Dr. Zhenjun Ma
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Dr. Zhenjun Ma

Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia


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

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Biography

Dr. Zhenjun MA obtained his PhD in Department of Building Services Engineering from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong in 2008. Currently he is working as Senior Lecturer at University of Wollongong, Australia. His research area focuses on several issues, Building Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Modelling and Optimal control of Buildings and Building HVAC systems, Solar Photovoltaic Thermal systems, Ground source Heat Pumps, Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification Systems, and Phase Change Materials in Building Applications. Dr. Zhenjun received honors includes, 2014 Engineers Australia Presidents Award, Certificate of outstanding contribution in reviewing for Journal of Energy Conversion and Management, Pride of Workmanship Award, Denis Joseph Award for Innovative, Nomination as a member of UOW Energy Efficiency Training team for 2014 Vice-Chancellors Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning, 2013, Overall winner of Solar Decathlon China 2013 Competition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Postdoctoral Fellowship, Danfoss Scholarship awarded by Danfoss Industries Ltd, Outstanding Graduate Student awarded, and PetroChina Enterprise Scholarship for very outstanding student awarded by PetroChina Nature Gas Industries Ltd. He is also serving as reviewer in more than 25 peer-reviewed national and international journals. He is member of following committees and scientific societies, Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH), and Member of World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies, Member and Chaired in many conferences. He also delivered several invited lectures in different institutes. He supervised 1 PhD student and 1 M. Phil student, number of PhD, M. Phil and undergraduate students currently in is his supervision. He has published 42 research articles in referred journals and 23 papers in conferences as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Engineering
100%
Building Energy Efficiency
62%
Modelling
90%
Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Systems
75%
Ground Source Heat Pumps
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
6
Articles
169
Abstracts
12

Selected Publications

  1. Ren, H., Z. Ma, A.B. Chan and Y. Sun, 2023. Optimal planning of municipal-scale distributed rooftop photovoltaic systems with maximized solar energy generation under constraints in high-density cities. Energy, Vol. 263. 10.1016/j.energy.2022.125686.
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  2. Pathak, S.K., V.V. Tyagi, K. Chopra, B. Kalidasan and A.K. Pandey et al., 2023. Energy, exergy, economic and environmental analyses of solar air heating systems with and without thermal energy storage for sustainable development: A systematic review. J. Energy Storage, Vol. 59. 10.1016/j.est.2022.106521.
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  3. Liang, L., H. Yin, D. Zhang, Y. Han and Y. Li et al., 2023. Characteristics of outdoor pollutants intrusion and ventilation control in sentry buildings with normal openings. Build. Simul., 16: 393-411.
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  4. Awan, M.B., Z. Ma, W. Lin, A.K. Pandey and V.V. Tyagi, 2023. A characteristic-oriented strategy for ranking and near-optimal selection of phase change materials for thermal energy storage in building applications. J. Energy Storage, Vol. 57. 10.1016/j.est.2022.106301.
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  5. Zhou, X., W. Lin, R. Kumar, P. Cui and Z. Ma, 2022. A data-driven strategy using long short term memory models and reinforcement learning to predict building electricity consumption. Appl. Energy, Vol. 306. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.118078.
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  6. Zhang, S., L. Pu, S. Mancin, Z. Ma and L. Xu, 2022. Experimental study on heat transfer characteristics of metal foam/paraffin composite PCMs in large cavities: Effects of material types and heating configurations. Appl. Energy, Vol. 325. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119790.
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  7. Yin, H., X. Zhai, Y. Ning, Z. Li, Z. Ma, X. Wang and A. Li, 2022. Online monitoring of PM2.5 and CO2 in residential buildings under different ventilation modes in Xi'an city. Build. Environ., Vol. 207. 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108453.
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  8. Yin, H., D. Ji, Y. Wang, Y. Huo and X. Deng et al., 2022. Numerical study of particle spatial distribution under column attachment ventilation. J. Build. Eng., Vol. 53. 10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104599.
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  9. Wang, S., S. Jiang, Z. Ma, J. Wang, J. Zhao, T. Zhang, X. Wu and L. Duanmu, 2022. Integration of recent developments in transient heat conduction and mass transfer for solid sphere into teaching. Comput. App. Eng., 30: 1526-1546.
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  10. Shaik, S., C. Arumugam, S.V. Shaik, M. Arıcı, A. Afzal and Z. Ma, 2022. Strategic design of PCM integrated burnt clay bricks: Potential for cost-cutting measures for air conditioning and carbon dioxide extenuation. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 375. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134077.
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  11. Shahsavar, A., A.H.A. Alwaeli, N. Azimi, S. Rostami and K. Sopian et al., 2022. Exergy studies in water-based and nanofluid-based photovoltaic/thermal collectors: Status and prospects. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., Vol. 168. 10.1016/j.rser.2022.112740.
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  12. Ren, H., Z. Ma, C.F.N. Tse and Y. Sun, 2022. Optimal control of solar-powered electric bus networks with improved renewable energy on-site consumption and reduced grid dependence. Appl. Energy, Vol. 323. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119643.
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  13. Ren, H., Z. Ma, A.M.L. Fong and Y. Sun, 2022. Optimal deployment of distributed rooftop photovoltaic systems and batteries for achieving net-zero energy of electric bus transportation in high-density cities. Appl. Energy, Vol. 319. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119274.
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  14. Ren, H., C. Xu, Z. Ma and Y. Sun, 2022. A novel 3D-geographic information system and deep learning integrated approach for high-accuracy building rooftop solar energy potential characterization of high-density cities. Appl. Energy, Vol. 306. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117985.
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  15. Paul, J., A.K. Pandey, Y.N. Mishra, Z. Said and Y.K. Mishra et al., 2022. Nano-enhanced organic form stable PCMs for medium temperature solar thermal energy harvesting: Recent progresses, challenges, and opportunities. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., Vol. 161. 10.1016/j.rser.2022.112321.
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  16. Liu, J., W. Lin, H. Ren, A.K. Albdoor, F.I. Hai and Z. Ma, 2022. Multi-objective optimization of a direct contact membrane distillation regenerator for liquid desiccant regeneration. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 373. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133736.
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  17. Liu, J., A.K. Albdoor, W. Lin, F.I. Hai and Z. Ma, 2022. Membrane fouling in direct contact membrane distillation for liquid desiccant regeneration: Effects of feed temperature and flow velocity. J. Membr. Sci., Vol. 642. 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119936.
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  18. Li, D., R. Yang, M. Arıcı, B. Wang and E. Tunçbilek et al., 2022. Incorporating phase change materials into glazing units for building applications: Current progress and challenges. Appl. Therm. Eng., Vol. 210. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2022.118374.
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  19. Kumar, R.R., A.K. Pandey, M. Samykano, B. Aljafari and Z. Ma et al., 2022. Phase change materials integrated solar desalination system: An innovative approach for sustainable and clean water production and storage. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., Vol. 165. 10.1016/j.rser.2022.112611.
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  20. Khan, R., R. Kumar and Z. Ma, 2022. Experimental investigations on the performance characteristics of plastic surfaces for developing low flow falling film liquid desiccant regenerators. Solar Energy, 236: 356-368.
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  21. Hu, P., S. Wang, J. Wang, S. Jiang, Y. Sun and Z. Ma, 2022. Scale-up of open zeolite bed reactors for sorption energy storage: Theory and experiment. Energy Build., Vol. 264. 10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112077.
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  22. Hu, P., S. Wang, J. Wang, S. Jiang, Y. Liang, Z. Ma and S. Gao, 2022. Thermal performance analysis of the sorption heat storage system with packed bed based on a spatially resolved 2D model. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 49. 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101753.
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  23. Albdoor, A.K., Z. Ma, F. Al-Ghazzawi, J. Liu and M.B. Awan, 2022. Experimental and numerical investigation of the operating performance of air-to-air membrane enthalpy exchangers. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 49. 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101722.
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  24. Albdoor, A.K., Z. Ma, F. Al-Ghazzawi and M. Arıcı, 2022. Study on recent progress and advances in air-to-air membrane enthalpy exchangers: Materials selection, performance improvement, design optimisation and effects of operating conditions. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., Vol. 156. 10.1016/j.rser.2021.111941.
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  25. Zhou, X., W. Lin, P. Cui, Z. Ma and T. Huang, 2021. An unsupervised data mining strategy for performance evaluation of ground source heat pump systems. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 46. 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101255.
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  26. Zhang, S., L. Pu, L. Xu and Z. Ma, 2021. Thermal and exergetic analysis of shell and eccentric-tube thermal energy storage. J. Energy Storage, Vol. 38. 10.1016/j.est.2021.102504.
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  27. Zhang, C., L. Yang, W. Lin, J. Wei, J. Chen and Z. Ma, 2021. Experimental investigation and life-cycle cost analysis of a cold storage enhanced vacuum cooling system using ice slurry. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 45. 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101074.
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  28. Zhang, C., L. Yang, W. Lin, J. Wei, J. Chen and Z. Ma, 2021. Corrigendum to “Experimental investigation and life-cycle cost analysis of a cold storage enhanced vacuum cooling system using ice slurry” [Sustain. Energy Technol. Assess. 45 (2021) 101074]. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 46. 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101324.
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  29. Yin, H., Y. Huo, Y. Wang, D. Ji, J. Wang, Z. Ma and A. Li, 2021. Numerical investigation on mechanisms and performance of column attachment ventilation for winter heating. Build. Environ., Vol. 202. 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108025.
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  30. Xu, L., L. Pu, S. Zhang and Z. Ma, 2021. Thermo-fluidic performance of microencapsulated phase change material slurry in thermal energy storage. J. Energy Storage, Vol. 43. 10.1016/j.est.2021.103247.
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  31. Wang, J., Q. Huo, T. Zhang, F. Liu, S. Wang, Z. Ma and S. Jiang, 2021. Performance evaluation for a coupled push-pull ventilation and air curtain system to restrict pollutant dispersion in a factory building. J. Build. Eng., Vol. 43. 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103164.
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  32. Wang, C., S. Wang, X. Jin, T. Zhang and Z. Ma, 2021. Analytical solution for the heat and mass transfer of spherical grains during drying. Biosyst. Eng., 212: 399-412.
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  33. Thakur, A.K., S.W. Sharshir, Z. Ma, A. Thirugnanasambantham and S.S. Christopher et al., 2021. Performance amelioration of single basin solar still integrated with V-type concentrator: Energy, exergy, and economic analysis. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 28: 3406-3420.
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  34. Thakur, A.K., R. Sathyamurthy, V. Ramalingam, I. Lynch and S.W. Sharshir et al., 2021. A case study of SARS-CoV-2 transmission behavior in a severely air-polluted city (Delhi, India) and the potential usage of graphene based materials for filtering air-pollutants and controlling/monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 23: 923-946.
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  35. Thakur, A.K., R. Sathyamurthy, S.W. Sharshir, A.E. Kabeel and M.R. Elkadeem et al., 2021. Performance analysis of a modified solar still using reduced graphene oxide coated absorber plate with activated carbon pellet. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 45. 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101046.
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  36. Thakur, A.K., R. Sathyamurthy, R. Velraj, I. Lynch and R. Saidur et al., 2021. Sea-water desalination using a desalting unit integrated with a parabolic trough collector and activated carbon pellets as energy storage medium. Desalination, Vol. 516. 10.1016/j.desal.2021.115217.
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  37. Singh, G., K. Chopra, V.V. Tyagi, A.K. Pandey, Z. Ma and H. Ren, 2021. A comprehensive energy, exergy and enviroeconomic (3-E) analysis with carbon mitigation for multistage evaporation assisted milk powder production unit. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 43. 10.1016/j.seta.2020.100925.
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  38. Shahsavar, A., P. Jha, M. Arıcı, S. Nižetić and Z. Ma, 2021. Energetic and exergetic performances of a nanofluid-based photovoltaic/thermal system equipped with a sheet-and-grooved serpentine tube collector: Indoor experimental tests. Solar Energy, 225: 918-933.
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  39. Ren, H., Z. Ma, W. Li, V.V. Tyagi and A.K. Pandey, 2021. Optimisation of a renewable cooling and heating system using an integer-based genetic algorithm, response surface method and life cycle analysis. Energy Convers. Manage., Vol. 230. 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113797.
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  40. Ren, H., Y. Sun, A.K. Albdoor, V.V. Tyagi, A.K. Pandey and Z. Ma, 2021. Improving energy flexibility of a net-zero energy house using a solar-assisted air conditioning system with thermal energy storage and demand-side management. Appl. Energy, Vol. 285. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116433.
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  41. Ren, H., M. Tibbs, C. McLauchlan, Z. Ma and L. Harrington, 2021. Refrigerator cost trap for low-income households: Developments in measurement and verification of appliance replacements. Energy Sustainable Dev., 60: 1-14.
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  42. Ren, H., M. He, W. Lin, L. Yang, W. Li and Z. Ma, 2021. Performance investigation and sensitivity analysis of shell-and-tube phase change material thermal energy storage. J. Energy Storage, Vol. 33. 10.1016/j.est.2020.102040.
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  43. Pu, L., S. Zhang, L. Xu, Z. Ma and X. Wang, 2021. Numerical study on the performance of shell-and-tube thermal energy storage using multiple PCMs and gradient copper foam. Renewable Energy, 174: 573-589.
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  44. Nazir, M.S., A. Shahsavar, M. Afrand, M. Arıcı, S. Nižetić, Z. Ma and H.F. Öztop, 2021. A comprehensive review of parabolic trough solar collectors equipped with turbulators and numerical evaluation of hydrothermal performance of a novel model. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 45. 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101103.
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  45. Menglong, L.U., S. Mengjie, M.A. Zhenjun, W. Xiaotao and Z. Long, 2021. A modeling study of sessile water droplet on the cold plate surface during freezing under natural convection with gravity effect considered. Int. J. Multiphase Flow, Vol. 143. 10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2021.103749.
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  46. Lin, W., Z. Ma, S. Wang, M.I. Sohel and E.L. Cascio, 2021. Experimental investigation and two-level model-based optimisation of a solar photovoltaic thermal collector coupled with phase change material thermal energy storage. Appl. Therm. Eng., Vol. 182. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.116098.
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  47. Lin, W., Z. Ma, K. Li, V.V. Tyagi and A.K. Pandey, 2021. A dynamic simulation platform for fault modelling and characterisation of building integrated photovoltaics. Renewable Energy, 179: 963-981.
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  48. Kumar, R., R. Khan and Z. Ma, 2021. Suitability of plate versus cylinder surface for the development of low flow falling film liquid desiccant dehumidifiers. Renewable Energy, 179: 723-736.
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  49. Khan, R., R. Kumar and Z. Ma, 2021. Experimental assessment of mass transfer characteristics of polypropylene surfaces for low flow falling film liquid desiccant air-conditioning applications. Chem. Eng. Process. Process Intensif., Vol. 169. 10.1016/j.cep.2021.108605.
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  50. Jiang, S., S. Wang, Y. Yu, Z. Ma and J. Wang, 2021. Further analysis of the influence of interstage configurations on two-stage vapor compression heat pump systems. Appl. Therm. Eng., Vol. 184. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.116050.
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  51. Jeong, B., J. Kim, Z. Ma, P. Cooper and R. de Dear, 2021. Identification of environmental and contextual driving factors of air conditioning usage behaviour in the Sydney residential buildings. Buildings, Vol. 11. 10.3390/buildings11030122.
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  52. Gao, D.C., Y.J. Sun, Z. Ma and H. Ren, 2021. A review on integration and design of desiccant air-conditioning systems for overall performance improvements. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., Vol. 141. 10.1016/j.rser.2021.110809.
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  53. Christopher, S., K. Parham, A.H. Mosaffa, M.M. Farid and Z. Ma et al., 2021. A critical review on phase change material energy storage systems with cascaded configurations. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 283. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124653.
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  54. Chopra, K., V.V. Tyagi, A.K. Pandey, Z. Ma and H. Ren, 2021. Energy, exergy, enviroeconomic & exergoeconomic (4E) assessment of thermal energy storage assisted solar water heating system: Experimental & theoretical approach. J. Energy Storage, Vol. 35. 10.1016/j.est.2021.102232.
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  55. Cascio, E.L., L. Girardin, Z. Ma and F. Maréchal, 2021. How smart is the grid? Front. Energy Res., Vol. 9. 10.3389/fenrg.2021.637447.
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  56. Baghi, Y., Z. Ma, D. Robinson and T. Boehme, 2021. Innovation in sustainable solar-powered net-zero energy solar decathlon houses: A review and showcase. Buildings, Vol. 11. 10.3390/buildings11040171.
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  57. Awan, M.B., K. Li, Z. Li and Z. Ma, 2021. A data driven performance assessment strategy for centralized chiller systems using data mining techniques and domain knowledge. J. Build. Eng., Vol. 41. 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102751.
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  58. Albdoor, A.K., Z. Ma, P. Cooper, F. Al-Ghazzawi, J. Liu, C. Richardson and P. Wagner, 2021. Air-to-air enthalpy exchangers: Membrane modification using metal-organic frameworks, characterisation and performance assessment. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 293. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126157.
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  59. Wang, Z., F. Wang, G. Li, M. Song, Z. Ma, H. Ren and K. Li, 2020. Experimental investigation on thermal characteristics of transcritical CO2 heat pump unit combined with thermal energy storage for residential heating. Appl. Therm. Eng., Vol. 165. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.114505.
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  60. Ren, H., Y. Sun, W. Lin, S. Wang, W. Li and Z. Ma, 2020. A review of heat and mass transfer mechanisms of dehumidifiers and regenerators for liquid desiccant cooling systems. Sci. Technol. Built Environ., 26: 465-483.
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  61. Ma, Z., L. Xia, X. Gong, G. Kokogiannakis, S. Wang and X. Zhou, 2020. Recent advances and development in optimal design and control of ground source heat pump systems. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., Vol. 131. 10.1016/j.rser.2020.110001.
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  62. Ma, Z., H. Ren and Z. Sun, 2020. Energy and exergy analysis of a desiccant cooling system integrated with thermal energy storage and photovoltaic/thermal-solar air collectors. Sci. Technol. Built Environ., 26: 12-27.
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  63. Liu, W., Z. Li, R. Malekian, M.A. Sotelo, Z. Ma and W. Li, 2020. A novel multifeature based on-site calibration method for LiDAR-IMU system. IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., 67: 9851-9861.
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  64. Lin, W., Z. Ma, C. McDowell, Y. Baghi and B. Banfield, 2020. Optimal design of a thermal energy storage system using phase change materials for a net-zero energy solar decathlon house. Energy Build., Vol. 208. 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109626.
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  65. Lin, W., H. Ren and Z. Ma, 2020. Mathematical modelling and experimental investigation of solar air collectors with corrugated absorbers. Renewable Energy, 145: 164-179.
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  66. Li, K., Z. Ma, D. Robinson, W. Lin and Z. Li, 2020. A data-driven strategy to forecast next-day electricity usage and peak electricity demand of a building portfolio using cluster analysis, Cubist regression models and Particle Swarm Optimization. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 273. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123115.
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  67. Li, K., Y. Sun, D. Robinson, J. Ma and Z. Ma, 2020. A new strategy to benchmark and evaluate building electricity usage using multiple data mining technologies. Sustainable Energy Technol. Assess., Vol. 40. 10.1016/j.seta.2020.100770.
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  68. Green, A., L.L. Gomis, R. Paolini, S. Haddad and G. Kokogiannakis, et al., 2020. Above-roof air temperature effects on HVAC and cool roof performance: Experiments and development of a predictive model. Energy Build., Vol. 222. 10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110071.
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  69. Feng, S.Z., Y.R. Tao, Z.J. Ma, G. Królczyk and Z.X. Li, 2020. Transient nonlinear heat transfer analysis using a generic grid refinement for structure parameter variations. Int. J. Therm. Sci., Vol. 153. 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2020.106357.
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  70. Feng, S.Z., X. Han, Z.J. Ma, G. Królczyk and Z.X. Li, 2020. Data-driven algorithm for real-time fatigue life prediction of structures with stochastic parameters. Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Eng., Vol. 372. 10.1016/j.cma.2020.113373.
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  71. Bie, Y., Z. Li, J. Lei, Z. Ma, M. Li, G. Królczyk and W. Li, 2020. Solar medium-low temperature thermal utilization and effect analysis of boundary condition: A tutorial. Solar Energy, 197: 238-253.
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  72. Albdoor, A.K., Z. Ma, P. Cooper, H. Ren and F. Al-Ghazzawi, 2020. Thermodynamic analysis and design optimisation of a cross flow air to air membrane enthalpy exchanger. Energy, Vol. 202. 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117691.
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  73. Albdoor, A.K., Z. Ma and P. Cooper, 2020. Experimental investigation and performance evaluation of a mixed-flow air to air membrane enthalpy exchanger with different configurations. Appl. Therm. Eng., Vol. 166. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.114682.
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  74. Al-Jubainawi, A., Z. Ma, Y. Guo and L.D. Nghiem, 2020. Effect of regulating main governing factors on the selectivity membranes of electrodialysis used for LiCl liquid desiccant regeneration. J. Build. Eng., Vol. 28. 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101022.
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  75. Yin, H., C. Liu, L. Zhang, A. Li and Z. Ma, 2019. Measurement and evaluation of indoor air quality in naturally ventilated residential buildings. Indoor Built Environ., 28: 1307-1323.
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  76. Yi, G., A. Al-Jubainawi and M. Zhenjun, 2019. Mathematical modelling and simulation analysis of electrodialysis regeneration for LiCl liquid desiccant air conditioning systems. Int. J. Refrig., 107: 234-245.
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  77. Wei, L., Z. Ma, X. Gong and X. Guo, 2019. Experimental investigation and performance analysis of an organic rankine cycle for low-temperature heat to electricity generation. Int. J. Low-Carbon Technol., 14: 500-507.
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  78. Wang, Z., F. Wang, Z. Ma, W. Lin and H. Ren, 2019. Investigation on the feasibility and performance of transcritical CO2 heat pump integrated with thermal energy storage for space heating. Renew. Energy, 134: 496-508.
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  79. Wang, J., F. Battaglia, S. Wang, T. Zhang and Z. Ma, 2019. Flow and heat transfer characteristics of ice slurry in typical components of cooling systems: A review. Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 141: 922-939.
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  80. Ren, H., Z. Ma, W. Lin, S. Wang and W. Li, 2019. Optimal design and size of a desiccant cooling system with onsite energy generation and thermal storage using a multilayer perceptron neural network and a genetic algorithm. Energy Convers. Manage., 180: 598-608.
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  81. Ren, H., Z. Ma, J. Liu, X. Gong and W. Li, 2019. A review of heat and mass transfer improvement techniques for dehumidifiers and regenerators of liquid desiccant cooling systems. Appl. Therm. Eng., Vol. 162. 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.114271.
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  82. Ren, H., Z. Ma and S. Gschwander, 2019. Characterisation and evaluation of a new phase change enhanced working solution for liquid desiccant cooling systems. Applied Thermal Eng., 150: 1197-1205.
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  83. Qi, D., L. Pu, Z. Ma, L. Xia and Y. Li, 2019. Effects of ground heat exchangers with different connection configurations on the heating performance of GSHP systems. Geothermics, 80: 20-30.
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  84. Ma, Z., H. Ren and W. Lin, 2019. A review of heating, ventilation and air conditioning technologies and innovations used in solar-powered net zero energy solar decathlon houses. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 240. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118158.
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  85. Liu, W., Z. Li, S. Sun, R. Malekian, Z. Ma and W. Li, 2019. Improving positioning accuracy of the mobile laser scanning in GPS-denied environments: An experimental case study. IEEE Sens. J., 19: 10753-10763.
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  86. Lin, W., Z. Ma, H. Ren, S. Gschwander and S. Wang, 2019. Multi-objective optimisation of thermal energy storage using phase change materials for solar air systems. Renewable Energy, 130: 1116-1129.
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  87. Lin, W., H. Ren, Z. Ma and L. Yang, 2019. Using fuzzy clustering and weighted cumulative probability distribution techniques for optimal design of phase change material thermal energy storage. J. Cleaner Prod., 233: 1259-1268.
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  88. Li, S., S. Wang, S. Jiang, Z. Ma and C. Zhang, 2019. Experimental investigation of a regenerated air cycle heat pump heating system with a turbocharger. Int. J. Refrig., 100: 48-54.
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  89. Li, K., R.J. Yang, D. Robinson, J. Ma and Z. Ma, 2019. An agglomerative hierarchical clustering-based strategy using Shared Nearest Neighbours and multiple dissimilarity measures to identify typical daily electricity usage profiles of university library buildings. Energy, 174: 735-748.
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  90. Huang, P., Z. Ma, L. Xiao and Y. Sun, 2019. Geographic information system-assisted optimal design of renewable powered electric vehicle charging stations in high-density cities. Appl. Energy, Vol. 255. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113855.
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  91. He, M., L. Yang, W. Lin, J. Chen, X. Mao and Z. Ma, 2019. Preparation, thermal characterization and examination of phase change materials (PCMs) enhanced by carbon-based nanoparticles for solar thermal energy storage. J. Energy Storage, Vol. 25. 10.1016/j.est.2019.100874.
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  92. Guo, Y., A. Al-Jubainawi and Z. Ma, 2019. Performance investigation and optimisation of electrodialysis regeneration for LiCl liquid desiccant cooling systems. Appl. Therm. Eng., 149: 1023-1034.
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  93. Fan, W., G. Kokogiannakis and Z. Ma, 2019. Optimisation of life cycle performance of a double-pass photovoltaic thermal-solar air heater with heat pipes. Renewable Energy, 138: 90-105.
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  94. Fan, W., G. Kokogiannakis and Z. Ma, 2019. Integrative modelling and optimisation of a desiccant cooling system coupled with a photovoltaic thermal-solar air heater. Solar Energy, 193: 929-947.
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  95. Du, S., G. Feng, Z. Li, T. Sarkodie-Gyan, J. Wang, Z. Ma and W. Li, 2019. Measurement and prediction of granite damage evolution in deep mine seams using acoustic emission. Meas. Sci. Technol., Vol. 30. 10.1088/1361-6501/ab329c.
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  96. Cai, W., F. Wang, J. Liu, Z. Wang and Z. Ma, 2019. Experimental and numerical investigation of heat transfer performance and sustainability of deep borehole heat exchangers coupled with ground source heat pump systems. Applied Thermal Eng., 149: 975-986.
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  97. Albdoor, A.K., Z. Ma and P. Cooper, 2019. Moisture diffusion measurement and evaluation for porous membranes used in enthalpy exchangers. Energy Procedia, 160: 499-506.
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  98. Zhihua, W., W. Fenghao, M. Zhenjun, S. Mengjie and W. Fan, 2018. Experimental performance analysis and evaluation of a novel frost-free air source heat pump system. Energy Build., 175: 69-77.
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  99. Xia, L., Z. Ma, G. Kokogiannakis, Z. Wang and S. Wang, 2018. A model-based design optimization strategy for ground source heat pump systems with integrated photovoltaic thermal collectors. Applied Energy, 214: 178-190.
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  100. Xia, L., Z. Ma, G. Kokogiannakis, S. Wang and X. Gong, 2018. A model-based optimal control strategy for ground source heat pump systems with integrated solar photovoltaic thermal collectors. Appl. Energy, 228: 1399-1412.
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  101. Wang, Z., M. Song, F. Wang, Z. Ma and Q. Lin, 2018. Experimental investigation and seasonal performance assessment of a frost-free ASHP system with radiant floor heating. Energy Build., 179: 200-212.
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  102. Wang, Z., F. Wang, Z. Ma, M. Bai and S. Liu, 2018. Experimental investigation and evaluation of the performance of air-source heat pumps for indoor thermal comfort control. J. Mech. Sci. Technol., 32: 1437-1447.
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  103. Ren, H., Z. Ma, W. Lin, W. Fan and W. Li, 2018. Integrating photovoltaic thermal collectors and thermal energy storage systems using phase change materials with rotary desiccant cooling systems. Sustainable Cities Soc., 36: 131-143.
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  104. Ma, Z., R. Yan, K. Li and N. Nord, 2018. Building energy performance assessment using volatility change based symbolic transformation and hierarchical clustering. Energy Build., 166: 284-295.
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  105. Ma, Z., H. Ren, W. Lin and S. Wang, 2018. Solar-Assisted HVAC Systems with Integrated Phase Change Materials. In: Sustainable Air Conditioning Systems, Ghenai, C. and T. Salameh (Eds.). Chapter 2, InTech Publ., Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 978-1-78923-301-8, pp: 21-40.
  106. Lin, Q., S. Wang, Z. Ma, J. Wang and T. Zhang, 2018. Lattice boltzmann simulation of flow and heat transfer evolution inside encapsulated phase change materials due to natural convection melting. Chem. Eng. Sci., 189: 154-164.
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  107. Li, K., Z. Ma, D. Robinson and J. Ma, 2018. Identification of typical building daily electricity usage profiles using gaussian mixture model-based clustering and hierarchical clustering. Appl. Energy, 231: 331-342.
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  108. Huan, C., F. Wang, X. Wu, Z. Lin, Z. Ma and Z. Wang, 2018. Development of a nodal model for predicting the vertical temperature profile in a stratum-ventilated room. Energy Build., 159: 99-108.
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  109. Gong, X., L. Xia, Z. Ma, G. Chen and L. Wei, 2018. Investigation on the optimal cooling tower input capacity of a cooling tower assisted ground source heat pump system. Energy Build., 174: 239-253.
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  110. Fan, W., G. Kokogiannakis and Z. Ma, 2018. A multi-objective design optimisation strategy for hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector (PVT)-solar air heater (SAH) systems with fins. Solar Energy, 163: 315-328.
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  111. Daly, D., P. Cooper and Z. Ma, 2018. Qualitative analysis of the use of building performance simulation for retrofitting lower quality office buildings in Australia. Energy Build., 181: 84-94.
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  112. Cascio, E.L., Z. Ma and C. Schenone, 2018. Performance assessment of a novel natural gas pressure reduction station equipped with parabolic trough solar collectors. Renewable Energy, 128: 177-187.
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  113. Xia, L., Z. Ma, C. McLauchlan and S. Wang, 2017. Experimental investigation and control optimization of a ground source heat pump system. Appl. Therm. Eng., 127: 70-80.
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  114. Wang, Z., F. Wang, Z. Ma and M. Song, 2017. Numerical study on the operating performances of a novel frost-free air-source heat pump unit using three different types of refrigerant. Appl. Therm. Eng., 112: 248-258.
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  115. Wang, Z., F. Wang, X. Wang, Z. Ma, X. Wu and M. Song, 2017. Dynamic character investigation and optimization of a novel air-source heat pump system. Appl. Therm. Eng., 111: 122-133.
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  116. Wang, Z., F. Wang, J. Liu, Z. Ma, E. Han and M. Song, 2017. Field test and numerical investigation on the heat transfer characteristics and optimal design of the heat exchangers of a deep borehole ground source heat pump system. Energy Convers. Manage., 153: 603-615.
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  117. Ma, Z., R. Yan and N. Nord, 2017. A variation focused cluster analysis strategy to identify typical daily heating load profiles of higher education buildings. Energy, 134: 90-102.
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  118. Li, S., S. Wang, Z. Ma, S. Jiang and T. Zhang, 2017. Using an air cycle heat pump system with a turbocharger to supply heating for full electric vehicles. Int. J. Refrig., 77: 11-19.
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  119. Li, S., S. Wang, Z. Ma and T. Zhang, 2017. An air cycle heat pump heating system using a turbocharger for full electric vehicle. Procedia Eng., 205: 1405-1411.
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  120. Fiorentini, M., J. Wall, Z. Ma, J.H. Braslavsky and P. Cooper, 2017. Hybrid model predictive control of a residential HVAC system with on-site thermal energy generation and storage. Appl. Energy, 187: 465-479.
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  121. Fan, W., G. Kokogiannakis, Z. Ma and P. Cooper, 2017. Development of a dynamic model for a hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector-solar air heater with fins. Renewable Energy, 101: 816-834.
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  122. Duong, H.C., L. Xia, Z. Ma, P. Cooper, W. Ela and L.D. Nghiem, 2017. Assessing the performance of solar thermal driven membrane distillation for seawater desalination by computer simulation. J. Membr. Sci., 542: 133-142.
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  123. Duong, H.C., F.I. Hai, A. Al-Jubainawi, Z. Ma, T. He and L.D. Nghiem, 2017. Liquid desiccant lithium chloride regeneration by membrane distillation for air conditioning. Sep. Purif. Technol., 177: 121-128.
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  124. Al-Jubainawi, A., Z. Ma, Y. Guo, L.D. Nghiem, P. Cooper and W. Li, 2017. Factors governing mass transfer during membrane electrodialysis regeneration of LiCl solution for liquid desiccant dehumidification systems. Sustainable Cities Soc., 28: 30-41.
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  125. Yan, R., Z. Ma, Y. Zhao and G. Kokogiannakis, 2016. A decision tree based data-driven diagnostic strategy for air handling units. Energy Build., 133: 37-45.
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  126. Yan, R., Z. Ma, G. Kokogiannakis and Y. Zhao, 2016. A sensor fault detection strategy for air handling units using cluster analysis. Autom. Constr., 70: 77-88.
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  127. Wang, Z., F. Wang, Z. Ma, X. Wang and X. Wu, 2016. Research of heat and moisture transfer influence on the characteristics of the ground heat pump exchangers in unsaturated soil. Energy Build., 130: 140-149.
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  128. Ma, Z., W. Lin and M.I. Sohel, 2016. Nano-enhanced phase change materials for improved building performance. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., 58: 1256-1268.
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  129. Lin, W., Z. Ma, P. Cooper, M.I. Sohel and L. Yang, 2016. Thermal performance investigation and optimization of buildings with integrated phase change materials and solar photovoltaic thermal collectors. Energy Build., 116: 562-573.
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  130. Lin, W. and Z. Ma, 2016. Using Taguchi-Fibonacci search method to optimize phase change materials enhanced buildings with integrated solar photovoltaic thermal collectors. Energy, 106: 23-37.
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  131. Huan, C., F.H. Wang, Z. Lin, X.Z. Wu, Z.J. Ma, Z.H. Wang and L.H. Zhang, 2016. An experimental investigation into stratum ventilation for the cooling of an office with asymmetrically distributed heat gains. Build. Environ., 110: 76-88.
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  132. Guo, Y., Z. Ma, A. Al-Jubainawi, P. Cooper and L.D. Nghiem, 2016. Using electrodialysis for regeneration of aqueous lithium chloride solution in liquid desiccant air conditioning systems. Energy Build., 116: 285-295.
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  133. Yan, C., S. Wang, Z. Ma and W. Shi, 2015. A simplified method for optimal design of solar water heating systems based on Life-cycle energy analysis. Renewable Energy, 74: 271-278.
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  134. Mohaisen, A.K. and Z. Ma, 2015. Development and modelling of a solar assisted liquid desiccant dehumidification Air-conditioning system. Build. Simul.-China, 8: 123-135.
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  135. Huang, S., Z. Ma and F. Wang, 2015. A multi-objective design optimization strategy for vertical ground heat exchangers. Energy Build., 87: 233-242.
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  136. Fiorentini, M., P. Cooper and Z. Ma, 2015. Development and optimization of an innovative HVAC system with integrated PVT and PCM thermal storage for a Net-zero energy retrofitted house. Energy Build., 94: 21-32.
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  137. Sohel, M.I., Z. Ma, P. Cooper, J. Adams and R. Scott, 2014. A dynamic model for air-based photovoltaic thermal systems working under real operating conditions. Applied Energy, 132: 216-225.
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  138. Pu, L., Y. Li, F. Xiao, Z. Ma, D. Qi and S. Shen, 2014. Effects of different inlet vent positions on the uniformity of humidity inside a building chamber. Energy Build., 76: 565-571.
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  139. Lin, W., Z. Ma, M.I. Sohel and P. Cooper, 2014. Development and evaluation of a ceiling ventilation system enhanced by solar photovoltaic thermal collectors and phase change materials. Energy Convers. Manage., 88: 218-230.
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  140. Huang, S., Z. Ma and P. Cooper, 2014. Optimal design of vertical ground heat exchangers by using entropy generation minimization method and genetic algorithms. Energy Convers. Manage., 87: 128-137.
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  141. Daly, D., P. Cooper and Z. Ma, 2014. Understanding the risks and uncertainties introduced by common assumptions in energy simulations for Australian commercial buildings. Energy Build., 75: 382-393.
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  142. Daly, D., P. Cooper and Z. Ma, 2014. Implications of global warming for commercial building retrofitting in Australian cities. Build. Environ., 74: 86-95.
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  143. Zhao, Y., S. Wang, F. Xiao and Z. Ma, 2013. A simplified physical Model-based fault detection and diagnosis strategy and its customized tool for centrifugal chillers. HVAC&R Res., 19: 283-294.
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  144. Pu, L., F. Xiao, Y. Li and Z. Ma, 2012. Effects of initial mist conditions on simulation accuracy of humidity distribution in an environmental chamber. Build. Environ., 47: 217-222.
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  145. Niu, X., F. Xiao and Z. Ma, 2012. Investigation on capacity matching in liquid desiccant and heat pump hybrid air-conditioning systems. Int. J. Refrig., 35: 160-170.
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  146. Ma, Z., P. Cooper, D. Daly and L. Ledo, 2012. Existing building retrofits: Methodology and State-of-the-art. Energy Build., 55: 889-902.
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  147. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2012. Fault-tolerant supervisory control of building condenser cooling water systems for energy efficiency. HVAC&R Res., 18: 126-146.
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  148. Zhu, N., S. Wang, Z. Ma and Y. Sun, 2011. Energy performance and optimal control of Air-conditioned buildings with envelopes enhanced by phase change materials. Energy Convers. Manage., 52: 3197-3205.
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  149. Sun, Z., S. Wang and Z. Ma, 2011. In-situ implementation and validation of a CO2-based adaptive demand-controlled ventilation strategy in a multi-zone office building. Build. Environ., 46: 124-133.
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  150. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2011. Supervisory and optimal control of central chiller plants using simplified adaptive models and genetic algorithm. Applied Energy, 88: 198-211.
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  151. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2011. Online fault detection and robust control of condenser cooling water systems in building central chiller plants. Energy Build., 43: 153-165.
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  152. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2011. Enhancing the performance of large Primary-secondary chilled water systems by using bypass check valve. Energy, 36: 268-276.
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  153. 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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  154. Wang, S., Z. Ma and W. Pau, 2010. Intelligent and optimal control of the central air-conditioning system in International Commerce Centre. IB Technol., 43: 9-15.
  155. Wang, S., Z. Ma and D.C. Gao, 2010. Performance enhancement of a complex chilled water system using a check valve: Experimental validation. Applied Thermal Eng., 30: 2827-2832.
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  156. Wang, S., Y. Sun and Z. Ma, 2010. Online optimal control strategies for multiple-chiller systems. CIESC J., 61: 86-92.
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  157. Wang, S. and Z. Ma, 2010. Control strategies for variable speed pumps in super High-rise building. ASHRAE J., 52: 36-43.
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  158. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2010. Test and evaluation of energy saving potentials in a complex building central chilling system using genetic algorithm. Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol., 32: 109-126.
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  159. Zhu, N., Z. Ma and S. Wang, 2009. Dynamic characteristics and energy performance of buildings using phase change materials: A review. Energy Convers. Manage., 50: 3169-3181.
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  160. Zhou, Q., S. Wang and Z. Ma, 2009. A model-based fault detection and diagnosis strategy for HVAC systems. Int. J. Energy Res., 33: 903-918.
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  161. Ma, Z., S. Wang and F. Xiao, 2009. Online performance evaluation of alternative control strategies for building cooling water systems prior to in situ implementation. Applied Energy, 86: 712-721.
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  162. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2009. Energy efficient control of variable speed pumps in complex building central air-conditioning systems. Energy Build., 41: 197-205.
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  163. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2009. Building energy research in Hong Kong: A review. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 13: 1870-1883.
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  164. Ma, Z. and S. Wang, 2009. An optimal control strategy for complex building central chilled water systems for practical and Real-time applications. Build. Environ., 44: 1188-1198.
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  165. 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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  166. Wang, S. and Z. Ma, 2008. Supervisory and optimal control of building HVAC systems: A review. HVAC&R Res., 14: 3-32.
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  167. 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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  168. Ma, Z., S. Wang and W.K. Pau, 2008. Secondary loop chilled water in super High-rise. ASHRAE J., 50: 42-52.
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  169. Xu, X., S. Wang and Z. Ma, 2007. Development of an optimal control strategy for the centralized cooling water system in international commerce centre of Hong Kong. Constr. Conser. Energy, 35: 1-3.
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  170. Tyagi, S.K., S. Wang and Z. Ma, 2007. Prediction, potential and control of plume from wet cooling tower of commercial buildings in Hong Kong: A case study. Int. J. Energy Res., 31: 778-795.
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  171. Xu, X., S. Wang and Z. Ma, 2006. Energy performance evaluation and development of control strategies for the air-conditioning system of a new building at construction stage. J. Harbin Inst. Technol., 13: 172-178.
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  172. Zhou, J., Y. Wu, G. Yan and Z. Ma, 2005. Solar radiation estimation using artificial neural networks. Acta Energiae Solaris Sin., 26: 509-512.
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  173. Cao, X., P. Zheng, G. Yan and Z. Ma, 2004. An experimental study on evaporative heat transfer in bi-dispersed wick. J. Astronautics, 25: 690-693.
  174. Ma, Z., G. Yan, J. Zhou and Y. Wu, 2003. Application of hydrocarbons in refrigeration industry. Nat. Gas Ind., 23: 106-109.
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