Peiwen "Perry" Li
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Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
PEIWEN (PERRY) LI
EDUCATION:
Ph. D. Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China, April 1995.
Dissertation: “Experimental test and numerical analysis for the convective condensation heat transfer of new refrigerants in horizontal tubes” (Advisor Prof. Tao, Wen-Quan)
- S. Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, July 1991.
Thesis: “Experimental and numerical investigation for the heat/mass transfer of the internal surfaces of rectangular cavities impinged by a jet” (Advisor Prof. Tao, Wen-Quan)
- S. Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, July 1988.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE/POSITIONS:
8/2015- Professor, Dept. of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona
8/2012-7/2015 Associate Professor, Dept. of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona
7/2006-7/2012 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona
12/2001-7/2006 Research Associate, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
4/2000-11/2001 Research Scientist, sponsored by Japan Science and Technology Corporation (JST) in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyoto University.
6/1997-3/2000 NEDO Research Scientist (Industrial Technology Researcher), Japanese National Mechanical Engineering Laboratory at Tsukuba. Sponsored by Energy Conservation Center and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan.
6/1996-5/1997 Assistant Professor/Lecturer, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University.
3/1996-6/1996 JSPS Fellow/Research Scientist (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyoto University.
4/1995-3/1996 Assistant Professor/Lecturer, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Society:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), since 2003
Degrees
- Ph.D. Thermal-science for energy and power engineering
- Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Experimental test and numerical analysis for the convective condensation heat transfer of new refrigerants in horizontal tubes Supervisor Prof. Wen-Quan Tao
Interests
Teaching
Thermodynamics; Heat transfer; Fluid mechanics; Numerical heat transferFuel cell analyses and designsRenewable energy systemsEnergy conversion systems; Energy storage Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigerationLab instrumentation
Research
Fuel cell and electrolysisHydrogen productionRenewable energy technologiesThermal energy storageThermal-driven water technology
Courses
Instrumentation Lab
AME 300 (Spring 2017)
Hvac System Design
AME 442 (Spring 2017)
AME 442 (Spring 2016)
Renewable Energy Systems
AME 445 (Spring 2023)
AME 445 (Spring 2022)
AME 445 (Spring 2021)
AME 445 (Spring 2020)
AME 445 (Spring 2019)
AME 445 (Spring 2018)
AME 445 (Spring 2017)
AME 445 (Spring 2016)
AME 545 (Spring 2023)
AME 545 (Spring 2022)
AME 545 (Spring 2021)
AME 545 (Spring 2020)
AME 545 (Spring 2019)
AME 545 (Spring 2018)
AME 545 (Spring 2017)
AME 545 (Spring 2016)
Fuel Cell Fundmntls+Dsgn
AME 446 (Fall 2022)
AME 446 (Fall 2017)
AME 446 (Fall 2016)
AME 546 (Fall 2022)
AME 546 (Fall 2017)
AME 546 (Fall 2016)
Directed Research
AME 492 (Summer I 2019)
AME 592 (Spring 2022)
Senior Colloquium
AME 495S (Fall 2021)
Independent Study
AME 499 (Spring 2021)
AME 599 (Spring 2020)
AME 599 (Spring 2019)
AME 599 (Fall 2017)
AME 599 (Spring 2017)
AME 599 (Fall 2016)
AME 599 (Spring 2016)
AME 699 (Fall 2019)
AME 699 (Spring 2018)
AME 799 (Fall 2020)
Graduate Seminar
AME 696G (Fall 2022)
Research
AME 900 (Spring 2023)
AME 900 (Fall 2022)
AME 900 (Spring 2022)
AME 900 (Fall 2021)
AME 900 (Spring 2021)
AME 900 (Fall 2020)
AME 900 (Spring 2020)
AME 900 (Fall 2019)
AME 900 (Spring 2019)
AME 900 (Fall 2018)
AME 900 (Spring 2018)
AME 900 (Fall 2017)
AME 900 (Spring 2017)
AME 900 (Fall 2016)
AME 900 (Spring 2016)
Case Studies
AME 908 (Spring 2021)
Master's Report
AME 909 (Fall 2023)
AME 909 (Spring 2018)
AME 909 (Fall 2016)
Thesis
AME 910 (Fall 2019)
AME 910 (Spring 2019)
AME 910 (Fall 2018)
AME 910 (Spring 2017)
AME 910 (Fall 2016)
AME 910 (Summer I 2016)
AME 910 (Spring 2016)
Dissertation
AME 920 (Fall 2023)
AME 920 (Summer I 2023)
AME 920 (Spring 2023)
AME 920 (Fall 2022)
AME 920 (Spring 2022)
AME 920 (Fall 2021)
AME 920 (Spring 2021)
AME 920 (Fall 2020)
AME 920 (Spring 2020)
AME 920 (Fall 2019)
AME 920 (Spring 2019)
AME 920 (Fall 2018)
AME 920 (Spring 2018)
AME 920 (Fall 2017)
AME 920 (Spring 2017)
Selected Publications
Journals/Publications
- Ding, Y., Cai, Y., Li, P., Gu, S., Song, S., Guan, J., Shen, Y., Han, Y., & He, W. (2022). Recyclable regeneration of NiO/NaF catalyst: hydrogen evolution via steam reforming of oxygen-containing volatile organic compounds. Energy Conversion and Management, 258.
- Ding, Y., Zhang, T., Li, P., Ge, Z., & Shen, Y. (2022). High-efficiency steam reforming of methanol on the surface of a recyclable NiO/NaF catalyst for hydrogen production. Composites Part B, Engineering, 243.
- Li, P., Gamil, A., Ali, B., & Hamid, M. A. (2022). Concentrating solar thermal power generation in Sudan: Potential and challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
- Li, P., Missoum, S., & Pidaparthi, B. (2022). Entropy-based Optimization for Heat Enhancement in Tubes with Helical Fins Transfer Enhancement in Tubes with Helical Fins. ASME Journal Heat Transfer, 144.
- Xu, B., Li, P., Hu, Q., Wang, X., Zhang, Y., & Liu, Q. (2022). Experimental Study of Eutectic Molten Salts NaCl/KCl/ZnCl2 Heat Transfer Inside a Smooth Tube for High-Temperature Application. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 144(4). doi:10.1115/1.4053974
- Li, P., Gwesha, A. O., & Alfulayyih, Y. M. (2021). Optimization of Fixed Photovoltaic Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 143.
- Missoum, S., Li, P., & Pidaparthi, B. (2021). Entropy-Based Optimization for Heat Transfer Enhancement in Tubes With Helical Fins. Journal of Heat Transfer, 144(1). doi:10.1115/1.4052582
- Wang, K., Li, M., Zhang, Z., Min, C., & Li, P. (2021). Evaluation of alternative eutectic salt as heat transfer fluid for solar power tower coupling a supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle from the viewpoint of system-level analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 279.
- Wang, X., Rincon, J. D., Li, P., Zhao, Y., & Vidal, J. (2021). Thermophysical properties experimentally tested for NaCl-KCl-MgCl2 eutectic molten salt as a next-generation high-temperature heat transfer fluids in concentrated solar power systems. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 143.
- Zeng, J., Chung, K. M., Wang, Q., Wang, X., Pei, Y., Li, P., & Chen, R. (2021). Measurement of high-temperature thermophysical properties of bulk and coatings using modulated photothermal radiometry. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 170.
- Alfulayyih, Y., Li, P., & Gwesha, A. O. (2020). A Generic Algorithm for Planning the Year-Round Solar Energy Harvest/Storage to Supply Solar-Based Stable Power. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 142(4).
- Chao, W., Diaz, G. V., Wang, K., & Li, P. (2020). 3D-printed tubes with complex internal fins for heat transfer enhancement—CFD analysis and performance evaluation. American Institute of Mathematical Science (AIMS) Energy, 8(1), 27-47. doi:10.3934/energy.2020.1.27
- Chu, L., Gu, S., Jin, Q., Zhu, P., Shen, Y., & Li, P. (2020). Hydrogen production from formaldehyde steam reforming using recyclable NiO/NaF catalyst. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45(53).
- Guo, P., Li, T., Li, P., Zhai, Y., & Li, J. (2020). Study on a novel spray-evaporation multi-effect distillation desalination system. Desalination, 473.
- Li, P., Gwesha, A. O., & Alfulayyih, Y. M. (2020). Optimization of Fixed Photovoltaic Panel “Tilt” Angles for Maximal Energy Harvest Considering Year-Around Sky Coverage Conditions. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 143(2). doi:10.1115/1.4048016
Proceedings Publications
- Li, P., & Zhang, Y. (2022). Analysis of the Heat Transfer and Criterion of Freezing of Molten Salt Startup Flow in Relatively Cold Pipes. In ASME 2022 Heat Transfer Summer Conference.
- Li, P., Missoum, S., Pidaparthi, B., Hatcher, S., Khadka, R., & Xu, B. (2022). Multiphysics Numerical Study of Solar Receiver Tube for Enhanced Thermal Efficiency and Durability in Concentrated Solar Power Tower Plant. In ASME 2022 16th International Conference of Energy Sustainability.
- Haddad, F., & Li, P. (2021, 11/Winter). Entropy Generation Minimization to Optimize Heat Transfer in CSP Technologies Using Molten Salt System NaCl/KCl/MgCl2 as Heat Transfer Fluids. In 2021 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Gamil, A., Li, P., & Angel, R. (2020). Modeling of a small-scale solar central receiver with pressurized water for heat collection and storage. In 2020 AIChE Annual Meeting.
- Hu, Q., Wang, X., & Li, P. (2020). Experimental investigation to the desalination performance of a system due to integration of a solar collection chamber and a cooling chimney. In 5th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC), 2020.
- Li, P., Hu, Q., & Wang, X. (2020, April). Experimental investigation to the desalination performance of a system due to integration of a solar collection chamber and a cooling chimney. In 5th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC), 2020, 5-8, April , New Orleans, LA, USA, 1, 12.
- Missoum, S., Li, P., & Pidaparthi, B. (2020). Entropy-Based Optimization of Helical Fins for Heat Transfer Enhancement Inside Tubes. In ASME 2020 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Pidaparthi, B. P., Missoum, S., & Li, P. (2020). A Multi-Fidelity Approach for the Reliability Assessment of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers. In 2020 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Pidaparthi, B., Li, P., & Missoum, S. (2020). Entropy-Based Optimization of Helical Fins for Heat Transfer Enhancement Inside Tubes. In 2020 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Alfulayyih,, Y. M., Li, P., & Xu, X. (2019). YEAR-ROUND SOLAR ENERGY FORECASTING AND STORAGE PREDICTION FOR NON-INTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY. In 2019, 4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference.
- Gwesha, A. O., Alfulayyih, Y. M., & Li, P. (2019). Optimization of fixed PV panel “Tilt” angles for maximal energy harvest considering year-around sky coverage conditions. In 2019 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Wei, C., Diaz, G. A., Wang, K., & Li, P. (2019). CFD analysis and evaluation of heat transfer enhancement of internal flow in tubes with 3D-printed complex fins. In 2019 ASME summer heat transfer conference.
- Li, P. (2018, March 4 – 7). Evaluation of Several Types of High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids for Concentrated Solar Power System. In The 3rd Thermal and Fluid Engineering Conference, TFEC2018, TFEC-2018-21710, , March 4 – 7, 2018, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA..
- Li, P. (2018, Nov.). Experimental Study of Hygroscopy of Single and Different Mixtures of MgCl2, KCl, NaCl, ZnCl2 for Ap-plication as Heat Transfer Fluids in CSP. In ASME 2018 In-ternational Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Li, P. (2018, Nov.). Longer Passage of Airflow in Multiple Packed-Bed Thin Tanks Versus in a Short Big Tank for Improved Thermal Storage Performance. In Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition IMECE2018.
Presentations
- Li, P. (2016, June). High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluid and Heat Transfer in Solar Collectors—the Critical Demand for Concentrated Solar Power Technology. ASME 2016 Power and Energy Conference and Exhibition, June 26-30, 2016, Charlotte, NC, USA.. Charlotte, NC, USA.: ASME Energy Sustainability.
- Li, P. (2016, June). Long term, large scale, wind and solar energy storage via hydrogen production (storage) using electrolyzers. School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 8:30 am, June 4, 2016.. School of Energy and Power Engineering,: Xi’an Jiaotong University.
- Li, P. (2016, June). Recent Advancement of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Technology. Invited talk at Lanzhou Jiaotong University, 3:00 pm, June 14, 2016.. Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.: Lanzhou Jiaotong University.
- Li, P. (2016, June). Recent Advancement of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Technology. Invited talk at University of Chinese Academy of Science. University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China: University of Chinese Academy of Science.
- Li, P. (2016, June). Thermal-driven Water Treatment Systems for Full Separation of Solute-Water. BIT’s 5th Annual World Congress of Advanced Materials. Chongqing, China: Chinese Material Science society.
- Li, P. (2016, June). Thermal-driven Water Treatment Systems for Full Separation of Solute-Water. Invited talk at School of Energy and Power Engineering. School of Energy and Power engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.: Xi’an Jiaotong University.
- Li, P. (2016, May). Minimum System Entropy Production for the Figure of Merit of High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluid Properties. Invited talk at School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 11:00am, May 25, 2016.. School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 11:00am, May 25, 2016.: Xi’an Jiaotong University, China.
- Li, P. (2016, May). Recent Advancement of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Technology. Invited talk at Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Science.. Invited talk at Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Science.: Chinese Academy of Science..
- Li, P. (2016, May). Recent Advancement of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Technology, School of Energy and Power Engineering. Xi’an Jiaotong University, May 25, 2016.. School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University: Xi’an Jiaotong University.
- Li, P. (2016, May). Recent Advancement of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Technology. Invited talk at Nanjing Tech University, 3:00 pm, May 27, 2016.. department of Materials for Energy technologies, Nanjing Tech University, 3:00 pm, May 27, 2016.: Nanjing Tech University, 3:00 pm, May 27, 2016..
- Li, P. (2016, june). Solar and Wind Energy Electricity for Hydrogen Production and Large Quantity Energy Storage. Plenary keynote speech, ASME 2016 Fuel Cell Conference, June 26-30, 2016, Charlotte, NC, USA.ASME Energy Sustainability.
- Li, P. (2014, May 29). Halide and Oxy-halide Eutectic Systes for High Performance High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids. DOE SunShot Workshop. Anaheim, CA: DOE.
- Li, P. (2014, October 22). Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Generation at Higher Temperatures--U of A Heat Transfer Fluid Development. GK-12 student fellows and local middle and high school teachers. Tucson, AZ: AME.