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Selected Peer-Reviewed Papers
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Y. Fu, W. Zuo, M. Wetter, J. W. VanGilder, P. Yang 2019. "Equation-Based Object-Oriented Modeling and Simulation of Data Center Cooling Systems." Energy and Buildings, 198, pp. 503-519.
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Y. Fu, X. Han, K. Baker, W. Zuo 2020. “Assessments of Data Centers for Provision of Frequency Regulation.” Applied Energy, 277, pp. 115621.
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X. Han, W. Tian, J. VanGilder, W. Zuo, C. Faulkner 2021. "An Open Source Fast Fluid Dynamics Model for Data Center Thermal Management." Energy and Buildings, 230, pp. 110599.
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W. Tian, J.W. VanGilder, X. Han, C.M. Healey, M.B. Condor, W. Zuo 2019. “A New Fast Fluid Dynamics Model for Data-Center Floor Plenums.” ASHRAE Transactions, 125, pp. 141-148.
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Y. Fu, W. Zuo, K. Baker 2020. “Multi-market Optimization of a Data Center without Storage.” American Modelica Conference 2020, Virtual Conference, September 22-24.
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X. Han, W. Tian, W. Zuo, J.W. VanGilder 2019. “Optimization of Workload Distribution of Data Centers Based on a Self-Learning In Situ Adaptive Tabulation Model.” Proceeding of the 16th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (Building Simulation 2019), September 2-4, Rome, Italy.
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W. Tian, J.W. VanGilder, M.B. Condor, X. Han, W. Zuo 2019. “An Accurate Fast Fluid Dynamics Model for Data Center Applications.” The Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm 2019), May 28-31, Las Vegas, NV.
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Y. Fu, M. Wetter, W. Zuo 2018. “Modelica Models for Data Center Cooling Systems.” 2018 ASHRAE Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild (BPACS 2018), pp. 438-445, September 26-28, Chicago, IL.
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C. A. Faulkner, J. Ho, C. Shi, C. Fan, N. Ildiri, W. Zuo 2024. “Development of Near-Optimal Advanced Control Sequences for Chiller Plants with Water-side Economizers in U.S. Climates (ASHRAE RP-1661).”Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 31(1), pp.18-35.
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K. Hinkelman, S. Anbarasu, W. Zuo. 2024. "Exergy-based Ecological Network Analysis for Building and Community Energy Systems." Energy and Buildings. 303, pp. 113807.
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S. Huang, R. Lutes, C. A. Faulkner, D. Vrabie, S. Katipamula, W. Zuo 2023. “An Open-Source Framework for Simulation-based Testing of Buildings Control Strategies.” Journal of Building Performance Simulation, pp. 1-13.
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S. Anbarasu, W. Zuo, Y. Fu, Y. Shukla, R. Rawal. 2022. "Validated Open-source Modelica Model of Direct Evaporative Cooler with Minimal Inputs," Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 15(6), pp. 757–770.
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K. Hinkelman, J. Wang, W. Zuo, A. Gautier, M. Wetter, C. Fan, N. Long. 2022. "Modelica-Based Modeling and Simulation of District Cooling Systems: A Case Study." Applied Energy, 311, pp.118654.
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C. Fan, K. Hinkelman, Y. Fu, W. Zuo, S. Huang, C. Shi, N. Mamaghani, C. Faulkner, X. Zhou 2021. “Open-source Modelica Models for the Control Performance Simulation of Chiller Plants with Water-side Economizer.” Applied Energy, 299, pp. 117337.
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S. Huang, W. Zuo, D. Vrabie, R. Xu 2021. “Modelica-based System Modeling for Control-related Faults in Chiller Plants and Boiler Plants Serving Large Office Buildings.” Journal of Building Engineering, 44, pp. 102654.
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S. Huang, A. Malara, W. Zuo, M. Sohn 2018. "A Bayesian Network Model for the Optimization of a Chiller Plant’s Condenser Water Set Point."Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 11(1), pp. 36-47.
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S. Huang, W. Zuo, M. Sohn 2017. "Improved Cooling Tower Control of Legacy Chiller Plants by Optimizing the Condenser Water Set Point." Building and Environment, 111, pp. 33-46.
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S. Huang, W. Zuo, M. Sohn 2016. "Amelioration of the Cooling Load Based Chiller Sequencing Control." Applied Energy, 168, pp. 204-215.
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J. Ho, A. Moftakhari, J. Hu, W. Zuo 2025. “Exploring the potential of ASHRAE Guideline 36 in district cooling systems.” The 19th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (Building Simulation 2025). August 24-27, Brisbane, Australia.
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C.A. Faulkner, C. Shi, J. Ho, N. Ildiri, W. Zuo 2024. “Developing Near Optimal Control Sequences for Chiller Plants with Water-side Economizers: A Case Study in a Warm and Marine Climate.” SimBuild 2024. May 21-23, Denver, CO.
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K. Hinkelman, J. Wang, C. Fan, W. Zuo, A. Gautier, M. Wetter, N. Long 2021. “A Case Study on Condenser Water Supply Temperature Optimization with a District Cooling Plant.” 14th International Modelica Conference, Virtual Conference, September 20-24.
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Y. Fu, X. Lu, W. Zuo 2019. “Modelica Models for the Control Evaluations of Chilled Water System with Waterside Economizer.” Proceedings of the 13th International Modelica Conference, pp. 811-818, March 4-6, Regensburg, Germany.
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S. Huang, W. Zuo, M. D. Sohn 2015. “A New Method for the Optimal Chiller Sequencing Control.” Proceedings of the 14th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (Building Simulation 2015), pp. 316-323, December 7-9, Hyderabad, India.
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A. C. L. Malara, S. Huang, W. Zuo, M. D. Sohn, N. Celik 2015. “Optimal Control of Chiller Plants Using Bayesian Network.” Proceedings of the 14th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (Building Simulation 2015), pp. 449-455, December 7-9, Hyderabad, India.
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S. Huang, W. Zuo 2014. “Optimization of the Water-Cooled Chiller Plant System Operation.” Proceedings of the 2014 ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference, pp. 300-307, September 10-12, Atlanta, GA.
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