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Aggrey Mwesigye, Ph.D., P.Eng
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of PretoriaMSc. Mechanical Engineering (Sustainable Energy Engineering), Royal Institute of Technology
BSc. Mechanical Engineering, Makerere University
Areas of Research
Solar thermal energy
In this research focus area, Dr. Mwesigye undertakes studies to improve performance and lower the cost of solar thermal systems. Recent research is focused on the use of large concentration ratio solar thermal systems for electricity generation and the development of solar thermally powered systems for space heating and cooling. In this research, we consider heat transfer enhancement of solar thermal systems and also explore the use of novel heat transfer fluids for concentrating solar thermal systems capable of operating at temperatures above 600 degC. A newer research focus direction is the use of solar thermal energy for hydrogen generation through thermal cracking of natural gas.
In this research focus area, Dr. Mwesigye undertakes studies to improve performance and lower the cost of solar thermal systems. Recent research is focused on the use of large concentration ratio solar thermal systems for electricity generation and the development of solar thermally powered systems for space heating and cooling. In this research, we consider heat transfer enhancement of solar thermal systems and also explore the use of novel heat transfer fluids for concentrating solar thermal systems capable of operating at temperatures above 600 degC. A newer research focus direction is the use of solar thermal energy for hydrogen generation through thermal cracking of natural gas.
Geothermal energy systems
The research in this area covers both geothermal systems for energy generation and low temperature systems for space heating and cooling. For power generation, Dr. Mwesigye's research is looking at repurposing depleted or abandoned oil wells for energy generation and potential for hybridization using solar thermal energy. While the research in low temperature geothermal energy for space heating and cooling is considering the use of thermo-active foundations and solar thermal energy for space heating in cold climates.
The research in this area covers both geothermal systems for energy generation and low temperature systems for space heating and cooling. For power generation, Dr. Mwesigye's research is looking at repurposing depleted or abandoned oil wells for energy generation and potential for hybridization using solar thermal energy. While the research in low temperature geothermal energy for space heating and cooling is considering the use of thermo-active foundations and solar thermal energy for space heating in cold climates.
Thermal energy storage
Thermal energy storage is important in ensuring a match between the demand and supply of energy. More importantly, energy storage is critical for the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources in the energy mix. Our research in this area considers thermal energy storage a number of applications, including grid-scale applications, building space heating and cooling applications and distributed energy applications. Both sensible and latent as well as short-term and seasonal energy storage are topics of interest.
Thermal energy storage is important in ensuring a match between the demand and supply of energy. More importantly, energy storage is critical for the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources in the energy mix. Our research in this area considers thermal energy storage a number of applications, including grid-scale applications, building space heating and cooling applications and distributed energy applications. Both sensible and latent as well as short-term and seasonal energy storage are topics of interest.
Supervising degrees
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Doctoral: Accepting Inquiries
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Masters: Unavailable
Working with this supervisor
Highly motivated students with a strong background in thermo-fluid sciences and passionate about renewable and sustainable energy systems are welcome to contact me for available positions. Prospective students should first review the basic requirements for admission to the graduate programs in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering before submitting any inquiry. Please send your CV, academic transcripts, specific research topic, and sample publications to aggrey.mwesigye@ucalgary.ca. Please note that due to the high volume of inquiries from prospective students, you will only be contacted only if a position and funding are available.
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