Emeritus Professor Hal Gurgenci
Emeritus Professor

Hal Gurgenci

Email: 

Background

Professor Gurgenci's current research interests include energy systems analysis; geothermal and concentrating solar thermal power plant technologies; development of intelligent tutoring and compterised assessment systems for teaching machine design.

Hal Gurgenci, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has many years of industry and academic experience in solar energy, manufacturing and mining. Professor Gurgenci is the Founding Director of the Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence (QGECE).

Availability

Emeritus Professor Hal Gurgenci is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Energy generation, conversion and storage (excl. chemical and electrical) Engineering Experimental methods in fluid flow, heat and mass transfer

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Middle East Technical University
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, unknown
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Miami

Research interests

  • Renewable Power Generation

    Advanced power cycles, power cycle fluids, and power plant equipment for geothermal and solar thermal applications

Research impacts

2012 A key researcher and a Node leader in the Commonwealth-funded Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative

2009-2012 Invited referee and the advisor for the US Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Program

2008 Queensland Government funding to establish a centre of excellence to undertake research to expedite the uptake of geothermal energy in Australia

2005 Research Excellence Award 2004 for the Best Underground Coal Mining Research Project completed with ACARP assistance : “Longwall Automation”

2003 Engineering Excellence Award (Commendation) from the Institution of Engineers (Queensland) for the innovative design of a new mining machine technology (“Universal Dragline”). This technology is now being commercialised by the CRCMining spin-off Unidig and CRCMining partner P&H.

1986 Australian Design Award given to the design team for the design of the ICP Spectrometer product Plasmascan.

Search Professor Hal Gurgenci’s works on UQ eSpace

194 works between 1982 and 2024
All (194) Journal Article (97) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (90) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (1)

1 - 20 of 194 works

2024

Journal Article

Combined passive enhancement techniques improve the thermal performance of latent heat storage system: A design anomaly?

Ray, Alok K., Rakshit, Dibakar, Kumar, K. Ravi and Gurgenci, Hal (2024). Combined passive enhancement techniques improve the thermal performance of latent heat storage system: A design anomaly?. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 197 108786, 108786. doi: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2023.108786

Combined passive enhancement techniques improve the thermal performance of latent heat storage system: A design anomaly?

2023

Journal Article

Transient discharge performance of high-temperature latent storage system integrated with supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle: a combined analytical and numerical study

Ray, Alok K., Rakshit, Dibakar, Kumar, K. Ravi and Gurgenci, Hal (2023). Transient discharge performance of high-temperature latent storage system integrated with supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle: a combined analytical and numerical study. Journal of Energy Storage, 72 108466, 108466. doi: 10.1016/j.est.2023.108466

Transient discharge performance of high-temperature latent storage system integrated with supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle: a combined analytical and numerical study

2023

Journal Article

Pressure profile and stiffness analysis of supercritical CO2 inside a rotating annulus cooling passage using computational fluid dynamics

Uddin, Md., Gurgenci, Halim and Guan, Zhiqiang (2023). Pressure profile and stiffness analysis of supercritical CO2 inside a rotating annulus cooling passage using computational fluid dynamics. Journal of Tribology-Transactions of the ASME, 145 (11) 114102. doi: 10.1115/1.4062812

Pressure profile and stiffness analysis of supercritical CO2 inside a rotating annulus cooling passage using computational fluid dynamics

2023

Conference Publication

Dynamic modelling of print circuit heat exchanger in 10MWe supercritical CO2 recompression Brayton cycle

Sui, Xin, Russell, Hugh and Gurgenci, Halim (2023). Dynamic modelling of print circuit heat exchanger in 10MWe supercritical CO2 recompression Brayton cycle. 27th International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems: Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2021, Online, 27 September - 1 October 2021. Melville, NY United States: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/5.0148910

Dynamic modelling of print circuit heat exchanger in 10MWe supercritical CO2 recompression Brayton cycle

2023

Journal Article

Heat transfer analysis of supercritical CO2 in a high-speed turbine rotor shaft cooling passage

Uddin, Md., Gurgenci, Halim, Klimenko, Alex and Guan, Zhiqiang (2023). Heat transfer analysis of supercritical CO2 in a high-speed turbine rotor shaft cooling passage. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 39 101694, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.tsep.2023.101694

Heat transfer analysis of supercritical CO2 in a high-speed turbine rotor shaft cooling passage

2023

Journal Article

Potential prospects of supercritical CO2 power cycles for commercialisation: applicability, research status, and advancement

Ehsan, M. Monjurul, Awais, Muhammad, Lee, Sangkyoung, Salehin, Sayedus, Guan, Zhiqiang and Gurgenci, Hal (2023). Potential prospects of supercritical CO2 power cycles for commercialisation: applicability, research status, and advancement. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 172 113044. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2022.113044

Potential prospects of supercritical CO2 power cycles for commercialisation: applicability, research status, and advancement

2023

Journal Article

Optimum combination of diesel and concentrating solar in remote area power generation using supercritical CO2 turbines

Lee, Sangkyoung, Mee, David J., Guan, Zhigiang and Gurgenci, Hal (2023). Optimum combination of diesel and concentrating solar in remote area power generation using supercritical CO2 turbines. Energy Conversion and Management, 278 116714, 116714. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.116714

Optimum combination of diesel and concentrating solar in remote area power generation using supercritical CO2 turbines

2023

Journal Article

Strength-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats-Unusual (SWOT-U) behavior analysis of silicon as phase change material for high-temperature latent heat storage

Ray, Alok K., Rakshit, Dibakar, Ravi Kumar, K. and Gurgenci, Hal (2023). Strength-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats-Unusual (SWOT-U) behavior analysis of silicon as phase change material for high-temperature latent heat storage. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 38 101627, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.tsep.2022.101627

Strength-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats-Unusual (SWOT-U) behavior analysis of silicon as phase change material for high-temperature latent heat storage

2022

Conference Publication

Thermal performance of eccentric high-temperature latent heat storage system: passive heat transfer enhancement strategy

Ray, Alok Kumar, Rakshit, Dibakar, Kumar, K. Ravi and Gurgenci, Hal (2022). Thermal performance of eccentric high-temperature latent heat storage system: passive heat transfer enhancement strategy. EuroSun 2022 - ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry, Kassel, Germany, 25-29 September 2022. Freiburg, Germany: International Solar Energy Society. doi: 10.18086/eurosun.2022.13.17

Thermal performance of eccentric high-temperature latent heat storage system: passive heat transfer enhancement strategy

2022

Journal Article

A one-dimensional modelling methodology of printed circuit heat exchangers for steady, off-design and transient feasibility in a supercritical CO2 power block

Sui, Xin, Russell, Hugh, Gurgenci, Hal, Lee, Sangkyoung, Guan, Zhiqiang and Dong, Peixin (2022). A one-dimensional modelling methodology of printed circuit heat exchangers for steady, off-design and transient feasibility in a supercritical CO2 power block. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 193 122938, 122938. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.122938

A one-dimensional modelling methodology of printed circuit heat exchangers for steady, off-design and transient feasibility in a supercritical CO2 power block

2022

Journal Article

Multi-objective optimization of a small scale SCO<sub>2</sub> turbine rotor system with a shaft cooler

Li, Jun, Gurgenci, Hal, Guan, Zhiqiang, Li, Jishun, Li, Lun and Xue, Yujun (2022). Multi-objective optimization of a small scale SCO2 turbine rotor system with a shaft cooler. Mechanics and Industry, 23 21, 1-17. doi: 10.1051/meca/2022018

Multi-objective optimization of a small scale SCO<sub>2</sub> turbine rotor system with a shaft cooler

2022

Journal Article

Off-Design Performance Prediction of Supercritical Co2 Radial Inflow Turbines

Lee, Sankyoung, Mee, David J., Guan, Zhigiang and Gurgenci, Hal (2022). Off-Design Performance Prediction of Supercritical Co2 Radial Inflow Turbines. SSRN Electronic Journal, 1-28. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4166502

Off-Design Performance Prediction of Supercritical Co2 Radial Inflow Turbines

2022

Journal Article

Thermal management and dynamic performance of a cooler design for the supercritical Co2 turbine shaft cooling

Li, Jun, Gurgenci, Hal, Guan, Zhiqiang, Li, Jishun, Xue, Yujun and Li, Lun (2022). Thermal management and dynamic performance of a cooler design for the supercritical Co2 turbine shaft cooling. Frontiers in Energy Research, 10 839898, 1-17. doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2022.839898

Thermal management and dynamic performance of a cooler design for the supercritical Co2 turbine shaft cooling

2021

Journal Article

A comparative study of high-temperature latent heat storage systems

Ray, Alok Kumar, Rakshit, Dibakar, Ravi Kumar, K. and Gurgenci, Hal (2021). A comparative study of high-temperature latent heat storage systems. Energies, 14 (21) 6886, 6886. doi: 10.3390/en14216886

A comparative study of high-temperature latent heat storage systems

2021

Journal Article

Design a cooling pillow to support a high-speed supercritical CO2 turbine shaft

Uddin, Md., Gurgenci, Halim, Guan, Zhiqiang, Klimenko, Alex, Li, Jun, Li, Jishun and Li, Lun (2021). Design a cooling pillow to support a high-speed supercritical CO2 turbine shaft. Applied Thermal Engineering, 196 117345, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117345

Design a cooling pillow to support a high-speed supercritical CO2 turbine shaft

2021

Journal Article

Silicon as high-temperature phase change medium for latent heat storage: a thermo-hydraulic study

Ray, Alok K., Rakshit, Dibakar, Ravi Kumar, K. and Gurgenci, Hal (2021). Silicon as high-temperature phase change medium for latent heat storage: a thermo-hydraulic study. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 46 101249, 101249. doi: 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101249

Silicon as high-temperature phase change medium for latent heat storage: a thermo-hydraulic study

2021

Journal Article

Starting up a practical natural draft cooling system: experimental and theoretical study on transients

Dong, Peixin, Li, Xiaoxiao, Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal, Zhang, Liang and Feng, Junjie (2021). Starting up a practical natural draft cooling system: experimental and theoretical study on transients. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 126 105444, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2021.105444

Starting up a practical natural draft cooling system: experimental and theoretical study on transients

2021

Journal Article

Part-load performance prediction model for supercritical CO2 radial inflow turbines

Lee, Sangkyoung, Yaganegi, Grant, Mee, David J., Guan, Zhigiang and Gurgenci, Hal (2021). Part-load performance prediction model for supercritical CO2 radial inflow turbines. Energy Conversion and Management, 235 113964, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.113964

Part-load performance prediction model for supercritical CO2 radial inflow turbines

2021

Journal Article

Numerical investigation on the cooling performance of a novel jet cooler design for a supercritical CO2 turbine rotor shaft cooling

Li, Jun, Gurgenci, Hal, Li, Jishun, Guan, Zhiqiang, Li, Lun and Xue, Yujun (2021). Numerical investigation on the cooling performance of a novel jet cooler design for a supercritical CO2 turbine rotor shaft cooling. Mechanics and Industry, 22 51, 51. doi: 10.1051/meca/2021049

Numerical investigation on the cooling performance of a novel jet cooler design for a supercritical CO2 turbine rotor shaft cooling

2021

Journal Article

Optimal design to control rotor shaft vibrations and thermal management on a supercritical CO2 microturbine

Li, Jun, Gurgenci, Hal, Li, Jishun, Li, Lun, Guan, Zhiqiang and Yang, Fang (2021). Optimal design to control rotor shaft vibrations and thermal management on a supercritical CO2 microturbine. Mechanics and Industry, 22 22, 1-15. doi: 10.1051/meca/2021023

Optimal design to control rotor shaft vibrations and thermal management on a supercritical CO2 microturbine

Past funding

  • 2021
    Power Block Dynamic Simulation and Control (ARENA funding administered by CSIRO) - ASTRI 3.4
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    The Integrated Bio-economy Project and the Controlled Biosphere
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Dynamic Simulation of Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Generators (ARENA funding administered by CSIRO) - ASTRI 2.0
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Supercritical CO2 systems - Power Block (ASTRI 2)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    X-ray transparent core flood apparatus
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    PO2 - Education Program
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Hybrid cooling towers
    Queensland Government Smart Futures Co-Investment Fund
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2020
    Supercritical CO2 systems - Power Block
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    RAC - Collinsville Solar Thermal Power Station
    RATCH-Australia Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2020
    Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Supercomputer Simulation of Multiscale Dynamic Behaviour in Multiphase Deformable Porous Media
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2016
    Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence
    Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Advanced Modelling And Optimisation Of Underground Coal Gasification
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Hal Gurgenci is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Hal Gurgenci directly for media enquiries about:

  • Energy systems analysis
  • Engineering and energy
  • Geothermal energy
  • Power systems
  • Solar thermal power systems

Need help?

For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team:

communications@uq.edu.au