Browsing Masters Theses (AUS Sustainability) by Title
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Produced water treatment using microbial desalination cells
(2018-05)Globally, 250 million barrels of produced water is generated daily for extracting 80 million barrels of oil. Having a highly variable composition and no economic value, produced water presents serious environmental problems. ... -
Production of Acidic Bio-Char from Food Waste
(2019-12)Bio-char is a carbon-rich solid, produced by pyrolysis of biomass at a high temperature in absence of oxygen. The process also produces a hydrocarbon gas, which upon condensation, produces a liquid fraction and a permanent ... -
Production of Activated Carbon from Sewage Sludge for the Removal of Lead from Water
(2012-06)Different activated carbons were produced from sewage sludge taken from Sharjah waste water treatment plant. Carbonization and activation were carried out in steam environment without an external flowing inert stream or ... -
Real Time Li-ion Battery Bank Parameters Estimation for Electric Vehicle Traction System
(2019-05)This work focuses on accurate and efficient real-time estimation of Li-ion battery model parameters for electric vehicle (EV) traction systems. The contributions made by this thesis are: accurate estimation of Li-ion battery ... -
Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Using Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
(2017-04)Recently, carbon nanotubes have been employed as new adsorbent for the removal of many pollutants. In this study, raw multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were firstly tested for the removal of lead from aqueous solutions. ... -
Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Wastewater using Modified Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes
(2018-12)Recently, the interest and research on the removal of heavy metals from wastewater have dramatically increased due to the adverse effects they have on humans, flora and fauna. Chromium, which is a heavy metal, is the tenth ... -
Removal of Lead (II) Ions from Wastewater Using Eggplant Peels
(2013-01)In this study, three methods have been tested for the production of eggplant peel activated charcoal (EPPAC) from eggplant peel charcoal (EPPC). A new method has also been devised which does not include continuous involvement ... -
Residential Area Energy Consumption Big Data Analytics and Visualization
(2018-06)As Internet of Things (IoT) technology and open source file distributed system applications are evolving, home appliances can be monitored and controlled via an IoT-based home gateway. These gateways collect energy consumption ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Soil Characterization Utilizing GPR Technique
(2017-11)Engineering properties of soil, such as shear strength parameters, water content, degree of saturation, and permeability are essential for safe and economic design of any structure involving soil structure ... -
Stage-discharge relationship in two-stage channels
(2019-07)Predicting the stage-discharge relationship in a flood event is an important concern. Once the flow exceeds the bank level in a two-stage channel, there is a momentum transfer that occurs at the interface between the main ... -
A Strategic Framework for a Smart Campus: American University of Sharjah Case Study
(2019-09)As the term smart campus attracts the professionals and academics from multiple disciplines, and the technology keeps intervening in every aspect of life; it becomes inevitable for the smart campus to take place and ... -
Sustainability Assessment of Machining Processes
(2013-12)There is an increased interest in sustainability assessment of manufacturing systems and processes. Various machining practices are being proposed as sustainable and require careful investigation. The current sustainability ... -
Sustainability Assessment of Welding Processes
(2017-05)In today's world, calls for 'sustainability' are increasing in order to preserve our resources and our environment. Many initiatives are being put in motion to make our lives more 'sustainable'. This concept of 'sustainability' ... -
Sustainability of Composite Columns under Repeated Load and Harsh Environment
(2013-01)Strengthening and rehabilitation are important operations for structural building to ensure sustainability. Enhancing the performance for the structural elements against the various loads and extreme conditions is the key ...