Yesuenyeagbe Atsu Kwabla Fiagbe

Mechanical Engineering

About

Prof. Yesuenyeagbe A.K. Fiagbe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. He holds Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with focus on Aircraft Design. He has a specialty in Fluid mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and other related subjects. He currently teaches at undergraduate level, fluid mechanics/dynamics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics and at the postgraduate level, Lubrication and wear, and Advanced fluid dynamics. In the past, he taught Technical/Engineering Drawing, Materials Engineering and others. His research interest are in areas of technology development for indigenous systems, Computation fluid dynamics. He has developed a tensile testing machine, Lift-tipping mechanism for tricycle for municipal waste disposal. He is currently developing mechanized kente weaving loom. One of his current research focus is investigation of engineering properties of various natural fibres in Ghana. He has a number of publications in various high impart journals.RESEARCHES AND PROJECTS

Research Summary

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The researcher's research focuses on integrating renewable energy innovations across African regions, particularly solar systems and rockets. This work highlights advancements in photovoltaics and rocket propulsion, with a strong emphasis on water management and traffic engineering solutions for Ghana. The study emphasizes the importance of developing efficient systems to address challenges in renewable energy, ensuring sustainable development, while also advancing monitoring technologies and manufacturing processes that enhance environmental sustainability in public spaces.

Research Themes

All (26 Papers)

Social Sciences (2 Papers)

Physical Sciences (24 Papers)

All Papers

Challenges Facing Technical And Vocational Education In Ghana(2013)

Integrated design and construction of a micro-central tower power plant(2015)

Sources of solar tracking errors and correction strategies for heliostats(2024)

Evaluation of time lag and decrement factor of walls in a hot humid tropical climate(2020)

Pilot Low-Cost Concentrating Solar Power Systems Deployment in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Implementation Challenges(2020)

An Implementation of an optimized dual-axis solar tracking algorithm for concentrating solar power plants deployment(2022)

Techno-Economic Assessment of Non-Revenue Water: A Case Study at AER, GWCL(2020)

Optimum operation of hydropower systems in Ghana when Akosomba Dam elevation is below minimum design value(2007)

Tensile strength and elongation of selected Kenaf fibres of Ghana(2023)

Machine learning for predictive modelling of the performance of automobile engine operating without coolant thermostat(2023)

Tyre Pressure Model For Predictingfuel Consumptionof Vehicles On Ghana Roads(2013)

The Design of Optimized 3D Tip-to-tail Scramjet Engines(2009)

Slip conditions of floor surface finish in selected public places in Kumasi, Ghana(2022)

Vibration response based crack diagnosis in beam-like structures using fuzzy inference system(2021)

Kinematic design of lift-tipping mechanism for small solid waste collection truck(2011)

Optimization of gas tungsten arc welding parameters for welding of super duplex stainless steel using factorial design(2023)

Monitoring Of Carbon Dioxide Production In A Carbonated Beverage Company Using Factorial Design Technique(2013)

CFD modelling and analysis of the trajectory and behaviour of oil pollutant particles in the ghanaian territorial waters(2020)

Need For Coastal Water Management Tool For Oil Spill Simulation In Ghana(2017)

Towards the estimation of quantity of fuel consumed in steam generation through predictive modelling of feedwater temperature(2023)

FRICTION COEFFICIENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COMPONENTS(2020)

Coupled Transport and Reaction Modeling of Sorbent Particle Size Effects in Nonisothermal Packed-Bed CO<sub>2</sub> Adsorption(2025)

Modelling of hydropower systems of Ghana at low level conditions of Akosombo dam(2006)

A Mathematical Model To Predict The Quantity Of Defective Bottles In An Automated Bottle Washer Using Factorial Design Technique(2013)

Sectional Parametric Design and Aerodynamic Performance Estimation In Small Aircraft(2013)

Review of: "Design of an intelligent controller for improving the solar system efficiency"(2023)

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