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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 ...
Exploring Attitudes of Teachers and Students to the Integration of Technology in EFL Classrooms
(2013-04)
Much available research stresses the role positive teachers' and students' attitudes play in the success of technology integration. A large body of research has been conducted in the region to investigate the attitudes of ...
Numerical Simulations of Drag-Reducing Devices for Ground Vehicles
(2013-01)
The aim of the present study is to reduce the aerodynamic drag coefficient of ground vehicles. With the application of efficient drag reducing devices, aerodynamic drag is significantly reduced. This study analyzes numerically ...
Autopilot Design and Commercial Autopilot Evaluation Using Flybarless Helicopter
(2014-03)
In its effort to develop unmanned autonomous systems research capabilities, the College of Engineering is adding a rotary wing UAV to its research activities. The current thesis goal is to use the Maxi Joker 3 commercial ...
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 ...
Transmission Line Fault Location Using Unsynchronized Measurements
(2013-05)
Designing reliable and accurate fault locating algorithms is still considered a challenge despite the intense research and development efforts transcribed in literature. Modern power system networks have grown in complexity ...
Spent Caustic Treatment Using Advanced Oxidation Processes
(2012-05)
Mixed refinery spent caustic is an industrial wastewater that is generated from oil refineries. Spent caustic undergo two treatment steps, chemical oxidation followed by biological post treatment step. The goal of chemical ...
Ideology in the Translation of Legal Treaties
(2012-04)
The British Colonial Era produced a number of international treaties, such as the 1820 General Treaty of Peace with the Arab Tribes. The treaty produced in English was translated into Arabic three times. This study analyzes ...
Performance Degradation of 100Gb/s PM-QPSK and 400 Gb/s PM-16QAM Coherent Communication Systems Due to Optical Filter Cascade and Chromatic Dispersion
(2013-01)
In the near future, data rates of 100 Gb/s and 400 Gb/s will be used to match the increase in bandwidth demand for capacity. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) systems transmit multiple wavelengths simultaneously at ...
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 ...