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Dynamic Performance and Intelligent Control Optimization Algorithm of a Novel Solar-assisted Multi-source Heat Pump Heating System (2024)
Thesis
Li, Y. (2024). Dynamic Performance and Intelligent Control Optimization Algorithm of a Novel Solar-assisted Multi-source Heat Pump Heating System. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4913242

With the increasing challenges of climate change, carbon reduction and carbon neutrality are raising great attention from countries around the world. In the increasing global primary energy consumption, building heating takes up around 48% proportion... Read More about Dynamic Performance and Intelligent Control Optimization Algorithm of a Novel Solar-assisted Multi-source Heat Pump Heating System.

Investigation of a Novel Thermoelectric Cooler for Building/Infrastructure Application (2024)
Thesis
Liu, H. Investigation of a Novel Thermoelectric Cooler for Building/Infrastructure Application. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4571246

With the enormous building/infrastructure construction in advanced and emerging economies, the energy demand and carbon emissions from building/infrasturcture continues to rise. Buildings/infrastructure construction sectors contributed to 30% of glob... Read More about Investigation of a Novel Thermoelectric Cooler for Building/Infrastructure Application.

The Energy-Saving Potential of Air-Side Economisers in Modular Data Centres: Analysis of Opportunities and Risks in Different Climates (2023)
Journal Article
Badiei, A., Jadowski, E., Sadati, S., Beizaee, A., Li, J., Khajenoori, L., Nasriani, H. R., Li, G., & Xiao, X. (2023). The Energy-Saving Potential of Air-Side Economisers in Modular Data Centres: Analysis of Opportunities and Risks in Different Climates. Sustainability, 15(14), Article 10777. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151410777

This study examines the feasibility of utilising outside air for ‘free cooling’ in modular data centres through the implementation of an air-side economiser, as an alternative to traditional mechanical cooling systems. The objective is to offset the... Read More about The Energy-Saving Potential of Air-Side Economisers in Modular Data Centres: Analysis of Opportunities and Risks in Different Climates.

Experimental investigation of a novel vertical loop-heat-pipe PV/T heat and power system under different height differences (2022)
Journal Article
Yu, M., Chen, F., Zhou, J., Yuan, Y., Fan, Y., Li, G., Zhao, X., Wang, Z., Li, J., & Zheng, S. (2022). Experimental investigation of a novel vertical loop-heat-pipe PV/T heat and power system under different height differences. Energy, 254, Part A, Article 124193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.124193

For a novel vertical solar loop-heat-pipe photovoltaic/thermal system, the height difference between evaporator and condenser plays an important role in the heat transport capacity, which has significant impact on the solar thermal efficiency and par... Read More about Experimental investigation of a novel vertical loop-heat-pipe PV/T heat and power system under different height differences.

Electrical and thermal performance comparison between PVT-ST and PV-ST systems (2021)
Journal Article
Han, Z., Liu, K., Li, G., Zhao, X., & Shittu, S. (2021). Electrical and thermal performance comparison between PVT-ST and PV-ST systems. Energy, 237, Article 121589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121589

Both photovoltaic (PV), and photovoltaic thermal (PVT) are technologies that use solar energy for power output. Combining them with solar thermal (ST) can enable the generation of electricity as well as high-temperature hot water. In this study, The... Read More about Electrical and thermal performance comparison between PVT-ST and PV-ST systems.

Comparative investigation of concentrated photovoltaic thermal-thermoelectric with nanofluid cooling (2021)
Journal Article
Rejeb, O., Shittu, S., Li, G., Ghenai, C., Zhao, X., Ménézo, C., Jemni, A., Jomaa, M. H., & Bettayeb, M. (2021). Comparative investigation of concentrated photovoltaic thermal-thermoelectric with nanofluid cooling. Energy Conversion and Management, 235, Article 113968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.113968

Thermoelectric modules are capable of converting heat into electric energy via the Seebeck effect. Therefore the addition of the thermoelectric generator modules (TEG) between the PV module and the absorber plate inside a concentrated photovoltaic th... Read More about Comparative investigation of concentrated photovoltaic thermal-thermoelectric with nanofluid cooling.

Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system (2020)
Thesis
Shittu, S. Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222856

Effective thermal management of photovoltaic is essential for improving its conversion efficiency and increasing its life span. Photovoltaics can convert the ultraviolet and visible regions of the solar spectrum into electrical energy directly while... Read More about Investigation of a novel hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator system.

A chronological review of advances in solar assisted heat pump technology in 21st century (2020)
Journal Article
Badiei, A., Golizadeh Akhlaghi, Y., Zhao, X., Shittu, S., Xiao, X., Li, J., Fan, Y., & Li, G. (2020). A chronological review of advances in solar assisted heat pump technology in 21st century. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 132, Article 110132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110132

This paper presents a comprehensive review on developments and advances of Solar Assisted Heat Pump technology reported in 21st century. Combination of thermal and photovoltaic solar collectors with heat pumps has been widely used in recent decades f... Read More about A chronological review of advances in solar assisted heat pump technology in 21st century.

Economic and environmental analysis of a novel rural house heating and cooling system using a solar-assisted vapour injection heat pump (2020)
Journal Article
Fan, Y., Zhao, X., Li, J., Li, G., Myers, S., Cheng, Y., Badiei, A., Yu, M., Golizadeh Akhlaghi, Y., Shittu, S., & Ma, X. (2020). Economic and environmental analysis of a novel rural house heating and cooling system using a solar-assisted vapour injection heat pump. Applied energy, 275, Article 115323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115323

An efficient low-carbon system is proposed to meet the heating and cooling demands of rural houses in cold regions. Mini-channel solar panels incorporating a novel multiple-throughout-flowing loop are used for heat collection, whilst a vapour injecti... Read More about Economic and environmental analysis of a novel rural house heating and cooling system using a solar-assisted vapour injection heat pump.

Electrical and mechanical analysis of a segmented solar thermoelectric generator under non-uniform heat flux (2020)
Journal Article
Shittu, S., Li, G., Xuan, Q., Zhao, X., Ma, X., & Cui, Y. (2020). Electrical and mechanical analysis of a segmented solar thermoelectric generator under non-uniform heat flux. Energy, 199, Article 17433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117433

Optimization of segmented solar thermoelectric generator for power output enhancement has been well researched however, the mechanical reliability study of such devices is usually neglected. In addition, assumed heat flux distribution or uniform flux... Read More about Electrical and mechanical analysis of a segmented solar thermoelectric generator under non-uniform heat flux.