This paper describes a simulation model for analyzing the probability of power supply failure in hybrid photovoltaic–wind power generation systems incorporating a storage battery bank, and also analyzes the reliability of the systems. An analysis of the complementary characteristics of solar...

In order to help water supply utilities improve water supply management, offer early warning and control water pipeline leakage, so as to provide clean water to residents, many instruments are installed to monitor hydraulic and water quality conditions along the water pipelines. However, one of...

In metropolitan cities like Hong Kong where land value is high, highrise commercial and residential buildings with “central core” design are developed. The lift lobbies in the buildings are usually located in the centre of the building to free up peripheral areas to provide valuable exterior...

This paper reports the investigation results of the energy payback time (EPBT) and greenhouse-gas payback time (GPBT) of a rooftop BIPV system (grid-connected) in Hong Kong to measure its sustainability. The 22 kWp PV array is facing south with inclined angle of 22.5°. The hourly solar...

We considered the problem of predicting student retention using logistic regression when the most important covariates such as the college variables are latent, but the network structure is known. This network structure specifies the relationship between pre-college to college variables and then...

In this paper, the power density, defined as the ratio of power output to the maximum specific volume in the cycle, is taken as objective for performance analysis of an endoreversible, closed, intercooled regenerated Brayton cycle coupled to constant-temperature heat reservoirs in the viewpoint...

The seminar will begin with a brief overview of the Chinese road safety situation, including current safety problems, and then move on to discuss safety research including driver behavior, freeway operational safety, and infrastructure development.