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Researcher
Prof Kevin N.
Nwaigwe
Professor/Researcher at University of Botswana
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Botswana, Botswana
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About
Kevin N. Nwaigwe is a specialist in Energy and Power Engineering and conducts his research in topics within renewable energy engineering particularly biomass technology and solar energy. His secondary area of research interest is in design of energy systems. He has authored several articles and holds a patent in waste heat recovery refrigerator. He has supervised over 9 graduate students including PhD and master's. He has served as external examiner to various institutions including University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Research Interests
Professional Skillsenergy audit
Energy Conservation
Thermal Engineering
Biofuel production
Energy
Renewable Energy
Biomass
Renewable Energy Technologies
Energy and design expert
technical report writing
technical presentation
Energy Engineering
Biofuel Production
Energy Conversion
Biomass Conversion
Research ExperienceResearcher
Clean Energy Research Centre, University of Botswana
March 2018 - Present
Research: Biomass Technology; Solar Energy; Radiative Cooling; Solar Thermal Engineering
Research Fellow
University of South Africa
August 2015 - Present
Research Fellow
University of South Africa
August 2015 - Present
Research Fellow
University of South Africa
August 2015 - Present
South Africa
Senior Lecturer
Federal University of Technology Owerri
February 2005 - Present
Senior Lecturer
Federal University of Technology Owerri
February 2005 - Present
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
University of South Africa
August 2015 - July 2017
Research: Anaerobic Digestion of household wastes in Johannesburg for biogas production.
Senior Lecturer
Federal University of Technology Owerri
February 2005 - July 2015
Owerri, Nigeria
Work ExperienceProfessor of Mechanical Engineering
University of B
March 2021 - Present
Chair, Faculty Quality Assurance Committee
University of B
September 2020 - Present
Technical Manager
SOLTRAIN Botswana
October 2019 - Present
Botswana
Faculty
University of B
July 2017 - Present
Gaborone, Botswana
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
University of Botswana
May 2017 - Present
Faculty and Researcher
University of B
2017 - Present
Gaborone, Botswana
I am a researcher and lecturer in Energy studies and Power systems. I am particularly involved in renewable energy studies and conversion of wastes to energy. I have worked extensively in Biogas and Biofuel technology. My career goal is to work towards clean energy and mitigate issues of climate change.
Team Lead
Biofuels Working Group, Botswana Bureau of Standards
April 2019 - May 2021
Botswana
Management Committee Member
Clean Energy Research Centre, University of Botswana
March 2018 - March 2021
Botswana
Post Doctoral Fellow, Mechanical Engineering Department
University of South Africa
August 2015 - July 2017
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of South Africa
August 2015 - July 2017
Pretoria Area, South Africa
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of South Africa
August 2015 - July 2017
Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Senior Lecturer, Agricultural Engineering Department
Federal University of Technology Owerri
February 2005 - July 2015
Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department
University of Port Harcourt
October 2002 - January 2005
Education
Federal University of Technology Owerri
2007 - 2012
Doctoral Degree
, Mechanical Engineering
Research: Transient analysis and performance prediction of passive cooling of buildings using long wave nocturnal radiation.
Federal University of Technology Owerri
2007 - 2011
PhD
, Mechanical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
2002 - 2005
Master's Degree
, Mechanical Engineering
Research: Analysis of Mechanical Seals for High-Speed Centrifugal Gas Compressors
University of Port Harcourt
2002 - 2005
Master’s Degree
, Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri
1995 - 2000
Bachelor's Degree
, Agricultural Engineering
Project: Design and construction of a solar cooker aided with auxiliary focusing mirrors
Federal University of Technology Owerri
1995 - 2000
Bachelor’s Degree
, Farmpower and Machinery Engineering
Presentations/Talks
The challenges in the implementation of the renewa
Lusaka, Zambia Nov 2019
Zambia Science Conference 2019, Researchers’ Sympo
Conversion of Household Wastes from Gaborone Munic
Detriot, Michigan, USA. Jul 2018
American Society of Agricultural and Biological En
Biogas Potentials Evaluation of Household Wastes i
Florida, USA. Jun 2018
American Society of Mechanical Engineers EnergyPow
No-Load Performance Testing of an Arduino-Primed H
Spokane, Washington, USA Jul 2017
Proceedings of ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Management of Construction Waste in Farm Buildings
Spokane, Washington, USA Jul 2017
Proceedings of ASABE Annual International Meeting
Analytical Evaluation of Heat Flow Pattern in Biod
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Jun 2017
Proceedings of ASME Power & Energy 11th Internatio
Comparative Biogas Yield Analysis of Selected Anim
Bologna, Italy Jun 2017
Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Su
Erosion Control Using Bermuda Grass-Lined Channels
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2016
Proceedings of CSBE/SCGAB AGM and Technical Confer
Analysis of Deflection Characteristics of Selected
Orlando, Florida, USA Jul 2016
Proceedings of ASABE Annual International Meeting
Comparative Analysis of a Locally Developed Biogas
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Jun 2016
Proceedings of ASME Power & Energy 10th Internatio
Analysis of Tuber Storage Techniques in Africa: A
New Orleans, Loiusiana, USA Jul 2015
Proceedings of ASABE Annual International Meeting
Analysis of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) removal r
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Dec 2015
Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Adv
Design and Construction of a Biodiesel Batch React
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Nov 2014
Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engin
Performance Study of Anaerobic Digestion of Organi
San Diego, California, USA Nov 2013
Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engin
Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Materi
San Diego, California, USA Nov 2013
Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engin
Performance Prediction of Passive Cooling Using a
Bangkok, Thailand Jul 2012
proceedings of the Third International Conference
Comparative Evaluation of a Developed Batch Reacto
Houston, Texas, USA Nov 2012
Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engin
Membership
Member
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Member
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
Member
South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE)
Member
South African Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (SAIOSH)
Registration in Progress
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Registered Engineer
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Corporate Member
Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)
Member
Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE)
Member
Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE)
Patents
E. I. Onyeocha, K. N. Nwaigwe, N. V. Ogueke & E. E. Anyanwu (2016) “An Integrated Tetrafluoroethane Refrigerator Waste Heat Recovery Dryer”. Patent Number: NG/P/2016/128.
Media Publications
SOLTRAIN IV Dissemination Workshop
Clean Energy Research Centre, University of Botswana
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Jan ,
2020
A short course on installation and deployment of solar water heaters, March 2 – 4 2020. Attendees include solar thermal companies from the industry, government agencies, academics and interested individuals. The outcome of one of such short courses was published in the University newsletter of March 2020, and other media outlets.
Prizes and Awards
Award
Jun 2016
Session organizer, thermal and energy analyses in fuel processing and biofuel systems. ASME 2016 10th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Session organizer, thermal and energy analyses in fuel processing and biofuel systems. ASME 2016 10th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Jun 2016
Award
Dec 2015
Keynote Speaker, 4th International Conference on Advances in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Keynote Speaker, 4th International Conference on Advances in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Dec 2015
Project
Solar Absorber and Nocturnal Radiator (SAANR) Hybrid System
CFD Application in Solar Drying Technology
Design modification and simulation of a feed dryer; case study of Valu Feeds.
1) To study the drying characteristics of brewery residue.
2) To modify Valu Feeds' chicken feed dryer.
3) To simulate the performance of the improved feed dryer.
Biomass Powered Natural Convection Kiln for Timber Drying
Biogas Technology
Nocturnal Cooling
Investigation of the compressive strenght of palm kernel shell concrete.
"REFRIGERATOR WASTE HEAT RECOVERY"
To utilize waste heat from refrigerator for useful purposes
Development of a hybrid dryer for sliced vegetables
The hybrid dryer consists of a solar and an electric heat components with electronically measuring instruments for temperatures, humidities and air flow rates as well as the amounts of energies from both the solar and the electric sources of energy. Two varieties of each of okra, tomato and pepper at four different slice sizes and five air flow rates will be used to test the developed hybrid dryer. We would monitor the dryer performance and determine the optimum parameters to give the best energy requirement for the drying of each of the vegetables.
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