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Novel Aerofoils used for Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Temperature Performance for Multi-Deck Refrigerated Display Cabinets

Foster, A, McAndrew, P and Evans, JA (2014). Novel Aerofoils used for Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Temperature Performance for Multi-Deck Refrigerated Display Cabinets. Proc. of 3rd IIR International Conference on the Cold Chain and Sustainability. Twickenham, UK 23 - 25 Jun 2014 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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PV (photovoltaics) performance evaluation and simulation-based energy yield prediction for tropical buildings

Mahmoudi Saber, E., Lee, SE, Manthapuri, S, Yi, W and Deb, C (2014). PV (photovoltaics) performance evaluation and simulation-based energy yield prediction for tropical buildings. Energy. 71, pp. 588-595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.04.115

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Methods to assess energy usage in food cold stores

Evans, JA, Foster, A, Huet, JM, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K, Zilio, C, Houska, M, Landfeld, A, Bond, C, Scheurs, M and Van Sambeeck, T (2014). Methods to assess energy usage in food cold stores. 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London 23 - 26 Jun 2014 International Institute of Refrigeration. pp. 150-157

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Towards sustainability in cold chains: Development of a quality, energy and environmental assessment tool (QEEAT)

Gwanpua, SG, Verboven, P, Brown, T, Leducq, D, Verlinden, BE, Evans, JA, Van der Sluis, S, Wissink, E, Taoukis, P, Gogou, E, Stahl, V, El Jabri, M, Thuault, D, Claussen, I, Indergård, E, Nicolai, BM, Alvarez, G and Geeraerd, AH (2014). Towards sustainability in cold chains: Development of a quality, energy and environmental assessment tool (QEEAT). 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014. London 23 - 26 Jun 2014 International Institute of Refrigeration. pp. 525-531

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Temperature control in domestic refrigerators and freezers

Evans, JA, Foster, A and Brown, T (2014). Temperature control in domestic refrigerators and freezers. Refrigeration Science and Technology.

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Numerical Modelling of an Indoor Space Conditioned with Low Exergy Cooling Technologies in the Tropics

Mahmoudi Saber, E., Mast, M, Tham, KW and Leibundgut, H (2014). Numerical Modelling of an Indoor Space Conditioned with Low Exergy Cooling Technologies in the Tropics. 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Hong Kong 07 - 12 Jul 2014 London South Bank University.

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Application of Vacuum Insulation Panels in the cold chain - Analysis of viability

Hammond, E and Evans, JA (2014). Application of Vacuum Insulation Panels in the cold chain - Analysis of viability. International Journal of Refrigeration. 47, pp. 58-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2014.07.010

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Finite-element analysis of shear-off failure of keyed dry joints in precast concrete segmental bridges

Shamass, R, Zhou, X and Alfano, G (2014). Finite-element analysis of shear-off failure of keyed dry joints in precast concrete segmental bridges. Journal of Bridge Engineering. 20 (6). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000669

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Ultrasonic wave propagation through porous ceramics at different angles of propagation

Aygun, H. and Barlow, C (2014). Ultrasonic wave propagation through porous ceramics at different angles of propagation. Applied Acoustics. 88 (0), pp. 6-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2014.07.011

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Experimental study of wave-driven impact of sea ice floes on a circular cylinder

McGovern, D and Bai, W (2014). Experimental study of wave-driven impact of sea ice floes on a circular cylinder. Cold Regions Science and Technology. 108, pp. 36-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2014.08.008

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The ANDROID Case Study; Venice and its territory: Existing mitigation options and challenges for the future

Kaluarachchi, Y., Indirli, M, Ranguelov, B and Romagnoli, F (2014). The ANDROID Case Study; Venice and its territory: Existing mitigation options and challenges for the future. Procedia Economics and Finance. 18 (2014), pp. 815-824. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2212-5671(14)01007-7

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A numerical investigation into the plastic buckling paradox for circular cylindrical shells under axial compression

Shamass, R, Alfano, G and Guarracino, F (2014). A numerical investigation into the plastic buckling paradox for circular cylindrical shells under axial compression. Engineering Structures. 75, pp. 429-447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2014.05.050

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Thermal comfort and IAQ analysis of a decentralized DOAS system coupled with radiant cooling for the tropics

Mahmoudi Saber, E., Iyengar, R, Mast, M, Meggers, F, Tham, KW and Leibundgut, H (2014). Thermal comfort and IAQ analysis of a decentralized DOAS system coupled with radiant cooling for the tropics. Building and Environment. 82, pp. 361-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.09.001

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Behaviour of acoustic waves in a duct with Helmholtz resonator in presence of a temperature gradient

Aygun, H. and Rubini, P (2014). Behaviour of acoustic waves in a duct with Helmholtz resonator in presence of a temperature gradient. Institute of Acoustics 40th Anniversary Conference. NEC, Birmingham, UK 15 - 16 Oct 2014 http://toc.proceedings.com/24268webtoc.pdf Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics Volume 36 Pt.3.

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A Review of the State of Art in Applying Biot Theory to Acoustic Propagation through the Bone

Aygun, H., Attenborough, K and Postema, M (2014). A Review of the State of Art in Applying Biot Theory to Acoustic Propagation through the Bone. Open Access Library Journal. 1 (9), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1100994.

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The effects of air temperature and humidity on the acoustic design of voice alarm systems on underground stations

Gomez-Agustina, L., Dance, S. and Shield, B. (2013). The effects of air temperature and humidity on the acoustic design of voice alarm systems on underground stations. Applied Acoustics. 76, pp. 262-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2013.08.017

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Two Phase Flow Patterns in Large Diameter Vertical Pipes

Ali, S. and Yeung, H. (2013). Two Phase Flow Patterns in Large Diameter Vertical Pipes. Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 9 (1), pp. 105-116. https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.1750

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Noise reduction in commercial refrigerators - a practical approach

Marques, A. C., Gomez-Agustina, L., Dance, S., Hammond, E. and Wood I. (2013). Noise reduction in commercial refrigerators - a practical approach . 20th International Congress on Sound and Vibration. Bangkok, Thailand 07 - 11 Jul 2013

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Initiatives to reduce energy use in cold stores

Foster, A, Zilio, C, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K, Scheurs, M, Bond, C, Houska, M, Van Sambeeck, T and Evans, J (2013). Initiatives to reduce energy use in cold stores. Proceedings of the Institute of Refrigeration.. Solihull 07 - 07 Mar 2013 Institute of Refrigeration.

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Multi-objective optimization of storage temperature of apple to minimise energy use

Verboven, P, Verlinden, BE, Gwanpua, SG, Leducq, D, Evans, J, Brown, T, Nicolai, B and Geeraerd, A (2013). Multi-objective optimization of storage temperature of apple to minimise energy use. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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A quality, energy and environmental assessment tool for the European cold chain

Gwanpua, SG, Verboven, P, Verlinden, BE, Van der Sluis, S, Wissink, E, Evans, JA, Brown, T, Leducq, D, Alvarez, G, Taoukis, P, Stahl, V, Thault, D, Claussen, I, Indergård, E, Nicolai, BM and Geeraerd, A (2013). A quality, energy and environmental assessment tool for the European cold chain. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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Cold store energy performance

Evans, JA, Foster, A, Huet, JM, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K, Zilio, C, Houska, M, Landfeld, A, Bond, C, Scheurs, M and Van Sambeeck, T (2013). Cold store energy performance. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2103 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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Improving the energy performance of cold stores

Evans, J, Hammond, E, Gigiel, A, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K and Zilio, C (2013). Improving the energy performance of cold stores. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris, France 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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Freely available cold store energy models

Evans, J, Foster, A, Zilio, C, Corradi, M and Reinholdt, L (2013). Freely available cold store energy models. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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A novel PCM thermo siphon defrost system for a frozen retail display cabinet

Evans, J, Foster, A, Campbell, R and Davies, T (2013). A novel PCM thermo siphon defrost system for a frozen retail display cabinet. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris, France 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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The potential for saving food waste by lowering home refrigerator temperatures

Evans, J, Brown, T, Hipps, N, Easteal, S and Parry, A (2013). The potential for saving food waste by lowering home refrigerator temperatures. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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The potential for saving food waste by freezing food at home

Evans, J, Brown, T, Hipps, N, Easteal, S and Parry, A (2013). The potential for saving food waste by freezing food at home. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.

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Theoretical modelling and experimental investigation of a thermal energy storage refrigerator

Marques, C., Davies, G., Evans, JA, Maidment, GG and Wood, ID (2013). Theoretical modelling and experimental investigation of a thermal energy storage refrigerator. Energy. 55, pp. 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2013.03.091

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Ground penetrating radar system for detection of desiccation cracks in soils

Levatti, HU, Prat, P, Ledesma, A and Cuadrado, A (2013). Ground penetrating radar system for detection of desiccation cracks in soils. Third International Symposium on Computational Geomechanics (COMGEO III). Krakow, Poland 21 - 23 Aug 2013 International Centre for Computational Engineering.

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The use of phase change materials in domestic refrigerator applications

Evans, J, Marques, C., Davies, G, Maidment, GG and Wood, ID (2013). The use of phase change materials in domestic refrigerator applications. Proceedings of the Institute of Refrigeration 2013-2014. London, UK 07 Nov 2013 Institute of Refrigeration.

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Stuck in a stack—Temperature measurements of the microclimate around split type condensing units in a high rise building in Singapore

Bruelisauer, M, Meggers, F, Mahmoudi Saber, E., Li, C and Leibundgut, H (2013). Stuck in a stack—Temperature measurements of the microclimate around split type condensing units in a high rise building in Singapore. Energy and Buildings. 71, pp. 28-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.11.056

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Specific energy consumption values for various refrigerated food cold stores

Evans, JA, Foster, A, Huet, JM, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K, Zilio, C, Houska, M, Landfeld, A, Bond, C, Scheurs, M and Van Sambeeck, T (2013). Specific energy consumption values for various refrigerated food cold stores. Energy and Buildings. 74, pp. 141-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.11.075

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Novel design and performance enhancement of domestic refrigerators with thermal storage

Marques, C., Davies, G., Maidment, GG, Evans, JA and Wood, ID (2013). Novel design and performance enhancement of domestic refrigerators with thermal storage. Applied Thermal Engineering. 63 (2), pp. 511-519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.11.043

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Reducing domestic food waste by freezing at home

Brown, T, Hipps, N, Easteal, S, Parry, A and Evans, JA (2013). Reducing domestic food waste by freezing at home. International Journal of Refrigeration. 40, pp. 362-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2013.12.009

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Potential life cycle carbon savings with low emissivity packaging for refrigerated food on display

Davies, G., Man, CMD, Andrews, D, Paurine, A, Hutchins, MG and Maidment, GG (2012). Potential life cycle carbon savings with low emissivity packaging for refrigerated food on display. Journal of Food Engineering. 109 (2), pp. 202-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2011.10.018

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