Overview
Background
Dr. Yuanshen Lu began his current role at the University of Queensland (UQ) as a DECRA Fellow and Lecturer in September 2019. Previously, he was a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Griffith University, following several years of postdoctoral research experience at UQ. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2015.
Dr. Lu’s primary research interests lie in energy conversion and thermo-fluids within conventional and renewable energy systems, as well as hydrogen utilization. His current work focuses on heat engines (e.g., supercritical CO₂ power cycles), turbomachinery (e.g., wind turbines), and heat management in energy systems, including applications in heat exchangers, cooling towers, ground-source heat pumps, and thermal management in hydrogen-based steelmaking processes.
Dr. Lu is actively engaged with industry and has contributed to sectors such as thermal power generation, coal seam gas, HVAC, renewable energy, and steel industry. Leveraging his expertise in advanced experimentation and modeling, he is dedicated to driving innovations in energy harvesting, power consumption, and energy savings across a range of renewable applications. Dr. Lu currently serves as UQ’s Program Leader in the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute (ASTRI) program, leading the Power Conversion team in developing supercritical CO₂ power cycles. He is also the Deputy Director of the Centre for Multiscale Energy Systems (CMES) at UQ.
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 energy conversion and management at both system and single component/mechanism levels. Typical topics I work on include supercritical CO2 Brayton or organic Rankine thermodynamic cycles, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and waste heat managements of internal combustion engines/other industry processes.
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Renewable energy systems and green hydrogen usage
I am interested in thermo-fluids problems in renewable energies, working on projects including momentum turbomachinery such as wind/tidal turbines, direct usage of solar thermal such as solar stills, and ground source heat pumps as well as renewable-based HVAC. In the hydrogen sector, my primary research involves advanced modeling of H2-based steel-making processes and hydrogen transport & storage networks.
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Fluid mechanics
My interests are in fundamental fluid mechanics problems, including natural convection, plume theory, vortex, and porous media.
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Experimental thermo-fluids
I have extensive experience in in-lab or on-site experiments as well as flow visualization for energy components and systems. I specialize in designing and setting up novel experimental techniques and facilities tailored to specific demands.
Works
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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
2021
Journal Article
Investigation on heat exchanger arrangement in solar enhanced natural draft dry cooling towers under various crosswind conditions
Xu, Mengfei, He, Suoying, Cheng, Jun, Gao, Ming, Lu, Yuanshen, Hooman, Kamel, Xu, Yi, Geng, Zhe and Zhang, Shuzhen (2021). Investigation on heat exchanger arrangement in solar enhanced natural draft dry cooling towers under various crosswind conditions. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 28 101505, 101505. doi: 10.1016/j.csite.2021.101505
2021
Journal Article
Asymptotic approximations for swirling turbulent plume rising from circular sources
Dai, Yuchen, Klimenko, Alexander, Lu, Yuanshen and Hooman, Kamel (2021). Asymptotic approximations for swirling turbulent plume rising from circular sources. Physical Review Fluids, 6 (9) 094604. doi: 10.1103/physrevfluids.6.094604
2021
Journal Article
Experimental investigation on a novel arrangement of wet medium for evaporative cooling of air
Yan, Mingxuan, He, Suoying, Li, Na, Huang, Xiang, Gao, Ming, Xu, Mengfei, Miao, Jiayu, Lu, Yuanshen, Hooman, Kamel, Che, Jianjun, Geng, Zhe and Zhang, Shuzhen (2021). Experimental investigation on a novel arrangement of wet medium for evaporative cooling of air. International Journal of Refrigeration, 124, 64-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2020.12.014
2021
Journal Article
Numerical investigation of swirl effects on a short natural draft dry cooling tower under windless and crosswind conditions
Dai, Yuchen, Lu, Yuanshen, Klimenko, Alexander Y., Wang, Ying and Hooman, Kamel (2021). Numerical investigation of swirl effects on a short natural draft dry cooling tower under windless and crosswind conditions. Applied Thermal Engineering, 188 116628, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.116628
2021
Journal Article
Resistance characteristics analysis of droplet logic gate based on lattice Boltzmann method
Yang, Fan, Shao, Xusheng, Wang, Ying, Lu, Yuansheng and Cai, Xiaoshu (2021). Resistance characteristics analysis of droplet logic gate based on lattice Boltzmann method. European Journal of Mechanics, B/Fluids, 86, 90-106. doi: 10.1016/j.euromechflu.2020.08.010
2020
Journal Article
Theoretical and numerical investigations of swirl enhanced short natural draft dry cooling towers
Dai, Yuchen, Lu, Yuanshen, Klimenko, Alexander Y., Wang, Ying and Hooman, Kamel (2020). Theoretical and numerical investigations of swirl enhanced short natural draft dry cooling towers. Applied Thermal Engineering, 180 115783, 115783. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115783
2020
Journal Article
Numerical study on the performance of a two-nozzle spray cooling system under different conditions
Zhang, Zhiyu, He, Suoying, Yan, Mingxuan, Gao, Ming, Shi, Yuetao, Lu, Yuanshen, Liu, Jiayou, Guo, Cong and Huang, Xiang (2020). Numerical study on the performance of a two-nozzle spray cooling system under different conditions. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 152 106291, 106291. doi: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2020.106291
2019
Journal Article
Addressing the adverse cold air inflow effects for a short natural draft dry cooling tower through swirl generation
Dai, Yuchen, Kaiser, Antonio S., Lu, Yuanshen, Klimenko, Alexander Y., Dong, Peixin and Hooman, Kamel (2019). Addressing the adverse cold air inflow effects for a short natural draft dry cooling tower through swirl generation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 145 118738, 118738. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.118738
2019
Journal Article
Experimental investigation on spray cooling using saline water
Nel, Christo, Guan, Zhiqiang, Lu, Yuanshen and Hooman, Kamel (2019). Experimental investigation on spray cooling using saline water. Mathematical Geosciences, 51 (3), 337-351. doi: 10.1007/s11004-018-09781-6
2018
Journal Article
Comparison of direct and indirect natural draft dry cooling tower cooling of the sCO2 Brayton cycle for concentrated solar power plants
Duniam, Sam, Jahn, Ingo, Hooman, Kamel, Chen, Yuanshen and Veeraragavan, Ananthanarayanan (2018). Comparison of direct and indirect natural draft dry cooling tower cooling of the sCO2 Brayton cycle for concentrated solar power plants. Applied Thermal Engineering, 130, 1070-1080. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.10.169
2018
Conference Publication
Numerical investigations on the effect of swirling plume on natural draft dry cooling towers
Dai, Yuchen, Klimenko, Alexander Y., Lu, Yuanshen and Ehsan, M. Monjurul (2018). Numerical investigations on the effect of swirling plume on natural draft dry cooling towers. 21st Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference , Adelaide, SA Australia , 10-13 December 2018. Perth, WA Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
2016
Journal Article
Numerical simulation of water spray in natural draft dry cooling towers with a new nozzle representation approach
Alkhedhair, Abdullah, Jahn, Ingo, Gurgenci, Hal, Guan, Zhiqiang, He, Suoying and Lu, Yuanshen (2016). Numerical simulation of water spray in natural draft dry cooling towers with a new nozzle representation approach. Applied Thermal Engineering, 98, 924-935. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.10.118
2016
Conference Publication
Simulation of the UQ Gatton natural draft dry cooling tower
Li, Xiaoxiao, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, Lu, Yuanshen and He, Suoying (2016). Simulation of the UQ Gatton natural draft dry cooling tower. IAHR International Conference on Cooling Tower and Heat, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-11 September 2015. Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.03.041
2015
Conference Publication
A study on cooling performance of air-cooled heat exchangers for CSG production
Lu, Yuanshen, Parulekar, Prashant, Guan, Zhiqiang and Hooman, Kamel (2015). A study on cooling performance of air-cooled heat exchangers for CSG production. IAHR International Conference on Cooling Tower and Heat, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-11 September 2015. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2015
Journal Article
Experimental study of the application of two trickle media for inlet air pre-cooling of natural draft dry cooling towers
He, Suoying, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, Hooman, Kamel, Lu, Yuanshen and Alkhedhair, Abdullah M. (2015). Experimental study of the application of two trickle media for inlet air pre-cooling of natural draft dry cooling towers. Energy Conversion and Management, 89, 644-654. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2014.10.031
2014
Journal Article
Influence of ambient conditions and water flow on the performance of pre-cooled natural draft dry cooling towers
He, Suoying, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, Jahn, Ingo, Lu, Yuanshen and Alkhedhair, Abdullah M. (2014). Influence of ambient conditions and water flow on the performance of pre-cooled natural draft dry cooling towers. Applied Thermal Engineering, 66 (1-2), 621-631. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.02.070
2012
Conference Publication
Investigation of pre-cooling with Munters media for air-cooled geothermal power plants performance enhancement
He, S. Y., Gurgenci, H., Guan, Z. Q. and Lu, Y. A. (2012). Investigation of pre-cooling with Munters media for air-cooled geothermal power plants performance enhancement. 2012 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference, Sydney, Australia, 14 - 16 November 2012. Canberra, Australia: Geoscience Australia.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Artificial tornado enhancing cooling towers/chimneys: mechanisms and engineering implementation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vincent Wheatley
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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
Analysis of complex hydrogen energy networks for Australian conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Archie Chapman, Dr Alexander Klimenko
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Doctor Philosophy
Using mixed biofuels in power generation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko
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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
Using mixed biofuels in power generation
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
Development of sub-grid scale turbulent combustion closure models for hydrogen-based combustion
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
Development of sub-grid scale turbulent combustion closure models for hydrogen-based combustion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: 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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