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Journal papers

  1. Mazaheri N., Mwesigye A. Application of novel double-layer micro-jet heat sinks for thermal management of motor inverters in electric vehicles, App Therm Eng 231(2023) 120836.
  2. Yilmaz İ.H., Mwesigye A., Kılıç F. Prioritization of heat transfer fluids in parabolic trough solar systems using CFD-assisted AHP-VIKOR approach, Renew Energ 210 (2023) 751-768.
  3. Bahiraei M., Daneshyar M.R., Mazaheri N., Mwesigye A. Two-phase simulation of irreversibilities for nanofluid flow inside an elliptical pin-fin heat sink: Entropy generation and exergy considerations, Powder Technol 409(2022), 117723. 
  4. Olakoyejo O.T., Adelaja A.O., Adewumi O.O., Oyekeye M.O., Oluwo A.A., Oluwatusin O., Mwesigye A., and Meyer J.P. Numerical heat transfer, fluid flow and entropy generation analysis of forced convection in elliptical cooling channels using Al2O3-water nanofluid, Niger. J. Technol. Dev 19 (4) (2022), 361-372
  5. Mwesigye A., and Yilmaz İ.H. Thermal and thermodynamic optimization of the performance of a large aperture width parabolic trough solar collector using gaseous and supercritical CO2­ as a heat transfer fluid, Therm. Sci. Eng. Prog 37(2023) 101543
  6. Shukla S., Antoun S., Bayomy A.M., Mwesigye A., Wey H.L., and Dworkin S.B. Performance characterization of novel caisson-based thermal storage for ground source heat pumps, Renew Energ 174 (2021), 43-54.
  7. Nicholson S.R., Kober L.R., Pedram Atefrad, Mwesigye A., and Dworkin S.B. The Influence of geometry on the performance of a helical steel pile as a geo-exchange system, Renew Energ 172 (2021), 714-727.
  8. Mwesigye A., and Yılmaz İ.H. Thermal and thermodynamic benchmarking of liquid heat transfer fluids in high concentration ratio parabolic trough solar collector systems, J. Mol. Liq 318 (2020)114151.
  9. Yılmaz İ.H., Mwesigye A., and Goksu T.T. Enhancing the overall thermal performance of a large aperture parabolic trough solar collector using wire coil inserts, Sustain Energy Techn 39 (2020) 100696.
  10. Shukla S., Daneshazarian R., Mwesigye A., Wey H.L., and Dworkin S.B. A novel radiant floor system: Detailed characterization and comparison with traditional radiant systems, Int J Green Energy 17(2) (2020), 137-148.
  11. Mwesigye A., Kiamari A., and Dworkin S.B. Energetic Optimization and exergetic performance investigation of an ejector system using HFO-1233zd(E) as a refrigerant, Int J Refrig 112 (2020), 155 – 171.
  12. Mwesigye A., and Dworkin S.B. Performance analysis and optimization of an ejector refrigeration system using alternative working fluids under critical and subcritical operation modes, Energy Convers Manage 176(2018), 209-226.
  13. Coetzee R.A.M., Mwesigye A., and Huan Z. A numerical analysis and optimization of the dynamic performance of a multi-purpose solar thermal system for residential applications, Sci Technol Built Environ 24 (10) (2018), 1156-1173.
  14. Mwesigye A., and Yılmaz İ.H. Modeling, simulation and performance analysis of parabolic trough solar collectors: A systematic review, Appl Energ 225(2018),137-174.
  15. Mwesigye A., Yılmaz İ.H., and Meyer J.P. Numerical analysis of the thermal and thermodynamic performance of a parabolic trough solar collector using SWCNTs-Therminol®VP-1 nanofluid, Renew Energ 119 (2018), 844-862.
  16. Coetzee R.A.M., Mwesigye A., and Huan Z. A numerical model for optimal receiver array and mass flow rate in residential solar water heating systems, Int J Sustain Energ 37 (2017), 902-918. 
  17. Coetzee R.A.M, Mwesigye A., and Huan Z. Optimal slope angle selection of an evacuated tube collector for domestic solar water heating, J Energy South Afr 28(1) 2017, 104-119. 
  18. Mwesigye A., and Meyer J.P. Optimal thermal and thermodynamic performance of a solar parabolic trough receiver with different nanofluids and at different concentration ratios, Appl Energ 193(2017) 393-413. 
  19. Mwesigye A., Huan Z., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J. P. Influence of optical errors on the thermal and thermodynamic performance of a solar parabolic trough receiver, Sol Energy 135 (2016) 703–718.
  20. Mwesigye A., Huan Z., and Meyer J. P. Thermal performance and entropy generation analysis of a high concentration ratio parabolic trough solar collector with Cu-Therminol®VP-1 nanofluid, Energy Convers Manage 120 (2016) 449-465. 
  21. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J. P. Heat transfer and entropy generation in a parabolic trough receiver with wall-detached twisted tape inserts, Int J Therm Sci 99 (2016) 238-257. 
  22. Mwesigye A., and Huan Z. Thermal and thermodynamic performance of a parabolic trough receiver with Syltherm800-Al2O3 nanofluid as the heat transfer fluid, Energy Procedia 75 (2015) 394-402.
  23. Mwesigye A., Huan Z., and Meyer J. P. Thermodynamic optimisation of the performance of a parabolic trough receiver using synthetic oil-Al2O3 nanofluid, Appl Energ 156 (2015) 398-412.  
  24. Mwesigye A., and Huan Z. Thermodynamic analysis and optimisation of fully developed turbulent forced convection in a circular tube with water-Al2O3 nanofluid, Int J Heat Mass Tran 89 (2015) 694-706. 
  25. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J. P. Multi-objective and thermodynamic optimisation of a parabolic trough receiver with perforated plate inserts, App Therm Eng 77 (2015) 42-56. 
  26. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J. P. Minimum entropy generation due to heat transfer and fluid friction in a parabolic trough receiver with non-uniform heat flux at different rim angles and concentration ratios, Energy 73 (2014), 606-617. 
  27. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J. P. Thermodynamic performance of a parabolic trough receiver with centrally placed perforated plate inserts, Appl Energ 136 (2014), 989 – 1003. 
  28. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J. P. Numerical investigation of entropy generation in a parabolic trough receiver at different concentration ratios, Energy 53 (2013), 114-127. 

Conference papers

  1. Jayathunga C.B., Kim N., Taleghani S.R., Dworkin S.B., Mwesigye A. Long-term thermal performance evaluation of a novel energy pile for space heating and cooling in a cold climate. In Conference Proceedings of the ASME2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2023), October 29th - November 2nd   2023, New Orleans, LA (Accepted). 
  2. Adebayo P., Jayathunga C.B., Shor R., Mohamad A., Mwesigye A. A Comparative study of the long-term performance of vertical u-tube borehole heat exchanger and foundation piles in a cold climate. In Conference Proceedings of the ASME2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2023), October 29th - November 2nd   2023, New Orleans, LA (Accepted). 
  3. Dickinson D., Mai A., Govedarica A., Shor R., Mwesigye A. Thermal performance of a geothermal source high temperature heat pump for district heating – comparison of single-stage and cascade vapor compression cycles. In Conference Proceedings of the ASME2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2023), October 29th - November 2nd   2023, New Orleans, LA (Accepted). 
  4. Mwesigye A. Thermodynamic performance investigation of environmentally friendly working fluids in a geothermal integrated pumped thermal energy storage system, In Conference Proceedings of the ASME 17th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 10-12, 2023, Washington DC.
  5. Mazaheri N., Mwesigye A. Investigation of the entropy generation and exergy destruction rates for a novel micro-jet heat sink working with a nanofluid for efficient cooling of motor inverters in electric vehicles, In Conference Proceedings of the ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 10-12, 2023, Washington DC. 
  6. Davani S., Darbandi A., Agarwala P., Gruenes J., Hoxie A., Mwesigye A. Design and performance analysis of SlinkyTM type foundation heat exchangers for space heating and cooling in a cold climate. In Conference Proceedings of the 8th Thermal and Fluids engineering Conference (Hybrid), American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers (ASTFE), March , 26-29, 2023, Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
  7. Darbandi A., Davani S., Gruenes J., Agarwala P., Hoxie A., Mwesigye A. Long-term thermal performance investigation of horizontal foundation heat exchangers for space heating and cooling in extremely cold climates. In Conference Proceedings of the 8th Thermal and Fluids engineering Conference (Hybrid), American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers (ASTFE), March , 26-29, 2023, Maryland, College Park, MD, USA 
  8. Agarwala P., Davani S., Gruenes J., Darbandi A., Hoxie A., Mwesigye A. Numerical analysis of vertical thermo-active foundations for cold climates, In Conference Proceedings of the ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climates Conference, March 6-8 2023, Anchorage, Alaska.
  9. Elgamal N., Sambi J., Patel D., Marasinghe C., Pulikkottil E., Virtusio K., Mwesigye A., Li S. Design, construction, and thermodynamic analysis of a direct-expansion solar assisted heat pump for cold climates. In Conference Proceedings ASME2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2022), October 30th - November 3rd  2022, Colombus, OH
  10. Mwesigye A., Shingledecker E., Walz A., and Dworkin S.B. Thermal performance of a helical steel energy pile incorporating latent thermal energy storage for ground source heat pump applications. In Conference Proceedings of the ASME2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2021), November 1-5, 2021 (Virtual)
  11. Shongwe N., Mwesigye A., and Roohani H. Performance analysis and optimization of a solar driven R134a Ejector refrigeration system. In Conference Proceedings of the 6th Southern African Solar Energy Conference (SASEC2019), ISBN 978-0-7972-1825-3 November 25-27, 2019, East London, South Africa. 
  12. Huan Z., Coetzee R.A.A, and Mwesigye A. Dynamic performance of a multi-purpose solar thermal system for residential applications. In Conference Proceedings of the 6th  Southern African Solar Energy Conference (SASEC2019), ISBN 978-0-7972-1825-3 November 25-27, 2019, East London, South Africa.
  13. Mwesigye A., Nguyen H.V., Atefrad P., Daneshazarian R., Bayomy A.M., and Dworkin S.B. Transient thermal performance and ground temperature variation for a heat pump system using high thermal conductivity energy piles, ID IMECE2019-12005. In Conference Proceedings of the ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2019), November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  14. Mwesigye A., and Dworkin S.B. Energetic and exergetic performance comparison of an ejector refrigeration system using modern low GWP refrigerants. In Conference Proceedings the ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2019), November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  15. Yılmaz İ.H., Mwesigye A., and Goksu T.T. Thermal performance analysis of a large aperture width parabolic trough solar collector using computational fluid dynamics. In Conference Proceedings of the ULIBTK’19 22nd Congress of Thermal Sciences and Technology, 11-14 September 2019, KOCAELİ, Turkey.
  16. Shukla S., Daneshazarian R., Mwesigye A., Dworkin S.B and Swift J. Detailed characterization of novel Radiant floor heating and cooling systems. In Conference Proceedings of the 2019 CSME International Congress, June 2-5, 2019, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
  17. Nicholson SR., Mwesigye A., and Dworkin S.B. Modelling and optimization of helical steel piles as in-ground heat exchangers for ground-source heat pumps. In Conference Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Indoor Air quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC2019), September 5,7, 2019, Bari, Italy.
  18. Mwesigye A., Nguyen H.V., Salt D., and Dworkin S.B. Experimental and numerical investigation of a thermal storage medium for ground source heat pump applications. In Conference Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Indoor Air quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC2019), September 5,7, 2019, Bari, Italy.
  19. Mwesigye A., Kiamari A., and Dworkin S.B. A thermodynamic investigation and optimization of an ejector refrigeration system using R1233zd as a working fluid. In Conference Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Indoor Air quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC2019), September 5,7, 2019, Bari, Italy.
  20. Yılmaz İ.H., Mwesigye A., and Goksu T.T. Enhancement of the thermal performance of a parabolic trough solar collector using wire coil inserts. In Conference Proceedings of the SolarTR2018, Solar Conference and Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey, November 29-30, 2018, p. 143-154. 
  21. Mwesigye A., and Meyer J.P. Heat transfer performance of a parabolic trough receiver using SWCNTs-Therminol®VP-1 nanofluids. Conference Proceedings ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2017) Volume 8: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering, Tampa, Florida, USA, November 3-9, 2017.
  22. Coetzee R.A.M., Mwesigye A., and Huan Z. A numerical analysis for the dynamic performance of a multi-purpose solar thermal system for residential applications. In Conference Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, HEFAT2017, 17 – 19 July 2017, Portorož, Slovenia.
  23. Mwesigye A., Huan Z., and Meyer J.P. Comparative thermal performance of a parabolic trough receiver with Cu-Therminol®Vp-1, Ag-Therminol®Vp-1 and Al2O3 -Therminol®Vp-1 nanofluids. In Conference Proceedings of the ASME2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2016), Phoenix, Arizona, November 11-17, 2016.
  24. Mwesigye A., Huan Z., and Meyer J.P. Improving the thermal and thermodynamic performance of parabolic trough receivers using Cu-Therminol®VP-1 nanofluid – performance at different concentration ratios. In Conference Proceedings of the 4th Southern African Solar Energy Conference (SASEC 2016), 31st October – 2nd November 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Paper ID 41. ISBN: 978-0-7972-1658-7.
  25. Mwesigye A., Huan Z., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Thermal efficiency and entropy generation for a parabolic trough receiver at different concentration ratios. In Conference Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, HEFAT2016, 11 – 13 July 2016, Costa del Sol, Spain.
  26. Mwesigye A., Huan Z., and Meyer J.P. Thermal performance of a receiver tube for a high concentration ratio parabolic trough system and potential for improved performance with syltherm800-CuO nanofluid. In Conference Proceedings of the ASME2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2015), Houston, Texas, November 13-19, 2015.
  27. Ramathe T., Huan Z., and Mwesigye A. Experimental study on the thermal performance of R600a, R290 and R600a/R290 mixtures in a retrofit R134a refrigeration system, In Conference Proceedings of the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy conference (ICUE2015),17-19 August 2015, Cape Town, South Africa. 
  28. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Numerical investigation of the effect of slope errors and specularity errors on the thermal performance of a solar parabolic trough collector system, In Conference Proceedings of the 3rd Southern African Solar Energy Conference (SASEC 2015), 11-13 May 2015, Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Paper ID 1570019707.
  29. Mwesigye A., and Huan Z. Thermal and thermodynamic performance of a parabolic trough receiver with Syltherm800-Al2O3 nanofluid as the heat transfer fluid, In Conference Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2015, March 28-31, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Paper ID-ICAE2015-34.
  30. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Thermal performance of a parabolic trough receiver with perforated conical inserts for heat transfer enhancement, In Conference Proceedings of the ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2014, Nov 14-20, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Paper ID: IMECE2014-39849.
  31. Mwesigye A., le Roux W.G., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Thermal and thermodynamic analysis of a parabolic trough receiver at different concentration ratios and rim angles, In Conference Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, HEFAT2014, 14 – 26 July 2014, Orlando, Florida.
  32. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Heat transfer enhancement in a parabolic trough receiver using perforated conical inserts, In Conference Proceedings of the 15th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-15, August 10-15, 2014, Kyoto, Japan. Paper I.D. IHTC15-9150.
  33. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Determination of heat flux and temperature distribution in a parabolic trough receiver at different rim angles and concentration ratios, In Conference Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Solar Energy Conference, SASEC 2014, January 27-29, 2014, Pine Lodge Resort, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Paper ID. 27.
  34. le Roux W.G., Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Tracker and collector for an experimental setup of a small-scale solar thermal Brayton cycle, In Conference Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Solar Energy Conference (SASEC 2014), January 27-29, 2014, Pine Lodge Resort, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Paper ID. 28.
  35. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Heat transfer enhancement in a parabolic trough receiver using wall detached twisted tape inserts.  Proceedings of ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2013, Nov 15-21, 2013, San Diego CA, USA. Paper ID: IMECE2013-62745.
  36. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Thermodynamic performance of a parabolic trough receiver with centrally placed perforated plate inserts. Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2013, Jul 1-4, 2013, Pretoria, South Africa. Paper ID: ICAE2013-258.
  37. Mwesigye A., Bello-Ochende T., and Meyer J.P. Numerical analysis of thermal performance of an externally longitudinally finned receiver for parabolic trough solar collector, In Conference Proceedings of the 9th International conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, HEFAT 2012, pp. 159 – 168, Malta, 16-18th July 2012.
  38. Kariko B., Mwesigye A., Arineitwe J., and Colonna P. Challenges to the sustainability of small-scale biogas technologies in Uganda. In Conference Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology, pp. 499-504, January 2011, Entebbe, Uganda. 
  39. Mwesigye A., Kucel S.B., and Sebbit A. Opportunities for generating electricity from municipal solid waste: Case of Kampala City Council Landfill. In Conference Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology, pp. 523-529, January 2011, Entebbe, Uganda.