Publications

 

Papers Published in Refereed Journals

    2010

  1. Qu, M., Yin, H., and Archer, D. (2010). A Solar Thermal Cooling and Heating System for a Building: Experimental and Model Based Performance Analysis and Design. Solar Energy, Vol. 84(2), pp. 166-182.
  2. Qu, M, Yin, H., and Archer, D. (2010). Experimental and Model Based Performance Analysis of a Linear Parabolic Trough Solar Collector in a High Temperature Solar Cooling and Heating System. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Vol. 132, pp. 021004-1-12.
  3. Yin, H., Qu, M., and Archer, D. (2010). Model Based Experimental Performance Analysis of a Micro-scale LiBr-H2O Steam-driven Double-effect Absorption Chiller. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.30 (13), pp. 1741-1750.

    4. 2011

  4. Hang, Y., Qu, M., and Zhao, F. (2011). Economical and Environmental Assessment of an Optimized Solar Cooling System for a Medium Sized Benchmark Office Building in Los Angeles, California. Renewable Energy, Vol.36, pp. 648-658.
  5. Hang, Y., Qu, M., and Ukkusuri, S. (2011). Optimizing the Design of a Solar Cooling System Using Central Composite Design Techniques. Energy and Buildings, Vol. 43, pp. 988-994.
  6. Ng, M., Qu, M., Zheng,P., Li, Z., and Hang, Y. (2011). CO2-based Demand Controlled Ventilation under New ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010: a Case Study for a Gymnasium of an Elementary School at West Lafayette, Indiana. Energy and Buildings, Vol.43, pp.3216-3225.
  7. Zhai, X., and Qu, M. (2011). A Review for the Applications and Integrated Approaches of Ground-coupled Heat Pump Systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.15(6) pp. 3133-3140.

    8. 2012

  8. Hang, Y., Qu, M., and Zhao, F. (2012). Economic and Environmental Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Hot Water Systems in the United States. Energy and Buildings, Vol. 45, pp. 181-188.
  9. Zhai, X., Qu, M., Li, Y., and Wang, R. (2012). A Review for Research and New Design Options of Solar Absorption Cooling Systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.15 (9), pp.4416-4423.
  10. Ruan, W., Qu, M, Horton, W. (2012). Modeling Analysis of an Enthalpy Recovery Wheel with Purge Air, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.55, pp.17-18, PP. 4665 -4672.

    11. 2013

  11. Hang, Y., Du, L, Qu, M, Peeta, S. (2013). Multi-objective optimization of integrated solar absorption cooling and heating systems for medium-sized office buildings. Renewable Energy, Vol.52, pp. 67-78.
  12. Xu, D. and Qu, M., Energy, Environmental, and Economic Evaluation of a CCHP System for a Data Center Based on Operational Data. Energy and Buildings, 2013, Vol.67 pp 176-186

    13. 2014

  13. Qu, M., Abdelaziz, O., and Yin, H., Novel Heat Recovery Absorption Heat Pump Configurations for Natural Gas Boilers Efficiency Improvement, Energy Conversion and Management, 2014, Vol.87, pp.175-184.
  14. Hang, Y., Qu, M., Winston, R., Jiang, L., Widyolar, B., and Poiry, H., Experimental-based Energy Performance Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment for Solar Absorption Cooling System at University of California at Merced, Energy and Buildings, 2014, Vol.82, pp.746-757.
  15. Hou, Z., Qu, M., and Wang, Z., Flow Resistance Coefficient Identification of Chilled Water System Based on Multi-Objective Optimization and Experiment Validation, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014, Vol.651 - 653, pp.742-746

    16. 2015

  16. Xu, D. and Qu, M., Hang, Y., Zhao, F., Multi-objective optimal design of a solar absorption cooling and heating system under life-cycle uncertainties, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2015, Vol.11, pp. 92-105

    17. 2016

  17. Li, L., Qu, M., Peng, S., Performance evaluation of building integrated solar thermal shading system: building energy consumption and daylight provision, Energy and Buildings, 2016, Vol. 113, pp.189-201
  18. Tang, X., Qu, M., Phase Change and Thermal Performance Analysis for Green Roofs in Cold Climates, Energy and Buildings, 2016, Vol.121(1), pp.165-175
  19. Chen, Z. G, Qu, M, (2016) Model-based Building Performance Evaluation and Analysis for a New Athletic Training Facility, Procedia Engineering, 145, 884-891
  20. Mei, W. G, Qu, M, (2016) Evaluation and Analysis of Wind Flow for a Football Stadium, Procedia Engineering, 145, 774-781

    21. 2018

  21. Qu, M., Abdelaziz, O., Gao Z., Yin, H., Isothermal membrane-based dehumidification: A comprehensive review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018, Vol. 82, pp.4060-4069
  22. Qu, M., Abdelaziz, O.,Sun, X., Yin, H., Aqueous Solution of [EMIM][OAc]: Property formulations for use in air conditioning equipment design, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017, Vol 124, pp. 271-278
  23. Yin, H., Qu, M., Zhang, H., Lam, Y., 3D printing and buildings: A review and future outlook, Technology | Architecture + Design, in Press, 2018
  24. Qu, M., Liu, X., Yang, Z., Wu, F., Shi, L., Liu, X., … Yin, H. (2018). Energy-saving technologies for building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Annual Review of Heat Transfer, 21.

    25. 2019

  25. Liu, X., Warner, J., Zhang, M., Qu, M., Shi, L. G, Biswas, K. (2019) Development of an Underground Thermal Battery for Enabling Ground Source Heat Pump Applications and Shaping Electric Demand of Buildings. Heat Pumping Technologies Magazine, 37, 33-38
  26. Han, D., Yin, H., Qu, M., Zhu, J., Wickes, A., (2019) Technical Analysis and Comparisons of Formwork-making Methods for Customized Prefabricated Buildings: 3D Printing and Conventional Methods, ASCE's Journal of Architectural Engineering
  27. Liu, X., Shi, L. G, Qu, M., Warner, J., (2019) A preliminary Study of a Novel Heat Pump Integrated Underground Thermal Energy Storage for Shaping Electric Demand of Buildings. Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, 43, 19-35
  28. Liu, X., Qu, M., Liu, X., & Wang, L. (2019). Membrane-based liquid desiccant air dehumidification: A comprehensive review on materials, components, systems and performances. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 110, 444–466.
  29. Li, L., Yin, H., Li, A., Qu, M. (2019). Technology Advancements and prospects of Zero-energy solar houses, Time + Architecture, 3, 78-83
  30. Yang, Z., Qu, M., Abdelaziz, O., & Gluesenkamp, K. R. (2019). Development and case study of the liquid desiccant system module in sorption system simulation program (SorpSim). Applied Thermal Engineering, 114261.
  31. Liu, X., Jani, R., Orisakwe, E., Johnston, C., Qu, M., B. Norton, Holmes, N., Kohanoff, J., Stella, L., Yin, H., Yazawa, K., (2019) State of the Review of Cement-based Thermoelectric Composites, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 137,110361

    32. 2020

  32. Warner, J., Liu, X., Shi, L. G, Qu, M., Zhang, M., (2020). A Novel Shallow Bore Ground Heat Exchanger for Ground Source Heat Pump Applications —Model development and validation. Applied Thermal Engineering, 164, 114460
  33. Han, D., Yin, H., Qu, M., Zhu, J., Wickes, A., (2020) Technical Analysis and Comparisons of Formwork-making Methods for Customized Prefabricated Buildings: 3D Printing and Conventional Methods, ASCE's Journal of Architectural Engineering, 26(2), 0402001
  34. Gluesenkamp, K., Frazzica, A. , Velte, A., Metcalf, S., Yang, Z., Rouhani, M., Blackman, C., Qu, M., Laurenz, E., Rivero-Pacho, A. and Hinmers, S., (2020). Experimentally Measured Thermal Masses of Adsorption Heat Exchangers. Energies, 13(5), 1150
  35. Sui, X., Wang, H., Qu, M., Liu, H., (2020). Thermal Response Characteristics of Intermittently Cooled Room with Tube-embedded Cooling Slab and Optimization of Intermittent Control, Energies, 13,1568
  36. Xu, D., Qu, M., Yang, Z. G, (2020). A Hybrid Ray-tracing Optical Model for Compound Parabolic Concentrators, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 142 (6), 1008, Tier 1. Liu, X., Qu, M., Liu, X., Warner, J., Gao, Z., (2020) Numerical Modeling and Performance Analysis of a Membrane-based Air Dehumidifier Using Ionic Liquid Desiccant, Applied Thermal Engineering, 175, 115395
  37. Liu, X., Qu, M., Liu, X., Warner, J., Gao, Z., (2020) Numerical Modeling and Performance Analysis of a Membrane-based Air Dehumidifier Using Ionic Liquid Desiccant, Applied Thermal Engineering, 175, 115395
  38. Yang, Z., Qu, M. Gluesenkamp, K.(2020) Ammonia-Based Chemisorption Heat Pumps for Cold-Climate Heating Applications: A Comprehensive Review, Applied Thermal Engineering, 179, 115674
  39. Yang, Z., Qu, M., Gluesenkamp K.(2020) Design Screening and Analysis of Gas-fired Ammonia-based Chemisorption Heat Pumps for Space Heating in Cold Climate, Energy, 207,118213
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    2021

  40. Liu, X., Spitler, J. D., Qu, M., and Shi, L. , (2021) Recent Developments in the Design of Vertical Borehole Ground Heat Exchangers for Cost Reduction and Thermal Energy Storage. ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol. 143(10)
  41. Shi, L., Qu, M., Liu, X., Zhang, M., Wang, L., (2021) Impact of soil model complexity on the long-term thermal performance prediction of a new shallow bore ground heat exchanger, Science and Technology for the Built Environment
  42. Shi, L., Liu, X., Qu, M., Liu, G., Li, Z., (2021) Potential of utilizing energy storage integrated ground source heat pump system to reshape electricity demand in the United States, Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities 2021:1-54
  43. Venegas, T., Qu, M., Nawaz, K., Wang, L. (2021) Critical review and future prospects for desiccant coated heat exchangers: Materials, design, and manufacturing, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 110, 444-466.
  44. Liu, X., Qu, M., Nguyen, A., Dilley, N., Yazawa, K., (2021) Characteristics of new cement-based thermoelectric composites for low-temperature applications, Construction and Building Materials, 304, 124635

    45. 2022

  45. Wang, L., Liu, X., Qu,M., Liu, X., Bahar, B. (2022) An experimental study on dehumidification and regeneration performance of a new nonporous membrane-based heat and mass exchanger using an ionic liquid desiccant, Energy and Buildings, 254,111592
  46. Venegas,T., Qu, M., Nawaz, K. & Wang, L (2022): Effect of geometry and operational parameters on the dehumidification performance of a desiccant coated heat exchanger, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 0, 1–13
  47. Liu, X., Yazawa, K., Qu, M., Kurtulus, O., Norton, B., Holmes, N., Jani, R., Kohanoff, J., Stella, L., Johnston,C., Yin, H.,(2022) Experimental Performance Evaluation of a Convective Thermoelectric Building Envelope for Building Heating and Cooling, Energy and Buildings, 112376
  48. Shi, L., Qu, M., Liu, X., Wang, L., & Zhang, M. (2022). Numerical modeling and parametric study of a dual purpose underground thermal battery. Energy and Buildings, 275, 112472
  49. Jani, R., Holmes, N., West, R., Gaughan, K., Liu, X., Qu, M., ... & Wojciechowski, B. (2022). Characterization and Performance Enhancement of Cement-Based Thermoelectric Materials. Polymers, 14(12), 2311

    50. 2023

  50. Venegas, T., Qu, M., Wang, L., Liu, X., Gluesenkamp, K., & Gao, Z. (2023). Review of liquid desiccant air dehumidification systems coupled with heat pump: System configurations, component design, and performance. Energy and Buildings, 279, 112655

Refereed Conference Papers

  1. Masson, S., Qu, M., and Archer, D., Performance Modeling of a Solar Driven Absorption Cooling System for Carnegie Mellon University’s Intelligent Workplace. Proceedings of International Conference of Enhanced Building Operation. Shenzhen, China, 2006.
  2. Qu, M., Archer, D., Yin, H., and Masson, S., Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System in the Intelligent Workplace. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Long Beach, California, 2007.
  3. Qu, M, Archer, D., and Yin, H., A Linear Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Performance Model. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Long Beach, California, 2007.
  4. Masson, S., Qu, M., and Archer, D., Performance Modeling of a Solar Thermal System for Cooling and Heating in Carnegie Mellon University’s Intelligent Workplace. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Long Beach, California, 2007.
  5. Yin, H., Qu, M., and Archer, D., The Heat Transfer Characteristics of a 16 kW Steam Driven Double Effect Absorption Chiller. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Jacksonville, Florida, 2008.
  6. Qu, M., Archer, D., and Yin, H., Experiment Based Performance Analysis of a Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System in Carnegie Mellon University. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Jacksonville, Florida, 2008.
  7. Ruan, W., and Qu, M., Model-based Performance Analysis of the Enthalpy Wheel. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. San Francisco, California, 2009.
  8. Hang, Y., and Qu, M., Life Cycle Cost Analysis for a Solar Heating and Cooling System. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. San Francisco, California, 2009.
  9. Hang, Y., and Qu, M., Design and Analysis of an Integrated Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System at Purdue University. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Phoenix, Arizona, 2010.
  10. Hang, Y., and Qu, M., The Impact of Hot and Cold Storages on a Solar Absorption Cooling System for an Office Building. Proceedings of the 1st International High Performance Buildings Conference. West Lafayette, Indiana, 2010.
  11. Qu, M., Banks, K., Schwab, P., and Cherkauer, K., Thermal Properties of Green Roof Media during Plant Establishment and Growth. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability, Washington D.C., 2011.
  12. Yin, H., Cai Y., Lv, H., Qu, M., and Ao. G., The Design Analysis of a Water Sourced District Heating and Cooling System for a Neighborhood Development project. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Washington D.C., 2011.
  13. Zhai, X., Qu, M., Yin, Y., and Li, Y., Experimental Investigation of a Minitype Solar-Powered Absorption Radiant Cooling System. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability, Washington D.C., 2011.
  14. Yin, H., Wen, W., Qu, M., and Ao. G., The Comparative Study of Compact Development and Green Open Spaces in LEED-ND AND Chinese Urban Planning Standards. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Washington D.C., 2011.
  15. Hang, Y., and Qu, M., Maximizing the Life Cycle Primary Energy Savings of an Integrated Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System for a Medium-sized Office Building in Los Angeles, CA. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. Washington D.C., 2011.
  16. Hang, Y., and Qu, M.. Optimization under Uncertainty: A Case Study of a Solar Absorption Cooling and Heating System for a Medium-sized Office Building in Atlanta. ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. San Diego, California, 2012.
  17. Xu, D., and Qu, M., Economic and Environmental Assessment of CCHP Systems for Data Centers." ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability. San Diego, California, 2012.
  18. Sapthasayee, R., Zhao, F., and Qu, M., LCA Processes in Buildings: Benchmarking and Site LCA of Small office Buildings, Proceedings of the 2nd High Performance Buildings Conference, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2012.
  19. Kung, Y., Qu, M., and Peng, S., Model-Based Analysis of an Integrated System of Vapor-compression Chiller and Absorption Heat Pump, ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability, Minneapolis, MN, 2013, 9 pages.
  20. Xu, D. and Qu, M., Compound Parabolic Concentrators: a Review, ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability, Minneapolis, MN, 2013, 10 pages.
  21. Kung, Y., Qu, M., and Peng, S., An Integrated System of Vapor-Compression Chiller and Absorption Heat Pump for Efficiency Improvement: System Modeling and Performance Analysis, 2014 ASHRAE Winter Conference, New York City, New York, 2014, 8 pages.
  22. Hou, Z., Qu, M., and Wang, Z., Flow Resistance Coefficient Identification of Chilled Water System based on Multi-objective Optimization and Experiment Validation, ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability, Boston, MA, 2014, 4 pages.
  23. Xu, D. and Qu, M., Experimental Performance Analysis of External Compound Parabolic Concentrators With Low Concentration Ratios for Medium Temperature Applications, ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability, Boston, MA, 2014, 9 pages.
  24. Song, Y. and Qu, M., A Review of Thermal Analysis on Novel Roofing Systems, International High Performance Buildings Conference, West Lafayette, IN, 2014, 10 pages.
  25. Yang, Z., Tang, X., Qu, M., Abdelaziz, O., and Gluesenkamp, K., Development of Updated ABsorption SIMulation Software (ABSIM), International Sorption Heat Pump Conference, 2014, 10 pages.
  26. Qu, M., Abdelaziz, O., Improving Water and Energy Efficiency of Power Plant through Absorption Heat Pump, The 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, 2015, 8 pages.
  27. Chen, Z., Qu, M., Model-based Building Performance Evaluation and Analysis for a New Athletic Training Facility, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, 2016, 8 pages.
  28. Mei, W., Qu, M., Microclimate Evaluation and Analysis for a Football Stadium, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, 2016, 9 pages.
  29. Yang, Z., Qu, M., & Gluesenkamp, K. R. (2018). Model-Based Performance Comparison of Ammonia Chemisorption Heat Pumps for Cold Climate with Different Working Pairs and Cycle Configurations.
  30. Gao, Z., Abdelaziz, O., & Qu, M. (2017). Modeling and Simulation of Membrane-Based Dehumidification and Energy Recovery Process. In 2017 ASHRAE Winter Conferencec (pp. 1–8). Las Vegas, NV.
  31. Yang, Z., Qu, M., Gluesenkamp, K. R., & Abdelaziza, O. (2017). Liquid Desiccant System Component Models in the Sorption System Simulation Program (SorpSim). In Proceedings of 12th IEA heat pump conference.
  32. Abdelaziz, O., Ming, Q., Sun, X., Bahar, B., Parmelee, W., Fackler, S., … Prasad, A. (2017). Development of Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling System Using Electrochemical Compressor.
  33. Yan, M., Qu, M., & Peng, S. (2016). The Effect of the Configuration of the Absorber on the Performance of Flat Plate Thermal Collector. 4th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue 2016, 10 pages
  34. Gao, Z., Abdelaziz, O., Qu, M., “Modeling and Simulation of Membrane-Based Dehumidification and Energy Recovery Process,” 2017 ASHRAE Winter Conference, 2017, Las Vegas, NV, 10 pages.
  35. Yang, Z. G, Qu, M., Gluesenkamp, K.R., Abdelaziz, O., “Simulation of Liquid Desiccant Systems Using the Sorption System Simulation Program (SorpSim), ” 12th IEA heat pump conference, 2017, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 12 pages.
  36. Abdelaziz, O., Qu, M., Sun, X., Bahar, B., Parmelee, W., Fackler, S., Sherrer, R., Zerby, J., Chouhan, A., Prasad, A., “Development of Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling System Using Electrochemical Compressor,” 12th IEA heat pump conference, 2017, Rotterdam, Netherlands,12 pages.
  37. Warner, J., Liu, X., Liu, X. G, Qu, M., “Preliminary Experimental Study on the Performance of a Membrane-based Air Dehumidifier Using Ionic Liquid,” 17th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference, 2018, West Lafayette, IN, 10 pages.
  38. Yazawa, K., Qu, M., Shakouri, A., “Intelligent Wall for an Energy-Efficient Building by Embedding Thermoelectric,” 17th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference, 2018, West Lafayette, IN, 9 pages.
  39. Yang, Z. G, Qu, M., Gluesenkamp, K., “Model-Based Performance Comparison of Ammonia Chemisorption Heat Pumps for Cold Climate with Different Working Pairs and Cycle Configurations,” 17th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference, 2018, West Lafayette, IN, 10 pages.
  40. Liu, X. G, Qu, M., Liu, X., Warner, J., “A Novel Heat and Mass Transfer Model for Membrane-based Ionic Liquid Desiccant Air Dehumidifier,” ASHRAE Winter Conference, 2019, Atlanta, GA, 9 pages.
  41. Yang, Z. G, Qu, M., Gluesenkamp, K., “Dynamic Modelling and Performance Evaluation of a Chemisorption Heat Pump for Cold Climate,” ASHRAE Winter Conference, 2020, Orlando, FL, 8 pages.
  42. Wu, F. G, Qu, M., “A Cybersecurity Framework for Wireless-Controlled Smart Buildings I: two-position control,” ASHRAE Winter Conference, 2020, Orlando, FL, 9 pages.
  43. Shi, L.G, Qu, M., Liu, X., “A novel geothermal heat pump system integrated with underground thermal storage for shifting building electric demands,” 13th IEA Heat Pump Conference, 2020, Jeju, South Korea, 12 pages.
  44. Yang, Z. G, Qu, M., Gluesenkamp, K., “Seasonal Performance Simulation of a Gas-fired Chemisorption Heat Pump for Residential Heating in Cold Climate,” Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, 2020, Chicago, IL, 6 pages
  45. Zhu, J., Yin, H., Qu, M., “How Additive Manufacturing Methodologies are Posited to Transform Building Construction?,”108th ACSA Annual Conference, 2020, San Diego, CA, 5 pages
  46. Yang, Z. G, Qu, M., Gluesenkamp, K., “Dynamic Modelling and Design Optimization of a Heat-Pipe-Integrated Chemisorption Adsorber,” 13th IEA Heat Pump Conference, 2020, Jeju, South Korea, 11 pages.
  47. Shi, L.G, Zhang, M., Qu, M., Liu, X., Wang, L., “Impact of Vertical Soil Temperature Profile on Performance of Shallow Bore Heat Exchangers,” Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, 2020, Chicago, IL, 8 pages
  48. Venegas, T.G, Qu, M., Nawaz, K., Wang, L., “Effect of Geometry and Operational Parameters Over the Dehumidification Performance of a Desiccant Coated Heat Exchanger,” Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, 2020, Chicago, IL, 9 pages