Dr. Xinhua  Xu
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Dr. Xinhua Xu

Professor
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Building Services Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

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Biography

Dr. Xinhua Xu is currently working as Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Research Fellow at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Building Services Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China in 2005. His area of research interest focuses on several issues such as Renewable Energy, Building Thermal and Moisture Transfer Process Analysis, Building Energy Efficiency Technology, Dynamic Simulation of Building Systems, HVAC and BMS System Fault Detection and Diagnosis, Optimal and Robust control of Air-Conditioning Systems, Dynamic Simulation of Building Systems, Optimal Control and Performance Diagnosis of HVAC System and Building System, and Intelligent Building (IB) and System Integration. He is also serving as reviewer of many national and international journals. Dr. Xinhua Xu received honors includes receive the research fund of program for New Century Excellent Talents in University Excellent Paper Award for 2010 National Conference of HVAC&R , receive the research fund of Chu Tian Scholar Scheme Of Hubei Province, and receive Second Prize on Natural Science of Ministry of Education. He has published 37 articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Engineering
100%
Renewable Energy
62%
Moisture Transfer Process Analysis
90%
Building Energy Efficiency Technology
75%
Dynamic Simulation
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Zhu, Q., X. Xu, J. Gao and F. Xiao, 2015. A semi-dynamic model of active pipe-embedded building envelope for thermal performance evaluation. Int. J. Thermal Sci., 88: 170-179.
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  2. Zhu, Q., X. Xu, J. Wang and F. Xiao, 2014. Development of dynamic simplified thermal models of active pipe-embedded building envelopes using genetic algorithm. Int. J. Thermal Sci., 76: 258-272.
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  3. Xu, X., J. Yu, S. Wang and J. Wang, 2014. Research and application of active hollow core slabs in building systems for utilizing low energy sources. Applied Energy, 116: 424-435.
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  4. Li, A., X. Xu and J. Gao, 2014. Analysis of frequency thermal characteristics of pipe-embedded concrete radiant floors based on FDFD method. Energy Proc., 61: 1339-1342.
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  5. Yu, J., L. Tian, C. Yang, X. Xu and J. Wang, 2013. Sensitivity analysis of energy performance for high-rise residential envelope in hot summer and cold winter zone of China. Energy Build., 64: 264-274.
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  6. Xu, X., Q. Zhu, J. Wang and F. Xiao, 2013. Study of dynamic thermal performance of active pipe-embedded building envelopes based on frequency-domain finite-difference method. TSEST Trans. Electr. Electron. Circ. Syst., 3: 65-72.
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  7. Xie, J., Q. Zhu and X. Xu, 2012. An active pipe-embedded building envelope for utilizing low-grade energy sources. J. Central South Univ. Technol., 19: 1163-1167.
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  8. Yu, J., L. Tian, C. Yang, X. Xu and J. Wang, 2011. Optimum insulation thickness of residential roof with respect to solar-air degree-hours in hot summer and cold winter zone of China. Energy Build., 43: 2304-2313.
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  9. Ge, G., F. Xiao and X. Xu, 2011. Model-based optimal control of a dedicated outdoor air-chilled ceiling system using liquid desiccant and membrane-based total heat recovery. Applied Energy, 88: 4180-4190.
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  10. Zhu, N., H. Wang, X. Xu and Z. Ma, 2010. A simplified dynamic model of building structures integrated with shaped-stabilized phase change materials. Int. J. Thermal Sci., 49: 1722-1731.
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  11. Xu, X., S. Wang, J. Wang and F. Xiao, 2010. Active pipe-embedded structures in buildings for utilizing low-grade energy sources: A review. Energy Build., 42: 1567-1581.
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  12. Xu, X., S. Wang and G. Huang, 2010. Robust MPC for temperature control of air-conditioning systems concerning on constraints and multitype uncertainties. Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol., 31: 39-55.
  13. Xu, X. and S. Wang, 2009. A model-based optimal ventilation control strategy of multi-zone VAV air-conditioning systems. Applied Thermal Eng., 29: 91-104.
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  14. Xiao, F., S. Wang, X. Xu and G. Ge, 2009. An isolation enhanced PCA method with expert-based multivariate decoupling for sensor FDD in air-conditioning systems. Applied Thermal Eng., 29: 712-722.
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  15. Wang, J., S. Wang, X. Xu and F. Xiao, 2009. Evaluation of alternative arrangements of a heat pump system for plume abatement in a large-scale chiller plant in a subtropical region. Energy Build., 41: 596-606.
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  16. Wang, J., S. Wang, X, Xu and Y. Chen, 2009. Short time step heat flow calculation of building constructions based on frequency-domain regression method. Int. J. Thermal Sci., 48: 2355-2364.
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  17. Huang, G., S. Wang and X. Xu, 2009. A robust model predictive control strategy for improving the control performance of air-conditioning systems. Energy Convers. Manage., 50: 2650-2658.
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  18. Zhou, Q., S. Wang, X. Xu and F. Xiao, 2008. A grey-box model of next-day building thermal load prediction for energy-efficient control. Int. J. Energy Res., 32: 1418-1431.
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  19. Xu, X., S. Wang and Z. Ma, 2008. Evaluation of plume potential and plume abatement of evaporative cooling towers in a subtropical region. Applied Thermal Eng., 28: 1471-1484.
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  20. Xu, X., S. Wang and Y. Chen, 2008. An improvement to frequency-domain regression method for calculating conduction transfer functions of building walls. Applied Thermal Eng., 28: 661-667.
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  21. Xu, X., F. Xiao and S. Wang, 2008. Enhanced chiller sensor fault detection, diagnosis and estimation using wavelet analysis and principal component analysis methods. Applied Thermal Eng., 28: 226-237.
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  22. Xu, X. and S. Wang, 2008. A simplified dynamic model for existing buildings using CTF and thermal network models. Int. J. Thermal Sci., 47: 1249-1262.
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  23. Xu, X. and S. Wang, 2008. A simple time domain calculation method for transient heat transfer models. Energy Build., 40: 1682-1690.
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  24. Xu, X. and S. Wang, 2008. A mixed-mode building energy model for performance evaluation and diagnosis of existing buildings. Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol., 29: 73-83.
  25. Xiao, F., S. Wang and X. Xu, 2008. Automatic commissioning of AHU sensors for enhancing building lifecycle performance. HKIE Trans., 15: 24-29.
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  26. Wang, S. and X. Xu, 2008. Effects of alternative control strategies of water-evaporative cooling systems on energy efficiency and plume control: A case study. Build. Environ., 43: 1973-1989.
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  27. Ma, Z., S. Wang, X. Xu and F. Xiao, 2008. A supervisory control strategy for building cooling water systems for practical and real time applications. Energy Convers. Manage., 49: 2324-2336.
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  28. Xu, X. and S. Wang, 2007. Optimal simplified thermal models of building envelope based on frequency domain regression using genetic algorithm. Energy Build., 39: 525-536.
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  29. Xu, X. and S. Wang, 2007. An adaptive demand-controlled ventilation strategy with zone temperature reset for multi-zone air-conditioning systems. Indoor Built Environ., 16: 426-437.
  30. Xu, X. and S. Wang, 2006. Hybrid model of existing buildings for transient thermal performance estimation. J. Harbin Inst. Technol. (New Ser.), 13: 186-191.
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  31. Wang, S., X. Xu and Z. Ma, 2006. Energy performance evaluation and development of control strategies for the air-conditioning system of a building at construction stage. J. Harbin Inst. Technol. (New Ser.), 13: 172-178.
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  32. Wang, S. and X. Xu, 2006. Simplified building model for transient thermal performance estimation using GA-based parameter identification. Int. J. Thermal Sci., 45: 419-432.
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  33. Wang, S. and X. Xu, 2006. Parameter estimation of internal thermal mass of building dynamic models using genetic algorithm. Energy Convers. Manage., 47: 1927-1941.
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  34. Xu, X., S. Wang and W.Z. Shi, 2004. A robust sequencing control strategy for air-handling units. Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol., 25: 141-158.
  35. Wang, S. and X. Xu, 2004. Optimal and robust control of outdoor ventilation airflow rate for improving energy efficiency and IAQ. Build. Environ., 39: 763-773.
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  36. Wang, S. and X. Xu, 2002. A robust control strategy for combining DCV control with economizer control. Energy Convers. Manage., 43: 2569-2588.
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