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2025
Article
Micro-CT investigation of urea crystal structures for frost analysis (2025)International journal of thermal sciences, 214. Article 109893. Labuschagne, A., Zhu, T. & Rohlfs, W.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2025.109893Diffusion-reaction modeling of CO2 absorption in core-shell hydrogel particles (2025)Results in Engineering, 26. Article 104766. Long, Y., Jiang, J., Smink, J. S., ten Elshof, J. E., Rohlfs, W., Visser, C. W. & Brilman, W.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104766Materials and flow fields of bipolar plates in polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis: A review (2025)Energy Reviews, 4(2). Article 100132. Wang, Y., Wang, Z., Qiao, J., Li, H., Wang, X., Cao, B., Zhu, T., Zhang, B. & Wang, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enrev.2025.100132Materials and flow fields of bipolar plates in polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis: A review (2025)Energy Reviews. Wang, Y., Wang, Z., Qiao, J., Li, H., Wang, X., Cao, B., Zhu, T., Zhang, B. & Wang, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enrev.2025.100132Heat transfer characteristics of flat-plate micro heat pipes with integrated copper foam for aerospace thermal management (2025)Applied thermal engineering, 263. Article 125319. Wang, G., Chen, Y., Yu, W., Hu, T., Su, H. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.125319Parametric Study and Optimization of a New Type of Solar Air Collector Employing Flat Micro Heat Pipe Arrays (2025)Journal of thermal science and engineering applications, 17(3). Article 031009. Wang, X., Diao, Y., Wang, Z., Pan, Y., Zhao, Y., Li, Y., Wang, T. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067633Thermal-hydrodynamic modeling and design for microchannel cold plates subjected to multiple heat sources (2025)Applied thermal engineering, 262. Article 125220. Kuiphuis, D. J. G., Terpstra, M. J., Wits, W. W. & Rohlfs, W.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.125220
Review article
A comprehensive review of key technologies for the development of oil-free single screw compressors (2025)Applied thermal engineering, 269(Part A). Article 126003 (E-pub ahead of print/First online). Ma, X., Du, Y., Li, B., Wu, Y., Zhang, C. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.126003
2024
Article
Advancing gasoline vapor recovery in oil depots: Integrating cooling and adsorption technologies (2024)Energy, 313. Article 133823. Liang, J., Sun, L., Cheng, C., Wang, K., Zhu, T. & Li, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.133823Booster heat pump with drop-in zeotropic mixtures applied in ultra-low temperature district heating system (2024)Energy, 305. Article 132292. Zhu, T., Vieren, E., Liang, J., Thorsen, J. E., De Paepe, M., Lecompte, S. & Elmegaard, B.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.132292Allocation optimization of two-stage compression-absorption heat exchanger (2024)International journal of heat and fluid flow, 107. Article 109396. Hua, J., Wang, J. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2024.109396Numerical analysis on thermal behavior of cascaded thermal storage units using multichannel flat tubes (2024)Journal of Energy Storage, 92. Article 112142. Pan, Y., Diao, Y., Liu, Y., Chen, C., Wang, X., Sun, C., Zhao, Y., Wang, T. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.112142Performance investigation of a novel flat-plate solar air collector with L-shaped dual micro heat pipe arrays (2024)Applied thermal engineering, 243. Article 122566. Wang, X., Diao, Y., Wang, Z., Zhao, Y., Pan, Y., Zhang, D. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.122566Performance of boilers equipped with vapor-pump (BEVP) system equipped with a novel air-flue gas total heat exchanger (2024)International journal of heat and fluid flow, 106. Article 109316. Hua, J., Wang, J. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2024.109316Performance evaluation of air-source heat pump based on a pressure drop embedded model (2024)Heliyon, 10(4). Article e24634. Koopman, T., Zhu, T. & Rohlfs, W.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24634A low-frequency ferrohydrodynamic pump for a magneto-caloric refrigerator (2024)Applied energy, 355. Article 122253. Rajamani, K., Juffermans, E., Granelli, L., De Cuadra Rabaneda, A., Rohlfs, W., ter Brake, M., van der Meer, T. & Shahi, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122253An experimental investigation on the heat transfer characteristics of cascaded thermal storage units based on multichannel flat tubes (2024)Journal of Energy Storage, 78. Article 110012. Pan, Y., Diao, Y., Liu, Y., Chen, C., Zhao, Y., Wang, X., Zhang, D. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.110012Averaging theory for heat transfer in circular hydraulic jumps with a separation bubble (2024)Journal of fluid mechanics, 979. Article A41. Gómez, R. S., Bohr, T., Nielsen, S., Rohlfs, W., Kneer, R. & Askarizadeh, H.https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2023.1055
Conference contribution
3D Printing of Electrically Conductive Silver Nanoparticle-Embedded Foams for Pressure Sensor Applications (2024)In 2024 IEEE Sensors (Proceedings of IEEE Sensors). IEEE. Kuang, G., Nguon, O. J., Mehrali, M., Ten Elshof, J. E., Rohlfs, W. & Visser, C. W.https://doi.org/10.1109/SENSORS60989.2024.10784698CO2 Adsorption by Core-shell Structured Hydrogel Particles Fabricated via In-air Microfluidics (2024)In Advances in Computational Heat and Mass Transfer: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT 2023), 4-8 September, 2023, Düsseldorf, Germany - Volume 2 (pp. 265-275) (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering). Springer. Long, Y., Jiang, J., Rohlfs, W., ten Elshof, J. E., Brilman, D. W. F. & Visser, C. W.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66609-4_25
Inaugural speech
To breathe or not to breathe: Transport phenomena in life and in colour! (Double oration) (2024)[Book/Report › Inaugural speech]. University of Twente. Arens, J. & Rohlfs, W.
Review article
A comprehensive review of compression high-temperature heat pump steam system: Status and trend (2024)International journal of refrigeration, 164, 218-242. Ma, X., Du, Y., Zhao, T., Zhu, T., Lei, B. & Wu, Y.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.04.024
2023
Article
Integration of booster heat pumps in ultra-low temperature district heating network: Prototype demonstration and refrigerant charge investigation (2023)Energy and buildings, 298. Article 113516. Zhu, T., Du, Y., Liang, J., Rohlfs, W., Eric Thorsen, J. & Elmegaard, B.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113516A Numerical Study of Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium in Binary Refrigerant Mixtures Based on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (2023)Sustainability (Switzerland), 15(19). Article 14482. Sun, L., Liang, J. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.3390/su151914482Effects of protuberant structure on coalescence-induced jumping of droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces (2023)Physics of Fluids, 35(8). Article 082105. Wang, Y., Rohlfs, W. & Kneer, R.https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0156249Thermal performance of cold thermal energy storage system with fin and fin–foam structures (2023)Applied thermal engineering, 228, 1-11. Article 120459. Chen, C., Diao, Y., Zhao, Y., Wang, Z., Han, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, Y., Fang, D. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.120459Game-based learning apps in engineering education: requirements, design and reception among students (2023)European journal of engineering education, 48(3), 448-481. Jacobs, E., Garbrecht, O., Kneer, R. & Rohlfs, W.https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2169106Effective thermal conductivity simulations of suspensions containing non-spherical particles in shear flow (2023)International journal of heat and mass transfer, 204. Article 123808. Shu, Q., Pan, L., Kneer, R., Rietz, M. & Rohlfs, W.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.123808Experimental investigation of preheating performance of lithium-ion battery modules in electric vehicles enhanced by bending flat micro heat pipe array (2023)Applied energy, 337. Article 120896. Liang, L., Zhao, Y., Diao, Y., Ren, R., Zhu, T. & Li, Y.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.120896Power loss transition of stable ZnO varistor ceramics: Role of oxygen adsorption on the stability of interface states at the grain boundary (2023)Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 12(5), 972-983. Cheng, Z., Li, R., Long, Y., Li, J., Li, S. & Wu, K.https://doi.org/10.26599/JAC.2023.9220732Experimental Analysis of the Discharge Valve Movement of the Oil-Free Linear Compressor in the Refrigeration System (2023)Sustainability (Switzerland), 15(7). Article 5853. Li, C., Sun, J., Zou, H., Cai, J. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075853Experimental study of dripping, jetting and drop-off from thin film flows on inclined fibers: Experimental study of dripping, jetting and drop-off from thin film flows on inclined fibers (The European Physical Journal Special Topics, (2023), 10.1140/epjs/s11734-023-00797-6) (2023)The European physical journal. Special topics, 232(4), 443-451. Pour Karimi, A., Rietz, M., Rohlfs, W., Scheid, B. & Kneer, R.https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-023-00834-4Melting performance of a cold energy storage device filled with metal foam–composite phase-change materials (2023)Journal of Energy Storage, 60. Article 106567. Chen, C., Diao, Y., Zhao, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, Y., Han, Y., Zhu, T., Fang, D. & Li, J.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.106567Development of a Zero-Dimensional Model for a Low-Speed Two-Stroke Marine Diesel Engine with Exhaust Gas Bypass and Performance Evaluation (2023)Processes, 11(3). Article 936. Zhang, D., Shen, Z., Xu, N., Zhu, T., Chang, L. & Song, H.https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11030936Performance prediction of a fin–metal foam–cold thermal energy storage device: Solidification (2023)International journal of heat and mass transfer, 202. Article 123672. Chen, C., Diao, Y., Zhao, Y., Zhu, T., Wang, Z., Han, Y. & Liu, Y.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.123672Thermodynamic Performance Comparisons of Ideal Brayton Cycles Integrated with High Temperature Fuel Cells as Power Sources on Aircraft (2023)Sustainability and climate change, 15(3). Article 2805. Ji, Z., Guo, F., Zhu, T., Cheng, K., Zhang, S., Qin, J. & Dong, P.https://doi.org/10.3390/su15032805
Conference article
Exploring Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Laminar Flows: From Jet Impingement to Micro-scale Phenomena (2023)International Heat Transfer Conference, 17. Rohlfs, W.https://doi.org/10.1615/IHTC17.80-190HeatQuiz: Combining Flipped-Classroom, Game-Based Learning, and Systematic Problem Analysis in Heat Transfer Education (2023)International Heat Transfer Conference, 17. Rohlfs, W., Venner, C. H., Alouri, M., Kuiphuis, D. J. G. & Kneer, R.https://doi.org/10.1615/IHTC17.70-20
Conference contribution
Exploring Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Laminar Flows: From JetImpingement to Micro-scale Phenomena (2023)In Proceedings of the 17th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-17. Rohlfs, W.HeatQuiz: Combining Flipped-Classroom, Game-Based Learning, and Systematic Problem Analysis in Heat Transfer Education (2023)In Proceedings of the 17th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-17. Rohlfs, W., Venner, C. H., Alarouri, M., Kuiphuis, D. J. G. & Kneer, R.A heat pump system for simultaneous comfort floor cooling and domestic hot water (2023)In 14th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2023. Zhu, T., Liang, J., Thorsen, J. E., Gudmundsson, O., Rohlfs, W. & Elmegaard, B.An integrated pedagogical framework for teaching thermofluid systems analysis (2023)In 17th International Heat Transfer Conference. Basson, N., Rousseau, P. & Rohlfs, W.Method feasibility of micro-ct investigation into frost formation (2023)In Proceedings of the 17th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-17. Labuschagne, A., Zhu, T., van der Bijl, H. & Rohlfs, W.Thermal convection enhancement of laminar particle-laden flow in a square duct: Fully resolved numerical investigation (2023)In International Heat Transfer Conference 17. Shu, Q., Rietz, M., Kneer, R. & Rohlfs, W.https://doi.org/10.1615/IHTC17.210-190
Paper
HeatQuiz: From a Digital Teaching Application to an Alternative Large-Scale Online Examination Tool During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2023)[Contribution to conference › Paper] 15th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, ATE-HEFAT 2021. Rohlfs, W., Alarouri, M., Kneer, R. & Askarizadeh, H.
Poster
Fabrication of Core-shell Hydrogel Particles via In-air Microfluidics for CO2 Capture (2023)[Contribution to conference › Poster] Burgers Symposium 2023. Long, Y., Jiang, J., Visser, C. W., Brilman, W. & Rohlfs, W.Printing Silver Nanoparticle (AgNP) Embedded Foams for Piezoresistive Sensor Application (2023)[Contribution to conference › Poster] Burgers Symposium 2023. Kuang, G., ten Elshof, J. E., Visser, C. W., Venner, C. H., Nguon, O. J., Mehrali, M. & Rohlfs, W.
2022
Article
Systematic review of solar air collector technologies: Performance evaluation, structure design and application analysis (2022)Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 54. Article 102885. Zhang, J. & Zhu, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102885A thermal network model for hydrocarbon heat pump systems: A coupling analysis of configuration, working condition, and refrigeration distribution (2022)Energy conversion and management, 267. Article 115908. Liang, J., Zhu, T., Sun, L., Wang, H. & Li, T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115908
Conference contribution
Heatquiz: An open-access framework for heat transfer education with game-based learning elements (2022)In 7th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC) (pp. 1509-1515). Rohlfs, W., Alarouri, M., Venner, K. & Kneer, R.https://doi.org/10.1615/TFEC2022.cmd.040225
2016
PhD Thesis - Research external, graduation external
Wave Characteristics of Falling Liquid Films under the Influence of Positive and Negative Inclination or Electrostatic Forces (2016)[Thesis › PhD Thesis - Research external, graduation external]. Rohlfs, W.