Dr. Hongxing Yang

Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wales, U.K

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Biography

Dr. Hongxing Yang is currently working as Professor at Department of Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wales College of Cardiff, UK in 1993. He is Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and Registered Professional Engineer, Hong Kong. He also worked as Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, and Engineer at Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, and Research Associate at Solar Energy Unit, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wales College of Cardiff, UK, and Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He is also serving as member of editor board in international journals. Dr. Hongxing Yang received honors includes Deans Award for Outstanding Achievement in Academic Programme Development, 2014, Certificate of Merit, Green Innovations Awards, Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence, 2013, Merit Award of the Innovation Award for the Engineering Industry, HKIE, Silver medal at the 40th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, and Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research. He has published (83) articles in journals, (5) books and (6) patents contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Energy
Renewable Energy
Building Energy Saving
Applied Energy
Sustainable Energy

Selected Publications

  1. Ma, T., H. Yang, L. Lu and J. Peng, 2015. Pumped storage-based standalone photovoltaic power generation system: Modeling and techno-economic optimization. Applied Energy, 137: 649-659.
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  2. Zhang, W., H. Yang, L. Lu, P. Cui and Z. Fang, 2014. The research on ring-coil heat transfer models of pile foundation ground heat exchangers in the case of groundwater seepage. Energy Build., 71: 115-128.
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  3. Wang, H., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Topochemical synthesis of Bi2O3 microribbons derived from a bismuth oxalate precursor as high-performance lithium-ion batteries. RSC Adv., 4: 17483-17489.
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  4. Ma, T., P.A. Ostergaard, H. Lund, H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. An energy system model for Hong Kong in 2020. Energy, 68: 301-310.
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  5. Ma, T., H. Yang, L. Lu and J. Peng, 2014. Technical feasibility study on a standalone hybrid solar-wind system with pumped hydro storage for a remote island in Hong Kong. Renew. Energy, 69: 7-15.
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  6. Ma, T., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Solar photovoltaic system modeling and performance prediction. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 36: 304-315.
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  7. Ma, T., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Feasibility study and economic analysis of pumped hydro storage and battery storage for a renewable energy powered island. Energy Convers. Manage., 79: 387-397.
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  8. Ma, T., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Development of a model to simulate the performance characteristics of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules/strings/arrays. Solar Energy, 100: 31-41.
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  9. Ma, T., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. A feasibility study of a stand-alone hybrid solar-wind-battery system for a remote island. Applied Energy, 121: 149-158.
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  10. Luo, Y., S. Shao, H. Xu, C. Tian and H. Yang, 2014. Experimental and theoretical research of a fin-tube type internally-cooled liquid desiccant dehumidifier. Applied Energy, 133: 127-134.
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  11. Luo, Y., H. Yang, L. Lu and R. Qi, 2014. A review of the mathematical models for predicting the heat and mass transfer process in the liquid desiccant dehumidifier. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 31: 587-599.
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  12. Luo, Y., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Liquid desiccant dehumidifier: Development of a new performance predication model based on CFD. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 69: 408-416.
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  13. Luo, Y., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Dynamic and microscopic simulation of the counter-current flow in a liquid desiccant dehumidifier. Applied Energy, 136: 1018-1025.
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  14. Gao, X., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Study on offshore wind power potential and wind farm optimization in Hong Kong. Applied Energy, 130: 519-531.
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  15. Gao, X., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2014. Investigation into the optimal wind turbine layout patterns for a Hong Kong offshore wind farm. Energy, 73: 430-442.
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  16. Zhang, W., H. Yang, L. Lu and Z. Fang, 2013. The analysis on solid cylindrical heat source model of foundation pile ground heat exchangers with groundwater flow. Energy, 55: 417-425.
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  17. Wong, I. and H.X. Yang, 2013. Study on remote source solar lighting system application in high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong. Energy Build., 60: 225-231.
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  18. Wang, Z., H. Yang and S. Chen, 2013. Study on the operating performance of cross hot-gas bypass defrosting system for air-to-water screw heat pumps. Applied Thermal Eng., 59: 398-404.
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  19. Wang, Y., L. Lu, H. Yang and Q. Che, 2013. Development of high dispersed TiO2 paste for transparent screen-printable self-cleaning coatings on glass. J. Nanopart. Res., 15: 1-6.
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  20. Wang, H., H. Yang, L. Lu, Y. Zhou and Y. Wang, 2013. Building self-ordered tubular macro- and mesoporous nitridated titania from gas bubbles towards high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Dalton Trans., 42: 8781-8787.
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  21. Qi, R., L. Lu, H. Yang and F. Qin, 2013. Investigation on wetted area and film thickness for falling film liquid desiccant regeneration system. Applied Energy, 112: 93-101.
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  22. Qi, R., L. Lu, H. Yang and F. Qin, 2013. Influence of plate surface temperature on the wetted area and system performance for falling film liquid desiccant regeneration system. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 64: 1003-1013.
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  23. Qi, R., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2013. Development of simplified prediction model for internally cooled/heated liquid desiccant dehumidification system. Energy Build., 59: 133-142.
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  24. Peng, J., L. Lu, H. Yang and J. Han, 2013. Investigation on the annual thermal performance of a photovoltaic wall mounted on a multi-layer facade. Applied Energy, 112: 646-656.
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  25. Peng, J., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2013. Review on life cycle assessment of energy payback and greenhouse gas emission of solar photovoltaic systems. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 19: 255-274.
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  26. Peng, J., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2013. An experimental study of the thermal performance of a novel photovoltaic double-skin facade in Hong Kong. Solar Energy, 97: 293-304.
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  27. Ma, T., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2013. Performance evaluation of a stand-alone photovoltaic system on an isolated island in Hong Kong. Applied Energy, 112: 663-672.
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  28. Han, J., L. Lu, J. Peng and H. Yang, 2013. Performance of ventilated double-sided PV facade compared with conventional clear glass facade. Energy Build., 56: 204-209.
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  29. Chen, J., H.X. Yang, C.P. Liu, C.H. Lau and M. Lo, 2013. A novel vertical axis water turbine for power generation from water pipelines. Energy, 54: 184-193.
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  30. Che, Q., H. Yang, L. Lu and Y. Wang, 2013. Preparation of lead-free nanoglass frit powder for crystalline silicon solar cells. Applied Energy, 112: 657-662.
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  31. Che, Q., H. Yang, L. Lu and Y. Wang, 2013. Nanoparticles-aided silver front contact paste for crystalline silicon solar cells. J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron., 24: 524-528.
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  32. Che, Q., H. Yang, L. Lu and Y. Wang, 2013. A new environmental friendly silver front contact paste for crystalline silicon solar cells. J. Alloys Compd., 549: 221-225.
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  33. Zhou, W., H. Yang, M. Rissanen, B. Nygren and J. Yan, 2012. Decrease of energy demand for bioethanol-based polygeneration system through case study. Applied Energy, 95: 305-311.
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  34. Zhang, W., H. Yang, L. Sun, N. Hon, Z. Fang and X. Li, 2012. Heat transfer model of ground heat exchangers with groundwater seepage. HV&AC, 42: 129-134.

  35. Zhang, W., H. Yang, L. Lu and Z. Fang, 2012. Investigation on heat transfer around buried coils of pile foundation heat exchangers for ground-coupled heat pump applications. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 55: 6023-6031.
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  36. Wong, I. and H.X. Yang, 2012. Introducing natural lighting into the enclosed lift lobbies of highrise buildings by remote source lighting system. Applied Energy, 90: 225-232.
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  37. Sun, L., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2012. Optimum design of shading-type building-integrated photovoltaic claddings with different surface azimuth angles. Applied Energy, 90: 233-240.
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  38. Qi, R., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2012. Quick performance prediction for internally cooled/heated liquid desiccant dehumidification system. Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol., 35: 99-112.
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  39. Qi, R., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2012. Investigation on air-conditioning load profile and energy consumption of desiccant cooling system for commercial buildings in Hong Kong. Energy Build., 49: 509-518.
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  40. Qi, R., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2012. Impact of climate change on ventilation load and energy use of air conditioning systems in buildings of Hong Kong. Int. J. Low-Carbon Technol., 7: 303-309.
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  41. Man, Y., H. Yang, J. Wang and Z. Fang, 2012. In situ operation performance test of ground coupled heat pump system for cooling and heating provision in temperate zone. Applied Energy, 97: 913-920.
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  42. Luo, Y., S. Shao, F. Qin, C. Tian and H. Yang, 2012. Investigation on feasibility of ionic liquids used in solar liquid desiccant air conditioning system. Solar Energy, 86: 2718-2724.
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  43. Lin, C., H. Yang and Z. Zhu, 2012. Numerical exploration of 1 + 2 type laminar natural convection in a differentially heated square cavity using Chebyshev spectral collocation method. Int. Commun. Heat Mass Transfer, 39: 593-597.
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  44. Kumbernuss, J., J. Chen, H.X. Yang and L. Lu, 2012. Investigation into the relationship of the overlap ratio and shift angle of double stage three bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). J. Wind Eng. Ind. Aerodyn., 107: 57-75.
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  45. Kumbernuss, J., C. Jian, J. Wang, H.X. Yang and W.N. Fu, 2012. A novel magnetic levitated bearing system for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT). Applied Energy, 90: 148-153.
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  46. Irene Wong, H.L. Choi and H. Yang, 2012. Simulation and experimental studies on natural lighting in enclosed lift lobbies of highrise residential buildings by remote source solar lighting. Applied Energy, 92: 705-713.
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  47. Chen, X. and H. Yang, 2012. Performance analysis of a proposed solar assisted ground coupled heat pump system. Applied Energy, 97: 888-896.
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  48. Chen, J, J. Kumbernuss, L. Zhang, L. Lu and H. Yang, 2012. Influence of phase-shift and overlap ratio on Savonius wind turbine's performance. J. Solar Energy Eng., Vol. 134, No. 1. 10.1115/1.4004980.
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  49. Yang, H., Y. Li, L. Lu and R. Qi, 2011. First order multivariate Markov chain model for generating annual weather data for Hong Kong. Energy Build., 43: 2371-2377.
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  50. Man, Y., H. Yang, J.D. Spitler and Z. Fang, 2011. Feasibility study on novel hybrid ground coupled heat pump system with nocturnal cooling radiator for cooling load dominated buildings. Applied Energy, 88: 4160-4171.
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  51. Man, Y., H. Yang, J. Wang and Z. Fang, 2011. Operation performance investigation of ground-coupled heat-pump system for temperate region. Int. J. Low Carbon Technol., 6: 107-118.
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  52. Chen, X., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2011. Long term operation of a solar assisted ground coupled heat pump system for space heating and domestic hot water. Energy Build., 43: 1835-1844.
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  53. Chen, X., H. Yang, L. Lu, J. Wang and W. Liu, 2011. Experimental studies on a ground coupled heat pump with solar thermal collectors for space heating. Energy, 36: 5292-5300.
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  54. Zhu, Z., H. Yang and T. Chen, 2010. Numerical study of turbulent heat and fluid flow in a straight square duct at higher Reynolds numbers. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 53: 356-364.
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  55. Zhou, Y., M. Alam, H.X. Yang, H. Guo and D.H. Wood, 2010. Fluid forces on a very low Reynolds number airfoil and their prediction. Int. J. Heat Fluid Flow, 32: 329-339.
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  56. Zhou, W., C. Lou, Z. Li, L. Lu and H. Yang, 2010. Current status of research on optimum sizing of stand-alone hybrid solar-wind power generation systems. Applied Energy, 87: 380-389.
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  57. Yang, H., P. Cui and Z. Fang, 2010. Vertical-borehole ground-coupled heat pumps: A review of models and systems. Applied Energy, 87: 16-27.
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  58. Wang, Y., Y. Liu, H. Yang, H. Wang, H. Shen, M. Li and J. Yan, 2010. An investigation of DNA-like structured dye-sensitized solar cells. Curr. Applied Phys., 10: 119-123.
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  59. Wang, Y., H. Yang, Y. Liu, H. Wang, H. Shen, J. Yan and H. Xu, 2010. The use of Ti meshes with self-organized TiO2 nanotubes as photoanodes of all-Ti dye-sensitized solar cells. Prog. Photovoltaics: Res. Applic., 18: 285-290.
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  60. Wang, Y., H. Yang and L. Lu, 2010. Three-dimensional double deck meshlike dye-sensitized solar cells. J. Applied Phys., Vol. 108, No. 6. 10.1063/1.3486222.
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  61. Wang, Y., H. Yang and H. Xu, 2010. DNA-like dye-sensitized solar cells based on TiO2 nanowire-covered nanotube bilayer film electrodes. Mater. Lett., 64: 164-166.
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  62. Tian, C., T. Chen, H. Yang and T.M. Chung, 2010. A generalized window energy rating system for typical office buildings. Solar Energy, 84: 1232-1243.
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  63. Sun, L.L. and H.X. Yang, 2010. Impacts of the shading-type building-integrated photovoltaic claddings on electricity generation and cooling load component through shaded windows. Energy Build., 42: 455-460.
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  64. Man, Y., H. Yang, N. Diao, J. Liu and Z. Fang, 2010. A new model and analytical solutions for borehole and pile ground heat exchangers. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 53: 2593-2601.
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  65. Man, Y., H. Yang and J. Wang, 2010. Study on hybrid ground-coupled heat pump system for air-conditioning in hot-weather areas like Hong Kong Applied Energy, 87: 2826-2833.
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  66. Lu, L. and H.X. Yang, 2010. Environmental payback time analysis of a roof-mounted Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system in Hong Kong. Applied Energy, 87: 3625-3631.
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  67. Li, Y., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2010. Energy and economic performance analysis of an open cycle solar desiccant dehumidification air-conditioning system for application in Hong Kong. Solar Energy, 84: 2085-2095.
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  68. Li, Y. and H. Yang, 2010. Experimental study of an open-cycle solar collector/regenerator using liquid desiccant for air conditioning. Int. J. Green Energy, 7: 273-288.
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  69. Li, H. and H. Yang, 2010. Study on performance of solar assisted air source heat pump systems for hot water production in Hong Kong. Applied Energy, 87: 2818-2825.
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  70. Li, H. and H. Yang, 2010. Energy and exergy analysis of multi-functional solar-assisted heat pump system. Int. J. Low-Carbon Technol., 5: 130-136.
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  71. Han, J., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2010. Numerical evaluation of the mixed convective heat transfer in a double-pane window integrated with see-through a-Si PV cells with low-e coatings. Applied Energy, 87: 3431-3437.
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  72. Alam, M.M., Y. Zhou, H.X. Yang, H. Guo and J. Mi, 2010. The ultra-low Reynolds number airfoil wake. Exp. Fluids, 48: 81-103.
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  73. Zhu, Z.J., H.X. Yang and T.Y. Chen, 2009. Direct numerical simulation of turbulent flow in a straight square duct at Reynolds number 600. J. Hydrodyn. Ser. B, 21: 600-607.
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  74. Yang, H., T. Chen and Z. Zhu, 2009. Numerical study of forced turbulent heat convection in a straight square duct. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 52: 3128-3136.
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  75. Wang, H., Y. Liu, H. Xu, X. Dong, H. Shen, Y. Wang and H. Yang, 2009. An investigation on the novel structure of dye-sensitized solar cell with integrated photoanode. Renew. Energy, 34: 1635-1638.
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  76. Wang, H., Y. Liu, H. Huang, M. Zhong, H. Shen, Y. Wang and H. Yang, 2009. Low resistance dye-sensitized solar cells based on all-titanium substrates using wires and sheets. Applied Surf. Sci., 255: 9020-9025.
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  77. Li, H. and H. Yang, 2009. Potential application of solar thermal systems for hot water production in Hong Kong. Applied Energy, 86: 175-180.
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  78. Han, J., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2009. Thermal behavior of a novel type see-through glazing system with integrated PV cells. Build. Environ., 44: 2129-2136.
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  79. Han, J., L. Lu and H. Yang, 2009. Investigation on the thermal performance of different lightweight roofing structures and its effect on space cooling load. Applied Thermal Eng., 29: 2491-2499.
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  80. Cui, P., H. Yang and Z. Fang, 2009. Energy and exergy analysis of hybrid ground-coupled heat pumps with hot water supply. Int. J. Exergy, 6: 388-404.
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