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Experimental investigation of the energy performance of a novel Micro-encapsulated Phase Change Material (MPCM) slurry based PV/T system (2016)
Journal Article
Qiu, Z., Ma, X., Zhao, X., Li, P., & Ali, S. (2016). Experimental investigation of the energy performance of a novel Micro-encapsulated Phase Change Material (MPCM) slurry based PV/T system. Applied energy, 165, 260-271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.053

© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. As a follow-on work of the authors' theoretical study, the paper presented an experimental investigation into the energy performance of a novel PV/T thermal and power system employing the Micro-encapsulated Phase Change Material... Read More about Experimental investigation of the energy performance of a novel Micro-encapsulated Phase Change Material (MPCM) slurry based PV/T system.

Characterization of a solar photovoltaic/loop-heat-pipe heat pump water heating system (2013)
Journal Article
Zhang, X., Zhao, X., Xu, J., & Yu, X. (2013). Characterization of a solar photovoltaic/loop-heat-pipe heat pump water heating system. Applied energy, 102, 1229-1245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.06.039

This paper introduced the concept, potential application and benefits relating to a novel solar photovoltaic/loop-heat-pipe (PV/LHP) heat pump system for hot water generation. On this basis, the paper reported the process and results of characterizin... Read More about Characterization of a solar photovoltaic/loop-heat-pipe heat pump water heating system.

Dynamic performance of a façade-based solar loop heat pipe water heating system (2012)
Journal Article
Wang, Z., Duan, Z., Zhao, X., & Chen, M. (2012). Dynamic performance of a façade-based solar loop heat pipe water heating system. Solar Energy, 86(5), 1632-1647. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2012.02.031

This paper reported a dedicated study of a novel façade-based solar loop heat pipe (LHP) water heating system using both theoretical and experimental methods. This system employs a modular panel incorporating a unique loop heat pipe that is able to s... Read More about Dynamic performance of a façade-based solar loop heat pipe water heating system.

Comparative study of the performance of the M-cycle counter-flow and cross-flow heat exchangers for indirect evaporative cooling - Paving the path toward sustainable cooling of buildings (2011)
Journal Article
Zhan, C., Duan, Z., Zhao, X., Smith, S., Jin, H., & Riffat, S. (2011). Comparative study of the performance of the M-cycle counter-flow and cross-flow heat exchangers for indirect evaporative cooling - Paving the path toward sustainable cooling of buildings. Energy, 36(12), 6790-6805. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2011.10.019

This paper provides a comparative study of the performance of cross-flow and counter-flow M-cycle heat exchangers for dew point cooling. It is recognised that evaporative cooling systems offer a low energy alternative to conventional air conditioning... Read More about Comparative study of the performance of the M-cycle counter-flow and cross-flow heat exchangers for indirect evaporative cooling - Paving the path toward sustainable cooling of buildings.

Impact of adsorbent finishing and absorbent filming on energy exchange efficiency of an air-to-air cellulose fibre heat & mass exchanger (2008)
Journal Article
Liu, S., Riffat, S., Zhao, X., & Yuan, Y. (2009). Impact of adsorbent finishing and absorbent filming on energy exchange efficiency of an air-to-air cellulose fibre heat & mass exchanger. Building and Environment, 44(9), 1803-1809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2008.12.004

This paper aimed to investigate the impact of two coating methods, namely solid adsorbent (CaCl 2 ) finishing and liquid absorbent (LiCl) filming, on energy (enthalpy) exchange efficiency of a cellulose fibre air-to-air heat & mass exchanger, throu... Read More about Impact of adsorbent finishing and absorbent filming on energy exchange efficiency of an air-to-air cellulose fibre heat & mass exchanger.

A Novel Mathematical Model of the Solar Assisted Dehumidification and Regeneration Systems
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Golizadeh Akhlaghi, Y., Badiei, A., & Zhao, X. (2019, August). A Novel Mathematical Model of the Solar Assisted Dehumidification and Regeneration Systems. Paper presented at The 18th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies: Sustainable energy towards the new revolution, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This paper introduces a state-of-the-art modelling technique to investigate the performance of solar assisted dehumidification and regeneration cycles. The dehumidification/regeneration system investigated in this study employs a solid adsorbent bed... Read More about A Novel Mathematical Model of the Solar Assisted Dehumidification and Regeneration Systems.