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Numerical Modelling of Sonicated, Continuous Transesterification and Evaluation of Reaction Kinetics for Optimizing Biodiesel Reactor Design

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 79 - 86

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.012

by Mohammed Noorul Hussain, Tala el Samad, Mohammed Daqaq, Isam Janajreh from Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 54224

Abstract: Biodiesel is an alternative and sustainable fuel that can reduce the dependence on fossil diesel. This commodity has not only been promoted in the dev read more...

Keywords: : Transesterification, ultrasound, biodiesel, process intensification, numerical modelling


On the Modeling of Industrial Furnaces and Combustion Chambers

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 73 - 83

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.12.01.010

by Essam E Khalil from Professor of Mechanical Engineering , Fellow AIAA, Fellow ASME, Fellow ASHRAE, Cairo, Egypt

Abstract: The recent advances in numerical methods and the vast development of computers had directed the designers to better development and modifications to a read more...

Keywords: : CFD, Combustion Modelling, Furnaces


Evaluation of Solar Hybrid Power Systems and its Efficacy in the UAE Market

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 73 - 78

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.011

by Zaki Iqbal, and Gorkem Soyumer from RAK Research and Innovation Center, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Enerwhere Sustainable Energy, Dubai, UAE

Abstract: Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, the supplying of the electricity demand using hybrid (solar and diesel) systems have attracted great read more...

Keywords: Hybrid Electricity, AC Coupled, DC Coupled, Stand-Alone Off-Grid, Homer


Fe-Cu Compounds in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Influence of Magnetic Field on Mesoporous Structure

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 67 - 72

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.010

by Abdul Hai Alami, Di Zhang, Camilia Aokal, Jehad Abed, Ideisan Abu Abdoun, Hussain Alawadhid from Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272m Sharjah, UAE Masdar Institute of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Department of Chemistry, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272m Sharjah, United Arab Emirates d Applied Physics Department, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272m Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: This paper investigates the effect of applying a static and dynamic magnetic field in the process of depositing the Fe-Cu compound on the working elec read more...

Keywords: Ferromagnetic Mesoporous Material, Dye-sensitized Solar Cells, Schiff Base Dyes


Energy Savings Potential Associated with Reactive Power in Water Pumping Systems

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 61 - 65

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.009

by Abdallah S. Hejab and Ahmad H. Sakhrieh from Head of Technical Studies, Research and Development, Water Authority of Jordan, 5012 Amman 11181, Jordan Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, 10021 UAE Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan

Abstract: ]This paper presents the potential of energy saving in the water pumping system. A sample of 32 pumping units has been chosen randomly for the current read more...

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Reactive Power,Water Pumping


Design and Investigation into the Thermal and Mechanical Performance of a Polymer Composite Prototype Gas-Liquid Heat Exchanger

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 51 - 59

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.008

by Bidisha Ghosh, Wadeema Yousef, Mariam Al Jaberi, Nuha Al Hajeri, Asrar Al Braiki, Valerie Eveloy, and Peter Rodgers from Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: Seawater-cooled metallic heat exchangers used in natural gas processing are prone to corrosion and fouling, resulting in increased operational and mai read more...

Keywords: Polymer, Composite, Heat Exchanger


Nature of Steel Effect on Intermetallic Compounds Obtained by Galvanization,

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 47 - 50

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.007

by Younes Benarioua, and Didier Chicot from Département de Génie Mécanique, Faculté de Technologie,Université de M’sila BP 166 Ichbilia 28000 M’sila, Algérie Université Lille Nord de France, Lille1, LML, UMR 8107, F-59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France

Abstract: en English Home Online text tools ▼ About project Remove multiple spaces This online tool help you quickly replace multiple (double) spaces in a read more...

Keywords: Steel, Zinc, Iron, Galvanization.


Performance of World Health Organization as a Green Building

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 41 - 46

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.006

by K. Hassouneha, A. Al-Salaymeh, and A. Sakhrieh from Architecture Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering & Technology, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan Mechanical Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering & Technology, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Abstract: The rapidly growing world energy use has already raised concerns over supply difficulties, exhaustion of energy resources, and heavy environmental imp read more...

Keywords: rapidly growing, world health organization, green building


Simulation and Economic Analysis of Solar Thermal Cogeneration System for Production of Heat and Pure Water using Membrane Distillation

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 33 - 39

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.005

by Uday Kumar N.T, Andrew Martin from RAK Research and Innovation Center, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Department of Energy Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract: In this paper, a novel solar thermal cogeneration (termed as solar combi MD; SCMD) system for production of clean water and domestic hot water is mode read more...

Keywords: Solar Domestic Hot Water, Cogeneration, Membrane Distillation, TRNSYS, Thermal Storage


Validation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Thermodynamic Models for System-level Integration

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 25 - 32

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.004

by Valerie Eveloy, Wirinya Karunkeyoon, Peter Rodgers, Ali Al Alili from Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: The accurate computational modeling of fuel cells is challenged by the complexity of fuel cell multi-physics, and the difficulty in finding comprehens read more...

Keywords: Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Modeling, System Level, Validation


Micro Gasturbine Integrated Design. Part 2: Compressor and Turbine

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 15 - 24

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.003

by Dario Barsi, Tiziano Garbarino, Andrea Perrone, Luca Ratto, Gianluca Ricci, Fabrizio Stefani, Pietro Zunino from DIME – University of Genova, Via Montallegro 1, 16145, Genova, Italy

Abstract: Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) is widely employed to enhance turbomachinery component's efficiency. The aim of this work is to describe a read more...

Keywords: Cogeneration, Centrifugal Compressor, Radial Turbine, MicroGT


Micro Gasturbine Integrated Design. Part 1: Thermodynamic Cycle, Combustor, Recuperator and Bearings

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 5 - 14

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.002

by Dario Barsi, Tiziano Garbarino, Andrea Perrone, Luca Ratto, Gianluca Ricci, Fabrizio Stefani, Pietro Zunino from DIME – University of Genova, Via Montallegro 1, 16145, Genova, Italy

Abstract: In the last years, micro gas turbines for cogeneration power plants have been proved to be a promising technical solution for the distributed producti read more...

Keywords: Cogeneration, Bearings, Combustor, Recuperator


Structural Optimization of Solar Driven Energy and Desalination Systems

IJTEE, volume-11, Issue 1 (2016) , PP 1 - 4

Published: 19 Dec 2016

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.11.01.001

by Stefan Kirschbaum, Julian Agudelo, Gregor Wrobel, Franziska Blauth, Rizka D.A. Kölsch from Graphical Engineering Systems, Society for the Promotion of Applied Computer Science (GFaI e.V.), Berlin, Germany Institut für Energie- und Umwelttechnik (IUTA e.V.), Duisburg, Germany

Abstract: Planning and dimensioning of desalination plants is usually done by engineers based on an estimation of the capacity of makeup water that is needed fo read more...

Keywords: structure, solar energy, desalination