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Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants
(2012)In this work, a selection of the optimum steam turbine type and size for integration in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants is carried out. In particular, the optimum steam turbine input and output interfaces for a ... -
Organized Crimes Against Nature: Elephants in Southern Africa.
(2015-02)Poaching of elephants in Southern Africa is now dominated by international groups following a model of organized crime. This shift, from poaching conducted by small, local groups; with limited mobility, weapons, and ... -
Outcomes and Key Factors of Success for ISO 14001 Certification: Evidence from an Emerging Arab Gulf Country
(MDPI, 2019)The objectives of this research were: (1) To examine the outcomes and key factors of success (KFS) related to ISO 14001 certification, (2) to compare and contrast these in private organizations (PRIVOs) and public organizations ... -
Outdoor Insulators Testing Using Artificial Neural Network-Based Near-Field Microwave Technique
(2014-02)This paper presents a novel artificial neural network (ANN)-based near-field microwave nondestructive testing technique for defect detection and classification in nonceramic insulators (NCI). In this paper, distribution ... -
An overview of fuel cell technology: Fundamentals and applications
(2014-04)This paper provides a comprehensive review of fuel cell science and engineering with a focus on hydrogen fuel cells. The paper provides a concise, up-to-date review of fuel cell fundamentals; history; competing technologies; ... -
An overview of future sustainable nuclear power reactors
(2013)In this paper an overview of the current and future nuclear power reactor technologies is carried out. In particular, the nuclear technology is described and the classification of the current and future nuclear reactors ... -
An overview of load demand and price forecasting methodologies
(2011)In this work, an overview of the various methodologies developed in recent years for short, mid and long term load and price forecasting is carried out. In the analysis the advantages and disadvantages of each method are ... -
An overview of the EU Member States support schemes for the promotion of renewable energy sources
(2012)In this work, an overview of the European Union (EU) Member States support schemes for the promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) is provided. In particular, the status of the electricity generation capacity as well ... -
Palm tree leaves usage for biosorption and recovery of heavy metals from wastewater
(Desalination Publications, 2017-06)Biosorption can be a sustainable water treatment option. However, selection of biosorbent can be challenging and local availability plays an important role. This research investigates the effectiveness of palm tree leaves ... -
Parametric analysis for the installation of solar dish technologies in Mediterranean regions
(2010-12)In this work a feasibility study is carried out in order to investigate whether the installation of solar dish technologies for power generation in Mediterranean regions is economically feasible. The study takes into account ... -
Parametric assessment of concentrated photovoltaic parks for the Mediterranean region
(2013)Solar electricity produced by concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar cells is an alternative renewable energy technology for sustainably providing the world's future energy requirements. Although the technology is relatively ... -
A Parametric Study on the Backwater Level Due to a Bridge Constriction
(Waset, 2015-03)This paper presents the results and findings from a parametric study on the water surface elevation at upstream of bridge constriction for subcritical flow. In this study, the influence of Manning's Roughness Coefficient ... -
Parental Involvement and Children's Development: Can There Be Positive Side Effects?
(American University of Sharjah, 2018)A growing body of literature indicates that meaningful time spent with parents has a significant influence on early childhood development, a future accumulation of a wide array of cognitive and non-cognitive skills, and ... -
Parental Transfers and Fertility: Does the Recipient's Gender Matter?
(American University of Sharjah, 2017-06-02)This paper examines the role of parental transfers on family size. We introduce a simple theoretical model of fertility decision where preferences towards children may differ between female and male spouses. Parental ... -
Performance analysis and evaluation of a triple-effect ammonia-water absorption-refrigeration system
(Wiley, 2013-01)In this paper, a comprehensive thermodynamic analysis of the triple-effect absorption-refrigeration system using ammonia-water solution is carried out in order to investigate the effect of different operating conditions ... -
Performance analysis of a new designed PEM fuel cell
(Wiley, 2012-09)In this paper, a new design for the flow channels is presented, and a parametric study of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell is conducted in order to investigate the effect of the new flow channels, as well as ... -
Performance Analysis of An Earth Water Heat Exchanger in Sharjah
(2019-11)The growing global demand for energy is amplifying the need for the development of sustainable and energy efficient systems. In the Arabian Gulf, cooling load represents about 70% of the overall energy consumed during the ... -
Performance assessment and transient optimization of air precooling in multi-stage solid desiccant air conditioning systems
(Elsevier, 2016-07-01)Renewable energy is one of the most promising solutions to both energy and global warming crisis. Energy consumption can be minimized considerably by utilizing solar energy in air conditioning systems operation. One of the ... -
Performance Assessment of a Liquid-Phase-Separation Refrigeration Cycle
(Wiley, 2012-10)Absorption refrigeration cycles are alternatives to conventional vapor-compression cycles in which the energy required for refrigeration is provided by heat instead of mechanical work. In this paper, a novel refrigeration ... -
Performance assessment of a pilot-size vacuum rotation membrane bioreactor treating urban wastewater
(2011-12)This study investigated the suitability and performance of a pilot-scale membrane bioreactor (MBR). Huber vacuum rotation membrane (VRM 20/36) bioreactor was installed at the Sharjah sewage treatment plant (STP) in the ...