Browsing AUS Sustainability by Title
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Review and Assessment of the Newly Developed MD for Desalination
(Taylor & Francis, 2014-09)Although reverse osmosis (RO) is a membrane seperation process which leads to the desalination market for both seawater and brackish water desalination, other newly developed membranes processes are emerging to be well ... -
Review of best practices of solar electricity resources applications in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries
(2011-08)Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries present abundant solar potential, which to some extent has been exploited for electricity production. However, the largest part of this potential remains still unexploited. The ... -
Review of current technologies used in municipal solid waste-to-energy facilities in Canada
(2015-10)The increasing amounts of municipal solid waste produced accompanied with the rising need for energy has caused a growth in the popularity of waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities as waste and energy solutions for many regions ... -
A review of net metering mechanism for electricity renewable energy sources
(2013)In this work, an overview of the net metering mechanism for renewable energy sources for power generation (RES-E) systems is carried out. In particular, the net metering concept is examined with its benefits and ... -
Review of Research on and Implementation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in the GCC
(2011)The goal of sustainable construction is to reduce the environmental impact of a constructed facility over its lifetime. Concrete is the main material used in construction in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Therefore, ... -
Risk analysis factors of the emission in transportation a case study- Dubai Taxi
(2010-03)Increasing number of traditional vehicles threaten the economical development, pollutes our air and creating environmental hazards. Urban areas in UAE are currently facing growing traffic congestion by rising air pollution ... -
Role of Information and Communication Technologies in the Smart Grid
(2012-05)In the smart grid operation and management, reliable and real-time information and communication networks play a very critical role. By integrating the appropriate information and communication technologies (ICT) infrastructure, ... -
Role of Internet of Things in the Smart Grid Technology
(2015-05)Internet of Things (I.o.T) is a recently emerged as enabling technology for the smart gird, smart health, smart transportation and smart environment .The smart grid applications such smart home automations, Intelligent ... -
Role of Internet of Things in the Smart Grid Technology
(2015)The Internet of Things (IoT) has recently emerged as enabling technology for the smart gird, smart health, smart transportation, and smart environment as well as for smart cities. The major smart grid devices are smart ... -
The Role of the Competitive Environment in Studies of Strategic Alignment: A Meta-Analysis
(Taylor & Francis, 2012-01)Numerous studies in operations management have investigated alignment between business and functional level strategies. In spite of the considerable amount of research that has been conducted, little consensus exists ... -
Running AUS on Solar Energy
(2014-01-19)In this project, we have proposed fitting each building in AUS with Solar Panels to charge up that building during the day, and for non-renewable energy to be distributed only at night when required. By switching over to ... -
A selective catalytic system for greenhouse gas (NOX) emission reduction at a 2-ethyl hexanol plant
(2012)Trends of ambient NOx levels in the Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, are increasing, and the regulators have identified areas requiring substantial reductions to control the atmospheric NOx concentrations. In this ... -
Selective Removal of Dual Dyes from Aqueous Solutions Using Metal Organic Framework (MIL-53(Al))
(2019-11)Organic dyes released from many industries such as textile, leather, and paper industries can be a threat to the environment and living creatures. Adsorption stands out as one of the favorite dye removal methods among the ... -
Self Powered Gymnasium
(2014-07-22)Exercising machines consume a lot of energy that can be utilized to generate clean electricity. The world is experiencing energy crises due to growing demand for energy and dependence on fossil fuels. -
Sequential batch contactors for removal of chromium (VI) from wastewater using sheep's wool
(2017-05)The effluent streams of various industries contain heavy metals like chromium. The hexavalent form of it is highly toxic, which needs specific intensive treatment before disposal. Sheep’s wool, as a keratinous adsorbent, ... -
A service-learning consulting project for undergraduate business sustainability education
(2012-04)There is growing interest among business school faculty, administrators and students in incorporating sustainability topics into undergraduate and MBA programs. The challenge is not only to deliver knowledge and content ... -
Shear Strength of Fiber Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete
(2018-11)In this research, the shear strength of fiber reinforced recycled concrete was investigated. A High-strength Self Consolidated Concrete (SCC) matrix with 100% coarse recycled aggregate and different types/configurations ... -
Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate
(2016-07)The Bee'ah's Waste Management Complex in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, has been producing aggregate from construction and demolition wastes for quite some time. However, such a product has not been utilized in structural ... -
Short-term Wind Power Prediction
(2014-06)Environmental considerations in addition to energy crises have forced many countries to consider alternative energy sources; renewable energies are known as the best alternatives. Among renewable energies, wind power is ... -
Smart City and Smart Tourism: A Case of Dubai
(MDPI, 2017-12-08)Over the past decade, the advent of new technology has brought about the emergence of smart cities aiming to provide their stakeholders with technology-based solutions that are effective and efficient. Insofar as the ...
