| Institute | Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering |
| Research Area | Environmental Air Pollution
Building Energy Modeling and Simulation
HVAC System Control Optimization
Sustainable Design Concept Applied to Buildings
Building Energy Efficiency |
| Contact Info. | yaolinlin@gmail.com |
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| Education |
| PhD in Building Engineering,Department of Building, Civil & Environmental Engineering,Concordia University, Canada |
| M.A.Sc. Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning,Department of Building Environment and Device Service Hunan University, China |
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| Latest Publications |
Journal Articles
1. Lin, Y*, Wang, H, Hu, P*, Yang, W, Hu, Q, Zhu, N, Lei, F. (2020) A Study on the Optimal Air, Load and Source Side Temperature Combination for a Variable Air and Water Volume Ground Source Heat Pump System. Applied Thermal Engineering (SCI, Accepted）
2.Hao, X.*, Xing, Q., Long, P., Lin, Y.*, Hu, J., Tan, H. (2020) Influence of Vertical Greenery System and Green Roof on Indoor Operative Temperature of Air-Conditioned Room. Journal of Building Engineering, 31: 101373 (SCI)
3.Lin, Y.*, Yang, W. (2020) An ANN-Exhaustive-Listing Method and Envelop Properties for Optimization on Multiple Building Shapes with Maximum Thermal Performance. Frontiers in Energy (SCI/EI, In Press)
4.Zhou, Z., Guo, Y., Lin Y. (2020) Energy Saving Evaluation of A Solar Integrated Vacuum Freeze Dryer and Building Air Conditioning System. Energy Exploration & Exploitation (SCI, In Press)
5.Tan, H.,Hao, X.*, Long, P., Xing, Q., Lin, Y.*, Hu,J. (2020) Building Envelope Integrated Green Plants for Energy Saving. Energy Exploration & Exploitation 38(1): 222-234 (SCI)
6.Liu, X., Zhou*, Y., Li, C., Lin*, Y., Yang, W., Zhang, G. (2019) Optimization of a New Phase Change Material Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal Panel with The Active Cooling Technique Using Taguchi Method. Energies 2019, 12(6), 1022; https://doi.org/10.3390/en12061022 (SCI/EI)
7.Xing, Q, Hao, X*, Lin, Y*, Tan，H. (2019) Yang, K. Experimental Investigation on the Thermal Performance of Vertical Greening System in Winter under a Wet and Cold Climate. Energy and Buildings 183: 105-117 (SCI/EI)
8.Yang, W, Lin, Y*, Li, C-Q. (2018) Effects of landscape design on urban microclimate and thermal comfort in tropical climate. Advances in Meteorology, vol. 2018, Article ID 2809649, 13 pages, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2809649 (SCI)
9.Liu, D, Deng, Q*, Zhou, Z*, Lin, Y*, Tao, J. (2018) Variation Trends of Fine Particulate Matter Concentration in Wuhan City from 2013 to 2017. Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15(7), 1487; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15071487 (SCI/SSCI)
10.Lin, Y., Zhou, S, Yang, W, Shi, L, Li, C-Q. (2018) Development of Building Thermal Load and Discomfort Degree Hour Prediction Models Using Data Mining Approaches. Energies 2018, 11(6), 1570; https://doi.org/10.3390/en11061570 (SCI/EI)
11.Lin, Y.*, Yang, W. (2018) Comments to paper entitled: Development of a Data-Driven Predictive Model of Supply Air Temperature in an Air-Handling Unit for Conserving Energy. Energies 2018, 11(6), 1453; https://doi.org/10.3390/en11061453 (SCI/EI)
12.Lin, Y.*, Yang, W. (2018) Application of Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm based Simulation for Cost-effective Building Energy Efficiency Design and Thermal Comfort Improvement. Frontiers in Energy Research 6:25; doi:10.3389/fenrg.2018.00025(ESCI/EI)
13.Guo, C., Wang, Y., Luo, Y., Chen, X., Lin, Y., Liu, X. (2018) Effect of graphene oxide on the bioactivities of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria in aerobic granular sludge. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 156: 287-293(SCI)
14.Lin, Y.*, Zou, J., Yang, W., Li, C-Q. (2018) A Review of Recent Advances in Research on PM2.5 in China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, 438; doi:10.3390/ijerph15030438(SCI/SSCI)
15.Lin, Y.*, Zhou, S., Yang, W., Li, C-Q. (2018) Design optimization considering variable thermal mass, insulation, absorptance of solar radiation and glazing ratio using prediction model and Genetic Algorithm. Sustainability 10, 336; doi:10.3390/su10020336(SCI/SSCI)
16.Hu, Q.，HU, P., XING, L., LIN, Y.*, YANG, W. (2018) Exergy Analysis of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems during Cooling Season.Building Energy Efficiency 45(8):86-91
17.Lin, Y.*, Yang W., Gong X. (2017) Residential Building PM2.5 Pollution Control from an Ergonomic and Energy Conservation Prospective. Ergonomic Journal International 1(5):00125
18.Hu, P., Hu, Q., Lin, Y.*, Yang, W., Xing, L. (2017) Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Ground Source Heat Pump System for a Public Building in Wuhan, China under Different Control Strategies. Energy and Buildings 152:301-312. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.058(SCI/EI)
19.Lin, Y.*, Yang W. (2017) Solar Energy Model and Thermal Performance of an Electrochromic Dome-covered House. Energy for Sustainable Development 39:82-90. DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2017.05.001(SCI)
20.Li, Y., Dou, H., Lin, Y. (2017) A Study on Zero Energy Building in Wuhan. Building Energy Efficiency 45 (7): 28-31
21.Zhou, S., Lin, Y.*, Yang, W., Li, Y., Cai, C. (2017) A Study on the Effects of Building Shapes on Energy Consumption. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 31(5):542-550
22.Hao, X., Guo, C., Lin, Y. Wang, H., Liu, H. (2016) Analysis of heat stress and the design standard of temperature and humidity standards ratio for refuge chambers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13, 518; doi:10.3390/ijerph13050518(SCI/SSCI)
23.Li, C., Yang, W., Lin, Y. (2016) Thermal Comfort Study of City Squares in Spring in Wuhan. Huazhong Architecture 34(7)：34-39
24.Li, T., Lin, Y.*, Yang W. (2016) Green Building Design Optimization Based on Genetic Algorithm Approach. Building Energy Efficiency 44(6):53-57
25.Lin, Y., Yang W., Gabriel K. (2015) A Study on the Impact of Household Occupants’ Behavior on Energy Consumption Using an Integrated Computer Model. Frontiers in Built Environment 1:16. doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2015.00016
26.Lin, Y.*, Liu M., Yang W. (2015) Energy Efficiency Measures for A High-Tech Campus in California based on Total Performance Oriented Optimization and Retrofit (TPOR) Approach. Procedia Engineering 121: 75 – 81(EI)
27.Yang, W., Wong N.H., Lin, Y., (2015) Thermal Comfort in High-rise Urban Environment in Singapore. Procedia Engineering 121: 2125 – 2131(EI)
28.Yang W., Lin, Y., Zhou, J., Wong N.H. (2014) Thermal comfort requirements in the summer season in subtropical urban spaces. Intelligent Buildings International 6 (4):224-238(EI)
29.Xiao, M., Lin, Y., Han, J., Zhang, G. (2014) A Review of Green Roofs Research and Development in China. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 40:633-648(SCI/EI)
30.Lin, Y.*, Nassif, N., Liu, M. (2014) Implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures in a Semiconductor Building. Energy Engineering, Journal of the Association of Energy Engineers 111(4): 34-58 (EI)
31.Hao, X., Zhu, C., Lin, Y., Wang H., Zhang G., Chen Y. (2013) Optimizing the pad thickness of evaporative air-cooled chiller for maximum energy saving. Energy and Buildings 61: 146-152(SCI/EI)
32.Li, Z., Lin, Y., Liao J., Liu X., Wang X. (2013) A study of energy performance and audit of commercial mall in hot-summer/warm-winter climate zone in China. Energy Efficiency 6(3): 459-473(SCI/SSCI/EI)
33.Zhou, J., Zhang, G., Lin, Y. (2011) A new virtual sphere method for estimating the role of thermal mass in natural ventilated buildings. Energy and Buildings 43 (1): 75-81(SCI/EI)
34.Tian, L., Zhang, G., Lin, Y., Yu, J., Zhou, J., Zhang, Q. (2009) Mathematical model of particle penetration through smooth/rough building envelop leakages. Building and Environment. 44 (6): 1144-1149(SCI/EI)
35.Yan, Y., Zhou, J., Lin, Y., Yang, W., Wang, P., Zhang, G. (2008) Adaptive Optimal Control Model for Building Cooling and Heating Sources. Energy and Buildings40 (8): 1394-1401(SCI/EI)
36.Lin, Y., Zmeureanu, R. (2008) Computer Model of the Airflow and Thermal Phenomena inside a Large Dome. Energy and Buildings 40 (7): 1287-1296(SCI/EI)
37.Zhou, J., Zhang G., Lin, Y., Li, Y. (2008) Coupling of Thermal Mass and Natural Ventilation in Buildings. Energy and Buildings 40 (6): 979-986 (SCI/EI)
38.Lin, Y., Zmeureanu, R. (2008) Three-dimensional thermal and air flow (3D-TAF) model of a dome-covered house in Canada. Renewable Energy 33 (1): 22-34(SCI/EI)
39.Lin, Y., Zhang, G. (2002) Air Conditioning cold/heat source decision-making system based on Internet and analytic hierarchy process. HV&AC 32(5): 93-95(EI)
40.Hao, J., Zhang G.., Lin, Y. (2002) Research on HVAC database based on web.Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 2(4): 28-30
Books
41.Lin, Y., Zhang,G.. (2002) Web-based HVAC virtual lab system, New Technology of HVAC. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press.
42.Zhang, G., Huang, D., Zhang, Q., Deng, Q., Chen, X., Chen, J., Lin, Y. (2002) China HVAC&R Annual. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press.
43.Zhang, G., Huang, D., Zhou, J., Zhang, Q., Chen, Y., Gong,G., Yu, L., Chen, X., Lin, Y. (2001) China HVAC&R Information. Changsha: Hunan Sci.& Tec. Press.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
44.Yang W., Zhou, S., Lin Y.*, Li, C-Q. (2018)A Study on the Effect of Building Shape on Thermal Load.4th International Conference On Building Energy, Environment (COBEE 20018). Feb. 5-9, 2018, Melbourne, Australia.
45.Yang W., Lin Y., Zmeureanu R. (2015) Solar Energy Model for an Electrochromic Dome-covered House. Proceeding of the 8th international cold climate HVAC conference, October 20-23, 2015, Dalian, China, Vol. III, 717-724
46.Lin Y., Yang, W., Zmeureanu, R. (2015) Verification and Validation of a Solar Energy Model for an Electrochromic Dome-covered House. Proceeding of the 8th international cold climate HVAC conference, October 20-23, 2015, Dalian, China, Vol. III, 725-732
47.Lin, Y., Yang, W., Zmeureanu, R. (2014) Solar Performance of a Dom-covered House. The 4th/2014 International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (EESD 2014). Nanjing, China.
48.Lin, Y., Yang, W., Nassif N., Liu M. (2014) Energy Efficiency Measures for a High-Tech Building with a Solar Roof. The 4th/2014 International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (EESD 2014). Nanjing, China.
49.Lin, Y., Yang W., Liu M. (2014) Central Plant Control Optimization with a Thermal Chilled Water Energy Storage System: A Case Study in a High-Tech Building. The 4th/2014 International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (EESD 2014). Nanjing, China.
50.Yang, W., Lin, Y., Wong N.H. (2014) The effect of urban design on outdoor thermal environment in a central business district area in Singapore. The 4th/2014 International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (EESD 2014). Nanjing, China.
51.Zhou, J., Fan, D., Zhang, G., Hu, Y., Lin, Y. (2014) Calculation of single-sided ventilation due to unsteady wind pressure - Part 2 mean flow rate and numerical simulation. Indoor Air 2014 - 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Hong Kong, China SAR. (EI)
52.Li, Z., Zhang, G., Lin, Y., Li, D., Wang, X., Liu, X. (2009)An Experimental Study of Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Optimization for Chiller Plants. The Third International Conference on Built Environment and Public Health. Guilin, China. (ISTP)
53.Lin, Y., Gabriel, K. (2008) Computer Modeling of Occupants’ Behaviors and Building Energy Consumption in a Typical House in Oshawa, Ontario. eSim 2008.
54.Lukomski, A., Gabriel, K., Lin, Y*. (2008) Evaluation of the Building Electricity Consumption of Residential Dwellings in Oshawa. eSim 2008.
55.Lin, Y., Zmeureanu, R. (2006) Mathematical Model of the thermal performance of a dome-covered house. Research in Building Physics and Building Engineering, Fazio, P., Ge, H., Rao, J., Desmarais, G. (eds.). Canada, August, 2006. (EI)
56.Lin, Y., Zmeureanu R. (2006) Thermal Performance of a Dome-covered house. Design and Nature III, M.W. Collins & C.A. Brebia (Editors). WIT Press, UK. May, 2006. (ISTP)
57.Zhang, G., Lin, Y., Zhang, Q., Song, C. (2004) Development of Web-based HVAC&R Design and Decision-making System，Proceedings of The 2nd International Conference on Building Environment and Public Heath, December 6-8, 2004, Shenzhen China. (ISTP)
58.Lin, Y., Zhang, G. (2001) Research of HVAC Virtual Laboratory Based on Network Environment. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on IAQVEC2001, Vol II, p1353-1358. (ISTP)
59.Lin, Y., Zhang, G. (2001) Developed Components for HVAC Decision-Making System Under Distributed Computing Environment. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on IAQVEC2001, Vol II, p1367-1372. (ISTP)
60.Zhang, Q., Zhang, G., Chen, Z., Yu, L., Lin, Y. (2000) The Research of HVAC CAD Software Development Environment Based On Internet. International Symposium Air Conditioning in High Rise Buildings’2000, p514-517. (ISTP)
61.Lin, Y., Zhang, G. (2002) HVAC virtual lab based on web environment. In: Chinese Annual Conference of HVAC. China Architecture & Building Press, 2002.
62.Yu, L., Chen, X., Chen, J., Lin, Y. (2002) Management System on the Optimization of DCH and the realization based on web. In: Chinese Annual Conference of HVAC. China Architecture & Building Press, 2002.
63.Hao, J., Lin, Y., Zhang, G. (2002) Development of web-based HVAC database. Proceedings of the National Conference on Computer Application on HVAC, Changsha, 2002.
64.Lin, Y., Zhang, G. (2000) Internet-based decision-making system for Air-conditioning cold/heat sources. Proceedings of the National Conference on Computer Application on HVAC, Changsha, 2000.
Reports
65.Gabirel, K., Lukomski, A., Lin, Y. (2008) Energy Consumption Trends in Oshawa’s Residential Dwellings Project—Progress report II, presented to Oshwa PUC Networks, Inc. and OCE-Center of Energy, January 2008.
Software
66.Lin, Y., et.al (2015) Tuoyuan Public Building Energy Management System. Registration number: 2015SR190624.
67.Lin, Y., et.al (2015) Tuoyuan Industiral and Commercial Building on-line Energy Monitoring System. Registeration Number: 2015SR192334.
Patterns
68.Lin, Y. , Yang, W (2016) An Adaptive VAV AHU Supply Air Temperature Controller. Authorization Number：201620001616.5.
69.Lin, Y. , Yang, W (2016) An Adaptive VAV AHU Supply Fan Speed Controller. Authorization Number：201620001616.5.
70.Lin, Y. (2015) Pump/Fan Flow Meter Based on Power and Differential Pressure. Authorization Number：201520641047.6.
71.Lin, Y. (2015) Adaptive Cooling-Tower Fan Controller. Authorization Number：201520648438.0.
Professional Technical Appraisal
72.Lin, Y. (2015) Cloud based optimization for building energy control and management system.
Recent Honors and Awards
1.Breath through building energy efficiency technology in Hubei Province in 2016 (2016)
2.Outstanding Teacher at Wuhan University of Technology in 2015 (2016)
3.3551 China Optic Valley Talent (2015)
4.Bes-Tech Presidential Award in 2013 (2014)
5. Bes-Tech Presidential Award in 2012 (2013)
Media
1. Breath through building energy efficiency technology in Hubei Province, Hubei TV Educational Channel (http://www.hbtv.com.cn /zb/201504/t20150410_1241180.html)
2.Research on building energy consumption and occupants behaviors was reported by Science News (http://esciencenews.com/articles/2016/04/01/study.shows.best.way.reduce.energy.consumption), Newswires (http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/650850/?sc=rsla), Phys.org (https://phys.org/news/2016-03-energy- consumption.html), Science Daily (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160331142527.htm), ECN (https://www.ecnmag.com/news/2016/03/study-shows-best-way-reduce-energy-consumption), and EurekAlert (https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-03/f-ssb033116.php)
3.Research on PM2.5 pollution was reported by New Zealand Herald (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/ article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12164762&ref=rss), Big News Network(News story from Big News Network on Friday 16 November 2018, 16 Nov 2018), Medical Xpress(https://medicalxpress.com/news/ 2018-11-fine-particle-air-pollution-health.html), The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/ fine-particle-air-pollution-is-a-public-health-emergency-hiding-in-plain-sight-106030), NDTV (https://www.ndtv.com/blog/how-indias-top-anti-pollution-plan-is-failing-children-1946643
