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Xiaolin Wang

Associate Professor Xiaolin Wang

Xiaolin Wang

Associate Professor, Head of Discipline (Engineering)

Room 328 , Engineering Building

+61 3 6226 2133 (phone)

+61 3 6226 7863 (fax)

Xiaolin.Wang@utas.edu.au

Associate Professor Wang enjoys a strong record in research fields including thermodynamics, cooling engineering, desalination and utilization of renewable energy. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and member of the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies. He won the DAAD visiting fellowship by DAAD Germany in 2003 and Ludwig Mond Prize 2005, by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) of United Kingdom. He won the Australian China Young Scientist Exchange Program award in 2009 and the Australian Japan Emerging Research Leader Program award in 2016 by the Australia Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). He received “Dean’s Award” for outstanding research performance in 2016. He was named as Field Leader in thermal science by the Australian in 2018. He is Associate Editor of Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering and editorial board member for Review of Applied Physics, and International Journal of Mechanical Systems Engineering.

Biography

Associate Professor Wang received his B.Eng and Ph.D. degrees from Xi'an Jiaotong University, China in 1994 and 1999, respectively. After he worked in the industry in Singapore for three years, he started his academic career as a Research Fellow (A) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the National University of Singapore in 2002. In 2003, he was invited by DAAD, Germany to work as a visiting scientist at the University of Siegen, Germany. In 2005, he joined the School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, the University of Western Australia as a Lecturer and was promoted to Research Associate Professor in 2009. In July 2012, he joined the School of Engineering, University of Tasmania. Xiaolin has extensive industrial experiences in the thermodynamics of cooling and power systems, heat pump technologies and process development. Xiaolin has completed many research projects with a total value of over $6 million and published more than 130 journal and conference papers. He is a regular reviewer for funding agencies such as Australian Research Council, Australia and international journals such as Energy, Applied Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, Solar Energy, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Chemical Physics Letter and Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering.

Career summary

Qualifications

Degree	University	Country	Date of award
PhD	Xi'an Jiaotong University	China	1999
BSc	Xi'an Jiaotong University	China	1994

Languages (other than English)

Chinese

Memberships

Professional practice

Fellow of Engineers Australia
Member of World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies

Administrative expertise

Research leadership role in the Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence (WAGCoE); Research leadership roles in research projects

Teaching

Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Power Cycle, Refrigeration Cycle, Fluid Mechanics

Teaching expertise

Thermal and Fluids Engineering, Thermal Engineering

Teaching responsibility

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Expertise

Renewable energy, Air-conditioning and refrigeration, Desalination and Gas adsorption
Application and utilization of renewable energy including geothermal energy, solar energy and waste energy from chemical process plants and power generation plants
Thermodynamics of cooling and power systems including geothermal/waste heat driven ORC power system and air-source heat pump hot water system
Phase change energy storage
Development of new processes in the thermally driven air-conditioning and desalination
Development of environmentally friendly low-temperature heat driven sorption chiller technologies
Adsorption assisted gas storage such as methane, hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage
Development of low-load diesel technology

Research Themes

Xiaolin's research aligns to the University's research theme of Environment, Resources & Sustainability. His research interests include:

Application and utilization of renewable energy including geothermal energy, solar energy and waste energy from chemical process plants and power generation plants
Thermodynamics of cooling and power systems including geothermal/waste heat driven ORC power system and air-source heat pump hot water system
Phase change energy storage
Development of new processes in the thermally driven air-conditioning and desalination
Development of environmentally friendly low-temperature heat driven sorption chiller technologies
Adsorption assisted gas storage such as methane, hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage
Development of low-load diesel technology

Awards

2016: Dean's Award by UTAS SET Faculty
2016: Australia Japan Emerging Research Leader Exchange Program award by the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE)
2011: Recipient of the Australia-China Young Scientist (ACYS) exchange next step fund by the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE)
2010: One of seven alumni representatives of ACYS shanghai summit awarded by ATSE
2009: One of eight representatives of ACYS exchange program awarded by ATSE
2005: Ludwig Mond Prize 2005, Process Industries Division Prizes awarded by IMechE of United Kingdom
2003: Visiting Scholarship awarded by DAAD, Germany

Current projects

Low load diesel pilot plant (US Navy Research)
Phase change energy storage
Thermally driven desalination
Heat pump technology
ORC power generation

Fields of Research

Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage Engineering (091305)
Engineering (099999)
Renewable Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Solar Cells) (090608)
Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Renewable Power) (090607)
Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation (091307)
Mechanical Engineering (091399)
Civil Geotechnical Engineering (090501)
Heat and Mass Transfer Operations (091505)
Analysis of Algorithms and Complexity (080201)
Water Treatment Processes (090410)
Interdisciplinary Engineering (091599)
Civil Engineering (090599)
Engineering Instrumentation (099902)
Automotive Engineering (090299)
Water Resources Engineering (090509)
Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy (130212)
Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering (091406)
Solid Mechanics (091308)
Autonomous Vehicles (091303)
Hybrid Vehicles and Powertrains (090205)
Microtechnology (091009)
Materials Engineering (091299)
Functional Materials (091205)
Computational Heat Transfer (091502)
Flexible Manufacturing Systems (091002)
Synthesis of Materials (030306)
Engineering Systems Design (120404)
Sociology and Social Studies of Science and Technology (160808)
Environment and Resource Economics (140205)
Physical Chemistry of Materials (030304)
Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy (091499)
Building Science and Techniques (120202)

Research Objectives

Expanding Knowledge in Engineering (970109)
Energy Conservation and Efficiency (850799)
Energy Systems Analysis (850603)
Energy Storage (excl. Hydrogen) (850602)
Solar-Thermal Energy (850506)
Commercial Energy Conservation and Efficiency (850701)
Residential Energy Conservation and Efficiency (850704)
Energy Services and Utilities (850601)
Renewable Energy (850599)
Energy Storage, Distribution and Supply (850699)
Industrial Energy Conservation and Efficiency (850703)
Energy (859999)
Hydro-Electric Energy (850503)
Energy Transformation (850499)
Oil and Gas Extraction (850203)
Solar-Photovoltaic Energy (850504)
Oil and Gas Exploration (850103)
Management of Gaseous Waste from Energy Activities (excl. Greenhouse Gases) (859801)
Energy Transmission and Distribution (excl. Hydrogen) (850604)
Climate and Climate Change (960399)
Wind Energy (850509)
Machinery and Equipment (861499)
Geothermal Energy (850502)
Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Transport (850702)
Environmentally Sustainable Energy Activities (859899)
Industrial Machinery and Equipment (861403)
Tidal Energy (850507)
Solar-Thermal Electric Energy (850505)
Geothermal Exploration (850102)
Preparation and Production of Energy Sources (850399)
Energy Exploration (850199)
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment (861401)
Environmentally Sustainable Transport (889899)
Teaching and Instruction Technologies (930203)
Environment (969999)
Passenger Water Transport (880204)
Biofuel (Biomass) Energy (850501)
Coastal and Estuarine Water Management (960903)
Scientific Instruments (861503)
Fabricated Metal Products (861299)
Nervous System and Disorders (920111)
Construction Planning (870199)
Expanding Knowledge in Technology (970110)

Publications

A/Prof. Wang has published more than 100 journal and conference papers in the top engineering journals and conferences. One of his papers won the best paper award in the Journal of Process Engineering. He was invited to write a patent review and two positions papers. He is also holding five patents. His patent 'adsorption-assisted desalination' has been licensed to industry and another patent 'a desalination plant' has attracted $75k funding from industry as well.

Total publications

168

Journal Article

(108 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2020	Alahmer A, Wang X, Alam KCA, 'Dynamic and economic investigation of a solar thermal-driven two-bed adsorption chiller under Perth climatic conditions', Energies, 13, (4) Article 1005. ISSN 1996-1073 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/en13041005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2 Tweet
2020	Liu X, Chen H, Wang X, Kefayati G, 'Study on surface condensate water removal and heat transfer performance of a minichannel heat exchanger', Energies, 13, (5) Article 1065. ISSN 1996-1073 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/en13051065 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Kefayati G Tweet
2020	Mohammed RH, Alsagri AS, Wang X, 'Performance improvement of supercritical carbon dioxide power cycles through its integration with bottoming heat recovery cycles and advanced heat exchanger design: a review', International Journal of Energy Research pp. 1-28. ISSN 0363-907X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/er.5319 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2020	Mozayeni H, Wang X, Negnevitsky M, Kefayati G, 'Study of effect of heat transfer in an air storage vessel on performance of a pumped hydro compressed air energy storage system', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 148 Article 119119. ISSN 0017-9310 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.119119 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mozayeni H; Negnevitsky M; Kefayati G Tweet
2020	Nikbakhti R, Wang X, Kadhim Hussein A, Iranmanesh A, 'Absorption cooling systems - Review of various techniques for energy performance enhancement', Alexandria Engineering Journal, 59, (2) pp. 707-738. ISSN 1110-0168 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2020.01.036 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Nikbakhti R Tweet
2020	Sun X, Li Z, Wang X, Li C, 'Technology development of electric vehicles: A review', Energies, 13, (1) Article 90. ISSN 1996-1073 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/en13010090 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Li C Tweet
2020	Wang H, Wang J, Wang X, Chan A, 'Multi‐scale insights on the threshold pressure gradient in low‐permeability porous media', Symmetry, 12 Article 364. ISSN 1042-7155 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/sym12030364 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Chan A Tweet
2020	Wang H, Wang J, Wang X, Hu B, 'An improved relative permeability model for gas-water displacement in fractal porous media', Water, 12, (1) Article 27. ISSN 2073-4441 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/w12010027 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Tweet
2020	Yin X, Cao F, Wang J, Fang J, Wang X, 'Experimental investigations on the working performance of a sliding vane pump in the electronic direct cooling system', Science and Technology for the Built Environment pp. 1-8. ISSN 2374-4731 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2020.1712947 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2020	Yu X, Lv Q, Wang X, Meng X, Zong Z, 'Study of thermal performance of air-source heat-pump heating for suburban residential buildings in Beijing', Science and Technology for the Built Environment pp. 1-12. ISSN 2374-4731 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2020.1746152 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2020	Zhang S, Wang X, Li Y, Wang W, Li W, 'Study on a novel district heating system combining clean coal-fired cogeneration with gas peak shaving', Energy Conversion and Management, 203 Article 112076. ISSN 0196-8904 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.112076 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2020	Zhang X, Wang JG, Wang X, Gao F, 'Numerical performances of invariable and moving boundary methods during fluid penetration into anisotropic porous media', Computers and Geotechnics, 121 Article 103458. ISSN 0266-352X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2020.103458 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Zhang X Tweet
2019	Alahmer A, Ajib S, Wang X, 'Comprehensive strategies for performance improvement of adsorption air conditioning systems: a review', Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 99 pp. 138-158. ISSN 1364-0321 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.10.004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3 Tweet
2019	Cao F, Ce C, Wei X, Yin X, Li M, et al., 'The experimental investigation on a novel transcritical CO₂ heat pump combined system for space heating', International Journal of Refrigeration, 106 pp. 539-548. ISSN 0140-7007 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2019.05.004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2019	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, Lyden S, 'High penetration renewable generation within Australian isolated and remote power systems', Energy, 168 pp. 684-692. ISSN 0360-5442 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.118 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M; Lyden S Tweet
2019	Joybari MM, Seddegh S, Wang X, Haghighat F, 'Experimental investigation of multiple tube heat transfer enhancement in a vertical cylindrical latent heat thermal energy storage system', Renewable Energy, 140 pp. 234-244. ISSN 0960-1481 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.03.037 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Seddegh S Tweet
2019	Li C, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, Yue WL, Zou X, 'Multi-criteria analysis of policies for implementing clean energy vehicles in China', Energy Policy, 129 pp. 826-840. ISSN 0301-4215 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.03.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Li C; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2019	Ling YZ, Zhang XS, Wang X, 'Study of flow characteristics of an oscillating heat pipe', Applied Thermal Engineering, 160 Article 113995. ISSN 1359-4311 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.113995 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Tweet
2019	Lovell D, Rickerby T, Vandereydt B, Do L, Wang X, et al., 'Thermal performance prediction of outdoor swimming pools', Building and Environment, 160 Article 106167. ISSN 0360-1323 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106167 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2019	Lv Q, Yu X, Tan Y, Liu Z, Wang X, 'Structure improvement of a 126 kV vacuum circuit breaker using electromagnetic-thermal field coupling simulation', Applied Thermal Engineering, 160 Article 114076. ISSN 1359-4311 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.114076 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2019	Mozayeni H, Wang X, Negnevitsky M, 'Thermodynamic and exergy analysis of a combined pumped hydro and compressed air energy storage system', Sustainable Cities and Society, 48 Article 101527. ISSN 2210-6707 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2019.101527 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Mozayeni H; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2019	Negnevitsky M, Semshchikov E, Hamilton J, Wang X, Bayborodina E, 'Control strategies for maximizing renewable energy utilization in power systems', Energy Systems Research, 2, (2) pp. 63-72. ISSN 2618-9992 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.25729/esr.2019.02.0006 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Negnevitsky M; Semshchikov E; Hamilton J Tweet
2019	Shen G, Wang X, Chan A, Cao F, Yin X, 'Study of the effect of tilting lateral surface angle and operating parameters on the performance of a vertical shell-and-tube latent heat energy storage system', Solar Energy, 194 pp. 103-113. ISSN 0038-092X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2019.10.077 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Chan A Tweet
2019	Shen J, Feng G, Xing Z, Wang Xiaolin, 'Theoretical study of two-stage water vapor compression systems', Applied Thermal Engineering, 147 pp. 972-982. ISSN 1359-4311 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.11.012 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2019	Wang H, Wang J, Wang X, Dou F, Hu B, 'Coupled hydro-thermal-mechanical analysis for cold CO₂ injection into a deep saline aquifer', Thermal Science, 23, (S3) pp. 917-925. ISSN 0354-9836 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2298/TSCI180511127W [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2019	Wang H, Wang JG, Wang X, Dou F, 'Interaction of shale gas recovery and moisture transport in post two-phase flowback stage', Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering, 68 Article 102897. ISSN 1875-5100 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jngse.2019.05.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2019	Wang JG, Hu B, Wu D, Dou F, Wang X, 'A multiscale fractal transport model with multilayer sorption and effective porosity effects', Transport in Porous Media, 129 pp. 25-51. ISSN 0169-3913 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11242-019-01276-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2019	Wu W, Zhang Z, Wang X, Yang L, Feng Q, 'A bench evaluation test for refrigeration oils in a refrigeration system using a screw compressor', Applied Sciences, 9, (15) Article 3202. ISSN 2076-3417 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/app9153202 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2019	Yin X, Cao F, Wang J, Li M, Wang X, 'Investigations on optimal discharge pressure in CO₂ heat pumps using the GMDH and PSO-BP type neural network Part A: Theoretical modeling', International Journal of Refrigeration, 106 pp. 549-557. ISSN 0140-7007 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2019.04.027 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2019	Zhang W, Yang X, Wang T, Peng X, Wang X, 'Experimental study of a gas engine-driven heat pump system for space heating and cooling', Civil Engineering Journal, 5, (10) pp. 2282-2295. ISSN 2676-6957 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.28991/cej-2019-03091411 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2019	Zhang X, Wang JG, Wang X, Gao F, 'Numerical simulations on the front motion of water permeation into anisotropic porous media', Geofluids Online, 2019 Article 7692490. ISSN 1468-8123 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1155/2019/7692490 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Zhang X Tweet
2018	Chen W, Wu X, Xing Z, Wang X, 'Investigation of characteristics of discharge pressure pulsation in a twin-screw refrigeration compressor', Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 233, (6) pp. 2206-2224. ISSN 0954-4062 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/0954406218779610 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2018	Doe P, Lyden S, Jaikaran-Doe S, Wang X, 'Enhancing Chinese students' learning in an Australian 2+2 undergraduate engineering program', International Journal of Higher Education, 7, (5) pp. 86-96. ISSN 1927-6044 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5430/ijhe.v7n5p86 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Doe P; Lyden S; Jaikaran-Doe S Tweet
2018	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'Economics of renewable energy integration and energy storage via low load diesel application', Energies, 18 Article 1080. ISSN 1996-1073 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/en18051080 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2018	He Z, Wang T, Wang X, Peng X, Xing Z, 'Experimental investigation into the effect of oil injection on the performance of a variable speed twin-screw compressor', Energies, 11, (6) Article 1342. ISSN 1996-1073 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/en11061342 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2018	Kefayati GHR, Tang H, Chan A, Wang X, 'A lattice Boltzmann model for thermal non-Newtonian fluid flows through porous media', Computers and Fluids, 176 pp. 226-244. ISSN 0045-7930 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.compfluid.2018.09.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Kefayati GHR; Chan A Tweet
2018	Liu J, Wang JG, Gao F, Ju W, Wang X, 'Analytical solutions for shale gas productivity of a multiple-fractured horizontal well based on a diffusion model', Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, 43, (5) pp. 2563-2579. ISSN 2193-567X (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13369-017-2824-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2018	Seddegh S, Tehrani SSM, Wang X, Cao F, Taylor RA, 'Comparison of heat transfer between cylindrical and conical vertical shell-and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage systems', Applied Thermal Engineering, 130 pp. 1349-1362. ISSN 1359-4311 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.11.130 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Seddegh S Tweet
2018	Wang H, Wang JG, Gao F, Wang X, 'A two-phase flowback model for multiscale diffusion and flow in fractured shale gas reservoirs', Geofluids, 2018 Article 5910437. ISSN 1468-8123 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1155/2018/5910437 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Tweet
2018	Wu X, Xing Z, Chen W, Wang X, 'Performance investigation of a pressure pulsation dampener applied in the discharge chamber of a twin screw refrigeration compressor', International Journal of Refrigeration, 85 pp. 70-84. ISSN 0140-7007 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.09.012 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Tweet
2018	Yin X, Cao F, Shu P, Wang X, 'Multi-scale simulation on dynamic performance of an integrated pumping and compression evaporative electronic cooling system', Applied Thermal Engineering, 129 pp. 318-328. ISSN 1359-4311 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.10.008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Yin X Tweet
2018	Yin X, Cao F, Shu P, Wang X, 'Experimental investigation on the performance of a novel single-driving integrated pump and compressor system for electronic cooling', International Journal of Refrigeration, 87 pp. 154-163. ISSN 0140-7007 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.10.031 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Yin X Tweet
2018	Yu X, Ren Y, Tan Q, Lu Z, Jia X, et al., 'Study on the torsional movement of a reed valve in a rotary compressor', Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 10, (6) pp. 1-10. ISSN 1687-8132 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1687814018778402 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2018	Zhang XX, Wang J, Gao F, Wang X, 'Numerical study of fracture network evolution during nitrogen fracturing processes in shale reservoirs', Energies, 11, (10) Article 2503. ISSN 1996-1073 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/en11102503 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Zhang XX Tweet
2017	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'The potential of low load diesel application in increasing renewable energy source penetration', Cigre Science and Engineering, 8 pp. 49-59. ISSN 1286-1146 (2017) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2017	He Y, Cao F, Jin L, Yang D, Wang X, et al., 'Development and field test of a high-temperature heat pump used in crude oil heating', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 231, (3) pp. 392-404. ISSN 0954-4089 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/0954408915599109 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2017	Seddegh S, Joybari MM, Wang X, Haghighat F, 'Experimental and numerical characterization of natural convection in a vertical shell-and-tube latent thermal energy storage system', Sustainable Cities and Societies, 35 pp. 13-24. ISSN 2210-6707 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.07.024 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 34Web of Science - 30 Co-authors: Seddegh S Tweet
2017	Seddegh S, Wang X, Joybari MM, Haghighat F, 'Investigation of the effect of geometric and operating parameters on thermal behavior of vertical shell-and-tube latent heat energy storage systems', Energy, 137 pp. 69-82. ISSN 0360-5442 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.07.014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 32 Co-authors: Seddegh S Tweet
2017	Song Y, Li D, Cao F, Wang X, 'Theoretical investigation on the combined and cascade CO₂/R134a heat pump systems for space heating', Applied Thermal Engineering, 124 pp. 1457-1470. ISSN 1359-4311 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.06.014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11 Tweet
2017	Song Y, Li D, Cao F, Wang X, 'Investigation of the optimal intermediate water temperature in a combined r134a and transcritical CO₂ heat pump for space heating', International Journal of Refrigeration, 79 pp. 10-24. ISSN 0140-7007 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.04.018 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2017	Song Y, Li D, Yang D, Jin L, Cao F, et al., 'Performance comparison between the combined R134a/CO₂ heat pump and cascade R134a/CO₂ heat pump for space heating', International Journal of Refrigeration, 74 pp. 590-603. ISSN 0140-7007 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2016.12.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 20 Tweet
2017	Song Y, Wang J, Cao F, Shu P, Wang X, 'Experimental investigation on a capillary tube based transcritical CO₂ heat pump system', Applied Thermal Engineering, 112 pp. 184-189. ISSN 1359-4311 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.10.033 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2017	Song Y, Wang J, Cao F, Shu P, Wang X, 'Investigation on the adaptivity of the transcritical CO₂ refrigeration system with a capillary', International Journal of Refrigeration, 79 pp. 183-195. ISSN 0140-7007 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.04.013 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2017	Tian Y, Shen J, Wang C, Xing Z, Wang X, 'Modeling and performance study of a water-injected twin-screw water vapor compressor', International Journal of Refrigeration, 83 pp. 75-87. ISSN 0140-7007 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.04.008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 9 Tweet
2017	Wu X, Xing Z, He Z, Wang X, Chen W, 'Effects of lubricating oil on the performance of a semi-hermetic twin screw refrigeration compressor', Applied Thermal Engineering, 112 pp. 340-351. ISSN 1359-4311 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.10.038 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 13 Tweet
2017	Yin X, Cao F, Pan S, Song Y, Fei J, et al., 'Numerical investigation on screw rotor deformation and influence on volumetric efficiency of the twin-screw multiphase pump', Applied Thermal Engineering, 111 pp. 1111-1118. ISSN 1359-4311 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.10.027 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2016	Alahmer A, Wang X, Al-Rbaihat R, Amanul Alam KC, Saha BB, 'Performance evaluation of a solar adsorption chiller under different climatic conditions', Applied Energy, 175 pp. 293-304. ISSN 0306-2619 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.05.041 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 29Web of Science - 29 Co-authors: Alahmer A Tweet
2016	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'Thermal analysis of a single-storey livestock barn', Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 8, (4) pp. 1-9. ISSN 1687-8132 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1687814016643456 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2016	Hu B, Cao F, Yang X, Wang X, Xing Z, 'Theoretical and experimental study on conveying behavior of a twin-screw multiphase pump', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 230, (4) pp. 304-315. ISSN 0954-4089 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/0954408914549789 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2016	Jin L, Cao F, Yang D, Wang X, 'Performance investigations of an R404A air-source heat pump with an internal heat exchanger for residential heating in northern China', International Journal of Refrigeration, 67 pp. 239-248. ISSN 0140-7007 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2016.03.004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11 Tweet
2016	Seddegh S, Wang X, Henderson AD, 'A comparative study of thermal behaviour of a horizontal and vertical shell-and-tube energy storage using phase change materials', Applied Thermal Engineering, 93 pp. 348-358. ISSN 1359-4311 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.09.107 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 93Web of Science - 80 Co-authors: Seddegh S; Henderson AD Tweet
2016	Shen J, Xing Z, Zhang K, He Z, Wang X, 'Development of a water-injected twin-screw compressor for mechanical vapor compression desalination systems', Applied Thermal Engineering, 95 pp. 125-135. ISSN 1359-4311 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.11.057 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 26 Tweet
2016	Wu X, Xing Z, He Z, Wang X, Chen W, 'Performance evaluation of a capacity-regulated high temperature heat pump for waste heat recovery in dyeing industry', Applied Thermal Engineering, 93 pp. 1193-1201. ISSN 1359-4311 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.10.075 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 24 Tweet
2016	Yang D, Song Y, Cao F, Jin L, Wang X, 'Theoretical and experimental investigation of a combined R134a and transcritical CO₂ heat pump for space heating', International Journal of Refrigeration, 72 pp. 156-170. ISSN 0140-7007 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2016.07.016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 24Web of Science - 24 Tweet
2016	Yin X, Cao F, Jin L, Hu B, Shu P, et al., 'Numerical and experimental investigations of electronic evaporative cooling performance with a coiled channel', Applied Thermal Engineering, 94 pp. 256-265. ISSN 1359-4311 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.10.127 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Tweet
2015	Arias FJ, Wang X, 'Segregation due to motion of front of solidification in phase change materials systems and dependence with shape and dimension factors', Applied Thermal Engineering, 75 pp. 366-370. ISSN 1359-4311 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.10.082 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Arias FJ Tweet
2015	Chen H, Lee WL, Wang X, 'Energy assessment of office buildings in China using China building energy codes and LEED 2.2', Energy and Buildings, 86 pp. 514-524. ISSN 0378-7788 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.10.034 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 15 Tweet
2015	He Y, Cao F, Jin L, Wang X, Xing Z, 'Experimental study on the performance of a vapor injection high temperature heat pump', International Journal of Refrigeration, 60 pp. 1-8. ISSN 0140-7007 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2015.08.012 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 12 Tweet
2015	He Z, Wang X, Chua HT, 'Performance study of a four-bed silica gel-water adsorption chiller with the passive heat recovery scheme', Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2015 Article 634347. ISSN 1024-123X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1155/2015/634347 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 12 Tweet
2015	Liu B, Ma X, Wang X, Dang C, Wang Q, et al., 'Experimental study of the chimney effect in a solar hybrid double wall', Solar Energy, 115 pp. 1-9. ISSN 0038-092X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2015.02.012 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2015	Seddegh S, Wang X, Henderson AD, 'Numerical investigation of heat transfer mechanism in a vertical shell and tube latent heat energy storage system', Applied Thermal Engineering, 87 pp. 698-706. ISSN 1359-4311 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.05.067 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 51Web of Science - 49 Co-authors: Seddegh S; Henderson AD Tweet
2015	Seddegh S, Wang X, Henderson AD, Xing Z, 'Solar domestic hot water systems using latent heat energy storage medium: a review', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 49 pp. 517-533. ISSN 1364-0321 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.04.147 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 77Web of Science - 67 Co-authors: Seddegh S; Henderson AD Tweet
2015	Tang H, Wu H, Wang X, Xing Z, 'Performance study of a twin-screw expander used in a geothermal organic Rankine cycle power generator', Energy, 90, (1) pp. 631-642. ISSN 0360-5442 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.093 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 41Web of Science - 36 Tweet
2015	Wang X, He Z, Chua HT, 'Performance simulation of multi-bed silica gel-water adsorption chillers', International Journal of Refrigeration, 52 pp. 32-41. ISSN 0140-7007 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2014.12.016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2015	Zhang W, Wang T, Zheng S, Peng X, Wang X, 'Experimental study of the gas engine driven heat pump with engine heat recovery', Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2015 Article 417432. ISSN 1024-123X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1155/2015/417432 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 48 Tweet
2014	Christ A, Wang X, Regenauer-Lieb K, Chua HT, 'Low-grade waste heat driven desalination technology', IJSMDO: International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, 5, (1) Article A02. ISSN 1779-6288 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1051/smdo/2013007 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2014	Hu B, Wang X, Cao F, He Z, Xing Z, 'Experimental analysis of an air-source transcritical CO₂ heat pump water heater using the hot gas bypass defrosting method', Applied Thermal Engineering, 71, (1) pp. 528-535. ISSN 1359-4311 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.07.017 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 24Web of Science - 21 Tweet
2014	Lu H, Boulos RA, Chan BCY, Gibson CT, Wang X, et al., 'Carbon nanofibres from fructose using a light-driven high-temperature spinning disc processor', Chemical Communications, 50, (12) pp. 1478-1480. ISSN 1359-7345 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1039/c3cc47354f [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2014	Shen J, Xing Z, Wang X, He Z, 'Analysis of a single-effect mechanical vapor compression desalination system using water injected twin screw compressors', Desalination, 333, (1) pp. 146-153. ISSN 0011-9164 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2013.10.014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 31Web of Science - 27 Tweet
2014	Whittaker PB, Wang X, Regenauer-Lieb K, Blair D, Chua HT, 'Geothermal air conditioning: typical applications using deep-warm and shallow-cool reservoirs for cooling in Perth, Western Australia', IJSMDO: International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, 5 Article A10. ISSN 1779-627X (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1051/smdo/2013010 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2014	Whittaker PB, Wang X, Zimmermann W, Regenauer-Lieb K, Chua HT, 'Predicting the integral heat of adsorption for gas physisorption on microporous and mesoporous adsorbents', The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C, 118, (16) pp. 8350-8358. ISSN 1932-7447 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/jp410873v [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 15 Tweet
2013	Chen H, Wang X, 'A modified zone model for estimating equivalent room thermal capacity', Frontiers in Energy, 7, (3) pp. 351-357. ISSN 2095-1701 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11708-013-0254-x [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2013	Goh YA, Chen X, Yasin FM, Eggers PK, Boulos RA, et al., 'Shear flow assisted decoration of carbon nano-onions with platinum nanoparticles', Chemical Communications, 49, (45) pp. 5171-5173. ISSN 1359-7345 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1039/c3cc41647j [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 21 Tweet
2013	Lu H, Chan BCY, Wang X, Chua HT, Raston CL, et al., 'High-yield synthesis of silicon carbide nanowires by solar and lamp ablation', Nanotechnology, 24, (33) Article 335603. ISSN 0957-4484 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/24/33/335603 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 17 Tweet
2013	Qi P-C, He Y-L, Wang X-L, Meng X-Z, 'Experimental investigation of the optimal heat rejection pressure for a transcritical CO₂ heat pump water heater', Applied Thermal Engineering: Design Processes Equipment Economics, 56 pp. 120-125. ISSN 1359-4311 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.03.045 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 55 Tweet
2013	Wang X, Bierwirth A, Christ A, Whittaker P, Regenauer-Lieb K, et al., 'Application of geothermal absorption air-conditioning system: A case study', Applied Thermal Engineering, 50, (1) pp. 71-80. ISSN 1359-4311 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.05.011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 17 Tweet
2013	Whittaker PB, Wang X, Regenauer-Lieb K, Chua HT, 'Predicting isosteric heats for gas adsorption', Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15, (2) pp. 473-482. ISSN 1463-9076 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1039/c2cp41756a [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 22 Tweet
2013	Zhilong H, Xing Z, Chen W, Wang X, 'Thermal and hydraulic analysis on the flow around the motor in semi-hermetic twin screw refrigeration compressors', Applied Thermal Engineering, 58 pp. 114-124. ISSN 1359-4311 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.04.015 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2012	Chan BCY, Wang X, Lam LKW, Gordan JM, Feuermann D, et al., 'Light-driven high-temperature continuous-flow synthesis of TiO₂ nano-anatase', Chemical Engineering Journal, 211-212 pp. 195-199. ISSN 1385-8947 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2012.09.035 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2012	Wang X, Lee B, Chua HT, 'Methane desorption and adsorption measurements on activated carbon in 281-343 K and pressures to 1.2 MPa', Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 110, (3) pp. 1475-1485. ISSN 1388-6150 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10973-011-2108-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2011	Wang X, Christ A, Regenauer-Lieb K, Hooman K, Chua HT, 'Low grade heat driven multi-effect distillation technology', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 25-26, (54) pp. 5497-5503. ISSN 0017-9310 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2011.07.041 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 38Web of Science - 38 Tweet
2010	Wang X, French J, Kandadi S, Chua HT, 'Adsorption measurements of Methane on Activated Carbon in the temperature range 281- 343 K and pressures to 1.2 Mpa', Journal of Chemical Engineering Data, 55, (8) pp. 2700-2706. ISSN 0021-9568 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/je900959w [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 37 Tweet
2009	Wang X, Chua HT, 'Absorption Cooling: A Review of Lithium Bromide-Water Chiller Technologies', Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering, 2, (2) pp. 193-213. ISSN 2212-7976 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2174/1874477X10902030193 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 27 Tweet
2007	Wang X, Chakaborty A, Ng KC, Saha BB, 'How heat & Mass recovery strategies impact the performance of adsorption desalination plant: theory and experiments', Heat Transfer Engineering, 28, (2) pp. 147-153. ISSN 0145-7632 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/01457630601023625 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 44Web of Science - 35 Tweet
2007	Wang X, Chua HT, 'Two bed silica gel-water adsorption chillers: an effectual lumped parameter model', International Journal of Refrigeration, 30, (8) pp. 1417-1426. ISSN 0140-7007 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2007.03.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 53Web of Science - 50 Tweet
2007	Wang X, Chua HT, 'A comparative evaluation of different heat-recovery schemes as applied to a two-bed adsorption chiller', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 50, (3-4) pp. 433-443. ISSN 0017-9310 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2006.08.003 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 29Web of Science - 26 Tweet
2007	Wang X, Chua HT, Gao LZ, 'A thermogravimetric analyzer for condensable gas adsorption under subatmospheric conditions', Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 90, (3) pp. 935-940. ISSN 1388-6150 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10973-006-8288-5 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2006	Gao L, Wang X, Chua HT, Kawi S, 'Growth of La2CuO4 nanofibers under a mild condition by using single-walled carbon nanotubes as templates', Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 179, (7) pp. 2036-2040. ISSN 0022-4596 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2006.04.003 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 14 Tweet
2006	Ng KC, Chakraborty A, Aye SM, Wang X, 'New pool boiling data for water with copper-foam metal at sub-atmospheric pressures: experiments and correction', Applied Thermal Engineering, 26, (11-12) pp. 1286-1290. ISSN 1359-4311 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2005.10.028 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 54Web of Science - 34 Tweet
2006	Ng KC, Wang X, Lin YS, Saha BB, Koyama S, et al., 'Experimental study of performance improvement of a four-bed adsorption chiller by using heat-and-mass recovery', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 49, (19-20) pp. 3343-3348. ISSN 0017-9310 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2006.01.053 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 64Web of Science - 59 Tweet
2006	Wang X, Chua HT, Teo HY, 'A numerical study of the Hampson-type miniature Joule-Thomson cryocooler', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 49, (3-4) pp. 582-593. ISSN 0017-9310 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2005.08.024 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 30Web of Science - 20 Tweet
2005	Ng KC, Wang X, 'Thermodynamic methods for performance analysis of chillers', Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering Part E, 219, (2) pp. 109-116. ISSN 0954-4089 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1243/095440805X28249 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2005	Wang X, Chua HT, Ng KC, 'Experimental investigation of silica gel - water adsorption chillers with and without a passive heat recovery system', International Journal of Refrigeration, 28, (5) pp. 756-765. ISSN 0140-7007 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2004.11.011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 60Web of Science - 57 Tweet
2005	Wang X, Ng KC, 'Experimental investigation of an adsorption desalination plant using low-temperature waste heat', Applied Thermal Engineering, 25, (17-18) pp. 2780-2789. ISSN 1359-4311 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2005.02.011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 84Web of Science - 75 Tweet
2004	Chua HT, Wang X, Gordon JM, 'Thermionic and tunneling cooling thermodynamics', Applied Physics Letters, 84, (20) pp. 3999-4001. ISSN 0003-6951 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1063/1.1738939 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2004	Chua HT, Wang X, Yap C, Wang W, Ng KC, 'Transient modelling of a two-bed silica gel-water adsorption chiller', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 47, (4) pp. 659-669. ISSN 0017-9310 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2003.08.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 128Web of Science - 123 Tweet
2004	Wang X, Zimmerman W, Ng KC, Chakraborty A, 'Investigation on the isotherm of silica gel + water systems by using TG and volumetric methods', Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 76, (2) pp. 659-669. ISSN 1388-6150 (2004) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 46
2003	Ng KC, Wang X, Chua HT, Wang W, 'Experimental Investigation on a novel four-bed adsorption chiller', Transactions of the Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, 2o, (3) pp. 429-435. (2003) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details]

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2017	Hamilton JM, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, Tavakoli A, Mueller-Stoffels M, 'Utilization and Optimization of Diesel Generation for Maximum Renewable Energy Integration', Smart Energy Grid Design for Island Countries: Challenges and Opportunities, Springer International Publishing AG, FM Rabiul Islam, K Al Mamun, MTO Amanullah (ed), Cham, Switzerland, pp. 21-70. ISBN 978-3-319-50196-3 (2017) [Research Book Chapter] DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50197-0_2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5 Co-authors: Hamilton JM; Negnevitsky M; Tavakoli A Tweet

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Hamilton JM, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, Tavakoli A, Mueller-Stoffels M, 'Utilization and Optimization of Diesel Generation for Maximum Renewable Energy Integration', Smart Energy Grid Design for Island Countries: Challenges and Opportunities, Springer International Publishing AG, FM Rabiul Islam, K Al Mamun, MTO Amanullah (ed), Cham, Switzerland, pp. 21-70. ISBN 978-3-319-50196-3 (2017) [Research Book Chapter]

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Co-authors: Hamilton JM; Negnevitsky M; Tavakoli A

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Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2019	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'The potential of variable speed diesel application in increasing renewable energy source penetration', Energy Procedia, 13-15 December 2018, Sydney, Australia, pp. 558-565. ISSN 1876-6102 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.206 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2019	Li C, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'Review of methanol vehicle policies in China: current status and future implications', Energy Procedia, 13-15 December 2018, Sydney, Australia, pp. 324-331. ISSN 1876-6102 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.164 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Li C; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2019	Mozayeni H, Wang X, Negnevitsky M, 'Exergy analysis of a one-stage adiabatic compressed air energy storage system', Energy Procedia, 13-15 December 2018, Sydney, Australia, pp. 260-267. ISSN 1876-6102 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.145 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Mozayeni H; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2019	Nikbakhti R, Wang X, Chan A, 'Numerical simulation of a completely novel integrated AD-AB sorption refrigeration system', Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Applied Energy 2019, 12-15 August 2019, Vasteras, Sweden, pp. 1-4. (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Nikbakhti R; Chan A
2019	Semshchikov E, Hamilton J, Wu L, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, et al., 'Frequency control within high renewable penetration hybrid systems adopting low load diesel methodologies', Energy Procedia, 13-15 December 2018, Sydney, Australia, pp. 483-490. ISSN 1876-6102 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.196 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Semshchikov E; Hamilton J; Wu L; Negnevitsky M; Lyden S Tweet
2019	Shen G, Wang X, Chan A, 'Experimental investigation of heat transfer characteristics in a vertical multi-tube latent heat thermal energy storage system', Energy Procedia, 13-15 December 2018, Sydney, Australia, pp. 332-339. ISSN 1876-6102 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.165 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Chan A Tweet
2019	Yin X, Cao F, Wang X, 'Investigation on the real-time control of the optimal discharge pressure in a transcritical CO₂ system with data-handling and neural network method', Energy Procedia, 13-15 December 2018, Sydney, Australia, pp. 451-458. ISSN 1876-6102 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.180 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Tweet
2019	Zhang L, Yu X, Lv Q, Cao F, Wang X, 'Study of transient indoor temperature for a HVAC room using a modified CFD method', Energy Procedia, 13-15 December 2018, Sydney, Australia, pp. 420-427. ISSN 1876-6102 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.176 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Tweet
2018	Dahal P, Henderson A, Wang X, Giosio D, 'Fluid-structure interaction in a pump-as-turbine operating at part load', Proceedings of the 20th International Seminar on Hydropower Plants, 14-16 November 2018, Vienna, Austria, pp. 721-728. (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Dahal P; Henderson A; Giosio D
2018	Negnevitsky M, Hamilton J, Lyden S, Wang X, 'Achieving high renewable energy penetration in off-grid systems via low load diesel integration: a case study of King Island, Australia', Proceedings of CIGRE 2018, 2018, Paris, France, pp. 1-12. (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Negnevitsky M; Hamilton J; Lyden S Tweet
2017	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'Economic rationalization of energy storage under low load diesel application', Energy Procedia, ICEP2016, 14-16 December 2016, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 65-70. ISSN 1876-6102 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.107 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2017	Hu F, Zhang Z, Chen W, He Z, Wang X, et al., 'Experimental investigation on the performance of a twin-screw expander used in an ORC system', Energy Procedia, 14-16 December 2016, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 210-215. ISSN 1876-6102 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.129 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3 Tweet
2017	Mozayeni H, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, Cao F, Peng X, 'Performance study of an advanced adiabatic compressed air energy storage system', Energy Procedia, ICEP2016, 14-16 December 2016, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 71-76. ISSN 1876-6102 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.108 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Mozayeni H; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2017	Mozayeni H, Wang X, Negnevitsky M, 'Thermodynamic analysis of a novel pumped hydro compressed air (PHCA) energy storage system', Proceeding from the 8th International Conference on Compressors and Refrigerations, 20-22 July 2017, Xi'an, China, pp. 1-10. (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mozayeni H; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2016	Afshar O, Henderson AD, Walker JM, Wang X, 'Numerical investigation of a horizontal axis tidal turbine', Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (AFMC), 05-08 December, Perth, Australia, pp. 1-4. ISBN 978-1-74052-377-6 (2016) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Afshar O; Henderson AD; Walker JM Tweet
2016	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Tavakoli A, Wang X, Gamble S, 'No load diesel application to maximise renewable energy penetration in offgrid hybrid systems', Set of Papers + Proceedings 2016 Cigre Session, 21-26 August 2016, Paris, France, pp. 1-10. (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M; Tavakoli A Tweet
2016	Hamilton J, Tavakoli A, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'Investigation of no load diesel technology in isolated power systems', Proceedings of the IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2016, 17-21 July 2016, Boston, MA, pp. 1-5. ISBN 978-1-5090-4168-8 (2016) [Conference Extract] DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2016.7741324 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6 Co-authors: Hamilton J; Tavakoli A; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2016	Seddegh S, Wang X, Henderson AD, 'Heat transfer mechanism in solar thermal energy storage systems using phase change materials', Proceedings of 5th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Science (SEES2016), 22-23 February 2016, Singapore, pp. 1-10. ISSN 2251-189X (2016) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.5176/2251-189X_SEES16.3 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Seddegh S; Henderson AD Tweet
2015	Hamilton J, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, 'Low load diesel perceptions and practices within remote area power systems', Proceedings of the 2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST), 7-11 September 2016, Vienna, Austria, pp. 121-126. ISBN 978-1-4799-7735-2 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1109/SEDST.2015.7315194 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6 Co-authors: Hamilton J; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2015	Seddegh S, Wang X, Henderson AD, Chen D, 'Effects of geometric parameter on energy storage performance in a shell-and-tube latent heat energy storage system', Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Compressors and Refrigeration, 16-18 October, Xi'an, China, pp. 563-574. (2015) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Seddegh S; Henderson AD
2015	Smith Z, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, Michael K, 'Glaciothermal power generation in cold climate regions', Proceedings of the Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 2015 IEEE, 26-30 July, Denver, CO, USA, pp. 1-5. ISBN 978-1-4673-8040-9 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2015.7285964 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Smith Z; Negnevitsky M; Michael K Tweet
2015	Wu X, Tang H, Chen W, Wang X, Xing Z, 'Development of a high temperature heat pump for heat recovery in dyeing industry', Proceedings of the 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, 16-22 August, Yokohama, Japan, pp. 1-8. ISBN 9782362150128 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2014	Rogers AT, Henderson A, Wang X, Negnevitsky M, 'Compressed air energy storage: thermodynamic and economic review', Proceedings of the 2014 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 27-31 July 2014, National Harbor, USA, pp. 1-5. ISBN 978-1-4799-6415-4 (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939098 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23 Co-authors: Rogers AT; Henderson A; Negnevitsky M Tweet
2014	Seddegh S, He Z, Wang X, Henderson AD, 'Two-dimensional simulation of a cylinderical latent heat thermal energy storage system', Refrigeration and Technology Proceedings, 31 August - 2 September 2014, Hangzhou, China, pp. 1-8. ISBN 978-2-36215-004-3 (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Seddegh S; Henderson AD Tweet
2014	Wang X, He Z, Chua HT, 'Performance simulation of multi-bed silical gel-water adsorption chillers', Proceedings of the 11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants 2014, 28 August - 1 September, Hangzhou, China, pp. 1-8. ISBN 9782362150043 (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2013	Chen H, Lee WL, Wang X, 'Comparison of energy use assessment for office buildings in China among China building codes, LEED and HKBEAM', Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cryogenics and Refrigeration, 6-9 April 2013, Hangzhou, China, pp. 1-11. (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2013	He Z, Wang T, Zhang W, Wang X, 'Numerical simulation and optimisation of automotive air-conditioning and defrosting ducts', Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET 2013), 26-29 August 2013, Hong Kong, China, pp. 1-11. ISBN 978-988-15439-5-0 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2013	Ng FB, Guzzomi AL, Chua HT, Wang X, Pattuzi F, et al., 'Olive pomace requirements for small combustion applications in Western Australia: Experimental and modelling analysis', Proceedings of 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 June 2013, Copenhagen, Denmark, pp. 230-234. ISBN 978-88-89407-53-0 (2013) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.5071/21stEUBCE2013-1BV.1.13 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2013	Smith Z, Negnevitsky M, Wang X, Michael K, 'Cold climate energy production', Proceedings of the Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2013, 29 September - 3 October 2013, Hobart, Australia, pp. 1-6. (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725369 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Smith Z; Negnevitsky M; Michael K Tweet
2013	Wang X, Chua HT, 'Modeling of a two-bed silica gel-water adsorption chiller', Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cryogenics and Refrigeration, April 6-9, 2013, Hangzhou, China, pp. 1-12. (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2012	Lu H-B, Wang X, Raikundalia VA, Toster J, Chan BCY, et al., 'Application of Titania compounds in dyesensitized solar cells', Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 23-26 September, Wollongong, Australia, pp. 11492-11495. (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2011	Chan B, Lam L, Wang X, Feuermann D, Gordon J, et al., 'Development of a high temperature spinning disc reactor - synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles', Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advance Materials and Nanotechnology, 7-11 February 2011, Wellington, New Zealand, pp. 0-0. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details]
2011	Chan B, Wang X, Feuermann D, Gordon J, Raston C, et al., 'Benign Synthesis of Anatase (TiO2) Nanoparticles under continuous flow', 15th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference/5th International Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry, 21-23 June 2011, Washington DC, USA, pp. 0-0. (2011) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2011	Chua HT, Regenauer-Lieb K, Wang X, 'Direct-heat use of Australia', Australian Institute of Geoscientists, 21/3/11, Perth, Western Australia, pp. 0-0. (2011) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2009	Regenauer-Lieb K, Wang X, Chua HT, Horowitz F, 'The Western Australia Geothermal Centre of Excellence', Geothermal Downunder, 11-13 November 2009, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 0-0. (2009) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2008	Chua HT, Regenauer-Lieb K, Wang X, Horowitz FG, 'Optimal Use of Geothermal Resources', International Association of Hydrogeologists Annual Groundwater Seminar, 5th August, 2008, Perth, Western Australia, pp. 0-0. (2008) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2008	Horowitz FG, Regenauer-Lieb K, Wang X, Chua HT, Poulet T, 'Evidence for hydrothermal convection in the Perth basin', Sir Mark Oliphant International Frontiers of Science and Technology Australian Geothermal Energy Conference, 08/08, Port Macquarie, NSW, pp. 85-87. (2008) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2008	Regenauer-Lieb K, Chua HT, Wang X, Horowitz FG, Wellmann JF, 'Direct-heat use for Australia', Australian Geothermal Energy Conference, 08/08, Port Macquarie, NSW, pp. 0-0. (2008) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2005	Ng KC, Wang X, Gao LZ, Keller JU, 'Experimental investigation of an electro-adsorption chiller', Proceedings of ASME Heat Transfer Conference: 2005 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 17-22 2005, Westin St Francis, San Francisco, CA, USA, pp. 0-0. (2005) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2005	Teo HY, Koyama S, Wang X, Saha BB, Ng KC, et al., 'Performance of the Hampson-Type Joule-Thomson Cryo-Cooler: Simulation and Experiments', 6th KSME-JSME Thermal and Fluid Engineering Conference, March 20-25 2005, Jeju, Korea, pp. 0-0. (2005) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2005	Wang X, Wolfgang Z, Ng KC, Gao LZ, Keller JU, 'Experimental investigation of the adsorption of NH3 on silica gel-based adsorbents', , Proceedings of ASME Heat Transfer Conference: 2005 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 17-22 2005, Westin St Francis, San Francisco, CA, USA, pp. 0-0. (2005) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2004	Chua HT, Chakraborty A, Wang X, 'The specific heat capacity of adsorbent - adsorbate system', Purdue Conference, July 12-15, 2004, USA, pp. 0-0. (2004) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2004	Chua HT, Chakraborty A, Wang X, 'An adsorption chiller driven by thermoelectricity', Purdue Conference, July 12-15, 2004, USA, pp. 0-0. (2004) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2004	Chua HT, Chakraborty A, Wang X, 'Thermoelectricity driven adsorption chiller', International Conference of Thermoelectric, July 25-29 2004, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 0-0. (2004) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2004	Chua HT, Ng KC, Wang X, 'Improving the COP of a two-bed adsorption chiller via a passive regeneration scheme', Proceeding of ACRA 2004, 2004, Beijing, pp. 425-432. (2004) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2004	Chua HT, Ng KC, Wang X, 'Simulation of silica gel-water adsorption chiller', Purdue Conference, July 12-15, 2004, USA, pp. 0-0. (2004) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2004	Chua HT, Teo HY, Wang X, Ng KC, 'Numerical study on the Hampson type J-T cooler', Purdue Conference, July 12-15, 2004, USA, pp. 0-0. (2004) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2003	Chua HT, Ng KC, Wang X, 'Temperature-entropy (T-S) Diagram for Heat-driven and Solid-state Chillers', International Congress of Refrigeration, August 17-22, 2003., Washington, DC, USA, pp. 0-0. (2003) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2003	Ng KC, Chu HT, Wang X, 'Prototype Testing of a Novel Four-bed Regenerative Silica Gel-water Adsorption Chiller', International Congress of Refrigeration, August 17-22, 2003., Washington, DC, USA, pp. 0-0. (2003) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2003	Ng KC, Chua HT, Wang X, 'Aspects of simulation of the multi-bed, regenerative adsorption chillers', International seminar on Thermally Powered Sorption technology, December 4-5 2003, Kyushu, Japan, pp. 147-159. (2003) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2003	Wang X, Chu HT, Ng KC, 'Experimental Investigation of the Adsorption Characteristics of Silica Gel + Water Systems', International Congress of Refrigeration, August 17-22, 2003., Washington, DC, USA, pp. 0-0. (2003) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2002	Ng KC, Wang X, Wang J, Chua HT, 'Experimental Investigation on a novel four-bed adsorption chiller', Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air conditioning, 12/02, Kobe, Japan, pp. 371-374. (2002) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
1997	Wang X, Guangxi J, 'The Mathematical Model of Gas Leakage in the Thin Passage of Compressor', Proceedings of 1997 International Compressors Conference, 1997, Chengdu Provence, China, pp. 0-0. (1997) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]

Patent

(6 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2017	Chua HT, Wang X, Regenauer-Lieb K, 'A desalination plant' (2017) [Patent] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Chua HT
2016	Chua HT, Wang X, Regenauer-Lieb K, 'Desalination plant' (2016) [Patent] [eCite] [Details]
2013	Ng KC, Wang X, Gao L, Chakraborty A, Saha BB, et al., 'Apparatus and method for desalination' (2013) [Patent] [eCite] [Details]
2010	Ng KC, Wang X, Gao L, Chakraborty A, Saha BB, et al., 'Apparatus and method for desalination' (2010) [Patent] [eCite] [Details]
2006	Ng KC, Wang X, Gao L, Chakraborty A, Saha BB, et al., 'Pressurized-cycle based electro-adsorption chiller' (2006) [Patent] [eCite] [Details]
2006	Saha BB, Koyama S, Kashiwagi T, Akisawa A, Ng KC, et al., 'Adsorption refrigerator' (2006) [Patent] [eCite] [Details]

Grants & Funding

Associate Professor Wang has received about $5 million research grants since he moved to Australia. He was one of the foundation members of the Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence which was awarded $2.3 Million by the WA state government in 2008. He received about $185K LIEF grant from the ARC in 2010 and $235K research grant from National Centre of Excellence in Desalination in 2011. Since he joined UTAS in 2012,Associate Professor Wang has received more than $2.2 million research funding from ARC, US Navy Research and industry.

Funding Summary

Number of grants

Total funding

$5,708,664

Projects

Variable-Speed Diesel Retro-Fit for Remote Area Energy Resillience (2019 - 2020)$687,096

Description: Add on to diesel generator to allow it to operate at variable speed, and thus operate much more efficiently.
Funding: Office of Naval Research ($687,096)
Scheme: Grant- Navy and Marine Corps Program
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X; Hamilton JM
Period: 2019 - 2020

Hobart Isolated Power System Connect Workshop (2019)$11,100

Description: Isolated power system workshop and professional development
Funding: Office of Naval Research ($11,100)
Scheme: Grant- Navy and Marine Corps Program
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X
Year: 2019

Synthetic Storage for Improving Flexibility and Security of Micro-Grids (2018 - 2021)$380,000

Description: This project aims to remove the need for energy storage in micro-grids via adoption of synthetic storage. Micro-grids encounter high renewable energy penetrations early, given their small size. Typically, micro-grid variability is managed with technologies such as energy storage. Synthetic storage involves replacing fixed speed diesel assets with variable speed diesel technology. This approach offers a much more cost-effective way to improve renewable penetration and reduce diesel fuel consumption in micro-grids by removing the need for expensive energy storage. The expected project outcomes include reductions in cost and complexity for high renewable energy penetration micro-grids, reduced emissions and improved micro-grid reliability.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($274,000)
Collaborators: Go Solar Group Pty Ltd ($38,300); Regen Power Pty Ltd ($67,700)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X
Period: 2018 - 2021
Grant Reference: LP170100879

Variable Speed Diesel Application for Improved Energy Resilience and Power Security (2018 - 2019)$570,242

Description: This project aims to develop variable speed diesel technology to improve energy resilience and power security. Typically, the research work will involve experimental and theoretical study and then pilot test on site. The expected project outcomes include reductions in cost and complexity for high renewable energy penetration, reduce emissions and improve grid reliability. The details can be found in the proposal.
Funding: Office of Naval Research ($570,242)
Scheme: Grant- Navy and Marine Corps Program
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X; Hamilton JM
Period: 2018 - 2019

Rottnest Island Isolated Power System Connect 2017 Conference (2017)$18,694

Description: Funding for a conference only. All funding will be provided to a subcontractor for services for event management.
Funding: Office of Naval Research ($18,694)
Scheme: Grant- Navy and Marine Corps Program
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X
Year: 2017

Low to no load diesel technology in isolated power systems (2016)$50,000

Description: Development of a novel power system model to investigate the performance of isolated renewable power systems.
Funding: Energy Networks Association Ltd ($50,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X; Lyden SL
Year: 2016

No Load Diesel Application in Remote Power Systems (2016 - 2019)$451,000

Description: The project aims to investigate and optimise no load diesel application within remote area renewable hybrid powersystems. While hundreds of remote Australian communities rely on expensive and polluting diesel for powergeneration, this project will increase penetration of alternative renewable sources into remote and isolated powersystems. Using dual thermodynamic and electrical modeling, this project will specifically investigate low to no loaddiesel threshold capability, reducing diesel consumption at minimal costs. The project will return immediatebenefits to remote mining, defence and tourism based communities, providing a pathway to reduce diesel usageand increased renewable penetration.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($295,000)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X; Gamble S
Period: 2016 - 2019
Grant Reference: LP160100525

Flinders Island Isolated Power System Connect: 2016 Conference (2016)$19,673

Description: Remote and isolated power system utility and isolated power system workshop.
Funding: Office of Naval Research ($19,673)
Scheme: Grant- Navy and Marine Corps Program
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X
Year: 2016

AUSTRALIA JAPAN EMERGING RESEARCH LEADERS travel to Japan (2016)$11,213

Description: The Australia Japan Emerging Research Leaders Exchange Program (ERLEP) is an importantinternational collaborative linkages program which aims to establish individual and institutional S&Tresearch linkages between Australia and Japan. The scheme is targeted at mid-career researchers ofboth countries who are emerging leaders in the Science and Technology community.The program began in 2010 with funding from the former Department of Innovation, Industry, Scienceand Research (DIISR) and the Japanese Society for the Promotion for Science (JSPS).The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) and the Engineering Academy ofJapan (EAJ) administer the exchange program.To date, 33 Japanese researchers have travelled to Australia to undertake two weeks of individualinstitutional visits, and 23 Australian researchers have travelled to Japan to undertake the same modelof exchange. With these visits, the 56 researchers have collectively engaged with over 1,500researchers in their respective fields of expertise.ERLEPs success is reflected in key outcomes such as collaborative projects, joint publications,international conferences, and staff and student exchanges.
Funding: Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering ($11,213)
Scheme: Australia Japan Emerging Research Leaders Exchange
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Wang X
Year: 2016

Low Load Diesel Technology Demonstration (2015 - 2017)$749,146

Description: The proposal will investigate and optimise low load operating thresholds in modern multi-cylinder diesel generators. Operating thresholds will be established via controlled operation of a remote power system integrated diesel generator. Optimisation of the units low load capabilities will subsequently be explored via modification to the engine, possibly including cooling, injector, cylinder, exhaust and/or charge air cooling sub-system refinement. This work is motivated by a need to explore low load capabilities of modern diesel engines, primarily concerned with integrating maximum renewable penetration into any remote power system. Diesels accounts for the vast majority of new and existing generation into off-grid and remote power systems, yet renewables offer cost competitive supply alternatives (Frischknecht, 2014). A key roadblock to greater renewable penetration remains the performance of the diesel engines and their inability to run at low loads. The lower you can run your diesel, the more renewable penetration can be achieved. Just how to achieve sustained low load operation, while maintaining power quality is the problem addressed within this proposal.
Funding: Office of Naval Research ($584,146)
Scheme: Grant- Navy and Marine Corps Program
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X; Hamilton JM
Period: 2015 - 2017

Increasing renewable energy penetration through embedded renewable micro-grids (2014)$8,000

Description: This project will explore the role of primary producers within the Tasmanian network, leveraging both existing and future energy demand associated with a major Tasmanian primary producer. Using this existing facility to investigate how multiple embedded renewable energy technologies can contribute to reduced operational and environmental costs, this project aims to oversee the design implementation and operation of an embedded renewable micro-grid. Research will determine renewable technologies currently financially viable for integration within a private HV grid context.
Funding: Nichols Poultry ($8,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X
Year: 2014

Investigation of lower load diesel operation and maintenance in remote area power systems (2014 - 2015)$30,000

Funding: Hydro Tasmania ($30,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Negnevitsky M; Wang X
Period: 2014 - 2015

5th International Conference on Cryogenics and Refrigeration (ICCR2013) (2013)$2,500

Funding: University of Tasmania ($2,500)
Scheme: Grant-Conference Support Scheme
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Wang X
Year: 2013

Development of a novel low grade heat driven desalination technology (2011 - 2013)$235,000

Funding: National Centre of Excellence on Desalination, Australia (NCEDA) ($235,000)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: The University of Western Australia
Research Team: Wang X; Chua HT; Regenauer-Lieb K
Period: 2011 - 2013

Facility for studying the sorption properties of gases by nanostructured materials (2009)$185,000

Funding: Australian Research Council ($185,000)
Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF)
Administered By: The University of Western Australia
Research Team: Wang X; Buckley C; Gale J; Odgen M; Mulders A; Wu H; O'Connor B; Bailey S
Year: 2009

Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence (2009 - 2011)$2,300,000

Funding: Western Australia Department of Commerce ($2,300,000)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: The University of Western Australia
Research Team: Wang X; Regenauer-Lieb K; Horowitz F; Chua HT; Reddy S; Dyskin A; Cawood P
Period: 2009 - 2011

Research Supervision

Associate Professor Wang has supervised a number of Ph.D. students to completion in the field of thermodynamics, heat pump, energy storage, desalination, and adsorption engineering. He is looking for potential Ph.D. students working on projects: phase change energy storage, gas storage, desalination, air-conditioning, heat pump, and renewable energy.

Current

Completed

Current

Degree	Title	Commenced
PhD	Solar Thermal Ponds: Applications of nanofluids and modeling of double-diffusive natural convection heat and mass transfer	2015
PhD	Investigation and Optimization of Thermal Characteristics of a Vertical Shell-and-tube Phase Change Energy Storage System	2016
PhD	Dynamic Loading on Francis Turbine Runners	2016
PhD	Methods and Algorithms of Dynamic State Estimation for Improving Reliability of Cyber-Physical System in Smart Electric Power Grid	2017
PhD	Study on the Optimal Transport Policy for the Development of Methanol Vehicle in China for a Sustainable Future	2017
PhD	Robust Voltage, Load and Frequency Stabilization in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration with Renewable Energy	2018
PhD	Research on the Mechanism of Horizontal Fracturing of Shale Gas Horizontal Well	2018
PhD	Heat and Mass Transfer Enhancement with Magnetic Nanofluids (Micro Magnetofluidics)	2019
PhD	Renewable Energy Storage Research	2019
Masters	The Effect of English Language Ability on Acoustic Requirements for Tertiary Classrooms	2019

Completed

Degree	Title	Completed
PhD	Development of a Combined Pumped Hydro and Compressed Air Energy Storage System Candidate: Hamidreza Mozayeni	2019
PhD	Long-Term Performance of Tidal Turbines Candidate: Omid Afshar	2019
PhD	Cost Effective Renewable Energy Integration within Remote and Isolated Power Systems via Low-load Diesel Application Candidate: James Michael Hamilton	2017
PhD	Solar Hot Water System Using Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Candidate: Saeid Seddegh Kiyaroudi	2016
Masters	Evaluation of Glaciothermal Engines for the Generation of Polar Renewable Energy Candidate: Zane Branton Smith	2016