Research Professor, ZJU100 Young Professor
Dr. Kai Wang is a Research Professor in the Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics at Zhejiang University. He received his B.Eng. degree in Energy and Environment Systems Engineering and Ph.D. degree in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Zhejiang University in 2009 and 2014, respectively. Before joining Zhejiang University, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Clean Energy Processes (CEP) Laboratory at Imperial College London during 2018-2019 and in the Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University during 2014-2017. He is the Managing Editor for the journal Applied Thermal Engineering since 2019.
His research interests focus primarily on high-performance energy technologies, components and systems for energy saving and carbon-emission reduction, including liquid-hydrogen production, storage and refuelling, organic Rankine cycles, thermoacoustic power generators/coolers, Stirling engines, co-/trigeneration systems and solar thermal technologies. He is the recipient of the Sadi Carnot Award from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), one of the IIR Scientific Awards for young researchers working on thermodynamics. To date (January 2023), he has published 1 book, 2 book chapters, more than 60 peer-reviewed journal papers and owns more than 10 patents.
Courses
- 08121050 - System Engineering of Energy & Environment
Publications
一、Book Chapters
[1]Christos N. Markides, Kai Wang, Power Generation Technologies for Low-Temperature and Distributed Heat, 2023, Publisher: Elsevier.
[2]Y. Tripanagnostopoulos, G. Huang, K. Wang, C.N. Markides, Photovoltaic/thermal Solar Collectors, Book chapter, in Comprehensive Renewable Energy (Second Edition), Volume 3, p.294-345, 2022, Publisher: Elsevier.
[3]K. Wang†, Z. Qin†, W. Tong†, C.Z. Ji*, Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Energy Utilization: Fundamentals and Applications, Book chapter, in Renewable Energy - Resources, Challenges and Applications, 2020. Publisher: IntechOpen.
二、Journal Papers
Liquid hydrogen technologies
[1]Guoyi Qiu, Shaolong Zhu, Kai Wang*, Weibo Wang, Junhui Hu, Yun Hu, Xiaoqin Zhi, Limin Qiu, Numerical study on unsteady heat transfer and fluid flow in a closed cylinder of reciprocating liquid hydrogen pumps, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2023.
[2]Junjie Teng, Kai Wang*, Shaolong Zhu, Shiran Bao, Xiaoqin Zhi, Xiaobin Zhang, Limin Qiu, Comparative study on thermodynamic performance of hydrogen liquefaction processes with various ortho-para hydrogen conversion methods, Energy 127016, 2023.
[3]Chuancong Wan, Shaolong Zhu, Chaoyue Shi, Shiran Bao, Xiaoqin Zhi, Limin Qiu, Kai Wang*, Numerical Simulation on Pressure Evolution Process of Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tank with Active Cryogenic Cooling, International Journal of Refrigeration, 2023.
[4]Shaolong Zhu, Junjie Teng, Xiaoqin Zhi, Shiran Bao, Limin Qiu, Kai Wang*, Numerical study on comprehensive performance of flow and heat transfer coupled with ortho-para hydrogen conversion, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 201, 123653, 2022.
[5]Chaoyue Shi, Shaolong Zhu, Chuancong Wan, Shiran Bao, Xiaoqin Zhi, Limin Qiu, Kai Wang*, Performance analysis of vapor-cooled shield insulation integrated with para-ortho hydrogen conversion for liquid hydrogen tanks, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 48(8), 3078-3090, 2022.
Low-grade heat recovery
[1]Qasir Iqbal, Song Fang, Yao Zhao, Yubo Yao, Zhuoren Xu, Haoran Gan, Hanwei Zhang, Limin Qiu, Christos N. Markides, Kai Wang*, Thermo-economic assessment of sub-ambient temperature pumped-thermal electricity storage integrated with external heat sources, Energy Conversion and Management 285, 116987, 2023.
[2]Hanying Jiang, Yangyiming Rong, Xia Zhou, Song Fang, Kai Wang, Xiaoqin Zhi, Limin Qiu*, Performance assessment of an organic Rankine–Vapor compression cycle (ORC-VCR) for Low-Grade compression heat recovery, Energy Conversion and Management 275, 116492, 2023.
[3]H.W. Zhang, X. Zhou, H.Y. Jiang, S. Fang, X.Q. Zhi, L.M. Qiu, K. Wang*, Performance limit of gas compression processes enhanced by self-utilization of compression waste heat, Energy Conversion and Management 273, 116414, 2022.
[4]X. Zhou, H.W. Zhang, S. Fang, Y.Y.M. Rong, Z.R. Xu, H.Y. Jiang, K. Wang*, Xiaoqin Zhi, Limin Qiu, Off-design performance analysis with various operation methods for ORC-based compression heat recovery system in cryogenic air separation units, Energy 261, 125364, 2022.
[5]S. Fang, Z.R. Xu, X. Zhou, H.W. Zhang, X.Q. Zhi, L.M. Qiu, K. Wang*, Cascade deep dehumidification with integrated direct-contact cooling and liquid desiccant absorption, Energy Conversion and Management 268, 115959, 2022.
[6]X. Zhou, H.W. Zhang, Y.Y.M. Rong, J. Song, S. Fang, Z.R. Xu, X.Q. Zhi, K. Wang*, L.M. Qiu, C.N. Markides, Comparative study for air compression heat recovery based on organic Rankine cycle (ORC) in cryogenic air separation units, Energy 255, 124514, 2022.
[7]S. Fang, Z.R. Xu, H.W. Zhang, Y.Y.M. Rong, X. Zhou, X.Q. Zhi, K. Wang*, C.N. Markides, L.M. Qiu, High-performance multi-stage internally-cooled liquid desiccant dehumidifier for high gas-liquid flow ratios, Energy Conversion and Management 250, 114869, 2021.
[8]J. Song, Y.X. Wang, K. Wang*, J.F. Wang, C.N. Markides*, Combined supercritical CO2 (SCO2) cycle and organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system for hybrid solar and geothermal power generation: Thermoeconomic assessment of various configurations, Renewable Energy 174, 1020-1035, 2021.
[9]S. Fang, K. Wang*, X.Q. Zhi, L.M. Qiu, Multi-stage internally-cooled membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidifiers: Driving-force based insights into structural improvement, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 171, 121068, 2021.
[10]X. Zhou, Y.Y.M. Rong, S. Fang, K. Wang*, X.Q. Zhi, L.M. Qiu, X.L. Chi, Thermodynamic analysis of an organic Rankine–vapor compression cycle (ORVC) assisted air compression system for cryogenic air separation units, Applied Thermal Engineering 189, 116678, 2021.
[11]J. Song, X.Y. Li, K. Wang, Christos N. Markides*, Parametric optimization of a combined supercritical CO2 (S-CO2) cycle and organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system for internal combustion engine (ICE) waste-heat recovery, Energy Conversion and Management 218, 112999, 2020.
[12]S. Fang, X.W. Cheng, X.Q. Zhi*, L.M. Qiu, K. Wang, Numerical study on the moisture transfer characteristics of membrane-based liquid desiccant dehumidifiers: Resistance distribution and concentration polarization, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 155, 119877, 2020.
[13]Y.Y.M. Rong, X.Q. Zhi, K. Wang, X. Zhou, X.W. Cheng, L.M. Qiu*, X.L. Chi, Thermoeconomic analysis on a cascade energy utilization system for compression heat in air separation units, Energy Conversion and Management 213, 112820, 2020.
[14]X.W. Cheng, Y.Y.M. Rong, X. Zhou, C.J. Gu, X.Q. Zhi*, L.M. Qiu, Y.J. Yuan, K. Wang, Performance analysis of a multistage internal circulation liquid desiccant dehumidifier, Applied Thermal Engineering 172, 115163, 2020.
[15]C.K. Unamba, P. Sapin*, X.Y. Li, J. Song, K. Wang, G.Q. Shu, H. Tian, C.N. Markides, Operational optimisation of a non-recuperative 1-kWe ORC engine prototype. Applied Science 9, 3024, 2019.
[16]A.A. Harraza, J. Freeman, K. Wang, N.M. Dowell, C.N. Markides*, Diffusion-absorption refrigeration cycle simulations in gPROMS using SAFT-γ Mie. Energy Procedia 158, 2360-2365, 2019.
Solar thermal
[1]Maria Herrando, Kai Wang, Gan Huang, Todd Otanicar, Osama Bany Mousa, Rafaela A. Agathokleous, Yulong Ding, Soteris Kalogirou, Ned Ekins-Daukes, Robert A. Taylor, Christos N. Markides*, A review of solar hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) collectors and systems, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science 97, 101072, 2023.
[2]Shunmin Zhu, Kai Wang, Iker González-Pino, Jian Song, Guoyao Yu, Ercang Luo, Christos N. Markides, Techno-economic analysis of a combined heat and power system integrating hybrid photovoltaic-thermal collectors, a Stirling engine and energy storage, Energy Conversion and Management 284, 116968, 2023.
[3]A.A. Al Kindi, P. Sapin, A.M. Pantaleo, K. Wang, C.N. Markides*, Thermo-economic analysis of steam accumulation and solid thermal energy storage in direct steam generation concentrated solar power plants, Energy Conversion and Management 274, 116222, 2022.
[4]R.M. Elavarasan*, V. Mudgal, L. Selvamanohar, K. Wang, G. Huang*, G.M. Shafiullah, C.N. Markides, K.S. Reddy, M. Nadarajah, Pathways toward high-efficiency solar photovoltaic thermal management for electrical, thermal and combined generation applications: A critical review, Energy Conversion and Management 255, 115278, 2022.
[5]G. Huang, K. Wang, S. Riera-Curt, B. Franchetti, I. Pesmazoglou, C.N. Markides*, On the performance of concentrating fluid-based spectral-splitting hybrid PV-thermal (PV-T) solar collectors, Renewable Energy 174, 590-605, 2021.
[6]G. Huang, K. Wang, C.N. Markides*, Efficiency limits of concentrating spectral-splitting hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) solar collectors and systems, Light: Science & Applications 10, 28, 2021.
[7]K. Wang*, A.M. Pantaleo, M. Herrando, M. Faccia, I. Pesmazoglou, B.M. Franchetti, C.N. Markides, Spectral-splitting hybrid PV-thermal (PVT) systems for combined heat and power provision to dairy farms, Renewable Energy 159, 1047-1065, 2020.
[8]G. Huang, S. Riera-Curt, K. Wang*, C.N. Markides*, Challenges and Opportunities for Nanomaterials in Spectral Splitting for High-Performance Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic-Thermal Applications: A Review, Nano Materials Science 2(3), 183-203, 2020.
[9]K. Wang*, M. Herrando, A.M. Pantaleo, C.N. Markides, Technoeconomic assessments of hybrid photovoltaic-thermal vs. conventional solar energy systems: Case studies in heat and power provision to sports centres. Applied Energy 254, 113657, 2019.
[10]M. Herrando*, A.M. Pantaleo, K. Wang, C.N. Markides, Solar combined cooling, heating and power systems based on hybrid PVT, PV or solar-thermal collectors for building applications. Renewable Energy 143, 637-647, 2019.
[11]K. Wang*, M. Herrando, A.M. Pantaleo, C.N. Markides, Thermoeconomic assessment of a PV/T combined heating and power system for University Sport Centre of Bari. Energy Procedia 158, 1229-1234, 2019.
Thermoacoustic and Stirling engine
[1]G. Harikumar, L. Shen, K. Wang, S. Dubey, F. Duan*, Transient thermofluid simulation of a hybrid thermoacoustic system, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 183, 122181, 2022.
[2]G. Xiao*, H. Qiu, K. Wang, J.T. Wang, Working Mechanism and Characteristics of Gas Parcels in the Stirling Cycle, Energy 229, 120708, 2021.
[3]L. Shen, G. Harikumar, K. Wang, F. Duan*, Flow visualization in a hybrid thermoacoustic system, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 125, 110374, 2021.
[4]H. Qiu, K. Wang, P.F. Yu, M.J. Ni, G. Xiao*, A third-order numerical model and transient characterization of a β-type Stirling engine, Energy 222, 119973, 2021.
[5]G. Chen, Y.F. Wang, K. Wang, Z.B. Yu, L.H. Tang*, Large eddy simulation of thermally induced oscillatory flow in a thermoacoustic engine. Applied Energy 276, 115458, 2020.
[6]G. Harikumar, K.H. Hob, K. Wang, S. Dubey, F. Duan*, Thermoacoustic energy conversion in a square duct. Energy Procedia 158, 1811-1816, 2019.
[7]K. Wang, S. Dubey, F.H. Choo, F. Duan*, Thermoacoustic Stirling power generation from LNG cold energy and low-temperature waste heat, Energy 127, 280-290, 2017.
[8]K. Wang, L.M. Qiu*, Numerical analysis on a four-stage looped thermoacoustic Stirling power generator for low temperature waste heat. Energy Conversion and Management 150, 830-837. 2017.
[9]K. Wang, S. Dubey, F.H. Choo, F. Duan*, A transient one-dimensional numerical model for kinetic Stirling engine, Applied Energy 183, 775-790, 2016.
[10]K. Wang, S. Sanders, S. Dubey, F.H. Choo, F. Duan*, Stirling cycle engines for recovering low and moderate temperature heat: a review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 62, 89-108, 2016.
[11]K. Wang, J. Zhang, N. Zhang, D.M. Sun*, K. Luo, J. Zou, L.M. Qiu, Acoustic matching of a traveling-wave thermoacoustic electric generator, Applied Thermal Engineering 102, 272-282, 2016.
[12]K. Wang, D.M. Sun*, J. Zhang, Y. Xu, K. Luo, N. Zhang, J. Zou, L.M. Qiu, An acoustically matched traveling-wave thermoacoustic generator achieving 750 W electric power, Energy 103, 313-321, 2016.
[13]K. Wang, S. Dubey, F.H. Choo, F. Duan*, Modelling of pulse tube refrigerators with inertance tube and mass-spring feedback mechanism, Applied Energy 171, 172-183, 2016.
[14]D.M. Sun, K. Wang, Y.N. Guo, J. Zhang, Y. Xu, J. Zou, X.B. Zhang*, CFD study on Taconis thermoacoustic oscillation with cryogenic hydrogen as working gas, Cryogenics 75, 38-46, 2016.
[15]K. Wang, D.M. Sun*, J. Zhang, N. Zhang, K. Luo, L.M. Qiu, Beating effect between a thermoacoustic source and its mechanical partner, Journal of Applied Physics 118, 244907, 2015.
[16]K. Wang, D.M. Sun*, J. Zhang, Y. Xu, J. Zou, K. Wu, L.M. Qiu, Z.Y. Huang, Operating characteristics and performance improvements of a 500 W traveling-wave thermoacoustic electric generator, Applied Energy 160, 853-862, 2015.
[17]K. Wang, D.M. Sun*, J. Zhang, J. Zou, K. Wu, L.M. Qiu, Z.Y. Huang, Numerical simulation on onset characteristics of traveling-wave thermoacoustic engines based on a time-domain network model, International Journal of Thermal Sciences 94, 61-71, 2015.
[18]K. Wang, D.M. Sun*, Y. Xu, J. Zou, X.B. Zhang, L.M. Qiu, Operating characteristics of thermoacoustic compression based on alternating to direct gas flow conversion. Energy 75, 338-348, 2014.
[19]D.M. Sun, K. Wang, L.M. Qiu, B.H. Lai, Y.F. Li, X.B. Zhang*, Theoretical and experimental investigation of onset characteristics of standing-wave thermoacoustic engines based on thermodynamic analysis, Applied Acoustics 81, 50-57, 2014.
[20]K. Wang, D.M. Sun*, Y. Xu, Q. Shen, J. Zou, X.B. Zhang, L.M. Qiu, Experimental study on a 500 W traveling-wave thermoacoustic electric generator. Energy Procedia 61, 2271-2274, 2014.
[21]D.M. Sun, K. Wang, X.J. Zhang*, Y.N. Guo, Y. Xu, L.M. Qiu, A traveling-wave thermoacoustic electric generator with a variable electric R-C load, Applied Energy 106, 377-382, 2013.
[22]L.M. Qiu, P. Lou, K. Wang, B. Wang, D.M. Sun, J.F. Rao, X.J. Zhang*, Characteristics of onset and damping in a standing-wave thermoacoustic engine driven by liquid nitrogen, Chinese Science Bulletin 58(11), 1325-1330, 2013.
[23]B. Wang, L.M. Qiu*, K. Wang, D.M. Sun, X.J. Zhang, W.J. Yang, J.H. Zhou, Infrared imaging as a means of visually characterizing the thermoacoustic onset process influenced by Helmholtz resonator, Applied Acoustics 73, 508-513, 2012.
[24]D.M. Sun, K. Wang, Y. Xu, Q. Shen, X.J. Zhang*, L.M. Qiu, Thermoacoustic compression based on alternating to direct gas flow conversion, Journal of Applied Physics 111, 094905, 2012.
[25]B. Wang, L.M. Qiu*, D.M. Sun, K. Wang, W.J. Yang, J.H. Zhou, Visualization observation of onset and damping behaviors in a traveling-wave thermoacoustic engine by infrared imaging. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 54 (23-24), 5070-5076, 2011.
[26]B. Wang, L.M. Qiu*, D.M. Sun, Y. Liu, K. Wang, Study on energy flows in thermoacoustic engines utilizing two-temperature heat sources, Energy Conversion and Management 52 (2), 1066-1072, 2011.
Others
[1]Xiaoqin Zhi, Guoliang Li, Yixuan Teng, Kai Wang, Limin Qiu*, Study on the regenerative performance of pressed stainless-steel wire screens used in a pulse tube refrigerator working around 20 K, Applied Thermal Engineering 224, 120043, 2023..
[2]Jingfeng Li, Kai Wang, Chengjie Gu, Limin Qiu*, Exhaust process of cryogenic nitrogen gas from a cryogenic wind tunnel with an inclined exit, Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (Applied Physics & Engineering) 24(5):419-431, 2023.
[3]Z.Y. Luo, X.Q. Zhi*, L.M. Qiu, K. Wang, S.L. Zhu, B. Tian, Visualization experiment on cryogenic boiling heat transfer and recovery characteristics in the first and second quench of RSFCLs, Cryogenics 128, 103586, 2022.
[4]S.L. Zhu, Z.Y. Luo, X.Q. Zhi, K. Wang, L.M. Qiu*, Experimental study and numerical simulation of nitrogen vapor condensation on microstructure surface, Applied Thermal Engineering, 118332, 2022.
[5]T. Wei, X.J. Tao, J.C. Lin, X.Q. Zhi*, K. Wang, L.M. Qiu, The effect of the aftercooler on the regenerator temperature non-uniformity in a high-capacity pulse tube cryocooler, Applied Thermal Engineering 209, 118245, 2022.
[6]X. Zhou, X.Q. Zhi*, X. Gao, H. Chen, S.L. Zhu, K. Wang, L.M. Qiu, X.B. Zhang, Cavitation evolution and damage of liquid nitrogen with globe valve, Journal of Zhejiang University-Science A 23, 101-117, 2022.
[7]S.L. Zhu, X.Q. Zhi*, C.J. Gu, K. Wang, L.M. Qiu, Enhancing heat transfer performance of nitrogen condensation on vertical plate with microstructure, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 172, 121219, 2021.
[8]X.Q. Zhi, R.F. Cao, C. Huang, K. Wang, L.M. Qiu*, Theoretical and experimental investigations on HoCu2 and Gd2O2S as regenerative materials at 4-20 K, Applied Thermal Engineering 192, 116921, 2021.
[9]Y.H. Qi, X.Q. Zhi*, H.Y. Zhang, K. Wang, L.M. Qiu, Mechanisms of trace water vapor frosting on a cryogenic surface in nitrogen gas flow, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 169, 120898, 2021.
[10]S.L. Zhu, X.Q. Zhi*, C.J Gu, L.M. Qiu, K. Wang, Characteristic analysis of fluctuating liquid film flow behavior and heat transfer in nitrogen condensation, Applied Thermal Engineering 184, 116249, 2021.
[11]S.M. Fan, L.S. Jiao, K. Wang, F. Duan*, Pool boiling heat transfer of saturated water on rough surfaces with the effect of roughening techniques, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 159, 120054, 2020.
[12]J.F. Li, K. Wang, X.B. Zhang, X. Zhou, L.M. Qiu*, A parametric sensitivity study by numerical simulations on plume dispersion of the exhaust from a cryogenic wind tunnel. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A 19 (10), 746-757, 2018.
[13]M.J. Song, K. Wang, S.C. Liu*, S. Deng, B. Dai, Z. Sun, Techno-economic analysis on frosting and defrosting operations of an air source heat pump unit applied in a typical cold city, Energy and Buildings 162, 65-76, 2018.
[14]S.R. Bao, R.P. Zhang, K. Wang, X.Q. Zhi, L.M. Qiu*, Free-surface flow of liquid oxygen under non-uniform magnetic field, Cryogenics 81, 76-82, 2016.
三、Conference Presentations
[1]K. Wang, A.M. Pantaleo, G.S. Mugnozza, C.N. Markides, Technoeconomic assessment of solar combined heat and power systems based on hybrid PVT collectors in greenhouse applications, The 10th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC 2019), Bari, Italy, 5-7 September 2019.
[2]K. Wang, A.M. Pantaleo, M. Herrando, I. Pesmazoglou, B.M. Franchetti, C.N. Markides, Thermoeconomic assessment of a spectral-splitting hybrid PVT system in dairy farms for combined heat and power. The 32nd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS 2019), Wrocław, Poland, 23-28 June 2019.
[3]K. Wang, A.M. Pantaleo, O.A. Oyewunmi, C.N. Markides, Flexible PVT-ORC hybrid solar-biomass cogeneration systems: the case study of the University Sports Centre in Bari, Italy. The 5th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, Athens, Greece, 9-11 September 2019.
[4]X.Y. Li, J. Song, M. Simpson, K. Wang, P. Sapin, G.Q. Shu, H. Tian, C.N. Markides, Thermo-economic comparison of organic Rankine and CO2 cycle systems for low-to-medium temperature applications. The 5th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, Athens, Greece, 9-11 September 2019.
[5]J. Song, X.Y. Li, K. Wang, M. Simpson, P. Sapin, G.Q. Shu, H. Tian, C.N. Markides, Thermodynamic and economic comparison of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and CO2-cycle systems in internal combustion engine (ICE) waste-heat recovery applications. The 5th Sustainable Thermal Energy Management International Conference (SusTEM 2019), Hangzhou, China, 14-16 May 2019.
[6]A. Najjaran, A.A. Harraz, P. Sapin, K. Wang, C.N. Markides, Experimental investigation on the start time of a small-scale diffusion absorption refrigeration (DAR) unit. Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics 2019 (HEFAT 2019), Wicklow, Ireland, 22-24 July 2019.
[7]K. Wang, C.N. Markides, Solar hybrid PV-thermal combined cooling, heating and power systems. The 5th International Conference on Polygeneration (ICP 2019), Fukuoka, Japan, 15-17 May 2019. [Keynote]
[8]A.A. Al Kindi, A.M. Pantaleo, K. Wang, C.N. Markides, Thermodynamic assessment of steam-accumulation thermal energy storage in concentrating solar power plants. International Conference on Applied Energy 2019 (ICAE 2019), Västerås, Sweden, 12-15 August 2019.
[9]J. Song, K. Wang, C.N. Markides, Thermodynamic assessment of combined supercritical CO2 (sCO2) and organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems for concentrated solar power. International Conference on Applied Energy 2019 (ICAE 2019), Västerås, Sweden, 12-15 August 2019.
[10]G. Chen, Y.F. Wang, L.H. Tang, K. Wang, B.R. Mace, Large eddy simulation of self-excited acoustic oscillations in a thermoacoustic engine, International Conference on Applied Energy 2019 (ICAE 2019), Västerås, Sweden, 12-15 August 2019.
[11]K. Wang, M. Herrando, A.M. Pantaleo, et al., Thermodynamic and Thermoeconomic Assessments of a PVT-ORC Combined Heating and Power System for Swimming Pools. Heat Powered Cycles Conference 2018 (HPC 2018), Bayreuth, Germany, 16-19 September 2018.
[12]M. Herrando, A.M. Pantaleo, K. Wang, C.N. Markides, Technoeconomic assessment of a PVT-based solar combined cooling heating and power (S-CCHP) system for the University Campus of Bari. The 13th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2019), Palermo, Italy, 30 September-4 October 2018.
[13]K. Wang, S. Dubey, F.H. Choo, F. Duan, Recovering cold energy and waste heat in a LNG power generation system by a thermoacoustic Stirling power generator. The 4th Sustainable Thermal Energy Management International Conference (SusTEM 2017), Alkmaar, Netherlands, 28-30 June 2017.
[14]K. Wang, L.M. Qiu, Four-stage looped thermoacoustic Stirling power generator for low temperature waste heat. The 4th Sustainable Thermal Energy Management International Conference (SusTEM 2017), Alkmaar Netherlands, 28-30 June 2017.
[15]K. Wang, S. Dubey, F.H. Choo, F. Duan, Stirling engine for recovering LNG cold energy and exhaust heat. the 26th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference – International Cryogenic Material Conference 2016, New Delhi, India, 7-11 March 2016.
[16]K. Wang, D.M. Sun, Y.N. Guo, et al., Study on the resonance characteristics of a traveling-wave thermoacoustic electric generation system. The 5th International Conference on Cryogenics and Refrigeration, Hangzhou, China, 6-9 April 2013.
[17]K. Wang, L.M. Qiu, B. Wang, et al., A standing-wave thermoacoustic engine driven by liquid nitrogen, in Advances in Cryogenic Engineering: transactions of the Cryogenic Engineering Conference-CEC, volume 1434, 351-358, 2012.
[18]D.M. Sun, K. Wang, et al., Investigation on high-power Stirling-type pulse tube coolers working below 30 K. the 24th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference – International Cryogenic Material Conference 2012, Fukuoka, Japan, 14-18 May 2012.
Academic Services
Assistant Editor (Jan. 2020 to date), Managing Editor (Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2019), Editorial Board Member (Jan. 2019 to date) of Applied Thermal Engineering
Session Chair, The 8th Heat Powered Cycles Conference (HPC2018), Bayreuth, Germany, 2018
Session Chair, International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2018), Hong Kong, China, 2018
Scientific Committee Member, The 4th Sustainable Thermal Energy Management International Conference (SusTEM2017), Alkmaar, Netherlands, 2017
Member of International Institute of Refrigeration, 2019 to date