Overview
Background
Dr Yuanshen Lu started his current position at UQ as a DECRA Fellow and lecturer in Sep 2019. Before that, he was a lecturer in mechanical engineering at Griffith University following a few years postdoc experience at UQ. He received his PhD degree in 2015. Dr Lu's current research interests are thermo-fluids, energy conversions in conventional and renewable energies, and hydrogen. He has extensive engagement with industries and has contributed to sectors including thermal power generation/power plants, coal seam gas, geothermal heat pumps, concentrated solar thermal energy, wind turbines, green metallurgy, etc. He is particularly passionate about innovations relating to energy conversion efficiency, power consumption, and energy savings for various renewable and green hydrogen applications. Dr Lu is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Multiscale Energy Systems (CMES).
Availability
- Dr Yuanshen Lu is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Central South University
- Masters (Extended) of Engineering - Mechanical, Central South University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
My main interests are conversions and management of energy at both system and single component/mechanism levels. Typical research I have carried out in this line includes supercritical CO2 thermodynamic cycle analyses, heat exchangers, cooling towers, HVAC, ground source heat pumps, and cooling problems on internal combustion engines.
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Fluid mechanics
My primary interests are fundamental problems in natural convection, plume theory, vortex, porous media, etc. I have extensive experience in fluid mechanics tests, modelling, and flow visualization including PIV and Schlieren.
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Renewable energy systems and green hydrogen
I specialize in the thermo-fluids aspect of renewable energy, working on projects such as vertical axis wind turbines, power conversion systems in concentrated solar thermal and geothermal power generation, tidal turbines, solar stills, etc. In the hydrogen sector, my primary research involves hydrogen transport & storage, e.g., green H2 supply network/chain analysis, and utilization, e.g., H2-based steel-making process modelling.
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Mechatronics
I am interested in sensors and instrumentation as well as PM generators and their control dynamics.
Works
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Featured
2018
Journal Article
A conceptual study on air jet-induced swirling plume for performance improvement of natural draft cooling towers
Lu, Yuanshen, Klimenko, Alexander, Russell, Hugh, Dai, Yuchen, Warner, John and Hooman, Kamel (2018). A conceptual study on air jet-induced swirling plume for performance improvement of natural draft cooling towers. Applied Energy, 217, 496-508. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.02.095
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2017
Journal Article
An experimental facility to validate ground source heat pump optimisation models for the Australian climate
Lu, Yuanshen, Hooman, Kamel, Atrens, Aleks D. and Russell, Hugh (2017). An experimental facility to validate ground source heat pump optimisation models for the Australian climate. Energies, 10 (1) 138, 138. doi: 10.3390/en10010138
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2016
Journal Article
An investigation on cooling performance of air-cooled heat exchangers used in coal seam gas production
Lu, Yuanshen, Guan, Zhiqiang, Hooman, Kamel and Parulekar, Prashant S. (2016). An investigation on cooling performance of air-cooled heat exchangers used in coal seam gas production. Heat Transfer Engineering, 38 (11-12), 1073-1088. doi: 10.1080/01457632.2016.1217039
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2016
Journal Article
Experimental investigation into the positive effects of a tri-blade-like windbreak wall on small size natural draft dry cooling towers
Lu, Yuanshen, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, Alkhedhair, Abdullah and He, Suoying (2016). Experimental investigation into the positive effects of a tri-blade-like windbreak wall on small size natural draft dry cooling towers. Applied Thermal Engineering, 105, 1000-1012. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.03.175
Featured
2015
Other Outputs
Small natural draft dry cooling towers for renewable power plants
Lu, Yuanshen (2015). Small natural draft dry cooling towers for renewable power plants. PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2015.298
Featured
2015
Conference Publication
Experimental study on the effects of a tri-blade-like windbreak wall on small size natural draft dry cooling towers
Lu, Yuanshen, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, He, Suoying and Alkhedhair, Abdullah (2015). Experimental study on the effects of a tri-blade-like windbreak wall on small size natural draft dry cooling towers. IAHR International Conference on Cooling Tower and Heat, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-11 September 2015. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Featured
2015
Journal Article
Experimental study of crosswind effects on the performance of small cylindrical natural draft dry cooling towers
Lu, Yuanshen, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, Hooman, Kamel, He, Suoying and Bharathan, Desikan (2015). Experimental study of crosswind effects on the performance of small cylindrical natural draft dry cooling towers. Energy Conversion and Management, 91, 238-248. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2014.12.018
Featured
2014
Journal Article
The influence of windbreak wall orientation on the cooling performance of small natural draft dry cooling towers
Lu, Yuanshen, Gurgenci, Hal, Guan, Zhiqiang and He, Suoying (2014). The influence of windbreak wall orientation on the cooling performance of small natural draft dry cooling towers. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 79, 1059-1069. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2014.09.012
Featured
2014
Journal Article
Experimental study of film media used for evaporative pre-cooling of air
He, Suoying, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, Hooman, Kamel, Lu, Yuanshen and Alkhedhair, Abdullah M. (2014). Experimental study of film media used for evaporative pre-cooling of air. Energy Conversion and Management, 87, 874-884. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2014.07.084
Featured
2014
Conference Publication
Performance analysis of natural draft dry cooling tower with inlet air precooling
Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, He, Suoying and Lu, Yuanshen (2014). Performance analysis of natural draft dry cooling tower with inlet air precooling. International symposium on industrial chimneys and cooling towers, Prague, Czech Republic, 8-11 October 2014. Wuppertal, Germany: Bergische Universität.
Featured
2013
Journal Article
Windbreak walls reverse the negative effect of crosswind in short natural draft dry cooling towers into a performance enhancement
Lu, Y., Guan, Z., Gurgenci, H. and Zou, Z. (2013). Windbreak walls reverse the negative effect of crosswind in short natural draft dry cooling towers into a performance enhancement. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 63, 162-170. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2013.03.075
Featured
2012
Journal Article
Solar enhanced natural draft dry cooling tower for geothermal power applications
Zou, Zheng, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal and Lu, Yuanshen (2012). Solar enhanced natural draft dry cooling tower for geothermal power applications. Solar Energy, 86 (9), 2686-2694. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2012.06.003
Featured
2012
Conference Publication
CFD simulations on small natural draft dry cooling towers
Lu, Y., Guan, Z. and Gurgenci, H. (2012). CFD simulations on small natural draft dry cooling towers. 18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Launceston, Australia, 3-7 December 2012. Hawthorn, Vic., Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
Featured
2011
Conference Publication
Development of small natural draft dry cooling towers for geothermal power plants
Lu, Yuanshen, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal and Zou, Zheng (2011). Development of small natural draft dry cooling towers for geothermal power plants. The 15th IAHR Cooling Tower and Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Conference & 2011 Annual Symposium of Industrial Cooling Tower Study Committee of CSEE Thermal Power Chapter, Beijing, China, 23 - 26 October 2011. Beijing, People's Republic of China: China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR).
Featured
2011
Conference Publication
Analytical and numerical modelling on solar enhanced natural draft dry cooling tower
Zou, Zheng, Gurgenci, Hal, Guan, Zhiqiang and Lu, Yuanshen (2011). Analytical and numerical modelling on solar enhanced natural draft dry cooling tower. 15th IAHR Cooling Tower and Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Conference and 2011 Annual Symposium of Industrial Cooling Tower Study Committee of CSEE Thermal Power Chapter, Beijing, People's Republic of China, 23-26 October 2011. Beijing, People's Republic of China: China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR).
2024
Journal Article
Heat-dumping capacity of natural draft cooling towers improved by artificial plume swirl
Vashahri, Javad, He, Suoying and Lu, Yuanshen (2024). Heat-dumping capacity of natural draft cooling towers improved by artificial plume swirl. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 235 126235, 126235. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.126235
2024
Journal Article
Supercritical carbon dioxide cycle thermodynamic and exergoeconomic improvements using a bidirectional coupling strategy
Li, Hao, Li, Zhen, Lee, Sangkyoung, Lu, Yuanshen, Ju, Yaping and Zhang, Chuhua (2024). Supercritical carbon dioxide cycle thermodynamic and exergoeconomic improvements using a bidirectional coupling strategy. Energy, 296 131140, 131140. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131140
2024
Journal Article
A review on research and application of multi-energy complementary system containing high proportion of renewable energy based on different attributes
Shi, Jie, Zhang, Yanni, Kong, Deqiang, Liu, Lian, Lu, Yuanshen and Hooman, Kamel (2024). A review on research and application of multi-energy complementary system containing high proportion of renewable energy based on different attributes. Archives of Thermodynamics, 44 (4), 3-41. doi: 10.24425/ather.2023.149726
2024
Conference Publication
Application of swirl generators in the heat dump capacity of natural draft dry cooling towers
Vashahri, Javad and Lu, Yuanshen (2024). Application of swirl generators in the heat dump capacity of natural draft dry cooling towers. 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2024), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 February 2024. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Engineers Australia.
2022
Journal Article
An analysis of renewable energy technology integration investments in Malaysia using HOMER Pro
Rahmat, Muhammad Aqil Afham, Abd Hamid, Ag Sufiyan, Lu, Yuanshen, Ishak, Muhammad Amir Aziat, Suheel, Shaikh Zishan, Fazlizan, Ahmad and Ibrahim, Adnan (2022). An analysis of renewable energy technology integration investments in Malaysia using HOMER Pro. Sustainability, 14 (20) 13684, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/su142013684
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Artificial tornado enhancing cooling towers/chimneys: mechanisms and engineering implementation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vincent Wheatley
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Doctor Philosophy
evaporative refrigeration systems using liquid desiccants
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko, Dr Xiaodong Ma
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Doctor Philosophy
Control mechanisms of small-scale vertical axis wind turbines and their optimizations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Richard Yan
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen production network and energy transition in Queensland and Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko
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Doctor Philosophy
Predicting project performance using stochastic multiscale modelling
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of flashback mechanisms in premixed or partially premixed combustors for hydrogen-containing fuels
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko
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Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of complex hydrogen energy networks for Australian conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Archie Chapman, Dr Alexander Klimenko
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
A Study on Swirling Plume Enhanced Natural Draft Dry Cooling Towers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Yuanshen Lu directly for media enquiries about:
- Energy conversion and storage
- Energy efficiency and management
- Fluid mechanics modelling
- Geothermal heat pumps
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Industrial cooling
- Power cycles
- Renewable energy systems
- Renewable-based hydrogen
- Solar thermal energy
- Wind and tidal energy
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