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Dynamic modelling and experimental validation of scroll expander for small scale power generation system (2016)
Journal Article
Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Dynamic modelling and experimental validation of scroll expander for small scale power generation system. Applied Energy, 186, 262-281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.025

This work presents a detailed and generic dynamic modelling and simulation method of scroll expander for small scale power generation system. The geometric models of the scroll were built step by step, including the scroll involute, scroll dimensions... Read More about Dynamic modelling and experimental validation of scroll expander for small scale power generation system.

An optimised chemisorption cycle for power generation using low grade heat (2016)
Journal Article
Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). An optimised chemisorption cycle for power generation using low grade heat. Applied Energy, 186(3), 251-261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.080

The integration of chemisorption cycle with turbine/expander opens up enormous opportunities of recovering low grade heat to meet different energy demands including heating, cooling and power generation. In the present study, a novel advanced resorpt... Read More about An optimised chemisorption cycle for power generation using low grade heat.

Performance analysis of ultralow grade waste heat upgrade using absorption heat transformer (2016)
Journal Article
Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2016). Performance analysis of ultralow grade waste heat upgrade using absorption heat transformer. Applied Thermal Engineering, 101, 350-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.02.002

The present paper aimed at exploring absorption heat transformer (AHT) to upgrade ultralow grade waste heat in the temperature range of 40–60 °C. The performance of AHTs with different configurations, including single stage, double stage and double e... Read More about Performance analysis of ultralow grade waste heat upgrade using absorption heat transformer.

Chemisorption power generation driven by low grade heat – Theoretical analysis and comparison with pumpless ORC (2016)
Journal Article
Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Chemisorption power generation driven by low grade heat – Theoretical analysis and comparison with pumpless ORC. Applied Energy, 186, 282-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.01.022

Sorption cycles have been extensively developed for waste heat recovery to deliver cooling, heating, and electricity. Chemisorption cycles using metallic salts as sorbents and ammonia as working fluid have been explored in this work for the maximum p... Read More about Chemisorption power generation driven by low grade heat – Theoretical analysis and comparison with pumpless ORC.

Life cycle assessment (LCA) – from analysing methodology development to introducing an LCA framework for marine photovoltaic (PV) systems (2016)
Journal Article
Ling-Chin, J., Heidrich, O., & Roskilly, A. (2016). Life cycle assessment (LCA) – from analysing methodology development to introducing an LCA framework for marine photovoltaic (PV) systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 59, 352-378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.058

Previously, life cycle assessment (LCA) focussing on principles or applications has been considerably reviewed. Still, an up-to-date review on LCA methodology development (rather than application) in a chronological order which embraces all life-cycl... Read More about Life cycle assessment (LCA) – from analysing methodology development to introducing an LCA framework for marine photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Integrated chemisorption cycles for ultra-low grade heat recovery and thermo-electric energy storage and exploitation (2015)
Journal Article
Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2016). Integrated chemisorption cycles for ultra-low grade heat recovery and thermo-electric energy storage and exploitation. Applied Energy, 164, 228-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.052

The integrated chemisorption technology driven by ultra-low grade heat for simultaneous electrical power and thermal energy storage has been investigated in this work. A resorption cycle employing low and high temperature salts, with the coupling bet... Read More about Integrated chemisorption cycles for ultra-low grade heat recovery and thermo-electric energy storage and exploitation.

Reduce Household Energy Consumption Using Passive Methods (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Liang, X., Wang, Y., & Roskilly, T. (2015, March). Reduce Household Energy Consumption Using Passive Methods. Presented at The 7th International Conference on Applied Energy – ICAE2015, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Recent researches and studies demonstrate that the need for sustainable buildings which do less impact on the environment is rising in the worldwide [1], [2]. Not only the energy generator from energy supply side needs to be considered to build a sus... Read More about Reduce Household Energy Consumption Using Passive Methods.

Analysis of Energy Utilization and Waste in China's Processing Industry Based on a Case Study (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Su, Z., Wang, Y., Roskilly, T., & Huang, Y. (2015, March). Analysis of Energy Utilization and Waste in China's Processing Industry Based on a Case Study. Presented at The 7th International Conference on Applied Energy – ICAE2015, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Due to the rapid increase in price of resources, the role of energy management and utilisation has become significant in processing industry. Industries can be more competitive by increasing the energy efficiency and eliminating waste. In this resear... Read More about Analysis of Energy Utilization and Waste in China's Processing Industry Based on a Case Study.