw009

Heat insulation solar glass (HISG) is a recently developed smart building material to minimize energy consumption of building sector. HISG might be presumed to be a conventional photovoltaic glazing product; however, it is completely unique by having... Read More about A smart building material for low/zero carbon applications: heat insulation solar glass—characteristic results from laboratory andin situtests.

Experimental investigations of polymer hollow fibre heat exchangers for building heat recovery application (2016)
Journal Article
Chen, X., Su, Y., Aydin, D., Reay, D., Law, R., & Riffat, S. (2016). Experimental investigations of polymer hollow fibre heat exchangers for building heat recovery application. Energy and Buildings, 125, 99-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.04.083

Due to low cost, light weight and corrosion resistant features, polymer heat exchangers have been extensively studied by researchers with the aim to replace metallic heat exchangers in a wide range of applications. Although the thermal conductivity o... Read More about Experimental investigations of polymer hollow fibre heat exchangers for building heat recovery application.

Recent research developments in polymer heat exchangers: a review (2016)
Journal Article
Chen, X., Su, Y., Reay, D., & Riffat, S. (2016). Recent research developments in polymer heat exchangers: a review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 60, 1367-1386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.03.024

Due to their low cost, light weight and corrosive resistant features, polymer heat exchangers have been intensively studied by researchers with the aim to replace metallic heat exchangers in a wide range of applications. This paper reviews the develo... Read More about Recent research developments in polymer heat exchangers: a review.

Build-up and performance test of a novel solar thermal roof for heat pump operation (2015)
Journal Article
Buker, M. S., & Riffat, S. (2017). Build-up and performance test of a novel solar thermal roof for heat pump operation. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 38(4), 365-379. https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2015.1121920

Global increase in energy demand and fossil fuel prices loaded ever-increasing pressure on identifying and implementing new means to utilise clean and efficient energy resources. Due to the environmental benefits, technical and economic possibilities... Read More about Build-up and performance test of a novel solar thermal roof for heat pump operation.

An experimental study of a novel integrated desiccant air conditioning system for building applications (2015)
Journal Article
Elmer, T., Worall, M., Wu, S., & Riffat, S. (2016). An experimental study of a novel integrated desiccant air conditioning system for building applications. Energy and Buildings, 111, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.11.065

To date, the application of liquid desiccant air conditioning systems in built environment applications, particularly small scale, has been limited. This is primarily due to large system size and complexity, issues of desiccant solution leakage and c... Read More about An experimental study of a novel integrated desiccant air conditioning system for building applications.

Active thermal mass enhancement using phase change materials (2015)
Journal Article
Whiffen, T., Russell-Smith, G., & Riffat, S. (2016). Active thermal mass enhancement using phase change materials. Energy and Buildings, 111, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.09.062

Buildings account for around 40% of energy consumption in the UK. For over twenty years active thermal mass systems have been a feature in low-energy buildings in northern Europe. By passing ventilation air, and utilising night ventilation, through t... Read More about Active thermal mass enhancement using phase change materials.

Emission and economic performance assessment of a solid oxide fuel cell micro-combined heat and power system in a domestic building (2015)
Journal Article
Elmer, T., Worall, M., Wu, S., & Riffat, S. (2015). Emission and economic performance assessment of a solid oxide fuel cell micro-combined heat and power system in a domestic building. Applied Thermal Engineering, 90, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.03.078

Combined heat and power (CHP) is a promising technological configuration for reducing energy consumption and increasing energy security in the domestic built environment. Fuel cells, on account of their: high electrical efficiency, low emissions and... Read More about Emission and economic performance assessment of a solid oxide fuel cell micro-combined heat and power system in a domestic building.

Fuel cell technology for domestic built environment applications: state of-the-art review (2014)
Journal Article
Elmer, T., Worall, M., Wu, S., & Riffat, S. (2015). Fuel cell technology for domestic built environment applications: state of-the-art review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 42, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.10.080

Fuel cells produce heat when generating electricity, thus they are of particular interest for combined heat and power (CHP) and combined cooling heat and power (CCHP) applications, also known as tri-generation systems. CHP and tri-generation systems... Read More about Fuel cell technology for domestic built environment applications: state of-the-art review.

The indispensability of good operation & maintenance (O&M) manuals in the operation and maintenance of low carbon buildings (2014)
Journal Article
Owajionyi, F. . L., Omer, S., Riffat, S., & Mempouo, B. (in press). The indispensability of good operation & maintenance (O&M) manuals in the operation and maintenance of low carbon buildings. Sustainable Cities and Society, Article e1-e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2014.06.002

Increase in energy usage, particularly from fossil fuel sources is widely understood to be responsible for the environmental problems (Climate Change) experienced globally today. Response to mitigating this anthropogenic induced consequence created t... Read More about The indispensability of good operation & maintenance (O&M) manuals in the operation and maintenance of low carbon buildings.

Thermal analysis of flat and transpired solar facades (2014)
Journal Article
Chan, H.-Y., Zhu, J., Hafidz Ruslan, M., Sopian, K., & Riffat, S. (2014). Thermal analysis of flat and transpired solar facades. Energy Procedia, 48, 1345-1354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.02.152

Building integrated solar technologies is important not only to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions but also to help to make the technologies more economically feasible and challenge the creativity of architects in designing buildings. In... Read More about Thermal analysis of flat and transpired solar facades.

A study on use of miniature dielectric compound parabolic concentrator (dCPC) for daylighting control application (2014)
Journal Article
Yu, X., Su, Y., Zheng, H., & Riffat, S. (2014). A study on use of miniature dielectric compound parabolic concentrator (dCPC) for daylighting control application. Building and Environment, 74, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.12.008

Low-concentration solid dielectric compound parabolic concentrator (dCPC) and its variations have been widely regarded as an attractive solution to reduce the cost of a photovoltaic (PV) system, particularly for building-integrated application. Diffe... Read More about A study on use of miniature dielectric compound parabolic concentrator (dCPC) for daylighting control application.

Experimental investigation on PCM cold storage integrated with ejector cooling system (2013)
Journal Article
Chen, X., Worall, M., Omer, S., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2014). Experimental investigation on PCM cold storage integrated with ejector cooling system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 63(1), 419-427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.11.029

An experimental investigation on the operating characteristics of cold storage ejector cooling system with finned tube inside a cylindrical PCM tank was presented in this paper. The PCM cold storage tank was coupled with the evaporator to store the e... Read More about Experimental investigation on PCM cold storage integrated with ejector cooling system.

Vacuum insulated panels for sustainable buildings: a review of research and applications (2013)
Journal Article
Alotaibi, S. S., & Riffat, S. (2014). Vacuum insulated panels for sustainable buildings: a review of research and applications. International Journal of Energy Research, 38(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.3101

New research has identified vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) as highly efficient insulators for use in building construction. They are reported to be several times more effective than conventional materials of a similar thickness in terms of thermal c... Read More about Vacuum insulated panels for sustainable buildings: a review of research and applications.

An innovative psychometric solar-powered water desalination system (2012)
Journal Article
Shatat, M., Riffat, S., & Gan, G. (2016). An innovative psychometric solar-powered water desalination system. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 11(2), https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/cts075

Important advances have been made in solar water desalination technology but their wide application is restricted by relatively high capital and running costs. Until recently, solar concentrator collectors had usually been employed to distill water i... Read More about An innovative psychometric solar-powered water desalination system.