Browsing AUS Sustainability by College/Dept "Department of Mechanical Engineering"
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Analysis of an Airfoil with Rotating Cylinder for Improved Performance
(2019-04)Among the multiple techniques used for boundary-layer control and flow separation delay, moving surface boundary-layer control is one of the promising approaches. Adding a rotating cylinder is one means of enhancing the ... -
Assessment of Integrating Solar Energy Technology with Combined Cycle Power Plants
(2014-06)The integration of solar energy technology with the conventional combined cycle is considered as a promising technology to produce electricity due to its valuable and unique benefits. Also, adding thermal energy storage ... -
CFD Study of Particle Concentration and Stokes Number Effect on Erosion Profile.
(2017-04)A very common problem that continuously faces industrial applications involving fluid flow is solid particle erosion. This type of erosion is caused when solid particles carried by a fluid flow continuously impact a surface ... -
Conceptual Design and Analysis of Concentrated Photovoltaic Thermal (CPVT) Solar Collectors with Different Configurations
(2015-05)In light of the globally dwindling fossil fuel reserves, escalating fuel prices, and growing environmental concerns; the need for energy-efficient and environmentally-benign sustainable energy solutions becomes direr than ... -
Coupling of an Electrolyzer with Rankine Cycle for Sustainable Hydrogen Production via Thermal Solar Energy
(2015-05)Due to the global challenges faced everyday by our planet earth, several groundbreaking energy solutions are needed to reduce the environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels and improve energy sustainability for the ... -
Design of a Fully Concentrated Solar Powered Electricity Generation Plant for the UAE
(2018-09)The increase in the world’s demand for electricity and the depletion of the fossil fuels used in conventional power plant systems raises the need for different renewable sources of electricity generation. Concentrated solar ... -
Enhancing a Simple Water-Based Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) Solar Collector Using CFD Analysis
(2019-07)Photovoltaics thermal collectors are gaining more attention due to their promising potential to pave the way for the penetration of solar energy in modern day power generation technologies. PVTs’ flexibility, manufacturability, ... -
Evaluation of an Integrated PTSC/Thermal Energy Storage System Using Nano-Fluid Particles
(2016-01)Daily increase in the use of electricity and fossil fuels in the world raises the need for a renewable source of energy to accommodate the needs and power requirements for different sectors. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) ... -
A General Framework for Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Processes
(2018-11)The manufacturing sector has a major impact on the three sustainability dimensions represented by social, economic, and environmental aspects. Most of the work on sustainability assessment in the field of manufacturing is ... -
Integrated Renewable Energy Options for HVAC-Cooling Systems
(2013-06)The demand for energy is increasing at an unexpected rate all over the world. Most of the present worldwide energy usage is based on fossil fuel and results in continuous depletion of this resource. Conventional Heating ... -
Numerical simulations for the optimization of online wash systems for gas turbines
(2011-05)During gas turbine operation, large amounts of small particles are ingested along with the air inflow. As a result, the blade shape changes over time, hence affecting the air flow pattern and reducing efficiency. Field ... -
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 ... -
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' ... -
Thermo-Economic Analysis of Organic Rankine Power Cycles Using Parabolic Trough Solar Technology
(2018-12)Diversifying into several renewable energy resources has become the goal for many countries striving for a sustainable future. Solar energy is currently one of the most reliable and abundant renewable resource that can be ... -
Thermo-Economic Evaluation of Maisotsenko-Desiccant Cooling Systems for Gas Turbine Power Plants
(2018-10)With the everlasting increase in population, a huge surge in the electricity consumption has been recorded. Thus, power plants manufacturers and utility companies need to augment the plants performance to cope with these ... -
Thermo-economic Optimization of Hybrid Combined Power Cycles Using Heliostat Field Collector
(2016-01)Electricity has an essential role in our daily life. However, with the ever increasing cost of fossil fuels and natural gas, power generation with higher efficiency and lower capital cost is in high demand. Nowadays, global ... -
Thermodynamic Analysis of an Integrated Hydrogen Production System Based on Solar and Nuclear Energy Sources in the UAE
(2013-12)With the every day increase in energy prices and environmental pollution, there is a need for a reliable and sustainable fuel sources that are not hazardous to our daily lives and are economically viable. The UAE has for ... -
Thermodynamic Analysis of Integrated Fuel Cell and Solar Energy Systems
(2011-06)In the last few decades, world has seen an exponential increase in energy demand. This high increase in demand brought with it the issue of global warming. In this research, we will be studying alternative energy sources ... -
Thermodynamic Analysis of Integrated Renewable Energy Systems for Sustainable Building Operation
(2015-02)Increasing demands for energy, depleting hydrocarbon reserves, and accelerated climate change drive the need to look for alternative sources of energy. The residential housing sector is one of the main consumers of electrical ...