Henk Laubscher

R&D, Mechanical Engineering

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R&D, Mechanical Engineering

hlaubsc@sandia.gov

Biography

Henk Laubscher is a young and creative mechanical engineer with a strong practical background and a passion for sustainability. His field of expertise is solar thermal energy and he holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering (thermal energy storage) that he obtained at Stellenbosch University, South Africa in 2017. He has industry experience in the construction and commissioning of a 100 MW CSP parabolic trough plant, which provides him with the insights of large system integration. He enjoys working with a team of people and can seamlessly take the role of leader as well as team player. He believes that good interpersonal relationships and communication, combined with a positive can-do attitude results in success. He joined Sandia National Laboratories in April of 2019 and is currently working at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) in Albuquerque, NM. Henk applies his logical reasoning skills to solve engineering problems at the simplest way required to solve the problem.

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2014
  • Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2017

Publications

  • Laubscher, H.F., Ho, C.K., Guin, K., Ho, G., Willard, S., & Willard, S. (2023). Defining a Business Model for Utility-Scale Thermal Energy Storage – Value Proposition, Needs, and Opportunities [Conference Paper]. AIP Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0149667 Publication ID: 76288
  • Laubscher, H.F., Garcia Maldonado, L., Alvarez, F., McLaughlin, L.P., Schroeder, N., Sment, J., Plewe, K.E., & Plewe, K.E. (2023). Controls and Operational Strategy for Gen 3 Particle Pilot Plant [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2430707 Publication ID: 126428
  • McLaughlin, L.P., Laubscher, H.F., Konings, J., & Konings, J. (2023). STABILITY ASSESSMENT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE COATINGS FOR HEAT FLUX MEASURMENTS [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2430693 Publication ID: 126384
  • McLaughlin, L.P., Laubscher, H.F., Schroeder, N., & Schroeder, N. (2023). Development of Radial Packed Bed Thermal Energy Storage [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2430852 Publication ID: 126924
  • Laubscher, H.F., Garcia Maldonado, L., Alvarez, F., McLaughlin, L.P., Schroeder, N., Albrecht, K., Sment, J., Plewe, K., & Plewe, K. (2023). CONTROLS AND OPERATIONAL STRATEGY FOR GEN 3 PARTICLE PILOT PLANT [Conference Paper]. Proceedings of ASME 2023 17th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2023. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2023-107547 Publication ID: 131176
  • McLaughlin, L.P., Laubscher, H.F., Konings, J., & Konings, J. (2023). STABILITY ASSESSMENT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE COATINGS FOR FLUX MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS [Conference Paper]. Proceedings of ASME 2023 17th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2023. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2023-107402 Publication ID: 129048
  • McLaughlin, L.P., Laubscher, H.F., & Laubscher, H.F. (2022). Flux Sensor Measurement and Calibration Requirements for High-Intensity Heat Flux Applications [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2005297 Publication ID: 118640
  • Mills, B., Lee, S., Schroeder, N., Ray, D., Laubscher, H.F., Sment, J., Albrecht, K., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2022). Development of the Generation 3 Particle Pilot Plant Falling Particle Receiver [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2005259 Publication ID: 118492
  • Schroeder, N., Ho, C.K., Laubscher, H.F., Gerstle, W., McLaughlin, L.P., & McLaughlin, L.P. (2022). Testing and Model Validation of a 100 kWh Radial Packed Bed Thermal Energy Storage System [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2004837 Publication ID: 118172
  • McLaughlin, L.P., Laubscher, H.F., Schroeder, N., Armijo, K.M., & Armijo, K.M. (2022). Flux Sensor Development and Calibration for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Commercial Heat Flux Measurement Applications [Conference Paper]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/2004738 Publication ID: 117784
  • Albrecht, K., Laubscher, H.F., Bowen, C.P., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2022). Performance Evaluation of a Prototype Moving Packed-Bed Particle/sCO2 Heat Exchanger. https://doi.org/10.2172/1887943 Publication ID: 80217
  • Laubscher, H.F., Albrecht, K.J., & Albrecht, K.J. (2022). Particle-to-sCO2heat exchanger experimental test station design and construction [Conference Paper]. AIP Conference Proceedings. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85131166302&origin=inward Publication ID: 77712
  • Ho, C.K., Schroeder, N., Laubscher, H.F., Yue, L., Mills, B., Shaeffer, R., Christian, J.M., Albrecht, K., & Albrecht, K. (2022). Receiver design and On-Sun testing for G3P3-USA [Conference Poster]. AIP Conference Proceedings. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85131206056&origin=inward Publication ID: 70993
  • Albrecht, K., Laubscher, H.F., Carlson, M., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2021). Development and Testing of a 20 kW Moving Packed-Bed Particle-to-sCO2 Heat Exchanger Test Facility [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1868439 Publication ID: 78459
  • Ho, C.K., Schroeder, N., Laubscher, H.F., Yue, L., Mills, B., Shaeffer, R., Christian, J., Albrecht, K., & Albrecht, K. (2021). Receiver Design and On-Sun Testing for G3P3-USA (full paper) [Conference Paper]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1862190 Publication ID: 77941
  • Schroeder, N., Laubscher, H.F., Ho, C.K., Mills, B., & Mills, B. (2021). RECEIVER OUTLET TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER FOR FALLING PARTICLE RECEIVER APPLICATIONS [Conference Paper]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1862640 Publication ID: 77960
  • Albrecht, K., Laubscher, H.F., Carlson, M., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2021). Development and testing of a 20 KW moving packed-bed particle-to-SCO2 heat exchanger and test facility [Conference Paper]. Proceedings of the ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2021. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2021-64050 Publication ID: 75088
  • Schroeder, N., Laubscher, H.F., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2021). Receiver outlet temperature control for falling particle receiver applications [Conference Paper]. Proceedings of the ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2021. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85111776537&origin=inward Publication ID: 75069
  • Carlson, M., Albrecht, K., Ho, C.K., Laubscher, H.F., Alvarez, F., & Alvarez, F. (2020). High-Temperature Particle Heat Exchanger for sCO2 Power Cycles [Award 30342]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1817287 Publication ID: 72392
  • Laubscher, H.F., Ebert, M., Lubkoll, M., & Lubkoll, M. (2020). Project Development for Testing a High Temperature Full Load Centrifugal Particle Receiver at the NSTTF [Conference Proceeding]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1826999 Publication ID: 71346
  • Laubscher, H.F., Albrecht, K.J., & Albrecht, K.J. (2020). Particle-to-sCO2 Heat Exchanger Experimental Test Station Design and Construction [Conference Paper]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1826442 Publication ID: 71273
  • Laubscher, H.F. (2020). Particle-to-sCO2 Heat Exchanger Experimental Test Station Design and Construction [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1820303 Publication ID: 74826
  • Albrecht, K., Carlson, M., Laubscher, H.F., Delovato, N., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2020). Performance Testing and Lessons Learned from the Development of a Prototype 100 kWt Moving Packed-Bed Particle-to-sCO2 Heat Exchanger [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1787449 Publication ID: 73637
  • Albrecht, K., Carlson, M., Laubscher, H.F., Crandell, R., Delovato, N., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2020). Testing and Model Validation of a Prototype Moving Packed-Bed Particle-to-sCO2 Heat Exchanger [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1771941 Publication ID: 73086
  • Laubscher, H.F., Albrecht, K., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2020). High-temperature particle flow testing in parallel plates for particle-to-supercritical Co2 heat exchanger applications [Conference Poster]. ASME 2020 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2020. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2020-1664 Publication ID: 73038
  • Carlson, M., Laubscher, H.F., Albrecht, K., & Albrecht, K. (2019). Control and Operation of a Single-Pressure sCO2 Heat Removal System [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1643410 Publication ID: 66840
  • Albrecht, K., Carlson, M., Laubscher, H.F., Crandell, R., Delovato, N., Ho, C.K., & Ho, C.K. (2019). Testing and Model Validation of a Prototype Moving Packed-Bed Particle-so-sCO2 Heat Exchanger [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1642135 Publication ID: 65230
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Patents & Trademarks

  • Thermal energy storage
  • High temperature fluids (up to 1000 °C)
  • Sustainability
  • Concentrated Solar Power
  • Renewable energy