Sections and workshops
Sections and workshops
Summary
With the introduction of global "carbon neutrality" goals and the continual advancements in science and technology, the lithium battery industry has gradually emerged as a crucial component of the global energy market. In recent years, the relentless innovation in lithium battery technology and the rapid growth in sectors like electric vehicles have presented unprecedented opportunities and challenges to the industry. Serving as the core component of electric vehicles, lithium batteries currently dominate the power battery market due to their notable advantages such as low self-discharge rates, extended cycle life, high power density, and environmental friendliness.However, with battery aging, issues such as local short circuits, leaks, and insulation damage may occur internally, posing significant risks to the safe operation of battery systems. Therefore, to further propel the high-quality development of the lithium battery industry, advanced technologies in lithium battery modeling, operation, management, state monitoring, and fault diagnosis are indispensable. These technologies are vital for ensuring the safety and stability of battery operation. Precise battery modeling enables a deeper understanding of the internal chemical and physical processes of lithium batteries, laying the groundwork for performance optimization. Advanced control strategies ensure the stable operation of battery systems under complex conditions, thereby potentially extending battery lifespan. In terms of management, integrating real-time monitoring algorithms for studying the health status of lithium batteries can effectively evaluate performance degradation. Furthermore, accurate and reliable fault diagnosis technology can promptly and effectively identify faults, guiding fault elimination and prevention within battery systems, ultimately reducing operational costs.Consequently, the development and application of advanced technologies related to lithium battery modeling, operation, management, and diagnosis offer crucial technical support for the practical utilization of lithium batteries, making significant contributions to the advancement of new energy technologies.Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to: Modelling and Simulation of Lithium Battery; Intelligent Optimized Operation and Control of Lithium Battery Systems; Condition Monitoring and Estimation of Lithium Batteries; Lithium Battery Management and Life Prediction; Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Lithium Battery Systems
Chairs:
Bo Yang
Yaxin Ren
Summary
As the world moves towards a zero-carbon energy future using high levels of inverter-based resources(IBRs), transmission and distribution systems face several challengesfor power system operators. Today, massive integration of IBRs has resulted in many emerging stability issues and significantly complicated the dynamics of power systems.To accommodate the increased capacity of IBRs, grid interactionsmechanism, transient stability analysis and reconfigurable network optimizationare very crucial for power system operators with available optimal control options. Moreover, a transition to a net-zero energy system requires optimal maintenance scheduling in grid infrastructure for ensuring uninterrupted power supply to users. From the point of view, a holistic approach is required to emphasize on stabilityanalysis, topology optimization and maintenance scheduling for future power system operation with high penetration of IBRs. Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to
Chairs:
Jian Wang
- Optimal Topology Switch for Transmission and/or Distribution Systems
- Grid Interactions Mechanism
- Reliability of IBR-based Generation Plants
- Power Electronic based Power System Stability
- Maintenance Scheduling for IBR-based Generation Plants
Jian Wang
Chao Lei
Summary
The purpose of this workshop session is to create an opportunity for researchers and engineers working in the oil and gas reservoir sphere to share their most recent discoveries and insights as well as to discuss current trends and novel techniques regarding efficient field development and sustainable utilization of reservoirs. Today, oil and gas production from both conventional and unconventional oil and gas reservoirs are facing increasing challenges in terms of recovery efficiency and carbon neutrality. As conventional reservoirs are depleting, new techniques have been continuously put forward to tackle the exploration and development challenges of unconventional reservoirs due to their extremely low porosity and permeability. Over the past decade, many advanced geological characterization theories and development techniques have been developed and tested in laboratories and fields in order to produce oil and gas resources more efficiently, such as high-resolution seismic survey, sweet spot identification, 3D well placement optimization, hydraulic fracturing with microseismic monitoring, gas fracturing, CO2 huff-n-puff, and so forth. Also, the available high performance computational resources have enabled the application of more accurate models and machine learning models to effectively address reservoir characterization, prediction, and optimization problems.This workshop session offers a few benefits to researchers and engineers, including:Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and find possible solutions for technical challenges; Increase the visibility and impact of research, receive valuable feedback on research from peers and experts in the area; Meet and interact with other professionals in their field, build professional reputation and enhance their career prospects; Expand publication opportunities. Researchers and industrial experts are welcome to submit review papers, original research articles, and field application cases in the scope of "Efficient and sustainable oil and gas reservoir development and utilization driven by carbon neutrality".
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
Lei Wang
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
- New exploration techniques for unconventional reservoirs
- Sedimentary and genesis mechanisms of unconventional formations
- New advances in seismic survey techniques
- Pore evolution, hydrocarbon generation and migration
- Horizontal drilling and formation damage related issues
- Hydraulic fracturing and gas fracturing techniques
- Quantification of natural and hydraulic fractures
- Complex fluid flow in fractures and matrix
- Chemical and gas injection for enhanced oil and gas recovery
- Modeling and prediction of hydrocarbon production rate
- Petroleum data analytics with machine learning applications
- CO2 enhanced oil and gas recovery and concurrent storage
- Underground hydrogen storage in depleted reservoirs
- Sustainable strategies and new perspectives for unconventional reservoir development
Lei Wang
Heng Wang
Yueliang Liu
Summary
As the world progresses with electrification, the intricate link between electricity generation and carbon emissions becomes increasingly significant, posing formidable challenges for both energy systems and environmental sustainability. Achieving climate goals necessitates urgent actions to reduce carbon emissions across all phases of electricity – from production and transmission to consumption and storage. Electricity is not only a source of carbon emissions but also offers a pathway to decarbonization across various sectors through electrification. Advancements in computing, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerge as potent tools in navigating the complexities of the electricity-carbon coupling, utilizing vast datasets and advanced algorithms to model complex energy systems, support decision-making, and devise innovative solutions for sustainable energy development.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- AI in Energy System Optimization: Application of AI, machine learning, and deep learning in optimizing electricity-carbon coupling energy systems for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Innovative AI strategies for enhancing the integration, management, and forecasting of renewable energy sources.
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: AI-driven approaches for monitoring, predicting, and reducing carbon emissions in energy production and consumption.
- Smart Grids and Energy Storage: Exploration of AI techniques in the management and operation of smart grids, energy storage solutions, and demand response systems.
- Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Analysis of the impact and explainabilityof AI on energy policy, regulatory compliance, and market mechanisms for carbon trading and credits.
- Case Studies and Real-world Applications: Documentation and analysis of successful implementations of AI in electricity-carbon coupling systems across different regions and scales.
Chairs:
Zhaoyuan Wu
Zhaoyuan Wu received the B.S. and Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China, in 2016 and 2021. He is currently an associate professor in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China. His research interests are in the fields of electricity markets and economics of power system. Now he is leading two projects supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China and National Key Research and Development Program about mechanism design for electricity market and collaborative development strategy of coal-fire units and variable renewable energy stations. Also, he is holding a General Program from Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities about smart grid operation and planning, and several projects from State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) about power system planning. In 2022, he was awarded Beijing Excellent Doctoral Thesis (only 1 person in Electrical Engineering was selected). He was also awarded Second Prize of scientific progress Award of China Electrotechnical Society and Second Prize of scientific progress Award of Beijing in 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Jingyu Li
Jingyu Li，an associate professor at the School of Electrical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, holds a doctoral degree in engineering and serves as a supervisor for master's students. Over the past five years, he has presided over/completed one project supported by the Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation, two projects sponsored by Inner Mongolia Power (Group) Co., Ltd., and has participated as the principal investigator in Inner Mongolia ‘Jiebangguashuai’ project. He has also been involved as a key member in major scientific research projects, technology development projects, and various horizontal and vertical research topics supported by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, such as the Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia. In terms of academic engagements, he serves as an executive director of the Power Electronics and Power System Modeling and Characteristic Analysis Technical Subcommittee of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) China Power System Dynamic Technology Committee. Additionally, he is a director of the Energy Storage Market and Planning Technical Subcommittee of the IEEE PES Energy Storage Technology Committee (China), and a member of the Power Planning and Construction Special Committee of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Electrical Engineering Society. His research expertise lies in the optimization, operation, and control of new energy power systems, as well as the design of power market mechanisms.
Ting Zhang
Ting Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in management science and engineering from North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China, in 2022. She is currently the Yuanguang Scholarin the School of Economics and Management,Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China, Young top-notch talent in Hebei Province, and serves as a supervisor for master's students. Herresearch interests are in the fields offlexible resource planning, scheduling and incentive mechanism in the new power system. Now sheis leading oneprojects supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China about shared energy storage planning and management. Also, she isholding two provincial Natural Science Foundation and Social Science Foundation about rural micro energy network planning and efficient application of new energy storage technology. Besides, she is also a member of the key projects of the National Social Science Foundation and Beijing key laboratory of renewable energy and electric power. In 2023, she was invited by Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT in Finland to teach a course on systems engineering with more than 150 undergraduate students, and as the main participant, it was approved as a first-class undergraduate course in Tianjin.
Summary
Compressed air systems consume significant energy in automotive vehicle manufacturing systems. The plant air and instrument air systems are usually focused on utilization with respect to manufacturing, assembly, painting, and inspection tasks. This session will include the examination of the various diagnostic tools and methods that can be used effectively in the development of energy efficiency measures in the compressed air systems. The energy efficiency measures relating to opportunities such as reduction of air leaks, reduction of compressed air pressure, heat recovery from compressor, compressor motor performance, wastage of air in end uses, and compressor system analysis require the use of diagnostic equipment for data collection purposes. The session will describe the experiences in the use of the energy analysis and diagnostic equipment in compressed air systems and will examine the practical aspects of data acquisition and subsequent use in the development of energy efficiency measures with adequate examples.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
Compressor controls, compressed air leak reduction, aligning demand and supply side of compressors, compressed air storage systems, compressed air sequencers with PLC controls.
Chairs:
Bhaskaran Gopalakrishnan
Dr. Gopalakrishnan is a Professor of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering at the West Virginia University and Director of the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) funded by the US DOE. He obtained his B.E (Hons) in production Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, University of Madras, India, MS in Operations Research from Southern Methodist University, and PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Virginia Tech. Dr. Gopalakrishnan is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in West Virginia and is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), certified LEED Green Associate, and DOE Qualified Specialist Expert in Compressed Air, Process heating, Fans, Pumps, and Steam Systems. Dr. Gopalakrishnan has conducted numerous energy and industrial assessments for manufacturing facilities, water treatment facilities, and commercial buildings.
Hailin Li
Professor, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering. Dr. Li joined West Virginia University as an assistant professor in August 2007 and was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2013. Before joining WVU, Dr. Li was employed as an assistant research officer at National Research Council Canada after he got his Ph.D. from University of Calgary in 2004. He had also worked as research engineer in China Automotive Technology and Research Center, China before he moved to North America in 2000. Dr. Li's expertise is in the area of advanced combustion concepts, the combustion and exhaust emissions of I.C. engines and the application of alternative fuels including both liquid and gaseous fuels. In the past decades, Dr. Li has conducted extensive research projects and built his expertise in edge-cutting areas tending to reduce the exhaust emissions and improve the fuel economies of I.C. engines.
Summary
The renewable energy generation (REG) in new power systems has dramatically increased all over the world and poses a significant challenge to the operation and control of smart grids, due to the inherent characteristics of REG, such as randomness, fluctuation, low-inertia, weak-damping, etc. Renewable energy should be operated and controlled synergistically with the traditional sources to improve the frequency security and stability. Moreover, it can be of frequent occurrence in particular regions and periods that REG serves as the dominating role in power generation. In these cases, REGs should participate in the frequency regulation and control as a principal character. However, the frequency stability regulation and control technology have obstacles by the following challenges:
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- The REG unit and stations are arduous due to the volatile and random operating points, as well as the nonlinear and multi-time scale dynamics;
- The frequency stability modelling of new power systems with REG is perplexed by the electromagnetic-electromechanical interaction and the spatial-temporal coupling dynamics;
- The dimension and complexity of frequency stability control are increased due to the coupled effect of the source, grid, load, and storage with distinct characteristics.
- Hence, to fully explore the frequency securityin renewable energy-dominated power grids, novel solutions and techniques need to be researched.
- Frequency regulation capacity evaluation of REG units and stations
- Modelling and mechanism analysis of frequency spatial-temporal dynamics in REG-dominated power grids
- Frequency stability monitoring, modelling, and assessment of frequency in REG-dominated power grids
- Virtual synchronous generation technology of REG for frequency regulation
- Cooperated control of multiple sources, i.e., REG, energy storage, synchronous generators, for frequency regulation and control in REG-dominated power grids
- Methods of avoiding second frequency drop in REG-dominated power grids
- Scheduling technology of REG-dominated power grids considering the constraints on frequency security and stability
Feng Zhang
Summary
The large-scale application of renewable energy sources(RESs) is crucial for a deeper low-carbon energy transition by providing clean and efficient energy.As a core platform for supporting the integration of RESs, the distribution network performs an important role in energy efficiency and emission reduction. However, the large-scale integration of RESs brings uncertainty factors to the active distribution networks (ADNs), which poses a great challenge to secure, flexible, and efficient operation. Aiming at the highqualityand efficient utilization of RESs, there is an urgent need to investigate the optimal planning and coordinated control of ADNs, such as the evolution mechanism, flexible operation, resilient power supply, and optimal planning. The research outcomes will provide significant theoretical and technical solutions for the operation and regulation of large-scale RESs in ADNs, which strongly support the high-quality application of RESs.Reviews, surveys and research articles are welcome to submit to this special session。
- Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
Integration and application of clean renewable resources
Coordination of active distribution networks and distributed renewable resources
Supply restoration of active distribution networks
Planning, operation and management of active distribution networks
Operation and regulation of renewable resources in active distribution networks
Chairs:
Haoran Ji
Chairs:
Haoran Ji
Dr. Haoran Ji is currently an associate professor at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, China. He is a recipient of National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents of China in 2019. He is an editorial board member of Energy Engineering, a young editorial board member of Advances in Applied Energy and Engineering Reports.
Zhenjia Lin
Junjie Lin
Junjie Lin is an Associate Professor with the College of Electric Engineering and Automation, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China. He received B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2015 and 2020, respectively. His current research focuses on power system state estimation and awareness, synchrophasor measurement technologies and traction power supply.
Jiehui Zheng
Dr. Jiehui Zheng obtained his B.E. degree in electrical engineering and its automation of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in 2012, and his Ph.D. degree in power system and its automation of South China University of Technology (SCUT). Dr. Zheng has been selected in “Lifting Project for Young Talents of CSEE” in 2021. He has participated in more than ten projects as a main researcher. He has published more than 100 SCI/EI indexed papers, including 41 SCI papers as the first author/corresponding author, and 2 ESI highly cited paper. He serves as Editorial Board Member of Clean Energy Science and Technology, Medicon Engineering Themes and Societal Impacts, and Young Editorial Board Member of Applied Energy and Renewable and Sustainable Energy. Currently, he is an Associate Professor, focusing on multi-objective optimization, decision-making support systems and their applications in power and energy systems.
Summary
Cooling and air-conditioning systems are major energy consumers in buildings, particularly in hot and mixed-climate regions.Conventionalpower-driven vapor-compression cooling technologiesare energy intensive and usually employ high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Solar-driven alternatives based on absorption/adsorption cycles using zero-GWP working fluids have the potential to provide low-carbon or zero-carbon cooling for buildings. However, solar energyusually has timing and intensity mismatch with the end users due to its instability and intermittency nature.Therefore,the energy storagemoduleis essential in a solar-driven cooling system. Thermal energy storage in sensible, latent,or thermochemical form has attracted much attention due to its low cost and high efficiency.Solar cooling serves cold storage needsin industries such as hospitality, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, dairy, and food processing, as well as residential and officeair conditioning needs. Solar cooling depends primarily on solarenergy from hot water production through solar collectors. In comparisonwith conventional electrically driven compression systems, substantial primary energy savings can be expected from solar cooling,thus aiding in conserving energy and preserving the environment.Together, these technologies provide a sustainable solution to the growing demand for cooling, particularly in regions with high solar insolation.
This session will delve into the latest advancements and innovative applications in solar-driven cooling and thermal energy storage systems. It aims to discuss current challenges and identify opportunities for future development.Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
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This session will delve into the latest advancements and innovative applications in solar-driven cooling and thermal energy storage systems. It aims to discuss current challenges and identify opportunities for future development.Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Solar absorption/adsorption cooling
- Novel thermal energy storage technologies and systems
- Solar-powered desiccant technologies
- Advances in materials and components of solar cooling and energy storage systems
- Energy efficiency and systemperformance optimization
- Case studies and real-world applications of solar cooling and energy storagesystem
- Economic and environmental perspectives of solar cooling and energy storage systems
Chong Zhai
Zhixiong Ding
Summary
Thermal energy accounts for almost 50% of global final energy consumption. Thermal energy storage (TES) is a critical technology for the use of renewable energy and the decarbonization of various heating or cooling applications in buildings, industry, and transport. In particular, large-scale thermal energy storage now offers huge potential in shifting electricitypeak loads and providing flexibleheat supply. This workshop will focuson TES technologies from the perspective of heat and cold energy storage and can also discuss the correspondingstate-of-the-art of the high-efficiency TES technologies for different applications, including phase change materials, TES systems (e.g. packed bed thermal storage system, shell and tube thermal storage system, system optimization), renewable TES utilization (e.g. solar thermal energy storage, geothermal storage), TES in heating or cooling applications (e.g. cold chain transports, concentrated solar power plant, hot water tank in buildings).
Chair:
Chuanchang Li
Professor, Dean of the College of Energy and Power Engineering at Changsha University of Science and Technology. He is a recipient of the Youth Science and Technology Award of the Chinese Society of Power Engineering, a Fu Rong Scholar Chair Professorof Hunan Province, a Young Talent of HunanProvince, a University Young Core Instructor of Hunan Province, and a Distinguished and Innovative YoungScholarof Changsha City. His main research areas include advanced thermal (heat/cold) energy storage and thermal safetytechnologies.
Zhonghao Rao
Zhonghao Rao is a professor and Dean of School of Energy and Environmental Engineering at Hebei University of Technology. Prof.Rao is shortlisted as Highly Cited Researchers (Clarivate, 2023, 2020),Most Cited Chinese Researchers (Elsevier, 2021-2023), and World’s Top 2% Scientists (2019-2023). He serves in Youth Editor Boards of eScience,Energy & Environmrntal Materials,EcoMat,Battery Energy and International Journal of Mining Science and Technologyand is guest editors of International Journal of Photoenergy, Journal of Thermal Science, Frontiers in Energy Research, and Energies. He is devoted to researches including energy storage, battery thermal management, thermal safety, multiphase flow and heat transfer enhancement. He has over 190 publications in international SCI journals. The total citations is more than 10000, and h-index is 51.
Summary
Geothermal energy is a promising renewable energy due to its abundance. Besides, geothermal power plants can generate continuous and predictable electricity, unaffected by weather conditions, making it an important complementary to fluctuating renewable energy such as wind and solar energy. Besides, Geothermal energy can play a crucial role in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) strategies by providing sustainable heat for carbon capture processes and offering potential storage solutions. Geothermal energy, despite its promise., remains at an early stage of development with relatively small-scale. Challenges such as high upfront costs, geological uncertainties, and site-specific feasibility issues limit its wide application compared to other renewable energies. Research and developments in detection technologies, drilling techniques, reservoir engineering, and utilization technologies are needed to foster geothermal energy development. Besides, innovative policy frameworks and regulatory incentives are also critical for geothermal energy to scale up and become a significant contributor to global energy. The special session will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: innovative heat extraction methods for low grade geothermal resources, geothermal power generation, geothermal for cooling and heating, geothermal for carbon capture, utilization and storage Economic and environmental assessments of integrated low grade geothermal energy and CCUS projects. Policy frameworks and regulatory incentives to support the deployment of these technologies. Join us as we delve into the latest research, exchange insights, and foster collaborations to advance the sustainable utilization of low grade geothermal energy coupled with CCUS, contributing to a greener and more resilient energy future.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
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Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Geothermal energy resource detection
- Geothermal energy resource evaluation
- Heat extraction methods
- Low grade geothermal energy utilization
- Geothermal heat source for carbon capture, utilization and storage
- Policy frameworks and regulatory incentives for geothermal
- Other geothermal and CCUS related topics
Dongxu Ji
Changyou Xia
Summary
With the growth of information technology applications, especially the explosive growthof AI technology, the high heat flux and high energy consumption issues of data center cooling systems have drawn more attention.Many researchersare committed to developingand applying new cooling technologies for data centers,and many achievements have been reported. Free cooling is a promising solution to decrease the energy consumption of data centers that need cooling even in the cold winter. The separate heat pipe and evaporative cooling will enhancethe effect of free cooling.Liquid cooling can not only increase the heat flux with high-temperature coolant but also achieve all-year-round free cooling for extremeenergy saving. AI is also adoptedfor the optimal design of the cooling system and the control algorithmfor the operation energy saving, especially for the collaborative optimizationof computility-power-heat. Because most of the power consumedin data centers becomes heat released to the ambient, the heat recovery for different applicationsisalso very attractive. This workshop will provide a platform for researchers to share their achievements in data center cooling.
Potential topics for submission include but are not limited to:
- Liquid Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
- Free Cooling
- Heat Recovery
- Separate Heat Pipe
- AI-based Control of Cooling system for data center
Shuangquan Shao
Wei Wu
Summary
In the face of escalating global energy demands and the pressing need for sustainable development, advanced cooling technologies have emerged as pivotal components in the thermal and energy management of smart buildings. As urbanization accelerates and climate change intensifies, the demand for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions becomes ever more critical. Smart buildings, equipped with these advanced technologies, not only reduce their energy consumption but also enhance the comfort and well-being of their occupants while minimizing their environmental footprint. Advanced cooling technologies play a crucial role in the thermal and energy management of smart buildings. These technologies encompass a wide range of systems and approaches, each designed to optimize energy use, improve indoor air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By integrating innovative cooling systems, smart HVAC technologies, renewable energy sources, advanced control mechanisms, thermal energy storage solutions, and efficient building design, we can achieve significant energy savings, enhance occupant comfort, and contribute to environmental sustainability. The integration of these technologies transforms buildings from passive energy consumers into active participants in the energy ecosystem, capable of dynamically responding to changing conditions and demands.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Innovative Cooling Systems: Radiative sky cooling; Radiant cooling; Geothermal cooling; Evaporative cooling, etc.
- Smart HVAC Systems: Variable refrigerant Flow; Demand-controlled ventilation.
- Integration with Renewable Energy Sources: Solar-assisted cooling; Hybrid systems that integrates multiple renewable sources, such as solar and wind, with traditional cooling systems to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Advanced Control and Monitoring: Building energy management systems (BEMS); Predictive maintenance that uses machine learning and data analytics to predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance, minimizing downtime and operational costs.
- Thermal Energy Storage: Ice storage systems that stores thermal energy in the form of ice during off-peak hours and uses it for cooling during peak demand, reducing energy costs and load on the grid; Phase change materials (PCMs).
- Smart Building Design and Retrofitting: Passive cooling techniques that incorporates design elements like shading, natural ventilation, and thermal mass to reduce cooling loads; Energy-efficient retrofitting that upgrades existing buildings with advanced insulation, high-performance windows, and energy-efficient HVAC systems to improve thermal performance and reduce energy consumption.
- Novel materials for building thermal insulation: Advanced cooling materials; Thermal insulation envelope materials, etc.
Chairs:
Chi Yan Tso
Prof. Tso is Associate Dean (Internationalization and Outreach) and Associate Professor in the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). He received his PhD degree from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2015, and joined CityUHK as an Assistant Professor in 2018, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023 (early promotion). Prof. Tso’s research focuses on understanding the fundamentals of heat transfer, energy conversion, and engineered materials. He strives to integrate theory and experiments to create innovative solutions for enhancing thermal management, indoor built environments, space cooling and refrigeration, micro-droplet manipulation, and energy-efficient building technologies. Prof. Tso has published more than 90 journal papers. Notably, his publications include one paper in Science, one in Nature Communications, three in Advanced Materials, one in Advanced Science, one in Advanced Functional Materials, and many others. Prof. Tso is also listed among the Top 2% of the world’s most highly cited scientists in his own area (Mechanical Engineering) since 2020. Prof. Tso is also a Member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Chartered Engineer, and Registered Professional Engineer.
Jianheng Chen
Dr. Jianheng Chen obtained his PhD degree in Building Energy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in 2021. Following his doctoral studies, he was awarded the prestigious PolyU Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship and served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at PolyU from 2021 to 2023. In September 2023, Dr. Chen joined the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), where he currently holds a postdoctoral position in the School of Energy and Environment. Dr. Chen's research primarily focuses on the development and application of radiative sky cooling technology integrated with buildings to enhance thermal and energy performance. To date, he has published over 30 academic journal papers and serves as a reviewer for more than 30 international journals. Additionally, he contributes as a guest editor for several international SCI journals.
Summary
Buildings are responsible for approximately 37% of global carbon emissions. Achieving carbon neutrality in the building sector is a crucial step in the overall goal of global carbon neutrality. One promising strategy for carbon neutrality in buildings is the integration of advanced energy-saving and energy-generating technologies into building envelopes, especially in large-scale applications. This involves leveraging advanced technologies from various fields, including civil engineering, energy engineering, building physics, and material science. Within these context, an interdisciplinary framework that encompasses different elements is crucial for the successful implementation of the next-generation energy-saving and energy-plus buildings envelopes. This comprehensive framework should incorporate passive and active renewable energy technologies, energy storage solutions, thermal management systems, and advanced functional materials. By gathering scholars with interdisciplinary background in this session, we aim to provide cutting-edge insights into advanced building envelope structures, which may provide some useful clues for achieving carbon neutrality in the buildings.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Building envelopes integrated photovoltaic/thermal/catalytic technologies;
- Thermal energy storage technologies in windows or walls;
- Novel smart window or glazingfacade technologies;
- Spectral regulation strategies on building envelopes;
- Advanced functional materials for next-generation buildings envelopes;
- Advanced thermal management strategies on building envelopes.
Chairs:
Chao Shen
Professor Shen is a tenured professor inSchool of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology. He received his PhD degree from Harbin Institute of Technology in 2013, subsequently pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 2016, he joined Harbin Institute of Technology as an associate professor and was later promoted to professor in 2022. In 2023, he secured a tenured position. Professor Shen currently holds the positions of dean in talentoffice at the School of Architecture and Design. He also serve as the Vice Chairman of the Harbin Energy Conservation Association, member of the "Leading Geese Plan" in Heilongjiang Province and, execute editor in Renewable Energy journal. He was awarded as the excellent scientist in HVAC of China. His research focus on building integrated photovoltaic technologies and solar spectral regulation technologies in buildings. He has published over 60 SCI papers as the first or corresponding author, and has received funding support exceeding 10 million RMB from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Science and Technology in China.
Xue Peng
Dr. Xue Peng is a professor at Beijing University of Technology. He received his PhD degree from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2016 and ranked Stanford's Top 2% Scientists in 2022. He is mainly engaged in the construction of building luminous and thermal environment and low-carbon energy-saving technology with spectral information. He is currently serving as the liaison officer of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee TC160, the chairman of the third division technical committee TC3-59 of the International Illumination Commission (CIE), and the director of the Building Physics Branch of the China Architecture Society. He has presided over 5 National Natural Science Foundation and national key research and development projects, published more than 50 SCI-indexed papers, and won the special prize of the Huaxia Construction Science and Technology Award of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the first prize of the Science and Technology Award of the China Renewable Energy Society.
Summary
Against the backdrop of global carbon reduction efforts, the proportion of renewable energy utilization is increasing. Currently, solar photovoltaic installations are already substantial and are widely used in large buildings and other fields. Similarly, wind energy is widely used in many coastal areas. However, due to the impact of fluctuating weather, it cannot be directly utilized to meet our daily life and production needs. This intermittency limits the application of renewable energy, necessitating energy storage technologies to address energy fluctuations and ensure stable energy utilization. Therefore, energy storage technology is a crucial component in the utilization of new energy sources. Energy storage technologies include many types, such as battery storage, thermal storage, compressed air energy storage, and more. However, diverse energy storage technologies are also constrained by various factors, such as cost and spatial conditions. Additionally, energy storage involves the intersection of multiple disciplines, including materials science, mechanical engineering, thermodynamics, and chemistry. The overall complexity of energy storage technology requires the collaborative effort of many researchers to achieve large-scale application. Energy storage is a significant research direction in future energy engineering.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Thermal energy storage technologies: sensible heat storage, phase change material (PCM) storage, thermochemical storage, etc.;
- Electrical energy storage technologies: lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, flow batteries, etc.;
- Hydrogen storage technologies: gaseous hydrogen storage, liquid hydrogen storage, solid hydrogen storage, etc.;
- Physical energy storage technologies: compressed air energy storage, flywheel energy storage, etc.;
- Other energy storage and utilization technologies: supercapacitors, renewable fuel production technologies, energy recovery and utilization technologies etc.
Chairs:
Jun Yan
Prof. Jun Yan is currently an Associate Professor and Ph.D. advisor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He was selected for the Hong Kong Scholars Program in 2018 and Shanghai's Overseas High-Level Talent Program in 2020. He conducts research on efficient thermal energy storage and solid-state hydrogen storage technologies. He has led and participated in multiple projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key Research and Development Program, Shanghai Municipal Fund, and enterprise-commissioned projects. To date, he has published over 40 journal papers such as the Chemical Engineering Journal, Applied Energy, Energy, and Energy Conversion and Management. He also holds six authorized invention patents and serves as a youth editorial board member for the international journals Carbon Neutrality and Energy Reviews.
Zheng Cao
Dr. Zheng CAO is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University. Engaged in research on energy recovery and energy storage technologies, he has led and participated in multiple National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, Shaanxi Provincial Science Foundation projects, National Key Research and Development Programs, and enterprise projects. He has published papers in the fields of energy storage applications, energy recovery devices, and water usage technologies in journals including Desalination, Energy Conversion and Management, and Energy, etc. He holds 7 authorized invention patents and has received multiple awards, including the Excellence Award in the China Innovation Challenge, the Intelligent Agricultural Equipment Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition award, and the Hong Kong Scholars Award.
Summary
With the rapid development in communication, computation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, numerous data centers have emerged over the past decade. In data centers, the escalating demand for server computation, storage, training, reasoning, and low-latency communication has led to a large amount of energy consumption, resulting in overheating challenges for data centers. High temperatures in data centers have negative effects on device performance and can pose threats to the lifespan of equipment.To mitigate these challenges, deffective thermal management and cooling strategies have beenimplemented. In recent years, traditional data centers and AI-based data centers have coexisted to cater to diverse data applications. In these data centers, advanced cooling technologies withenergy conservation and carbon emission reduction became crucial, particularly focusing on areas such as Rack's Load Rate, Server Power, Natural Cooling Sources, liquid cooling, Power Supply, and Efficient Utilization. These aspects play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development within data center environments.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
Chairs:
- Novel cooling systems, such as free cooling, evaporative cooling, heat pipe cooling, and integrated systems;
- Simulation and optimization of airflow distribution in data centers;
- Energy efficiency improvementin data centers;
- Liquid cooling technologiesfor data centers, including cold plate, spray, and immersion liquid cooling,etc.;
- Integration of renewable energy in data centers.
ZHANG Quan
HUANG Xiang
Summary
The membrane-based selective heat and mass transfer is significant in many energy conversion and efficient utilization processes. In membrane-based air dehumidification, membranes selectively permeate water vapor while avoiding direct contact between the hygroscopic solution and air, achieving efficient dehumidification. This technology, when applied in air conditioning systems, facilitates independent temperature and humidity control and enhances system efficiency. Membrane distillation leverages the temperature difference across the membrane to drive water vapor through while blocking other substances, playing a crucial role in seawater and wastewater treatment, and chemical separation. In recent years, membrane-based heat and mass transfer technologies incorporating electrochemical reactions have garnered widespread attention. Ion exchange membrane-based fuel cells and water electrolysis hydrogen production technologies both rely on the selective permeability of membranes. For example, in electrolyzers, the membrane electrode selectively permeates protons while blocking electrons, enabling hydrogen production using renewable energy sources, a critical technology for sustainable development. Membrane-based technologies have found extensive applications in emerging fields such as concentration gradient energy generation, triboelectric energy generation, sensing, and CO2 capture, promising significant roles in future energy capture and conversion. Recent research on membrane materials has focused on achieving better selectivity through the regulation of the microstructure within the membranes to reduce heat transfer while enhancing mass transfer. These innovations not only improve membrane performance but also expand their application prospects in efficient energy utilization.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Modeling and Enhancement of Membrane-Based Heat and Mass Transfer Mechanisms: This includes theoretical research, numerical simulations, and experimental studies to uncover the mechanisms and influencing factors in membrane heat and mass transfer processes.
- Air Dehumidification and Membrane Distillation Based on Permeable Membranes: This includes research on the application of permeable membranes in air dehumidification and water distillation, and the system performance optimization and energy efficiency improvement.
- Ion Exchange Membrane-Based Cells and Electrolyzers: This includes the exploration of regulation methods of ion exchange membranes in fuel cells, water/steam electrolyzers, and other electrochemical systems.
- Applications of Membrane in New Method of Energy Efficient Conversion: This includes technologies such as concentration gradient energy generation, triboelectric energy generation, sensing, and CO2 capture based on selective permeability membranes.
- Design and Optimization of New Membrane Materials: This includes the cutting-edge fabricating techniques and material development for permeable membrane to achieve optimized selective permeability performance.
Chairs:
Ronghui Qi
Dr. Ronghui Qi is a professor at School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology. She has long been engaged in research on air dehumidification processes, membrane-based heat and mass transfer enhancement, and membrane material development. In recent years, she has led three projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and two funded by the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation. She has also participated in the key project of the National Natural Science Foundation, key R&D programs of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Guangdong Province's Guangdong-Hong Kong/International Cooperation projects. She has published over 70 papers, including 47 SCI-indexed papers and 7 Chinese EI-indexed papers as the first or corresponding author. She holds two U.S. patents and two Chinese patents on inventions, with eight additional patent applications filed. She serves as the Editorial Board Member in SCI Journals <International Journal of Green Energy><Energy and AI> and <Building simulation>.
Chuanshuai Dong
Dr.Dong is an associate professor at School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology. He has been engaged in research on phase change materials and the membrane-based heat and mass transfer. He has presidedseveral research projects, which were funded by National Natural Science Foundation of Chinaand Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation. What’s more, he has published over 50 papers, including 45 SCI-indexed papers. He holdseight Chinese patents on inventions.He is also serving as the Assistant Editor in ESCI Journal, <Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flows>, with the latest impact factor of 4.2.
Summary
Building energy consumption has been steadily increasing and currently accounts for up to 40% of total energy consumption in developed countries. For developing countries, the share of building energy consumption is smaller, but with population growth, urbanization, and demand for building services and comfort, a sharp rise of building energy consumption is probably inevitable. Thus, reducing building energy consumption has a very important role in controlling global energy demand and mitigating climate change.
Integrating solar energy technology with the building envelope and energy-using equipment is an effective measure to reduce building energy consumption. For instance, by integrating solar photovoltaic and/or solar collector products into the building envelope, buildings can generate electricity and domestic hot water. Solar energy can also be combined with energy-using equipment like heat pumps and absorption chillers to provide heating or cooling.Furthermore, the combination of solar thermal and power technologies with distributed energy storage systems and building demand response technologies enhances the flexibility and reliability of utility grids and buildings. By integrating solar energy with these systems, buildings can store excess energy and adjust their energy usage based on grid conditions and demand signals. In this session, our objective is to share the latest state-of-the-art technologies and insights from renowned scholars with expertise in this field, which may potentially provide some useful clues for future advancements in this field.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV)
- Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T)
- Solar-assisted heat pump
- Solar energy passive technologies
- Solar energy resource assessment and forecasting
- Solar heating/cooling
- Solar thermal storage in buildings
- Daylighting & solar lighting
Chairs:
Jinqing Peng
Prof. Peng is an active professor at Hunan University in China. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Building Services Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2014 and served as a post-doctoral fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2015 to 2017. Prof. Peng has received more than 10 competitive research grants as the PI and has published over 180 peer-reviewed publications. He was the youngest most-cited Chinese researcher in the building and construction field in 2019 and was ranked in the World’s Top 2% most-cited scientists by Stanford University in 2022. In recognition of his work in BIPV, he was awarded the second prize of Science and Technology Progress of the Ministry of Education in 2019, and the Hunan Youth Science and Technology Award in 2023. Prof. Peng is an active scholar, serving on the editorial boards of top international journals such as Applied Energy, Engineering, etc. In addition, he serves as the Deputy Director of the Solar Building Committee of the Chinese Renewable Energy Society (CRES) and Director of the Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency of the Ministry of Education, China.
Dengjia Wang
Prof. Wang is a professor of Xi 'an University of Architecture and Technology, serving as the deputy director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Department. He obtained PH.D degree in heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineering in 2012. He is mainly engaged in the field of building energy conservation and renewable energy utilization. As the chief scientist, he has presided nearly 20 scientific research projects. He has published 150 peer-reviewed papers in international journals such as Applied Energy, Solar Energy and others. He has won the "Young Yangtze River Scholar" of the Ministry of Education and the Young Scientific and Technological Talent Award of the China Renewable Energy Society. Prof. Wang is the deputy secretary general of the Thermal Utilization Committee of the Chinese Renewable Energy Society. He was awarded the second Prize of National Science and Technology Progress in 2023, and the first prize of Science and Technology of the Tibet Autonomous Region in 2020. In addition, more than 1 million square meters of low-energy solar heating demonstration projects have been built in the provinces of Tibet, Qinghai and Shaanxi in northwest China.
Summary
With the global population growing rapidly, environmental issues and energy consumption have become significant concerns worldwide. According to the World Energy Council, primary energy demand is projected to double by 2050. Buildings play a substantial role in global energy consumption, with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems accounting for one-third of the total energy consumed. Hence, it is crucial to design and improve buildings that minimize energy consumption while ensuring occupants' thermal comfort.Among the various energy-saving technologies for buildings, incorporating an energy storage system is particularly important to address the mismatch between energy supply and demand. Thermal energy can be stored in different forms, such as sensible heat, latent heat, and thermochemical energy. Implementing thermal energy storage offers several benefits, including the reduction of peak energy demand, decreased CO2 emissions by integrating more renewable energy sources, and overall enhancement of energy efficiency.In this session, by presenting the advanced energy storage technologies and strategies, we aim to provide some practical information and solutions that can contribute to a more sustainable and energy-efficient built environment.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Sensible thermal energy storage in buildings
- Latent thermal energy storage in buildings
- Thermochemical energy storage in buildings
- Development of thermal energy storage system
- New application of thermal energy storage technology
Chairs:
Xiaoqin Sun
Xiaoqin Sun is a professor at the School of Energy and Power Engineering at Changsha University of Science and Technology. She received her Ph.D. in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning from Hunan University in 2014. In 2012-2013 and 2017-2019, she worked as a researcher at University of Kansas, Kansas, USA. She works on the phase change energy storage technology and its application in buildings. She won the second prize of Hunan Science and Technology Progress Award, Hunan Youth Science and Technology Award, et al. She is a member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), a member of International Association of Building Physics (IABP), a director of Hunan Power Engineering Society and a director of Hunan Young Scientists and Technologists Association.
Kailiang Huang
Kailiang Huangis a Professor andthe Vice Dean of the School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering at Shenyang Jianzhu University.He obtained his doctoral degree from Chongqing University in 2015, and served as a member of CAHVAC and a young editorial board member of Energy and Built Environment. His research focuses on heat storage and heating technology in cold regions and low-carbon construction of building environments. He published over 100 articles and have undertaken two projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and two national key research and development plans. He has won the second prize for scientific and technological progress in Liaoning Province twice, as well as the first prize for academic achievements in natural sciences in Liaoning Province once.
Summary
The significant challenge of global climate change has pushed energy carbon neutrality to the top of international priorities. In response to this urgent issue, many nations have developed and put into action clear timelines for achieving carbon neutrality. These countries are actively promoting changes in their energy systems by strongly developing renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, while also improving energy efficiency and advancing low-carbon technologies. The study and application of carbon-neutral technologies have become a key area of scientific and technological innovation. This not only drives the growth of new industries but also brings new energy to economic development. Thorough research into the ways and methods of achieving energy carbon neutrality is essential for building cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable energy systems. These efforts can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security, and promote wide-ranging social and economic changes, creating benefits for both the environment and the economy. Achieving the dual carbon goals requires stronger cooperation among governments, research institutions, and businesses. By working together to promote technological innovation and create policies for energy carbon neutrality, we can build a greener, healthier, and more prosperous world. This ambitious goal not only shows the responsibility of the current generation but also represents an important step towards ensuring sustainable development for future generations. In this global shift towards green energy, every country, organization, and individual has an important role to play. Through ongoing innovation, continued investment, and determined action, we will eventually create a bright future where clean energy is the main source of power, and where humans and nature exist in harmony.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Low-energy buildings
- Wind energy technology
- Photovoltaic technology conversion
- Solar thermal applications
- Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Chairs:
Hao Lu
Dr. Hao Lu, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, was selected by the National Overseas High-level Talent Program, and is a recipient of the Xinjiang Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. He is the vice dean of the School of Intelligent Science and Technology of Xinjiang University, the deputy director of the Northwest Energy and Carbon Neutral Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, and the leader of the "Energy and Carbon Neutral" innovation team in the double first-class construction of Xinjiang University. Focusing on the national strategic goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, he has been engaged in the research of coal-fired power generation and CCUS technology, energy multiphase flow and heat and mass transfer, multi-energy complementary integrated energy system, energy carbon neutrality key technology and energy transition path. As a project leader, he has presided over more than 50 projects, including the National Overseas High-level Talents Program, the National Key Research and Development Program of China, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the lateral projects entrusted by enterprises. He has published more than 180 academic papers in domestic and international journals and conferences, with a cumulative SCI impact factor of 500, more than 2,000 citations, more than 30 EI-indexed papers, more than 20 applied/authorized national invention patents, and participated in the writing of two academic monographs.
Tao Ma
Dr. Tao Ma is an Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research is mainly related to fundamental research and applications of solar photovoltaic technologyfor buildings and cities. He has acted as a Principal Investigator of 15 research projects from MOST, NSFC etc, and he has published over 120 peer-reviewed papers with a total citation of 10,000 and h-index of 50, including 15 ESI highly cited papers and 2 ESI hot papers. Dr. Ma has received a number of awards, such as ‘Most Cited Chinese Researcher (Elsevier)’, ‘World’s Top 2% most-cited Scientists’, ‘Excellent Young Scientist Award in Energy and Built Environment’, ‘Outstanding PhD Thesis Award’, ‘Highly Cited Original Research Paper Award’ by ‘Applied Energy’ Journal (Top 2%). He currently serves as the editorial board member of several journals including ‘Applied Energy (IF: 10.1)’ and ‘Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells (IF: 6.3)’.
Summary
Wind energy utilization remains a pivotal focus in renewable energy research, driven by advancements in wind turbine technology and wind farm operations. Wind turbines, crucial components of wind farms, harness kinetic energy from wind to generate electricity. The efficiency and performance of wind turbines are affected by various factors, including blade design, aerodynamics, and material composition. Optimizing these aspects contributes significantly to enhancing energy conversion efficiency and reducing operational costs in wind energy systems.Moreover, the wake effects within wind farms, where downstream turbines experience reduced wind speeds due to upstream turbine interference, pose challenges for maximizing energy output. Understanding and mitigating these wake effects are critical for improving overall wind farm performance and energy yield. Recent studies have focused on advanced modeling techniques, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to simulate and analyze wake dynamics and their impact on turbine operations. Strategies like turbine positioning, blade adjustments, and farm layout optimization are being explored to minimize wake losses and enhance energy capture efficiency.Additionally, research into innovative materials and technologies for wind turbine blades aims to improve durability, efficiency, and sustainability. Composite materials, advanced coatings, and novel manufacturing techniques are areas of active exploration to enhance turbine performance and longevity under varying environmental conditions.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced Turbine Simulation and Optimization of Wind Turbine Aerodynamics: Theoretical modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and experimental studies to enhance understanding and optimization of aerodynamic performance in wind turbines.Research on novel blade materials, aerodynamic profiles, and control strategies to improve turbine efficiency and longevity.
- Aerodynamic Interactions and Wake Effects in Wind Farms: Exploration of modeling techniques, field measurements, and simulations to characterize wake dynamics and their impact on wind farm performance.
- Wind Farm Layout Optimization: Optimization techniques and algorithms for determining the optimal placement and configuration of wind turbines within wind farms to maximize energy production while minimizing wake effects and land use.
- Wind Energy Forecasting and Predictive Models: Development and validation of predictive models and forecasting techniques for wind speed and energy generation to improve grid integration and wind energy management.
- Emerging Technologies in Wind Energy Conversion: Exploration of next-generation technologies such as offshore wind, hybrid systems, and innovative turbine configurations for enhanced energy capture and grid stability.
Chairs:
Xiaoxia Gao
Associate Professor Xiaoxia Gao obtained a PhD degree from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2015. Fully funded by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, studied abroad at the University of Colorado Boulder, USA in 2014. Collaborated with Professor Julie Lundquist from the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Colorado and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on wind energy research. Research interests include wake characteristics of onshore and offshore wind turbines, optimization of wind farm control strategies, analysis of flow fields in wind farms with complex terrains, and studies on wind turbine load characteristics. Principal investigator of 2 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2 projects funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province, and 1 project under the Shandong Province Key Research and Development Program (Major Science and Technology Innovation Project). Received the Second Prize of Scientific and Technological Progress at the provincial and ministerial level from the Science and Technology Department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Published over 50 first/corresponding author papers in domestic and international journals and conferences, with more than 40 papers indexed by SCI/EI.
Mingming Zhang
Professor Mingming Zhang is the director of the Institute of Green and Low-Carbon Energy Innovation Technology at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen). Obtained the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars. Engaged in foundational research on large-scale wind turbine blades, wind turbines, wind farms reflecting China's wind resource characteristics, as well as multi-energy complementarity and system integration. Serves as an expert in the State Key R&D Program (Wind Power Generation) expert group under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, member of the Offshore Wind Power Technology Committee of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, committee member of the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Science and Technology (Yangjiang branch), member of the Technical Committee of the National Wind Power Engineering Technology Center, Vice Chair of the IEEE PES New Energy Technologies Subcommittee, and Associate Editor of "Renewable Energy". Received 16 research awards, including the AIAA Young Scholar Technology Honor Award, Second Prize for Science and Technology Promotion by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, First Prize for Energy Innovation by the China Energy Research Society, Second Prize for Science and Technology Progress in Beijing, Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress in China Electric Power, et al.
Hongxing Yang
Prof. Yang received his BEng in 1982 and MEng in 1985 from Division of HVACR Engineering of Tianjin University, China. He obtained his PhD in 1993 in the Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Wales College of Cardiff, UK. He is now leading the Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG) in the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests cover a number of R&D topics in renewable energy applications and energy saving in buildings including solar cell materials, solar photovoltaic integration in buildings, wind power, hybrid solar-wind power, ground-coupled heat pump technologies and indirect evaporative cooling. He has completed a number of research projects in recent years for local industry and governmental departments. He has received many awards from local and world organizations. He has supervised 41 PhD students (31 have graduated) as chief supervisor. He has over 500 academic papers and 7 professional books published including more than 300 SCI journal papers published. According to the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2016, he was on the list of 150 world most-cited researchers with impactful research in the disciplines of Civil Engineering. He was also a Highly Cited Researcher from 2017 to 2020 according to Elsevier. He is now serving the International Journal of Applied Energy as Senior Editor and other international journals as editorial board members.
Summary
The energy transition towards carbon neutrality is a crucial approach to mitigating global energy shortages and climate change. Regional energy systems, through the optimized integration of electricity, heat, cooling, gas, and water subsystems, can achieve multi-energy synergy and cascade utilization within the region, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. Heat pump technology, as an efficient electro-thermal conversion device, maximizes the use of various low-grade energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and biomass, provide diverse energy options for regional production and living, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. However, the intermittent and stochastic character of renewable energy hinder its widespread application and development in regional integrated energy system. To address the mismatch of energy in time and space, integrating heat pumps and energy storage can enhance the integration of renewable energy and the flexibility of the power system. Moreover, the development of smart regional integrated energy systems using artificial intelligence technology is a current research hotspot. In this session, focusing on the integration of advanced heat pump technology, renewable energy and artificial intelligence, we aim to provide a sustainable and innovative solution for the transformation of regional integrated energy systems.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Low-Carbon Regional Energy System Optimization Design integrated with Heat Pumps and Renewable Energy
- Renewable Energy Applications/Integration Based on Heat Pumps
- Advanced Heat Pump and Renewable Energy Utilization Technologies
- Smart Electro-Thermal Integrated Energy Systems
- Integrated Energy Systems with Heat Pumps and Buildings
- Application of Artificial Intelligence Methods in Regional Integrated Energy Systems
- Waste Heat Recovery from Data Centers for Building and Industrial
- Transforming Regional Energy Systems with Waste Heat from Data Centers and Industry
Chairs:
Xiaojie Lin
Xiaojie Lin, an associate researcher at Zhejiang University, has been engaged in research on modeling theory and intelligent control technology for district energy and integrated industrial energy systems since 2019. He has published over 70 academic papers on intelligent heating and integrated energy systems, with more than 40 as the first or corresponding author in SCI/EI-indexed journals, and has been granted over 28 patents. He proposed a data fusion modeling method for heterogeneous multi-energy flows in industrial integrated energy systems and developed a smart heating technology architecture based on digital twin technology. This work has facilitated generalized fluid modeling, inertia assessment, and coordinated control in industrial integrated energy systems. He has lead both a National Key R&D Program project and National Natural Science Foundation of China project on multi-energy flow systems under source-load uncertainty, and participated in four National Key R&D Programs, including the collaborative energy management for urban smart energy networks in "Belt and Road" countries.
Suxin Qian
Suxin Qian is a Professor at Department of Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University. His research interests include caloric cooling technologies and simulation of refrigeration and heat pump systems. He developed the thermodynamic theoretical framework and introduced tubular structure for elastocaloric cooling, before constructed the world first compressive elastocaloric cooling prototype. To date, he has published more than 50 papers on world renowned journals, including two papers on Science. He also served as a junior member of IIR Commission B1, scientific committee member for IIR solid-state cooling and heating working group and international elastocaloric cooling society, and young editorial board member for multiple journals.
Long Huang
Long Huang is an Associate Professor in the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystems. Dr Huang earned his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Maryland, College Park in 2014. Prior to joining Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in 2020, his industry experience includes consultancy work at Navigant Consulting Inc. (Washington D.C., USA) and Daikin Industries Ltd. (Osaka, Japan).His current research looks at pushing the boundary of performance enhancement of heat exchangers, through in-depth investigations of the heat and mass transfer phenomena. Dr Huang’s research has been sponsored by NSFC, Jiangsu Ministry of Education, and a range of renowned manufactures in relevant fields.
Dongyu Chen
Dongyu Chen is an Assistant Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Hereceived his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he specialized in thermal energy storage and multiphase flow. His research interests extend to cutting-edge areas such as cyber-attack and defensive strategies in energy systems, smart building technologies focusing on thermal management, advanced control and optimization.As an expert in the Lattice Boltzmann method and advanced Bayesian networks, he applies these techniques to drive innovation in thermal sciencesand energy systems. He has an impressive publication record and has led numerous high-impact projects, significantly contributing to his field.
Summary
In the backdrop of the explosive growth of new power systems, intelligence has become an important direction for the future development of distribution networks. This facilitates traditional distribution networks into modern smart distribution networks. The widespread application of electric vehicles, clean heating, distributed photovoltaics, household energy storage, smart homes, and energy substitution has diversified power sources and loads in the distribution network. In the face of significant changes at both the source and load ends, the distribution network will develop towards widespread access to a high proportion of distributed new energy sources, flexible and reliable resources, highly electrified terminal loads, and multi-network integration of infrastructures. However, the integration of a high proportion of distributed energy resources, pulse loads, and electronic devices presents a large amount of uncertainty in distribution networks. Moreover, the characteristics of complex network structures, operating conditions, and operating environment cause a difficult operationin modern distribution networks. To address the aforementioned issues, it is urgent to research key technologies for modern smart distribution networks.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Forecasting methods for distributed energy resources and new loads
- Microgrids, active distribution networks, virtual power plants
- Distribution network operation under uncertainties
- Optimal planning, dispatch, and control of smart distribution networks
- Economic operation in electricity markets
- Intelligent electrical equipment
- Situational awareness of smart distribution networks
- Distributed energy storage
Haixiang Zang
Haixiang Zang is currentlya Professor, a Doctoral Supervisor, and the Department Chair of Electrical Engineering with the School of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China. His research interests include generation of renewable energy, and operation and control of power system. He is selected for Stanford's Top 2% Global Scientists List, 333 Talents in Jiangsu Province, and he is an IEEE Senior Member. He has hosted many research projects including the National Natural Science ProjectFoundation of China and over 20 projects with State Grid Corporation of China. He has published more than 40 high-qualitypapers in SCI and EI journals, including an ESI 0.1% hot topic paperand three ESI 1% highly cited papers; andhe has authorized more than 20Chinese national invention patents.He has won the second prize of Science and Technology Award of Ningxia Autonomous Region (ranked 2nd), the second prize of Science and Technology Award of Jiangsu Province (ranked 3rd), and the second prize of Electric Power Construction Science and Technology Progress Award (ranked 1st).
Yizhou Zhou
Dr. Yizhou Zhou is currently an associate professor and a master’s supervisor at the School of Electrical and Power Engineering, at Hohai University. He is also the deputy director of the Integrated Energy System Professional Committee of Jiangsu Electrotechnical Society. His main research interests focus on integrated energy systems, virtual power plants, and robust optimization. He has been approved for a series of research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation Project of Jiangsu Province. He has been awarded the 2023 Electric Power Construction Science and Technology Progress Award (ranked 1st), and the nomination award for 2022 Excellent Doctoral Thesis of China Electrical Engineering Society. He has published more than 40 papers in SCI and EI journals, and authorized 14 national invention patents.
Lilin Cheng
Lilin Cheng is currently aLecturer with the School of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China. He received the Ph.D. degree in the Electrical Engineering of Hohai University, Nanjing, China in 2020. He was a Visiting Scholar with National Universityof Singapore, Singaporein2022–2023. His research interests include renewable energy integrated power systems, and artificial intelligence technologies for smart grids.He has participatedin two National Natural Science Projects Foundation of Chinaand many research projectswith State Grid Corporation of China. He has won the Excellent Master's Thesisof Jiangsu Province. He has published more than 20 papers in SCI and EI journalsincluding an ESI 1% highly cited paper, and has authorized 10Chinese national invention patents.
Summary
As global energy demands continue to rise and the pursuit of sustainable development becomes more urgent, thermophotonics has emerged as an interdisciplinary field that is gradually becoming a significant area of research in the energy sector. Thermophotonic structures refer to artificial micro-nano structures whose dimensions are comparable to or smaller than the thermal wavelength in at least one direction. Unlike traditional thermal radiation, thermophotonic structures exhibit distinctly superior thermal radiation characteristics, offering new technological advancements in the energy sector. This session will focus on cutting-edge topics and advanced international technologies in the field of thermophotonics. The aim of this session is to promote academic exchange and collaboration in the field of thermophotonics, explore innovative applications of thermophotonics in the energy sector, and facilitate the dissemination, transformation, and practical application of research achievements. This effort will contribute wisdom and strength to the national energy transition and sustainable development strategy.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Fundamental theories of thermophotonics;
- Thermal radiation characteristics of micro-nano structures;
- New energy materials and energy transport;
- High-efficiency solar photothermal conversion;
- Design of novel thermophotovoltaic systems.
Chairs:
Xiaohu Wu
Xiaohu Wu, born in 1992, graduated with a bachelor's degree from China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) and a Ph.D. from Peking University. He is currently a researcher at the Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology, a winner of Excellent Youth Fund of Shandong Province, the Young Taishan Scholars Award, a member of the International Heat and Mass Transfer Center Council, and was listed among the "Global Top 2% Scientists (2023)" by Stanford University. His primary research areas include radiative heat transfer, solar utilization, and micro-nanophotonics. His doctoral dissertation was awarded the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation by Peking University and published in full English by Springer. His work on hyperbolic materials was selected as one of the 30 Optics Advances of 2020 by the Optical Society of America.He has received numerous honors, including the Hartnett-Irvine Award from the International Center for Heat and Mass Transfer (2019), the Outstanding Achievement Award for Emerging Scientific and Technological Figures in China (2020), Forbes China's 30 Under 30 in Technology (2021), the Outstanding Communist Party Member of Shandong Province (2023), and the 28th China Youth May Fourth Medal (2024). He also founded the WeChat public account "Thermal Radiation and Micro-Nanophotonics" to promote academic exchange and dissemination.
Jiayue Yang
Jiayue Yang, born in 1985, studied at Harbin Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2015, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Electronic Information Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in Engineering Thermophysics. He was awarded the 18th Harbin Institute of Technology Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation. He then conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute of Mineral Research, RWTH Aachen University, Germany. In 2020, he was selected for the National High-Level Overseas Youth Talent Program. His current research focuses on thermal physics under extreme conditions, broadband high-temperature thermal radiation, device thermal management and reliability, and intelligent design of functional materials. In recent years, he has published over 80 SCI papers in journals such as AFM, Nanophotonics, JPCL, APL, IJHMT, and JQSRT. He has filed five invention patents (four authorized and one U.S. patent under review) and participated in the development of a group standard for the third-generation semiconductor industry alliance. He has undertaken or participated in projects such as the Overseas Youth Talent Project, JCJQ, and XX Key Laboratory Foundation.
Summary
The increasing greenhouse effect and energy crisis have constrained and limited the use of traditional liquid refrigerants and increased the energy efficiency requirements of gas compression refrigeration technologies. Driven by climate change and improved economic conditions, the demand for new cooling materials and technologies has become stronger. The development of new solid-state refrigeration materials and technologies with green, energy-efficient, stable and reliable features has become the focus of attention and challenges for countries around the world. With the theme of solid-state cooling materials and devices, this session will exchange the current status of research and development, key issues and prospects of solid-state cooling materials, and discuss the industrial application scenarios and value advantages of solid-state cooling materials and technologies. Guided by innovative cooling strategies and practical solutions, absorbing the industry vision of top research institutes and companies, transferring breakthrough research discoveries and technical solutions from the laboratory to the market, allowing scientific research and industrial empowerment to complement each other, and jointly promoting the development of low-carbon and high-efficiency materials and technologies in the field of solid-state refrigeration.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
Caloric effect thermal management, thermoelectric thermal management, and radiative thermal management…….
Rujun Ma
Rujun Ma is a professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Nankai University, selected by the National Youth Thousand Talent Program. He has led many key projects of the National Key R&D Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the key projects of the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation, etc. He graduated from the College of Nanotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, with a Ph.D. degree in February 2013, and then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Energy Science and the Institute of Basic Science of the same university. In April 2015, he joined Prof. Qibing Pei's group at UCLA as a postdoctoral researcher, and in September 2018, he joined the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nankai University.
His main research interests are flexible active/passive solid-state cooling materials and devices and multifunctional flexible thermoelectric materials and devices. In recent years, he has published in Science (2), PNAS, Nature Communications, Joule (2), Chemical Society Reviews, Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Materials (4), Advanced Energy Materials (2), Nano Letters (7), ACS Nano (2), etc. He has been authorized more than 10 patents in the United States, China, and South Korea, and has applied for 2 international patents.
Guangzu Zhang
Guangzu Zhang is a professor at the School of School of Integrated Circuits, and the Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology with a Ph.D. degree in 2010. Then he joined the School of School of Integrated Circuits at Huazhong University of Science and Technology.During 2013-2016, he worked as a postdoctoral researcherin Prof. Qing Wang's groupat Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.
His main research interests are ferroelectric materials including ceramics, polymers and their composites for electrocaloric cooling, dielectric energystorage and piezoelectric sensor applications. He has published more than 100 papers in Nature Communications,Science Advances, Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy/Functional Materials, Nano Letters, ACS Nano, etc. He has been authorized more than 10 patents in China and the United States.