Zhao Li
School
School of Mechanical Engineering
Professional Title
Professor
Contact Information
022-27404188
022-27404188
jons@tju.edu.cn
Tianjin
Brief Introduction
During the last twenty years, I have conducted systematical and in-depth study on the key fundamental problems such as working fluid selection, entropy reduction and efficiency improvement of thermodynamic process, and practical thermodynamic cycle construction. I have published 45 papers which were indexed by SCI (34 SCI papers in recent 5 years), the published papers are totally cited by 700 times, and 3 SCI papers were selected as ESI highly cited papers. Besides, I have obtained 12 authorized patents for invention. In 2007, I was selected by Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University. I have been invited to attend the international conference for presenting a keynote report and serving as session chair three times.
Education Background
- Master| Tianjin University| Thermal physical engineering| 1998
- Doctor| Tianjin University| Building Technology Science| 2001
- Bachelor| Hebei Institute of Coal Construction| HVAC Engineering| 1995
Research Interests
- The design and selection of working fluid based on the group contribution method
- Entropy reduction and efficiency improvement of thermodynamic process
- Practical thermodynamic cycle construction based on the zeotropic mixture
- Construction and simulation of cogeneration system with a combined supply in power, heating, cooling and fresh water based on solar-driven Organic Rankine Cycle
Positions & Employments
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2010.3-2019.12
School of Mechanical Engineering | Tianjin University | Professor -
2009.8-2010.2
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | USA | Visiting scholar -
2003.4-2008.6
School of Mechanical Engineering | Tianjin University | Associate professor -
2001.4-2013.4
Institute of refrigeration and Cryogenics Engineering | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Post doctor
Academic Achievements
- Papers
- [1] Zhao Li, Pan Gao. Influence of zeotropic mixtures' temperature gliding on the performance of heat transfer in condenser or evaporator. Transaction of Tianjin University, 2005. 11(6).
- [2] Su Wen, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Weicong Xu, Zhixin Yu. A limiting efficiency of subcritical Organic Rankine cycle under the constraint of working fluids. Energy, 2018. 143: p. 458-466.
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- [3] Zhao Li, Pan Gao. Evaluation of zeotropic refrigerants based on nonlinear relationship between temperature and enthalpy. Science in China Series E, 2006. 49(3): p. 322-331.
- [4] Zhang Ying, Shuai Deng, Jiaxin Ni, Li Zhao, Xingyang Yang, Minxia Li. A literature research on feasible application of mixed working fluid in flexible distributed energy system. Energy, 2017.
- [5] Gao Pan, Li Zhao. Theoretical and experimental investigation on components’ proportion of zeotropic mixtures based on relation between temperature and enthalpy during phase change. Energy Conversion and Management, 2008. 49(6): p. 1567-1573.
- [6] Wang Xiaodong, Li Zhao. Analysis of zeotropic mixtures used in low-temperature solar Rankine cycles for power generation. Solar Energy, 2009. 83(5): p. 605-613.
- [7] Wang Jianli, Li Zhao, Xiaodong Wang. A comparative study of pure and zeotropic mixtures in low-temperature solar Rankine cycle. Applied Energy, 2010. 87(11): p. 3366-3373.
- [8] Bao Junjiang, Li Zhao, WZ Zhang. A novel auto-cascade low-temperature solar Rankine cycle system for power generation. Solar Energy, 2011. 85(11): p. 2710-2719.
- [9] Wang Xiaodong, Li Zhao, Jianli Wang. Experimental investigation on the low-temperature solar Rankine cycle system using R245fa. Energy Conversion and Management, 2011. 52(2): p. 946-952.
- [10] Bao Junjiang, Li Zhao. Exergy analysis and parameter study on a novel auto-cascade Rankine cycle. Energy, 2012. 48(1): p. 539-547.
- [11] Wang Jianli, Li Zhao, Xiaodong Wang. An experimental study on the recuperative low temperature solar Rankine cycle using R245fa. Applied Energy, 2012. 94: p. 34-40.
- [12] Wu Wei, Li Zhao, T Ho. Experimental investigation on pinch points and maximum temperature differences in a horizontal tube-in-tube evaporator using zeotropic refrigerants. Energy Conversion and Management, 2012. 56: p. 22-31.
- [13] Bao Junjiang, Li Zhao. A review of working fluid and expander selections for organic Rankine cycle. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2013. 24: p. 325-342.
- [14] Zheng Nan, Weidong Song, Li Zhao. Theoretical and experimental investigations on the changing regularity of the extreme point of the temperature difference between zeotropic mixtures and heat transfer fluid. Energy, 2013. 55: p. 541-552.
- [15] Zheng Nan, Li Zhao, Xiaodong Wang, YuTing Tan. Experimental verification of a rolling-piston expander that applied for low-temperature Organic Rankine Cycle. Applied Energy, 2013. 112: p. 1265-1274.
- [16] Tan Yuting, Li Zhao, Junjiang Bao, Qing Liu. Experimental investigation on heat loss of semi-spherical cavity receiver. Energy Conversion and Management, 2014. 87: p. 576-583.
- [17] Yang Xingyang, Li Zhao, Hailong Li, Zhixin Yu. Theoretical analysis of a combined power and ejector refrigeration cycle using zeotropic mixture. Applied Energy, 2015. 160: p. 912-919.
- [18] Zhao Li, Junjiang Bao. The influence of composition shift on organic Rankine cycle (ORC) with zeotropic mixtures. Energy Conversion and Management, 2014. 83: p. 203-211.
- [19] Zhao Li, Junjiang Bao. Thermodynamic analysis of organic Rankine cycle using zeotropic mixtures. Applied Energy, 2014. 130: p. 748-756.
- [20] Zhao Li, Ruikai Zhao, Shuai Deng, Yuting Tan, Yinan Liu. Integrating solar Organic Rankine Cycle into a coal-fired power plant with amine-based chemical absorption for CO2 capture. International Journal of Green house Gas Control, 2014. 31: p. 77-86.
- [21] Zhao Li, Nan Zheng, Shuai Deng. A thermodynamic analysis of an auto-cascade heat pump cycle for heating application in cold regions. Energy and Buildings, 2014. 82: p. 621-631.
- [22] Yang Xingyang, Li Zhao. Thermodynamic Analysis of a Combined Power and Ejector Refrigeration Cycle Using Zeotropic Mixtures. Energy Procedia, 2015. 75: p. 1033-1036.
- [23] Yang Xingyang, Li Zhao, Hailong Li, Zhixin Yu. Theoretical analysis of a combined power and ejector refrigeration cycle using zeotropic mixture. Applied Energy, 2015. 75: p. 1033-1036.
- [24] Zhao Li, Xingyang Yang, Shuai Deng, Hailong Li, Zhixin Yu. Performance analysis of the ejector-expansion refrigeration cycle using zeotropic mixtures. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2015. 57: p. 197-207.
- [25] Zhao Ruikai, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Nan Zheng. Trends in patents for solar thermal utilization in China. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2015. 52: p. 852–862.
- [26] Zheng Nan, Li Zhao. The feasibility of using vapor expander to recover the expansion work in two-stage heat pumps with a large temperature lift. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2015. 56: p. 15-27.
- [27] Deng Shuai, Wen Su, Li Zhao. A neural network for predicting normal boiling point of pure refrigerants using molecular groups and a topological index. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2016. 63: p. 63-71.
- [28] Yang Xingyang., Nan Zheng, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Hailong Li, Zhixin Yu. Analysis of a novel combined power and ejector-refrigeration cycle. Energy Conversion and Management, 2016. 108: p. 266-274.
- [29] Zheng Nan, Yunho Hwang, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng. Experimental study on the distribution of constituents of binary zeotropic mixtures in vertical impacting T-junction. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2016. 97: p. 242-252.
- [30] Zheng Nan, Li Zhao, Yunho Hwang, Jing Zhang, Xingyang Yang. Experimental study on two-phase separation performance of impacting T-junction. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2016. 83: p. 172-182.
- [31] Zhao Ruikai, Shuai Deng, Yinan Liu, Qing Zhao, Junnan He, Li Zhao. Carbon pump: Fundamental theory and applications. Energy, 2017. 119: p. 1131-1143.
- [32] Liu Yinan, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Dongsheng Bai. Evolution of bubbles in decomposition and replacement process of methane hydrate. Molecular Simulation, 2017. 43(13-16): p. 1061-1073.
- [33] Nie Xianhua, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Xueyin Lin. Experimental study on thermal performance of U-type evacuated glass tubular solar collector with low inlet temperature. Solar Energy, 2017. 150: p. 192-201.
- [34] Su Wen, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng. Recent advances in modeling the vapor-liquid equilibrium of mixed working fluids. Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2017. 432: p. 28-44.
- [35] Su Wen, Li Zhao,Shuai Deng. Developing a performance evaluation model of Organic Rankine Cycle for working fluids based on the group contribution method. Energy Conversion and Management, 2017. 132: p. 307-315.
- [36] Su Wen, Li Zhao,Shuai Deng. New knowledge on the temperature-entropy saturation boundary slope of working fluids. Energy, 2017. 119: p. 211-217.
- [37] Su Wen, Li Zhao,Shuai Deng. Group contribution methods in thermodynamic cycles: Physical properties estimation of pure working fluids. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017. 79: p. 984-1001.
- [38] Su Wen, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng. Simultaneous working fluids design and cycle optimization for Organic Rankine cycle using group contribution model. Applied Energy, 2017. 202: p. 618-627.
- [39] Su Wen, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Yanjie Zhao. How to predict the vapor slope of temperature-entropy saturation boundary of working fluids from molecular groups? Energy, 2017.
- [40] Xu Weicong, Jianyuan Zhang, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Ying Zhang. Novel experimental research on the compression process in organic Rankine cycle (ORC). Energy Conversion and Management, 2017. 137: p. 1-11.
- [41] Zhang Jianyuan, Jue Wen, Shuai Deng, Junjiang Bao, Li Zhao. 2D numerical study on flow boiling of zeotropic mixture isobutane/pentane in internal countercurrent flow system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017. 114: p. 1247-1255.
- [42] Zhang Jianyuan, Li Zhao, Shuai Deng, Weicong Xu,Ying Zhang. A critical review of the models used to estimate solar radiation. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017. 70: p. 314-329.
- Books
- [1] Li Zhao. Zeotropic Mixture and Organic Ranking Cycle. Springer International Publishing, 2016
- Patents
- [1] An impacting T-junction regulator for composition adjustment of zeotropic mixture
- [2] A hydrate carbon capture system driven by solar photovoltaic
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- [3] A desalination-heating-refrigeration system based on solar photovoltaic heat pump
- [4] A small heat pump desalination system with a new seawater evaporator
- [5] A vapor compression system with expansion work recovery
- [6] An Organic Rankine cycle system with two-stage full-flow screw expander
- [7] Multi-stage solar low and medium temperature Rankine cycle system
- [8] Auto-cascade solar low temperature Rankine cycle system