Emeritus Professor Hal Gurgenci
Emeritus Professor

Hal Gurgenci

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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
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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, Institution to be confirmed
  • 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.

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197 works between 1982 and 2025
All (197) Journal Article (100) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (90) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (1)

161 - 180 of 197 works

2003

Journal Article

Crack detection in hollow section structures through coupled response measurements

Liu, D., Gurgenci, H. and Veidt, M. (2003). Crack detection in hollow section structures through coupled response measurements. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 261 (1), 17-29. doi: 10.1016/S0022-460X(02)00922-7

Crack detection in hollow section structures through coupled response measurements

2003

Conference Publication

Crack detection in welded mechanical structures using coupled vibrations

Liu, D., Gurgenci, H. and Veidt, M. (2003). Crack detection in welded mechanical structures using coupled vibrations. Asia-Pacific Vibration Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 12-14 November 2003. Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology.

Crack detection in welded mechanical structures using coupled vibrations

2003

Book Chapter

Optimization of Dragline Load

Townson, P., Murthy, D.N.P. and Gurgenci, H. (2003). Optimization of Dragline Load. Case Studies in Reliability and Maintenance. (pp. 517-544) edited by Wallace R. Blischke and D.N. Prabhakar Murthy. New Jersey, USA and Canda: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. doi: 10.1002/0471393002.ch23

Optimization of Dragline Load

2002

Conference Publication

How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates

Gurgenci, H., McAree, R., Meehan, P. and Guan, Z. (2002). How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates. CMMI Congress 2002 - International Codes, Technology and Sustainability for the Minerals Industry, , , May 27, 2002-May 28, 2002.

How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates

2002

Conference Publication

External force resolution from a dynamic, coupled mechanical-structural-electrical system: Application in Longwall Mining

Reid, A. W., Gurgenci, H. and Meehan, P. A. (2002). External force resolution from a dynamic, coupled mechanical-structural-electrical system: Application in Longwall Mining. The fifth Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Ce, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 29/09/02 - 02/10/02. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.

External force resolution from a dynamic, coupled mechanical-structural-electrical system: Application in Longwall Mining

2002

Conference Publication

How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates

Gurgenci, H., McAree, P.R., Meehan, P. A. and Guan, Z. (2002). How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates. CMMI Congress 2002, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 27-28 May, 2002. Cairns, Queensland, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates

2002

Conference Publication

Development of a training set for fault detection in Longwall Mining

Bongers, D. R. and Gurgenci, H. (2002). Development of a training set for fault detection in Longwall Mining. The 5th Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference, The University of Technology, Brisbane, 29 September - 2 October 2002. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Technology.

Development of a training set for fault detection in Longwall Mining

2002

Conference Publication

Longwall Automation : An Acarp Landmark Project

Kelly, Michael, Hainsworth, David, Lever, Paul and Gurgenci, Hal (2002). Longwall Automation : An Acarp Landmark Project. CMMI Congress 2002, Cairns, 27-28 May, 2002. Carlton South, Vic.: AusIMM.

Longwall Automation : An Acarp Landmark Project

2002

Conference Publication

Duty monitoring and duty-based maintenance on mining equipment

Guan, Zhiqiang, Gurgenci, Hal and Meehan, Paul (2002). Duty monitoring and duty-based maintenance on mining equipment. 3rd Asia Pacific Conference on Systems Integrity and Maintenae, Hilton Cairns, Australia, 25-27 September, 2002. Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology.

Duty monitoring and duty-based maintenance on mining equipment

2001

Conference Publication

Dragline Field Testing

Guan, Zhiqiang, Faruquee, Zakir, Horton, Bradley and Gurgenci, Hal (2001). Dragline Field Testing. 19th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Kissimmee, Florida, 4-8 Feb 2001. Bethel, CT: Society for Experimental Mechanics Inc.

Dragline Field Testing

2001

Conference Publication

Event Detection and Identification from Multivariate Data with Missing Values

Bongers,Daniel, Gurgenci, Hal, Wilson, Richard and Orlowska, Maria (2001). Event Detection and Identification from Multivariate Data with Missing Values. Second International ICSC Symposium on Advances in Intelligent Data Analysis (AIDA' 2001), University of Wales, Bangor, Wales, 19th - 22 June, 2001.

Event Detection and Identification from Multivariate Data with Missing Values

2001

Journal Article

Aspects of mining R&D in Australia

Hood, M., Gurgenci, H. and Hatherly, P. (2001). Aspects of mining R&D in Australia. CIM Bulletin, 94 (1046), 71-75.

Aspects of mining R&D in Australia

2001

Conference Publication

Crack identification in hollow section structures through coupled response measurements

Liu, D., Gurgenci, H. and Veidt, M. (2001). Crack identification in hollow section structures through coupled response measurements. 19th International Modal Analysis Conference, Kissimmee, Florida, 5-8 Feb 2001. Bethel, Conn: Society for Experimental Mechanics Inc..

Crack identification in hollow section structures through coupled response measurements

2001

Journal Article

Mobile plant maintenance and the dutymeter concept

Gurgenci, H. and Guan, Z. (2001). Mobile plant maintenance and the dutymeter concept. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 7 (4), 275-285. doi: 10.1108/13552510110407069

Mobile plant maintenance and the dutymeter concept

2000

Conference Publication

Dragline duty meter-maintenance based on severity of duty

Gurgenci, H. (2000). Dragline duty meter-maintenance based on severity of duty. International Maintenance Management Conference, Sydney, Australia, 13-14 November, 2000. Victoria, Australia: Engineering Information Transfer Pty Ltd.

Dragline duty meter-maintenance based on severity of duty

2000

Conference Publication

Managing damage on draglines and other mining machines

Gurgenci, H., Guan, Z., Townson, P. and Murthy, D. N. P. (2000). Managing damage on draglines and other mining machines. The Impact of New Technology and Changing Demands on the Mining Industry, Sydney, Australia, 10-12 April, 2000. Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.

Managing damage on draglines and other mining machines

2000

Conference Publication

Finite element model updating of a welded space frame

Horton, C., Gurgenci, H., Veidt, M. and Friswell, M. (2000). Finite element model updating of a welded space frame. 18th International Modal Analysis Conference on Structural Dynamics, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 7-10 February, 2000. Conneticut, USA: Society for Experimental Mechanics Inc..

Finite element model updating of a welded space frame

1999

Conference Publication

Testing dragline DRE23 in peak downs

Guan, Z., Horton, C. and Gurgenci, H. (1999). Testing dragline DRE23 in peak downs. Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice, Gold Coast, Qld, Aust., 15-17 Dec 1999. Brisbane: The Univ. of Qld.

Testing dragline DRE23 in peak downs

1999

Edited Outputs

International Conference on Applications of Modal Analysis '99: Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice

Gurgenci, H. and He, J. eds. (1999). International Conference on Applications of Modal Analysis '99: Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice. Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice, Gold Coast, Qld, Aust., 15-17 Dec 1999. Brisbane: The Univ. of Qld.

International Conference on Applications of Modal Analysis '99: Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice

1999

Conference Publication

Modal analysis of skis and snowboards

Gray, D. and Gurgenci, H. (1999). Modal analysis of skis and snowboards. Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice, Gold Coast, Qld, Aust., 15-17 Dec 1999. Brisbane: The Univ. of Qld.

Modal analysis of skis and snowboards

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

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

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