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A novel approach to thermal storage of direct steam generation solar power systems through two-step heat discharge (2018)
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Li, J., Gao, G., Kutlu, C., Liu, K., Pei, G., Su, Y., …Riffat, S. (2019). A novel approach to thermal storage of direct steam generation solar power systems through two-step heat discharge. Applied Energy, 236, 81-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.11.084

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Steam accumulators are the only commercial solution for heat storage of direct steam generation (DSG) solar thermal power plants. Current accumulators have low storage capacity as the turbine suffers from inefficient off-design op... Read More about A novel approach to thermal storage of direct steam generation solar power systems through two-step heat discharge.

Pt nanowire growth induced by Pt nanoparticles in application of the cathodes for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) (2018)
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Sui, S., Wei, Z., Su, K., He, A., Wang, X., Su, Y., …Du, S. (2018). Pt nanowire growth induced by Pt nanoparticles in application of the cathodes for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43(43), 20041-20049. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.09.009

Improving cathode performance at a lower Pt loading is critical in commercial PEMFC applications. A novel Pt nanowire (Pt-NW) cathode was developed by in-situ growth of Pt nanowires in carbon matrix consisting Pt nanoparticles (Pt-NPs). Characterizat... Read More about Pt nanowire growth induced by Pt nanoparticles in application of the cathodes for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs).

Bioenergy recovery analysis from various waste substrates by employing a novel industrial scale AD plant (2018)
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Rasheed, R., Yasar, A., Rashid Ahmad, S., Bari Tabinda, A., Ahmad Khan, S., & Su, Y. (2018). Bioenergy recovery analysis from various waste substrates by employing a novel industrial scale AD plant. Energy Sources, Part A, 40(16), 1935-1946. doi:10.1080/15567036.2018.1489439

In this novel industrial scale case study, the bioenergy recovery based on sole and mixed cow-buffalo (CBM) and potato waste (PW) substrates has been analyzed in real time, i.e., on-site on a full-scale operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plant. The... Read More about Bioenergy recovery analysis from various waste substrates by employing a novel industrial scale AD plant.

Experimental study on a novel photovoltaic thermal system using amorphous silicon cells deposited on stainless steel (2018)
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Li, J., Ren, X., Yuan, W., Li, Z., Pei, G., Su, Y., …Riffat, S. (2018). Experimental study on a novel photovoltaic thermal system using amorphous silicon cells deposited on stainless steel. Energy, 159, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.06.127

Amorphous silicon (a-Si) cells are able to perform better as temperature increases due to the effect of thermal annealing. a-Si cells have great potential to solve or ease the problems of high power temperature coefficient, large thermal stress cause... Read More about Experimental study on a novel photovoltaic thermal system using amorphous silicon cells deposited on stainless steel.

Thermal conductivity, structure and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/starch based aerogel strengthened by wheat straw (2018)
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Wang, Y., Wu, K., Xiao, M., Riffat, S. B., Su, Y., & Jiang, F. (2018). Thermal conductivity, structure and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/starch based aerogel strengthened by wheat straw. Carbohydrate Polymers, 197, 284-291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.009

This study presents the preparation and property characterization of a konjac glucomannan (KGM)/starch based aerogel as a thermal insulation material. Wheat straw powders (a kind of agricultural waste) and starch are used to enhance aerogel physical... Read More about Thermal conductivity, structure and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/starch based aerogel strengthened by wheat straw.

Off-design performance modelling of a solar organic Rankine cycle integrated with pressurized hot water storage unit for community level application (2018)
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Kutlu, C., Li, J., Su, Y., Pei, G., & Riffat, S. (2018). Off-design performance modelling of a solar organic Rankine cycle integrated with pressurized hot water storage unit for community level application. Energy Conversion and Management, 166, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.04.024

Solar organic Rankine cycle (ORC) has advantages over common PV systems in view of the flexible operation even if solar radiation is unavailable. However, at present the dynamic performance of solar ORC with respect to the off-design behaviour of sto... Read More about Off-design performance modelling of a solar organic Rankine cycle integrated with pressurized hot water storage unit for community level application.

A study on incorporation of transpired solar collector in a novel multifunctional PV/Thermal/Daylighting (PV/T/D) panel (2018)
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Tian, M., Yu, X., Su, Y., Zheng, H., & Riffat, S. (2018). A study on incorporation of transpired solar collector in a novel multifunctional PV/Thermal/Daylighting (PV/T/D) panel. Solar Energy, 165, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2018.03.009

When a transparent dielectric compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) PV panel is applied as a skylight in atrium, heat rejection from the PV cells results in both low electrical conversion efficiency and unwanted heat to the atrium in summer, which us... Read More about A study on incorporation of transpired solar collector in a novel multifunctional PV/Thermal/Daylighting (PV/T/D) panel.

Evaluation of a large dish-type concentrator solar lighting system for underground car park (2018)
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Song, D., Lv, H., Liao, J., Huang, W., Huang, S., Cheng, C., …Riffat, S. (2018). Evaluation of a large dish-type concentrator solar lighting system for underground car park. International Journal of Energy Research, 42(6), 2234-2245. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.4017

To utilize solar energy more efficiently and reduce lighting power consumption in underground public spaces such as car park, a large dish-type concentrator solar lighting system is put forward along with its evaluation, which is a unique design to a... Read More about Evaluation of a large dish-type concentrator solar lighting system for underground car park.

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. doi: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.