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Experimental investigation and annual performance mathematical-prediction on a novel LT-PV/T system using spiral-descent concentric copper tube heat exchanger as the condenser for large-scale application (2022)
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Li, Z., Ji, J., Li, J., Zhao, X., Cui, Y., Song, Z., …Yao, T. T. (2022). Experimental investigation and annual performance mathematical-prediction on a novel LT-PV/T system using spiral-descent concentric copper tube heat exchanger as the condenser for large-scale application. Renewable energy, 187, 257-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.01.079

The condensers of loop thermosyphon PV/T systems (LT-PV/T) are usually integrated inside water tanks, which may bring some challenges during combination use. This research innovatively proposed a concentric copper tube heat exchanger as the condenser... Read More about Experimental investigation and annual performance mathematical-prediction on a novel LT-PV/T system using spiral-descent concentric copper tube heat exchanger as the condenser for large-scale application.

Combined Rankine Cycle and dew point cooler for energy efficient power generation of the power plants - A review and perspective study (2021)
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Ma, X., Zhao, X., Zhang, Y., Liu, K., Yang, H., Li, J., …Liu, Z. (2022). Combined Rankine Cycle and dew point cooler for energy efficient power generation of the power plants - A review and perspective study. Energy, 238, Article 121688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121688

The Rankine Cycle is a thermodynamic process widely applied to power plants such as coal-fired power plants or nuclear reactors. The thermal efficiency of a power plant is largely dependent upon the temperature difference between a heat source and a... Read More about Combined Rankine Cycle and dew point cooler for energy efficient power generation of the power plants - A review and perspective study.

Advanced big-data/machine-learning techniques for optimization and performance enhancement of the heat pipe technology – A review and prospective study (2021)
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Wang, Z., Zhao, X., Han, Z., Luo, L., Xiang, J., Zheng, S., …Hu, M. (2021). Advanced big-data/machine-learning techniques for optimization and performance enhancement of the heat pipe technology – A review and prospective study. Applied energy, 294, Article 116969. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116969

A heat pipe (HP) is a passive heat transfer device able to transmit heat a few meters or several hundred meters away from the heat source without use of external energy. This paper presents a critical review of the HP technologies. It is found that t... Read More about Advanced big-data/machine-learning techniques for optimization and performance enhancement of the heat pipe technology – A review and prospective study.

Electrical and mechanical analysis of a segmented solar thermoelectric generator under non-uniform heat flux (2020)
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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.