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Energy and exergy analysis of fuel cells: a review (2018)
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Arshad, A., Ali, H. M., Habib, A., Bashir, M. A., Jabbal, M., & Yan, Y. (2019). Energy and exergy analysis of fuel cells: a review. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 9, 308-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2018.12.008

In this paper, the fundamental overview of theoretical and practical aspects of thermodynamics analysis for mainly used fuel cells (FCs) are presented. The FC converts the chemical energy of fuel (normally hydrogen) directly into electrical energy re... Read More about Energy and exergy analysis of fuel cells: a review.

Effects of magnetic field on thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube (2018)
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Mei, S., Qi, C., Luo, T., Zhai, X., & Yan, Y. (2019). Effects of magnetic field on thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 128, 24-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.08.071

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd An experimental system is established to investigate the thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube under various magnetic fields. The influences of magnetic induction intensities (B = 0 G, 100 G,... Read More about Effects of magnetic field on thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube.

Effect of rotating twisted tape on thermo-hydraulic performances of nanofluids in heat-exchanger systems (2018)
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Qi, C., Wang, G., Yan, Y., Mei, S., & Luo, T. (2018). Effect of rotating twisted tape on thermo-hydraulic performances of nanofluids in heat-exchanger systems. Energy Conversion and Management, 166, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.04.086

Stable TiO2-H2O nanofluids are prepared and their stabilities are studied. An experimental set for studying the heat transfer and flow characteristics of nanofluids is established. Heat transfer and flow characteristics of TiO2-H2O nanofluids in a ci... Read More about Effect of rotating twisted tape on thermo-hydraulic performances of nanofluids in heat-exchanger systems.

A modified phase change pseudopotential lattice Boltzmann model (2018)
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Gong, W., Yan, Y., Chen, S., & Wright, E. (2018). A modified phase change pseudopotential lattice Boltzmann model. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 125, 323-329. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.04.090

Amongst all the multiphase models in the lattice Boltzmann (LB) community, the pseudopotential model has been the most popular approach due to its simplicity and high-efficiency. Recently a number of liquid-vapour phase change models were also propos... Read More about A modified phase change pseudopotential lattice Boltzmann model.

A study on the unphysical mass transfer of SCMP pseudopotential LBM (2018)
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Gong, W., Yan, Y., & Chen, S. (2018). A study on the unphysical mass transfer of SCMP pseudopotential LBM. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 123, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.03.032

In general, a multi-bubble/droplet configuration cannot sustain a steady state using single-component multiphase (SCMP) pseudopotential lattice Boltzmann method (LBM). Our study shows that the unachievable multibubble/droplet system is for an unphysi... Read More about A study on the unphysical mass transfer of SCMP pseudopotential LBM.

The role of dipole interactions in hyperthermia heating colloidal clusters of densely-packed superparamagnetic nanoparticles (2018)
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Fu, R., Yan, Y., Roberts, C., Liu, Z., & Chen, Y. (in press). The role of dipole interactions in hyperthermia heating colloidal clusters of densely-packed superparamagnetic nanoparticles. Scientific Reports, 8(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-23225-5

This work aims to investigate the influence of inter-particle dipole interactions on hyperthermia heating colloidal clusters of densely-packed Fe3O4 nanoparticles at low field intensity. Emulsion droplet solvent evaporation method was used to assembl... Read More about The role of dipole interactions in hyperthermia heating colloidal clusters of densely-packed superparamagnetic nanoparticles.

An experimental investigation on the effect of ferrofluids on the efficiency of novel parabolic trough solar collector under laminar flow conditions (2018)
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Alsaady, M., Fu, R., Liu, Z., Yan, Y., Wu, S., & Boukhanouf, R. (2018). An experimental investigation on the effect of ferrofluids on the efficiency of novel parabolic trough solar collector under laminar flow conditions. Heat Transfer Engineering, 40(9-10), 753-761. https://doi.org/10.1080/01457632.2018.1442309

The paper is related to the use of magnetic nanofluids (ferrofluids) in a direct absorption solar parabolic trough collectors enhances thermal efficiency compared to conventional solar collectors. By applying the right magnetic intensity and magnetic... Read More about An experimental investigation on the effect of ferrofluids on the efficiency of novel parabolic trough solar collector under laminar flow conditions.

A novel design of thermoelectric generator for automotive waste heat recovery (2018)
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Huang, K., Yan, Y., Li, B., Li, Y., Li, K., & Li, J. (2018). A novel design of thermoelectric generator for automotive waste heat recovery. Automotive Innovation, 1(1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s42154-018-0006-z

With progressively stringent fuel consumption regulations, many researchers and engineers are focusing on the employment of waste heat recovery technologies for automotive applications. Regarded as a promising method of waste heat recovery, the therm... Read More about A novel design of thermoelectric generator for automotive waste heat recovery.