Educational Background
2003-2006, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Doctor
2000-2003, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Master
1996-2000, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Bachelor
Professional Experience
2011- Associate Professor,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2014-2015 Guest Researcher, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
2010-2011 Research Associate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2009-2010 Lecturer,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2007-2009 Post doctor,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Research Interests
Fault detection and diagnosis for HVAC&R system
Optimal control for air conditioing and refrigeration system
Building energy consevation
Research Projects
2019-2022 Study on control and thermal coupling faults in the HVAC Systems based on their dual characteristics, National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC)
2018-2020 Screw compressor testing rig and control systems, Carrier of USA
2014-2017 Study on Symptom Detection based Fault Prognosis and Operation Reliability in Air Conditioning System, National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC)
2011-2013 Multiple Faults Detection and Diagnosis and Evaluation of Tolerant Control for HVAC system, National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC)
2011-2013 Development of Simulation Technology of VRV and Ventilation Combining System, DAIKIN
2007-2009 China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
2010-2012 UM-SJTU Research Foundation project
Selected Publications
1. Xu Zhu, Zhimin Du, Xinqiao Jin, Zhijie Chen. Fault diagnosis based operation risk evaluation for air conditioning systems in data centers. Building and Environment, 2019, 163: 106319.
2. Zhimin Du, Ling Chen, Xinqiao Jin. Data-driven based reliability evaluation for measurements of sensors in a vapor compression system. Energy, 2017, 122:237-248.
3. Du Z, Piotr A. Domanski, Effect of common faults on the performance of different types of vapor compression systems, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016,98:61-72
4. Z.M. Du, B. Fan, X.Q. Jin, Fault detection and diagnosis for buildings and HVAC systems using combined neural networks and subtractive clustering analysis, Building and Environment, 2014, 1(73):1-11
5. Z.M. Du, B. Fan, J.L. Chi, X.Q. Jin, Sensor fault detection and its efficiency analysis in air handling unit using the combined neural networks, Energy and Buildings, 2014, 1(72): 157-166
6. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, A robot fault diagnostic tool for flow rate sensors in air dampers and VAV terminals, Energy and Buildings, 2009, 41(3): 279-286
7. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Fault diagnosis for temperature, flow rate and pressure sensors in VAV systems using wavelet neural network, Applied Energy, 2009, 86(9): 1624-1631
8. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Y.Y. Yang, Wavelet neural network-based fault diagnosis in air-handling units, HVAC&R Research, 2008, 14(6): 959-973
9. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, L.Z. Wu, PCA-FDA-based fault diagnosis for sensors in VAV systems, HVAC&R Research, 2007, 13(2): 349-367
10. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Detection and diagnosis for multiple faults in VAV systems, Energy and Buildings, 2007, 39(8): 923-934
11. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Multiple faults diagnosis for sensors in air handling unit using Fisher discriminant analysis, Energy Conversion and Management, 2008, 49(12): 3654-3665
12. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Detection and diagnosis for sensor fault in HVAC systems, Energy Conversion and Management, 2007, 48(3): 693-702
13. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Tolerant control for multiple faults of sensors in VAV systems, Energy Conversion and Management, 2007, 48(3): 764-777
14. Z.M. Du, X.Q. Jin, Lizhou Wu, Fault detection and diagnosis based on improved PCA with JAA method in VAV systems, Building and Environment, 2007, 42(9): 3221-3232
Teaching
Engineering and Society, Undergraduate students,36,3
Intelligent Energy System and its Application, Undergraduate students, 36, 3
Measurement in Building Environment,Undergraduate students,36,3
Automation in Buildings and HVAC,Undergraduate students,36,3
Patents and Applications
1. Zhimin Du,Xinqiao Jin, Outdoor air optimal controller in VAV systms,Licensed, No.:100552573
2. Xinqiao Jin, Zhimin Du, The Supply air optimal controller based on the indoor humidity control. Licensed, No.: ZL2004 1 0017181.5
3. Xinqiao Jin, Zhimin Du, Online fault detection and diagnosis system for temperature and flow rate sensors in HVAC systems. Licensed, No.: ZL2004 1 0017182.X
4. Xinqiao Jin, Zhimin Du, The chiller ON/OFF optimal controller based on the sensor fault detection and diagnosis in HVAC systems. Licensed, No.: ZL2004 1 0017180.0
Other Professional Activities
1 Deputy Director, the Academic Committee of Shanghai Institute of Refrigeration
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Honors and Awards
1 “Golden Medal”, Japanese Daikin Company, 2013
2 “Excellent Teacher”, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2012
3 “Excellent Teacher”, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2012
4 “Star Young Scholar (B)”, Talent Plan of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2011
5 “The Most Welcome Teacher Award”, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2011
6 “The Most Welcome Teacher Award”, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2010
7 “Star Young Scholar (C)”, Talent Plan of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2010
8 “Excellent Post Doctor” of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2009
9 “Excellent Paper” of Chinese Association of Refrigeration, 2009
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, Shanghai Excellent Course, 2008
11 Awards of China Xia Anshi Educational Foundation, 2007