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Numerical and lab experiment study of a novel concentrating PV with uniform flux distribution (2018)
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Li, G., Xuan, Q., Lu, Y., Pei, G., Su, Y., & Ji, J. (2018). Numerical and lab experiment study of a novel concentrating PV with uniform flux distribution. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 179, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2018.02.012

The uniform illumination profile that falls on the PV cell is good for PV output and lifespan, however the flux distribution of the concentrating PV appears to be non-uniform in most cases which is harmful for the overall performance of the concentra... Read More about Numerical and lab experiment study of a novel concentrating PV with uniform flux distribution.

Life-cycle assessment of a low-concentration PV module for building south wall integration in China (2018)
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Li, G., Xuan, Q., Pei, G., Su, Y., Lu, Y., & Ji, J. (2018). Life-cycle assessment of a low-concentration PV module for building south wall integration in China. Applied Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.02.005

Low-concentration PV (CPV, concentrating photovoltaic) technology is a promising concept because it can work with the fixed installation. However, besides the economic consideration, the environmental impacts of the CPV module throughout its life cyc... Read More about Life-cycle assessment of a low-concentration PV module for building south wall integration in China.

Effect of different carrier gases on productivity enhancement of a novel multi-effect vertical concentric tubular solar brackish water desalination device (2018)
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Hou, J., Yang, J., Chang, Z., Zheng, H., & Su, Y. (2018). Effect of different carrier gases on productivity enhancement of a novel multi-effect vertical concentric tubular solar brackish water desalination device. Desalination, 432, 72-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2018.01.011

A novel multi-effect vertical concentric tubular solar brackish water desalination device is introduced in present study. The device consists of four closely spaced concentric pipes, in which the feed water gets preheated by hot brine water to guaran... Read More about Effect of different carrier gases on productivity enhancement of a novel multi-effect vertical concentric tubular solar brackish water desalination device.

A novel evaporative cooling system with a polymer hollow fibre spindle (2018)
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Chen, X., Su, Y., Aydin, D., Ding, Y., Zhang, S., Reay, D., & Riffat, S. (2018). A novel evaporative cooling system with a polymer hollow fibre spindle. Applied Thermal Engineering, 132, 665-675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.01.005

A polymer hollow fibre evaporative cooling system with a novel configuration of fibre bundle is proposed. With the aim to avoid the flow channelling or shielding of adjacent fibres the fibres inside each bundle were made into a spindle shape to maxim... Read More about A novel evaporative cooling system with a polymer hollow fibre spindle.

Effect of non-uniform illumination and temperature distribution on concentrating solar cell: a review (2017)
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Li, G., Xuan, Q., Pei, G., Su, Y., & Ji, J. (2018). Effect of non-uniform illumination and temperature distribution on concentrating solar cell: a review. Energy, 144, 1119-1136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.067

Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology as a typical PV application is becoming popular due to its advantages of high conversion efficiency and low cost etc. However an important issue for CPV technology is the non-uniformity on the illumination a... Read More about Effect of non-uniform illumination and temperature distribution on concentrating solar cell: a review.

Multiple nonlinear regression model for predicting the optical performances of dielectric crossed compound parabolic concentrator (dCCPC) (2017)
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Tian, M., & Su, Y. (2018). Multiple nonlinear regression model for predicting the optical performances of dielectric crossed compound parabolic concentrator (dCCPC). Solar Energy, 159, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.10.090

As a typical type of three-dimensional compound parabolic concentrator (CPC), dielectric crossed compound parabolic concentrator (dCCPC) has drawn a significant research attention in these years to explore its angular characteristics in solar collect... Read More about Multiple nonlinear regression model for predicting the optical performances of dielectric crossed compound parabolic concentrator (dCCPC).

A review on the recent research progress in the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) for solar energy applications (2017)
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Tian, M., Su, Y., Zheng, H., Pei, G., Li, G., & Riffat, S. (2018). A review on the recent research progress in the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) for solar energy applications. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 82, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.050

Compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) has been gaining ever-increasing attention from academic researchers and industrial developers owing to its stationary feature for solar energy collection with a higher efficiency. As a low concentration concentr... Read More about A review on the recent research progress in the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) for solar energy applications.

Experimental study of organic Rankine cycle in the presence of non-condensable gases (2017)
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Li, J., Gao, G., Li, P., Pei, G., Huang, H., Su, Y., & Ji, J. (2018). Experimental study of organic Rankine cycle in the presence of non-condensable gases. Energy, 142, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.10.054

Non-condensable gases (NCGs) are inevitable in organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system, and they have adverse impacts. A small-scale ORC test platform using scroll expander and R123 was constructed to investigate the NCGs effect. The expander backpressure... Read More about Experimental study of organic Rankine cycle in the presence of non-condensable gases.

The mass transfer coefficient assessment and productivity enhancement of a vertical tubular solar brackish water still (2017)
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Hou, J., Yang, J., Chang, Z., Zheng, H., & Su, Y. (2018). The mass transfer coefficient assessment and productivity enhancement of a vertical tubular solar brackish water still. Applied Thermal Engineering, 128, 1446–1455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.09.129

This paper presents an experimental investigation of a single-effect vertical tubular solar brackish water desalination device, with an aim to determine the mass transfer coefficient and its enhancement. The device consists of two closely spaced conc... Read More about The mass transfer coefficient assessment and productivity enhancement of a vertical tubular solar brackish water still.

Using integrated parametric control to achieve better daylighting uniformity in an office room: a multi-Step comparison study (2017)
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Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2017). Using integrated parametric control to achieve better daylighting uniformity in an office room: a multi-Step comparison study. Energy and Buildings, 152, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.033

In addition to windows, louvers are the most common architectural elements widely used in office buildings to protect them from excessive daylight and improve daylight penetration as well. Advanced glazing, window blinds, other fenestration systems a... Read More about Using integrated parametric control to achieve better daylighting uniformity in an office room: a multi-Step comparison study.

Thermodynamic and economic investigation of a screw expander-based direct steam generation solar cascade Rankine cycle system using water as thermal storage fluid (2017)
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Li, J., Li, P., Gao, G., Pei, G., Su, Y., & Ji, J. (2017). Thermodynamic and economic investigation of a screw expander-based direct steam generation solar cascade Rankine cycle system using water as thermal storage fluid. Applied Energy, 195, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.03.033

Solar electricity generation system (SEGS) which employs cascade steam-organic Rankine cycle (SORC) and steam screw expander (SE) is promising due to the high efficiency at moderate heat source temperature. This paper puts a special emphasis on heat... Read More about Thermodynamic and economic investigation of a screw expander-based direct steam generation solar cascade Rankine cycle system using water as thermal storage fluid.

Parametric design and daylighting: a literature review (2017)
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Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2017). Parametric design and daylighting: a literature review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 73, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.011

In the history, architecture was exploited to the human being to protect him from unsteady environmental conditions. In the past centuries, architecture was pioneer art which has special features such as; simplicity, organization, clear style, accura... Read More about Parametric design and daylighting: a literature review.

Controlling venetian blinds based on parametric design; via implementing Grasshopper’s plugins: a case study of an office building in Cairo (2017)
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Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2017). Controlling venetian blinds based on parametric design; via implementing Grasshopper’s plugins: a case study of an office building in Cairo. Energy and Buildings, 139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.075

Venetian blinds are common type of shading devices and are increasingly operated automatically to overcome the limitations of using manual operation. Automated blinds need to be controlled to maximize benefits of daylight on the aspects of redirectin... Read More about Controlling venetian blinds based on parametric design; via implementing Grasshopper’s plugins: a case study of an office building in Cairo.

A comprehensive review of Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: nanostructure, activity, mechanism and carbon support in PEM fuel cells (2016)
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Sui, S., Wang, X., Zhou, X., Su, Y., Riffat, S., & Liu, C.-J. (2017). A comprehensive review of Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: nanostructure, activity, mechanism and carbon support in PEM fuel cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5(5), https://doi.org/10.1039/c6ta08580f

The sluggish rate of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells has been a major challenge. Significantly increasing efforts have been made worldwide towards a highly active ORR catalyst with high durability. Amo... Read More about A comprehensive review of Pt electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: nanostructure, activity, mechanism and carbon support in PEM fuel cells.

Experimental investigations of polymer hollow fibre heat exchangers for building heat recovery application (2016)
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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)
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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.

A discussion of inner south projection angle for performance analysis of dielectric compound parabolic concentrator (2015)
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Yu, X., & Su, Y. (2015). A discussion of inner south projection angle for performance analysis of dielectric compound parabolic concentrator. Solar Energy, 113, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2014.12.024

In the performance analysis of a trough compound parabolic concentrator (CPC), the concept of south projection angle is often used for the nonmeridional sunlight to compare with the acceptance angle of CPC to determine if solar radiation could be col... Read More about A discussion of inner south projection angle for performance analysis of dielectric compound parabolic concentrator.

A novel solar multifunctional PV/T/D system for green building roofs (2015)
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Feng, C., Zheng, H., Wang, R., Yu, X., & Su, Y. (2015). A novel solar multifunctional PV/T/D system for green building roofs. Energy Conversion and Management, 93, 63-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2015.01.001

A novel transparent roof which is made of solid CPC (Compound Parabolic Concentrator) PV/T/D (Photovoltaic/Thermal/Day lighting) system is presented. It combines the solar PV/T/D system with green building design. The PV/T/D system can achieve excell... Read More about A novel solar multifunctional PV/T/D system for green building roofs.

Design and investigation of a novel lens-walled compound parabolic concentrator with air gap (2014)
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Guiqiang, L., Su, Y., Gang, P., Yunyun, W., & Jie, J. (2014). Design and investigation of a novel lens-walled compound parabolic concentrator with air gap. Applied Energy, 125, 21-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.03.042

Stationary solar concentrators can be integrated with building façade and roof, which can reduce the area of solar cells and attain higher temperature heat resource, especially in winter for building application. In this paper, a stationary lens-wall... Read More about Design and investigation of a novel lens-walled compound parabolic concentrator with air gap.

Application of RELUX simulation to investigate energy saving potential from daylighting in a new educational building in UK (2014)
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Yu, X., Su, Y., & Chen, X. (2014). Application of RELUX simulation to investigate energy saving potential from daylighting in a new educational building in UK. Energy and Buildings, 74, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.01.024

Daylighting is a renewable energy solution for illumination and visual comfort in buildings. Daylighting performance and its induced energy saving largely depends on various factors, including room geometry, window-to-wall ratio, window transmittance... Read More about Application of RELUX simulation to investigate energy saving potential from daylighting in a new educational building in UK.