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Alan S. Fung is affiliated with Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada. Their research primarily spans the fields of Engineering and Energy, with significant contributions across several subfields including Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Ocean Engineering.

Their recent publication record includes work in various journals. Notable recent papers are:

  • Energetic and exergetic performance analysis of a solar driven power, desalination and cooling poly-generation system, 2020, Energy
  • A new design to enhance the conductive and convective heat transfer of latent heat thermal energy storage units, 2022, Applied Thermal Engineering
  • Development and optimization of artificial neural network algorithms for the prediction of building specific local temperature for HVAC control, 2020, International Journal of Energy Research
  • Performance analysis of indirect-expansion solar assisted heat pump using CO2 as refrigerant for space heating in cold climate, 2020, Solar Energy
  • Transient heat transfer simulation, analysis and thermal performance study of double U-tube borehole heat exchanger based on numerical heat transfer model, 2020, Applied Thermal Engineering

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Alan S. Fung include:

  • Esa Dube Kerme
  • Wey H. Leong
  • Amir Hossein Eisapour
  • Mohammad Emamjome Kashan
  • Rakesh Kumar

The common publication venues where Alan S. Fung has contributed multiple papers are:

  • Energies
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Applied Thermal Engineering
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy and Buildings

Alan S. Fung's major research topics include:

  • Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
  • Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
  • Adsorption and Cooling Systems
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
  • Drilling and Well Engineering

Their work encompasses various aspects of energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and thermal system optimization with a focus on both theoretical and applied engineering principles. The research contributions cover modeling, simulation, and experimental analysis of energy systems, particularly in solar energy, HVAC controls, and geothermal technologies.

Best Publications

  • A survey on Advanced Metering Infrastructure

    Ramyar Rashed Mohassel;Alan Fung;Farah Mohammadi;Kaamran Raahemifar

  • Artificial neural network (ANN) based model predictive control (MPC) and optimization of HVAC systems: A state of the art review and case study of a residential HVAC system

    Abdul Afram;Farrokh Janabi-Sharifi;Alan S. Fung;Kaamran Raahemifar

  • Modeling of the appliance, lighting, and space-cooling energy consumptions in the residential sector using neural networks

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  • A critical review of vertical axis wind turbines for urban applications

    Rakesh Kumar;Kaamran Raahemifar;Alan S. Fung

  • Modeling of the space and domestic hot-water heating energy-consumption in the residential sector using neural networks

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  • Feasibility of combined solar thermal and ground source heat pump systems in cold climate, Canada

    Farzin M. Rad;Alan S. Fung;Wey H. Leong

  • Performance prediction of a hybrid solar ground-source heat pump system

    Enyu Wang;Alan S. Fung;Chengying Qi;Wey H. Leong

  • Solar systems and their integration with heat pumps: A review

    Raghad S. Kamel;Alan S. Fung;Peter R.H. Dash

  • Solar community heating and cooling system with borehole thermal energy storage – Review of systems

    Farzin M. Rad;Alan S. Fung

  • Modeling, simulation and feasibility analysis of residential BIPV/T+ASHP system in cold climate—Canada

    Raghad S. Kamel;Alan S. Fung

  • A residential end‐use energy consumption model for Canada

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  • Modeling of internal combustion engine based cogeneration systems for residential applications

    Hycienth I. Onovwiona;V. Ismet Ugursal;Alan S. Fung

  • Review of marine renewable energies: Case study of Iran

    Farshid Zabihian;Alan S. Fung

  • Performance of two-stage variable capacity air source heat pump: Field performance results and TRNSYS simulation

    Amir A. Safa;Alan S. Fung;Rakesh Kumar

  • Heating and cooling performance characterisation of ground source heat pump system by testing and TRNSYS simulation

    Amir A. Safa;Alan S. Fung;Rakesh Kumar

  • A Survey on Advanced Metering Infrastructure and its Application in Smart Grids

    Ramyar Rashed Mohassel;Alan S. Fung;Farah Mohammadi;Kaamran Raahemifar

  • Energetic and exergetic performance analysis of a solar driven power, desalination and cooling poly-generation system

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  • The Effect of Building Aspect Ratio on Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings in Canada

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  • Comparative thermal performances of a ground source heat pump and a variable capacity air source heat pump systems for sustainable houses

    Amir A. Safa;Alan S. Fung;Rakesh Kumar

  • An integrated model for designing a solar community heating system with borehole thermal storage

    Farzin M. Rad;Alan S. Fung;Marc A. Rosen

  • Performance analysis of hybrid solid oxide fuel cell and gas turbine cycle: Application of alternative fuels

    Farshid Zabihian;Alan S. Fung

  • Residential application of internal combustion engine based cogeneration in cold climate-Canada

    Christianne D. Aussant;Alan S. Fung;V. Ismet Ugursal;Hessam Taherian

  • Optimum Tilt Angle and Orientation of Photovoltaic Thermal System for Application in Greater Toronto Area, Canada

    Getu Hailu;Alan S. Fung

  • Performance of two domestic solar water heaters with drain water heat recovery units: Simulation and experimental investigation

    Kamyar Tanha;Alan S. Fung;Rakesh Kumar

  • Development of Matlab-TRNSYS co-simulator for applying predictive strategy planning models on residential house HVAC system

    Nima Alibabaei;Alan S. Fung;Kaamran Raahemifar

  • Experimental and simulation studies on air source heat pump water heater for year-round applications in Canada

    Afarin Amirirad;Rakesh Kumar;Alan S. Fung;Wey H. Leong

  • Design, modeling and economic performance of a vertical axis wind turbine

    Sahishnu R. Shah;Rakesh Kumar;Kaamran Raahemifar;Alan S. Fung

Frequent Co-Authors

Farrokh Janabi-Sharifi
Farrokh Janabi-Sharifi Toronto Metropolitan University
Mary Anne White
Mary Anne White Dalhousie University
Andreas K. Athienitis
Andreas K. Athienitis Concordia University
Marc A. Rosen
Marc A. Rosen University of Ontario Institute of Technology

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