Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
• Armando Casillas, Yimin Chen, Jessica Granderson, Guanjing Lin, Zhelun Chen, Jin Wen, Sen Huang. Development of High Fidelity Air Handling Unit Fault Models for FDD Innovation: Lessons Learned and Recommendations. Journal of Building Performance Simulation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19401493.2024.2382757
• Yimin Chen, Zhelun Chen, Guanjing Lin, Yun Zhang, Shi Ye. A novel evaluation method of measurement sensitivities on common faults in VAV HVAC systems, Building and Environment. 261(2024), 1-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111683
• Shanshan Wan, Mengnan Zhao, Yimin Chen, Shuyue Yang, Dongwei Qiu, James Lo. A Novel Data-Driven Relationship Inference Approach for Automatic Data Tagging in Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems. Building and Environment 246 (2023), 1-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110968
• Eliot Crowe, Yimin Chen, Hayden Reeve, David Yuill, Amir Ebrahimifakhar, Yuxuan Chen, Lucas Troup, Amanda Smith, Jessica Granderson. Empirical Analysis of the Prevalence of HVAC Faults in Commercial Buildings. Science and Technology of Built Environment. 0 (2023), 1-12. DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2023.2263324
• Jessica Granderson, Guanjing Lin, Yimin Chen, Armando Casillas, Jin Wen, Zhelun Chen, Piljae Im, Sen Huang, and Jiazhen Ling. A labeled dataset for building HVAC systems operating in faulted and fault-free states. Scientific Data 10. 342 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02197-w (Corresponding author)
• Zhelun Chen, Zheng O’Neill, Jin Wen, Ojas Pradhan, Tao Yang, Xing Lu, Guanjing Lin, Shohei Miyatad, Seungjae Lee, Chou Shen, Roberto Chiosa, Marco Savino Piscitelli, Alfonso Capozzoli, Franz Hengel, Alexander Kührer, Marco Pritoni, Wei Liu, John Clauß, Yimin Chen and Terry Herr. A review of data-driven fault detection and diagnostics for building HVAC systems. Applied Energy 339(2023), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121030
• Guanjing Lin, Marco Pritoni, Yimin Chen, Ralph Vitti, Christopher Weyandt, Jessica Granderson. Implementation and test of an automated control hunting fault correction algorithm in a fault detection and diagnostics tool. Energy and Buildings 283(2023), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.112796
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen, Ojas Pradhan, James Lo, Teresa Wu. Using Discrete Bayesian Networks for Diagnosing and Isolating Cross-level Faults in HVAC systems, Applied Energy 327(2022), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120050
• Yimin Chen, Guanjing Lin, Zhelun Chen, Jin Wen, Jessica Granderson. A simulation-based evaluation of fan coil units fault effects, Energy and Buildings. 263(2022), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112041
• Marco Pritoni, Guanjing Lin, Yimin Chen, Raphael Vitti, Christopher Weyandt, Jessica Granderson. From fault-detection to automated fault correction: an empirical study. Building and Environment. 214(2022), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.108900
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen, James Lo. Using Weather and Schedule based Pattern Matching and Feature based PCA for Whole Building Fault Detection -- Part II Field Evaluation. ASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities. 2022, 3(1), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052730
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen, James Lo. Using Weather and Schedule based Pattern Matching and Feature based PCA for Whole Building Fault Detection -- Part I Development of the Method. ASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities. 2022, 3(1), DOI: doi.org/10.1115/1.4052729
• Yimin Chen, Guanjing Lin, Eliot Crowe, Jessica Granderson, Development of a Unified Taxonomy for HVAC System Faults, Energies. 2021.14, DOI: doi.org/10.3390/en14175581 (Selected as the Interesting Contribution by the editor)
• Ojas Pradhan, Jin Wen, Yimin Chen, Teresa Wu. Dynamic Bayesian Network for Fault Diagnosis. ASHRAE Transactions, 2021, Vol 127, Issue 2 (Extended Abstract).
• Janghyun Kim, Trenbath Kim, Jessica Granderson, Yimin Chen, Eliot Crowe, Hayden Reeve, Sarah Newman, Paul Ehrlich. Research challenges and directions in HVAC fault prevalence, Science and Technology of Built Environment. 2021, 4, 624-640, DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2021.1898243
• Guanjing Lin, Marco Pritoni, Yimin Chen, Jessica Granderson. 2020, Development and Implementation of Fault-Correction Algorithms in Fault Detection and Diagnostics Tools, Energies. 2020, 13, 2598; doi:10.3390/en13102598
• Junhua Zhuang, Yimin Chen, Xiangguang Chen. “A new simplified modeling method for model predictive control in a medium-sized commercial building: A case study”. Building and Environment. 127(2018), 1-12; dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.10.022
• Junhua Zhuang, Yimin Chen, Xiaoxia Shi, Dong Wei. “Building Cooling Load Prediction Based on Time Series Method and Neural Networks”. International Journal of Grid Distribution Computing. Vol 8, No. 4 (2015). 105-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.14257/ijgdc.2015.8.4.10
• Mingzhu Zhang, Huaiqun Wang, Yimin Chen. “Development of PCBs functional tester with relay matrix network”. Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vols. 336-338(2013), 76-79
• Dongling Ma, Yimin Chen. “Public Utility Tunnel Planning and Overhead Lines Underground Laying in Beijing”. Municipal Engineering Technology. 5(2014). 120-123
• Jingwan Liu, Dong Wei, Yimin Chen, Junhua Zhuang, Juan Yu. “Analysis on the Control Strategy of Central Cooling Plant”. Electrical Application. 6(2013). 82-86. (In Chinese)
• Duhai Zhou, Yimin Chen. “LabVIEW virtual instrument FFT spectrum analyzer based on DSP technology”. Micro-computer Application. 13(2010). 66-68. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen, Yi Lu, Duhai Zhou, Junhua Zhuang. “Research on Module of Temperature Monitoring Based on LonWorks Power Line Communication Technology”. CHINA INSTRUMENTATION. 12(2009). 36-38. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen, Hongwen Li, Xiaoqing Zhang, Jinbo Shen. “Research on Influencing Factors on Temperature Rise in Terminals of MCCB”. Low-Voltage Apparatus. 13(2009). 7-9. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen, Qing Fan, Duhai Zhou, Junhua Zhuang. “Energy Saving Monitoring System in Building Based on Web Technology and LonWorks Fieldbus”. Low-Voltage Apparatus. 24(2008). 1-3. (In Chinese)
• Qing Fan, Yimin Chen. “Design of Room Environment Data-collecting System Based on ARM Embedded Technology”. PLC & FA. 5(2008). 93-95. (In Chinese)
• Zhijian Jiang, Ru Luan, Yimin Chen, Dan Zhou, “Research on the Topology to Low Cost Tolerant Type Three-Phase Inverter in Engineering”. Electrical Application. 12(2007). 136-139. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen, Qing Fan, Lin Deng. “Application of Network Monitor and Control System Based on LNS DDE Server”. Journal of Beijing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 12(2006). 59-61. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen. “Discussion on Smart Home Designing”. Information of Intelligent Building and City. 11(2004). 17-20. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen, Dong Wei, Duhai Zhou, Mingzhu Zhang. “Research on the practical teaching of electricity and electronics at University of Minnesota in the USA. Experimental Technology and Management”. 8(2013). 175-178. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen, Hongyan Ma, Mingzhu Zhang. “Research on electrical engineering education program for undergraduates at University of Minnesota in the USA”. Experimental Technology and Management. 12(2012). 175-178. (In Chinese)
• Yimin Chen, Dong Wei, Zhixin Chen, Lifeng Sun. “Research on the Construction of Laboratory of LonWorks Fieldbus Technology and the Practical Teaching”. Research and Exploration in Laboratory. 5(2007).61-63. (In Chinese)
• Duhai Zhou, Yimin Chen. “Discussion on Teaching Methods of Electronic Technique Curriculum Practice of Automation Major”. Research and Exploration in Laboratory. 24(2005). 70-72. (In Chinese)
• Dong Wei, Yimin Chen. “Research on Course Design and Exercise of Computer Control System”. Research and Exploration in Laboratory. 24(2005). 219-223. (In Chinese)
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
• Yimin Chen, Eliot Crowe, Jessica Granderson. Development of Self-correction Algorithms for Thermostats Using OpenAPI Capabilities. Proceeding of 2024 8th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue. West Lafayette, IN, U.S. July 14-18, 2024
• Yimin Chen, Eliot Crowe, Guanjing Lin, Jessica Granderson. Integration of FDD Data to Enhance HVAC System Maintenance. BuildSys '22: Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on Systems for Energy-Efficient Buildings, Cities, and Transportation, November 9, 2022. Pages 492–495. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3563357.3567405
• Marco Pritoni, Guanjing Lin, Yimin Chen, John House, Eliot Crowe, Jessica Granderson. Market Barriers and Drivers for the Next Generation Fault Detection and Diagnostics Tools. ACEEE Summer Study 2022 Conference. Pacific Grove, CA. U.S. August 21-25, 2022
• Eliot Crowe, Yimin Chen, Jessica Granderson, Hayden Reeve, Lucas Troup, David Yuill, Yuxuan Chen. What We Learned from Analyzing 18 Million Rows of Commercial Buildings’ HVAC Fault Data. ACEEE Summer Study 2022 Conference. Pacific Grove, CA. U.S. August 21-25, 2022
• Armando Casillas, Yimin Chen, Guanjing Lin, Jessica Granderson, Sen Huang, Zhelun Chen, Modeling Air Handling Units to Create a Diverse Fault Dataset for FDD Innovation: Lessons Learned and Recommendations, Proceeding of 2022 7th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue. West Lafayette, IN. U.S. July 10, 2022.
• Yimin Chen, Zhelun Chen, Guanjing Lin, Jin Wen, Jessica Granderson. A simulation-based method to analyze fan coil unit fault impacts. 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference. Toronto, Canada. June 25, 2022
• Ojas Pradhan, Jin Wen, Yimin Chen, Xing Lu, Mengyuan Chu, Yangyang Fu, Teresa Wu, K. Selcuk Candan. Dynamic Bayesian Network-Based Fault Diagnosis for ASHRAE Guideline 36: High Performance Sequence of Operation for HVAC Systems. BuildSys '21: Proceedings of the 8th ACM International Conference on Systems for Energy-Efficient Buildings, Cities, and Transportation. November 2021. Pages 365–368. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3486611.3491124
• Guanjing Lin, Marco Pritoni, Yimin Chen, Ralph Vitti, Christopher Weyandt, Jessica Granderson. Fault “Auto-correction” for HVAC Systems: A Preliminary Study. 2021 Purdue High Performance Buildings Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA. May 10. 2021
• Amir Ebrahimifakhar, David Yuill, Amanda D. Smith, Jessica Granderson, Eliot Crowe, Yimin Chen, Hayden Reeve. Analysis of Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis Records as an Indicator of HVAC Fault Prevalence: Methodology and Preliminary Results. 2021 Purdue High Performance Buildings Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA. May 11. 2021
• Yimin Chen, Eliot Crowe, Guanjing Lin, Jessica Granderson. What's in a Name? Developing a Standardized Taxonomy for HVAC System Faults. ACEEE Summer Study 2020. Pacific Grove, CA. U.S. August 16-18, 2020.
• Guanjing Lin, Marco Pritoni, Yimin Chen, Kozlen S Moromisato Ricardo, Jessica Granderson. Can We Fix It Automatically? Development of Fault Auto-correction Algorithms for HVAC and Lighting Systems. ACEEE Summer Study 2020. Pacific Grove, CA. U.S. August 16-18, 2020.
• Yimin Chen, Vikas Chandan, Yunzhi Huang, M.J.E. Alam, Lane Smith, Osman Ahmed “Coordination of Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage and Building Loads Optimization with Deep Learning Models”, 2019 ACM International Workshop on Applied Machine Learning for Intelligent Energy Systems (AMLIES). Phoenix, AZ. June 5, 2019
• Junhua Zhuang, Yimin Chen. “Cascade control for supply air temperature in a variable air volume system”, 2018 The 4th IBPSA Asia Conference. Hongkong, China. December 3-5, 2018
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen. “Development and Field Evaluation of Data-Driven Whole Building Fault Detection and Diagnosis Strategy”, 2018 Prognostics and Health Management, Philadelphia, PA, USA. September 24-27, 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36001/phmconf.2018.v10i1.517
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen, Taiyu Chen, Ojas Pradhan. “Bayesian Networks for Whole Building Level Fault Diagnosis and Isolation”, 2018 Purdue High Performance Buildings Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA. July 9-12, 2018
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen. “A Whole Building Fault Detection Using Weather Based Pattern Matching and Feature Based PCA Method”, 2017 IEEE International Conference on Big Data (IEEE Big Data 2017) Boston, MA, USA. December 11-14, 2017
• Junhua Zhuang, Xiangguang Chen, Yimin Chen. “Model Predictive Control with Feedforward Structure for Chilled Water Temperature in HVAC System”, 2017 China Automation Conference (CAC 2017) Jinan, Shandong, China. September 22-23, 2017
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen. “Whole Building System Fault Detection Based on Weather Pattern Matching and PCA Method”, 2017 3rd International Conference on Control Science and Systems Engineering (ICCSSE 2017). Beijing, China. August 18-19, 2017
• Junhua Zhuang, Xiangguang Chen, Yimin Chen. “Dynamic Modeling of Indoor Air Temperature Based on Power Spectral Density Method”, 2017 3rd International Conference on Control Science and Systems Engineering (ICCSSE 2017). Beijing, China. August 18-19, 2017
• Liang Zhang, Jin Wen, Yimin Chen. “Systematic Feature Selection Process Applied in Short-Term Data-Driven Building Energy Forecasting Models: a Case Study of a Campus Building”, ASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Tysons Corner, VA, USA.
• Yimin Chen, Jin Wen, Adam Reigner. “Using Pattern Matching and Principal Component Analysis Method for Whole Building Fault Detection”. 2017 ASHRAE Annual Conference. Long Beach, CA, USA. June 25-28, 2017
• Yimin Chen, Jie Wu, Zhuangju Li, Junhua Zhuang, Dong Wei. “Research on VAV-box Control Performance Evaluation Based on Hardware and Software Simulation”. IBPSA Asia Conference, Nagoya, Japan. Nov. 21-23, 2014
• Junhua Zhuang, Jin Ping, Yimin Chen. “The application of rotary encoder to frequency measurement handset”. 20th Conference on Measurement, Control, Monitor and Instrument (MCMI). Xian, China. July 10-11, 2010
• Yimin Chen, Dong Wei, Junhua Zhuang. “Design of MCCB Terminal State Monitoring Platform Based on Technology of Power Line Communication”, ISTAI2010 Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Test Automation & Instrumentation. Xiamen, China. May 8-9, 2010
• Qing Fan, Yingzi Li, Yimin Chen, Zhijian Jiang. “The Influence of Grid-Connected Photo Voltaic (PV) Systems from the Different Types of Load”. Proceedings of ISES Solar World Congress 2007 – Solar Energy and Human Settlement. Beijing, China. Sep. 11-13, 2007
Book Chapters
• Jin Wen, Yimin Chen, Adam Regnier. Chapter “Building Fault Detection and Diagnostics” in the Book “Encyclopedia of Systems and Control” Second Edition (John Baillieul and Tariq Samad). Springer. August 2021. ISBN 978-3-030-44183-8
• Xiaoxia Shi, Yimin Chen, Junhua Zhuang, Qing Fan. “Data Mining and Machine Learning in Building Energy Analysis”. (Translation). China Machine Press. July, 2018. ISBN: 978-7-111-60267-5
• Yimin Chen, Xiaoxia Shi, Qing Fan, Junhua Zhuang. “Modeling, Design, and Optimization of Net-Zero Energy Buildings”. (Translation). China Machine Press. Nov. 2017. ISBN: 978-7-111-57484-2
• Yimin Chen, Jinghua Zhou, Sanmin Wei, Weifeng Su. “Predictive Control of Power Converters and Electrical Drivers”. (Translation). China Machine Press. 2015. ISBN: 978-7-111-48714-2
• Yimin Chen, Xiaoxia Shi, Qing Fan. “Diagrammatic Reasoning in AI”. (Translation). China Machine Press. 2012. ISBN: 978-7-111-35620-2
• Xiaoxia Shi, Yimin Chen. “Neural Networks for Applied Sciences and Engineering—From Fundamentals to Complex Pattern Recognition”. (Translation). China Machine Press. 2010: ISBN: 978-7-111-27585-5
• Hongwen Li, Jinbo Shen, Yimin Chen. “Technique Application of Electrical Fire Protection in Buildings”. China Building Industry Press. 2010. ISBN: 7-112-12597-5
• Yuling Hu, liquan Zhang, Yanjun Liu, Yimin Chen. “Fuzzy Controller Design Theory and Applications”. (Translation Work). China Machine Press. 2010. ISBN: 978-7-111-29102
• Junhong Zhang, Yahui Wang, Yimin Chen. “Simulation on Control System and MATLAB Applications”. China Machine Press. 2011. ISBN: 7-111-31328-1
• Junhua Zhuang, Junhong Zhang, Yimin Chen. “Introduction and Application of Multisim9”. China Machine Press. 2008. ISBN: 978-7-111-23440-1
• Dong Wei, Junhua Zhuang, Junhong Zhang, Yimin Chen. “Computer Control System”. China Machine Press. 2007. ISBN: 978-7-111-21373-4
• Shaojun Zhang, Yimin Chen. “Intelligent Building System and Technology”. China Electric Power Press. 2006. ISBN: 7-5083-4877-x
• Xinguo Liu, Zhixin Chen, Yingzi Li, Yimin Chen et al., “Hand Book of Building Electrical Equipment Installation”. China Machine Press. 2007. ISBN: 7-111-16909-3
PATENTS
• Hongwen Li, Yimin Chen, Guohua Li et al., “Airflow sensor array and airflow rate measurement equipment”. China’s Patent, ZL 201520230990.8
• Hongwen Li, Yunhao Li, Xiaodong Li, Yimin Chen, Hao Zhang, Peng Ran et al., “Test system and method for airflow rate on the subway platform and in the subway tunnel”. China’s Patent, ZL 201510179893.5
• Junhua Zhuang, Jie Wu, Yimin Chen, Jun Wang “A control method of supply air temperature in Variable Air Volume air-conditioning system”. China’s Patent, ZL 201811453383.2
SOFTWARE DISCLOSURE
• Vitti R, Weyandt C, Lin G, Pritoni M, Yimin C, Granderson J, Haxall-based (Axon) fault auto-correction package for building HVAC systems. 2022.
• Yimin C, Lin G, Najibi R, Fernandes S, Retro-Commissioning Sensor Suitcase Plus. 2022