Peiwen "Perry" Li
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Department Head of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
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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)
Renewable Energy Systems
AME 445 (Spring 2019)
AME 445 (Spring 2018)
AME 445 (Spring 2017)
AME 545 (Spring 2019)
AME 545 (Spring 2018)
AME 545 (Spring 2017)
Fuel Cell Fundmntls+Dsgn
AME 446 (Fall 2017)
AME 446 (Fall 2016)
AME 546 (Fall 2017)
AME 546 (Fall 2016)
Independent Study
AME 599 (Fall 2017)
AME 599 (Spring 2017)
AME 599 (Fall 2016)
AME 699 (Spring 2018)
Research
AME 900 (Fall 2018)
AME 900 (Spring 2018)
AME 900 (Fall 2017)
AME 900 (Spring 2017)
AME 900 (Fall 2016)
Master's Report
AME 909 (Spring 2018)
AME 909 (Fall 2016)
Thesis
AME 910 (Fall 2018)
AME 910 (Spring 2017)
AME 910 (Fall 2016)
AME 910 (Summer I 2016)
Dissertation
AME 920 (Fall 2018)
AME 920 (Spring 2018)
AME 920 (Fall 2017)
AME 920 (Spring 2017)
Selected Publications
Journals/Publications
- Li, P. (2018). A systematic comparison of different S-CO2 Brayton cycle layouts based on multi-objective optimization for applications in solar power tower plants.. Applied Energy, 109-121..
- Li, P. (2018). Basic Properties of Eutectic Chloride Salts NaCl-KCl-ZnCl2 and NaCl-KCl-MgCl2 as HTFs and Thermal Storage Media Measured using Simultaneous DSC-TGA. Solar Energy, 162, 431-441.
- Li, P. (2018). Controllable synthesis of carbon nanotubes via autothermal reforming of ethyl acetate. Materials and Design, 141, 150-158..
- Li, P. (2018). Experimental Test of Properties of KCl-MgCl2 Eutectic Molten Salt for Heat Transfer and Thermal Storage Fluid in Concentrated Solar Power Systems. ASME J. Solar Energy Engineering, Vol. 140.
- Li, P. (2018). High-efficiency treatment of PTA wastewater using a biogas jet assisted anaerobic fluidized bed reactor. Environmental Technology, 1-9.
- Li, P. (2018). Mesoporous TiO2-SiO2 adsorbent for ultra-deep desulfurization of organic-S at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. RSC Advances, 8(14), 7579-7587..
- Li, P. (2018). Promoting effects of lanthanum oxide on the NiO/CeO2 catalyst for hydrogen production by autothermal reforming of ethanol. Catalysis Communications, 108, 12-16.
- Li, P. (2017). Hydrogen production via catalytic autothermal reforming of desulfurized Jet-A fuel.. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 1932-1941..
- Qiu, Y. u., He, Y., Li, P., & Du, B. (2017). A comprehensive model for analysis of real-time optical performance of a solar power tower with a multi-tube cavity receiver. APPLIED ENERGY, 185, 589-603.
- Li, P. (2016). Radiation heat transfer enhanced absorber for high temperature solar thermal applications. Ceramic International, 42(8), 10531-10536.
- Li, P., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Xu, Y., Fan, M., Zhu, S., & Shen, S. (2016). Enhanced performance of microbial fuel cells by using MnO2/Halloysite nanotubes to modify carbon cloth anodes. Energy, 109, 620–628. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.05.041
- Li, P., Fang, Z., Lu, C., Ma, D., Wei, L., Ni, Y., Tao, S., & Xu, Z. (2016). Optical properties and thermal stability of La1-xSrxCoO3- (0.2 ≤x≤0.8) ceramics. Solar Energy, 137, 73-79. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.07.057
- Li, P., Hao, Q., Jeter, S. M., & Teja, A. S. (2016). Thermal and Transport Properties of NaCl-KCl-ZnCl2 Eutectic Salts for New Generation High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 138(5), 054501. doi:10.1115/1.4033793
- Li, P., Lu, Y., Zhang, R., Wei, L., Lu, C., Ni, Y., Xu, Z., & Tao, S. (2016). Novel spectral properties for La0.7Ca0.3CrO3 ceramics by Mo6+doping. Material Science: Mater Electron, 27, 2412-2418.
- Xu, B., Li, P., Waller, P. M., & Huesemann, M. (2015). Evaluation of flow mixing in an ARID-HV algal raceway using statistics of temporal and spatial distribution of fluid particles. Algal Research, 9, 27-39. doi:doi:10.1016/j.algal.2015.02.027
Proceedings Publications
- 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.
- Li, P., Dehghani, G., & Xu, X. (2016, June). Measurement Of The Basic Properties Of Ternary Eutectic Chloride Salts Used As High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids And Thermal Storage Media. In ASME 2016 Power and Energy Conference and Exhibition, June 26-30, 2016, Charlotte, NC, USA..
- Li, P., Guo, P., & Li, J. (2016, November). Assessment of Water Droplet Evaporation Path in a Full Separation MED Desalination System. In ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition.
- Li, P., Zhang, S., & Wang, X. (2016, June). , Hydrogen Production Via Catalytic Autothermal Reforming of Desulfurized Jet-A Fuel. In ASME 2016 Power and Energy Conference and Exhibition, June 26-30, 2016, Charlotte, NC, USA.
- Han, J., Xu, B., Li, P., Kumar, A., & Yang, Y. (2014, November 14-20). Experimental Study of a Novel Thermal Storage System Using Sands with High-conductive Fluids Occupying the Pores. In 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Wang, K., Molina, E., Dehghani, G., Xu, B., Li, P., Hao, Q., Lucas, P., Kassaee, M. H., Jeter, S. M., & Teja, A. S. (2014, June 29-July 2). Experimental Investigation to the Properties of Eutectic Salts by NaCl-KCl-ZnC12 for Application as High Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids. In 8th International Xonference on Energy Sustainability.
- Xu, B., Li, P., & Chan, C. (2014, June 29-July 2). Fluid Charge and Discharge Strategies of Dual-media Thermal Storage Systems in the Starting-up Process of Daily Cyclic Operations. In 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability.
- Xu, B., Li, P., & Chan, C. (2014, June 29-July 2). Volume Sizing for Thermal Storage with Phase Change Material for Concentrated Solar Power Plant. In 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability.
- Xu, X., Zhang, S., & Li, P. (2014, June 29-July 2). Hydrogen Production of a Heavy Hydrocarbon Fuel Autothermal Reformer on NiO-Eh Based Monolithic Catalysts. In 12th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference.
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.