Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops: Setting a New Standard Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Our project proposes the design of a novel greenhouse structure which maximises the incidence of natural light on the crop.
The climate within the structure is managed by HVAC principles to deliver a climate around the crop which is ve...
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Projects (18)
A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy Sep 1, 2023 - Feb 28, 2027
The proposed research aims to establish a scientific foundation for a pioneering, near-zero-carbon and all-climate-adaptive air conditioning system (NZC-CA-AC). This unique system, by maximising the use of atmospheric latent heat and natural light en...
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A novel solar heat harvesting technology enabling the full-spectrum capture and enhanced building performance Mar 31, 2022 - Mar 30, 2024
This staff exchange scheme aims to carry out the fundamental research on the solar full spectrum direct absorption collector by the joint effort of the researchers at the University of Hull(UK)and Harbin Institute of Technology (China). The researc...
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(Dr Na Zhu) A Novel Enivornment/Solar-Interactive and Building-integrate-able Power Generation System Enabling Harness of Solar and Environmental Energy Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2025
The applicants propose the first-of-its-kind Environment/Solar-Interactive and Building-Integrate-able Power Generation (ESI-BIPG) unit which, by incorporating a unique season-dependent,
heat-flow-adjustable loop heat pipe and a unique shape-...
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Multiple Factors Engaged Heat Transfer in the Refuge Chambers Mar 1, 2015 - Feb 28, 2017
This project aims to investigate a few particular heat transfer problems remaining with the mining industry's refuge chambers, by considering interactions among the rock wall, human bodies, phase change material, and indoor air. This will enable (1)...
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Integrated Application of Renewable Energy and Phase Change Energy Storage Apr 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
E2VENT (H2020 LEIT) Jan 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2018
Development of a novel solar/ground sourced heat and power system for typical northern China building Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2019
Advanced Carbon and Energy Management and Eco-design Platform for Urban Districts Sep 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2021
Developing a novel PV/T heating system for Chinese style rural buildings Oct 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2017
Key Technologies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Dew Point Air Cooler and its Manufacturing Process May 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2017
Content / objectives - To significantly enhance energy efficiency of the dew point air cooler and associated manufacture process by using several innovative technologies and energy management system developed by the project team members. Application...
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Development of a next generation, highly efficient, low cost and building integrate-able solar PV/thermal system for building space heating, hot water and power supply Apr 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2019
Through a close collaboration between the leading UK/Chinese universities and the top Chinese/UK companies, the proposed UK-China collaborative R&I project will develop a novel building integrate-able solar PV/T system for space heating, hot water an...
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A low carbon heating system for existing public buildings employing the innovative mixed indoor/outdoor air source heat pump and multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel solar panels array Oct 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2022
Through a close collaboration between University of Hull, EPS Ltd and NPS Humberside Ltd which have complimentary expertise, knowledge and capacity in R&D, manufacturing, design and management of the building heating systems, the project will develop...
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A novel Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Generation System Employing the Flat-plate Micro-channel Heat Pipe Oct 1, 2017 - Sep 30, 2019
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship 745614
Innovative Building Renewable Energy and Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Technologies Apr 1, 2017 - Jan 31, 2018
Low Energy Dew Point Cooling for Computing Data Centres Jan 1, 2017 - Oct 31, 2022
Cooling systems for Computing & Data Centres consume 30% to 40% of energy delivered into the centre spaces, while electricity use in CDCs represents 1.3% of the world total energy consumption. The traditional vapour compression cooling systems for CD...
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