1）过程装备传热强化与节能技术；2）压力容器与管道的现代设计与制造技术；3）能源转换与高效利用技术；4）制冷与空调新技术。

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[5] Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2004, 17(4): 598~601
[6] The 4th international conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, September 23-25 2005.
[7] The First International Conference on Building Energy and Environment, July 13-16 2008.
[8] The 6th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Nov 6-9, 2009. Nanjing, China. P1916-
[9] The 6th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Nov 6-9, 2009. Nanjing, China. P1701-
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