International Conferenceon Energy, Water and
Environmental SciencesRas Al Khaimah, UAEDecember 15-17, 2015
ICEWES 2015
Program
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PROGRAMInternational Conference on Energy, Water & Environmental Sciences 2015
Al Hamra Convention Center, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf ResortRas Al Khaimah, UAE
OPENING CEREMONY, 15 DECEMBER 2015Time Program10:00 National Anthem10:00 Versus from the Holy Quran10:05 Welcome Speech
Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al AlkimPresident of American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
10:20 Co-Organizer SpeechProf. Elhadi ShakshukiPresident of International Association of Sharing Knowledge and Sus-tainability, Canada
10:30 Overview of ICEWES 2015Prof. Bilal AkashScientific Committee Chair American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
10:40 Honoring and Appreciation Segment11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS SESSION, 15 DECEMBER 2015Timing Speech11:30 – 11:50 Prof. Eesa M. Bastaki, University of Dubai, UAE
Sustaining Knowledge Based Economy11:50 - 12:10 Prof. Odeh Jayyousi, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
Green Technologies for Sustainable Development: The GCC Case study12:10 - 12:30 Prof. Abulla Ismail, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, UAE
Smart Sustainable Cities12:30 - 12:50 Prof. Neven Duić, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Smart Energy Systems – the role of water supply in dry climates1:00-1:30 Sponsors1:30-2:30 Lunch
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CONFERENCE SESSIONS, DAY 1, 15 DECEMBER 2015Time Session 1: Hall A
Session Chair: Ahmad Abu AbdoSession 2: Hall B
Session Chair: Ahmad Al SalaymehSession 3: Hall C
Session Chair: H.J. Hussain
2:30-2:50 Performance Evaluation of Small-Scale Solar Powered Wastewater and Grey Water Treatment SystemsJameelu S. Abaya*,, Rabee Rustum‡, Don Ashan Haputantri†
*United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE‡Heriot-Watt University, Dubai, UAE
†ARMS Group, Dubai, UAE
Performance of World Health Organization as a Green Building
K. Hassouneh*, A. Al-Salaymeh*, A. Sakhrieh‡*University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
‡American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
A Novel Low-Energy Ventilative Cooling System for Sustainable Built Environment
Hassam Nasarullah ChaudhryHeriot-Watt University, Dubai, UAE
2:50-3:10 Performance of PV Panel Mounting Structure for Flat Surface and Roof-Top in UAE Climatic Conditions
Waqarullah KazimRAK Research and Innovation Center, AURAK, UAE
Retrofitting Shams I with Thermal Energy StorageMohammad Abutayeh
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Smart Home System for Energy Saving Using Genetic-Fuzzy-Neural Networks Approach
Anwar JarndalUniversity of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
3:10-3:30 Design Optimisation of Marine Wastewater OutfallsShaun Forrest, Rabee Rustum
Heriot-Watt University, Dubai, UAE
Characterization and UV Treatment of Cooling Water from an Oil Refinery
J. Haolat*, A. George‡, M. Issa‡, M. Berthod‡, K. Wang**The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE‡Takreer Research Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Clean Energy Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues
I. Yuksel*, H. Arman‡, I. H. Demirel†*Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa-Istanbul, Turkey
‡United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE†Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
3:30-3:50 Seawater Biorefinery of Avicennia Marina –Biomethane Potential at Seawater Conditions
S. Almardeai, U. Javid, J.R.BBastidas-Oyanedel, J.E. SchmidtMasdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Institute Center for Energy-iEnergy, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phenol Removal from Waste Water by Using a Commercial, Microporous Activated Carbon Granules (ACG)
Subrata Mondal, Yang Yang, Kean WangThe Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Study on the Effect of Evapotranspiration Cooling On the Urban Thermal Environment in Parramatta, Western Sydney
Jun Han*, Dong Chen‡, Xiaoming Wang‡*Heriot-Watt University, P. O. Box 294 345, Dubai, UAE
‡Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO),, Australia
3:50-4:10 Biomethane Potential of Salicornia Sinus-Persica at Seawater Conditions
U. Javid, S. Almardeai, J.R. Bastidas-Oyanedel, J.E. Schmidt Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Retrofit Options to Reduce Climate Change Impacts on UAE Building Cooling Demand
K. ShanksHeriot-Watt University, Dubai, UAE
Modeling of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Plant for Electricity Generation in Kuwait
H.J. Hussain, M.J. SebzaliKuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Safat, 13109, Kuwait
4:10-4:30 Assessment of Forward Osmosis Membrane Technology for Saline Water Treatment and Desalination Application
M. Ahmad, M. Abdel-Jawad, S. Al-Haddad, and A. Al-Haji Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Safat, Kuwait
Numerical Simulation of Solar Assisted Glycerol GasificationTala El Samad, Isam Janajreh
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Effect of Pro Oxidant Agents on the Ageing of PolypropyleneBensaad Fatima*, Belhaneche-Bensemra Naimab‡
a University M’Hamed Bougara, Boumerdes, Algeria‡National Polytechnic School, Algiers, Algeria
4:30-4:50 Nature of Steel Effect on Intermetallic Compounds Obtained by Galvanization
Younes Benarioua*, Didier Chicot‡*Université de M’sila, Algérie
‡Université Lille Nord de France, Lille1, Villeneuve d’Ascq, France
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Performance Prediction for Different Airfoils: Low and High Fidelity Analysis
Sayyad Qamar, Isam JanajrehMasdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Performance Study of a Domestic Boiler Fueled By Biodiesel Produced From Rapeseed
Mohammad A. Hamdan and Derar A. AlmomaniThe University of Jordan, Jordan
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CONFERENCE SESSIONS, DAY 2, 16 DECEMBER 2015Time Session 4: Hall A
Session Chair: Robert ArthurSession 5: Hall B
Session Chair: Beza GetuSession 6: Hall C
Session Chair: Irshad Ahmad
8:30-8:50 Fe Supported Alumina Catalyst for Methane Decomposition: Effect of Co Coupling
Anis H. Fakeeha*, Ahmed A. Ibrahim*, Ahmed S. Al Fatesh* , Wasim U. Khan*, Yahya A. Mohammed*, Ahmed E. Abasaeed*, Mostafa A. Soliman‡, Raja L. Al-Otaibi†
*King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia‡British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Cairo, Egypt
†King A City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia
Evaluation of Solar Hybrid Power Systems and its Efficacy in the UAE Market
Zaki Iqbal*, Gorkem Soyumer‡*RAK Research and Innovation Center, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
‡Enerwhere Sustainable Energy, Dubai, UAE
A Novel Approach towards a Sustainable Ecotourism Community
Mianda Khattab and Salah El HaggarThe American University in Cairo, Egypt
8:50-9:10 On the Modeling of Industrial Furnaces and Combustion Chambers
Essam E Khalil Cairo University, Egypt
Utilizing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials in New Pavements - A Review
Ahmad M. Abu AbdoAmerican University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Nanodevices: A rational Approach for Carbon Capture and Renewable Energy
Irshad AhmadAmerican University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
9:10-9:30 A Note on NDT Technology for Detection of Defects in Oil and Gas Pipes
Amjad OmarAmerican University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
A Stable DC Power Supply for Photovoltaic SystemsHussain A. Attia*, Beza Negash Getu, and Nasser A. Hamad
American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Smart Cities & 21st Century Economic Development & Welfare
Holistic approach towards a roadmap strategy development for RAK EmirateImad Eddine Oubiri
RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
9:30-9:50 Understanding Energy Use Patterns in the Residential Sector in Jordan
Ismael Al-Hinti, Hussien SallamiGerman Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan
Flow Regimes and Heat Transfer Characteristics in Combustion Chambers
Saad A. Mohammed*, Essam E. Khalil‡, Hatem Haridy‡, Esmail M. ElBialy‡*Ministry of Electricity, Baghdad, Iraq
‡Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Adaptation of an Early Design Stage Tool for Assessment of Sustainable Energy Systems (SES) In Large UAE Buildings
K. ShanksHeriot-Watt University, Dubai, U.A.E.
9:50-10:10 Predicting Sea-Level Rise in Al Hamra Development, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Robert M. Arthur*, G. G. Garland‡*American University of Ras Al Khaimah UAE,
‡Independent Coastal Management Consultant, UAE
Co-Firing of Petroleum Coke and Kentucky Coal in an Entrained Flow GasifierIdowu Adeyemi, Isam Janajreh
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Beyond Zero Waste Concept, a Revolution for Sustainable Community
Mianda Khattab, Salah El HaggarThe American University in Cairo, Egypt
10:10-10:30 Beyond Hydrothermal Energy: A Predictive Model Scopes Engineered Geothermal System and R&D Investment
Opportunities for UAEMohammad R. Awal
American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Voltage Unbalance Reduction of a Local Transformer Area with Domestic Asymmetrical Inverter and Optimal Control
DesignLászló Neukirchner, Attila Göllei, Péter Görbe, Attila Magyar
University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary
GIS Based Surveillance of Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) Risk for Rawalpindi City: A Geostatistical Approach
Amna Butt, Sheikh Saeed Ahmad, Rabia Shabbir and Summra ErumFatima Jinnah Women University, the Mall, Rawalpindi
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
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CONFERENCE SESSIONS, DAY 2, 16 DECEMBER 2015Time Session 7: Hall A
Session Chair: Isam JanajrehSession 8: Hall B
Session Chair: Larry GriffinSession 9: Hall C
Session Chair: Mohammad Hamdan
11:00-11:20 Micro Gasturbine Integrated Design. Part 1: Thermodynamic Cycle, Combustor, Recuperator and Bearings
Dario Barsi, Tiziano Garbarino, Andrea Perrone, Luca Ratto, Gianluca Ricci, Fabrizio Stefani, Pietro Zunino
DIME – University of Genova, Genova, Italy
Seasonal-Water Dams: A Great Potential for Hydropower Generation in Saudi Arabia
Ramzy R. ObaidKing Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Structural Optimization of Solar Driven Energy and Desalination Systems
Stefan Kirschbaum*, J. Agudelo*, Gregor Wrobel*, Franziska Blauth‡, Rizka Kölsch‡*Society for the Promotion of Applied Computer Science (GFaI e.V.), Berlin,
Germany‡Institut für Energie- und Umwelttechnik (IUTA e.V.), Duisburg, Germany
11:20-11:40 Micro Gasturbine Integrated Design. Part 2: Compressor and Turbine
Dario Barsi, Tiziano Garbarino, Andrea Perrone, Luca Ratto, Gianluca Ricci, Fabrizio Stefani, Pietro Zunino
DIME – University of Genova, Genova, Italy
Why Wadi Al Bih Limestone is the Most Sustainable Aquifer in the United Arab Emirates?
Zeinelabidin E. RizkAjman University of Science and Technology, Ajman, UAE
Simulation and Economic Analysis of Solar Thermal Cogeneration System for Production of Heat and Pure Water
using Membrane DistillationUday Kumar*, Andrew Martin‡
*RAK Research and Innovation Center, AURAK, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE ‡KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
11:40-12:00 Numerical Modeling of Biomass and Solid Waste-Based Syngas Fuels Combustion
Chaouki Ghenai*, Tareq Salameh*, Isam Janajreh‡*University of Sharjah, UAE
‡Masdar Institute of Science and Technologies, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bioremediation- A Beneficial Use of Biotechnology and Allied Engineering Technologies in Oil Producing Regions
Muhammad Mukhtar, Larry D. GriffinAmerican University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Performance Improvement of Shallow Solar Pond using Nanoparticles
Mohammad A. Hamdan, Lana A. Al-QudahThe University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
12:00-12:20 Development of Waste Heat Fired Activated Carbon Ammonia Adsorption Chiller
Mohammed Sadhikh*, Jaice Joy Skaria‡*King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
‡Engineering Innovation Design & Consulting LLC, Oman
Combined Production of Biofuels from Locally Grown Microalgae
N. Adam*, A. Shanableh*‡*Department of Civil and Environment, University of Sharjah, UAE
‡Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE
Effect of Temperature and Time of Carburizing Treatmenton the Structure and the Hardness of Steel 20MC4
Younes BenariouaUniversité de M’sila BP 166 Ichbilia 28000 M’sila – Algeria
12:20-12:40 Waste Heat Recovery from Gas Turbine Flue Gases for Power Generation Enhancement in a Process Plant
Valerie Eveloy, P. Rodgers, A. Olufade, Y. Wang, A. Al AliliThe Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Impact of Date Palm Seed Size on Biogas Production from Date Seed/Wastewater Treatment Sludge Mixtures
W. Radeef, A. ShanablehDepartment of Civil and Environment, University of Sharjah, UAE
Solar Powered Electrolysis System for Cooking ApplicationsEvangelia Topriska*, Maria Kolokotroni‡, Zahir Dehouche‡, Earle Wilson†
*Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus, Dubai, United Arab Emirates‡Brunel University, Uxbridge, United Kingdom†University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica
12:40-1:00 Domestic Agricultural Production to Radiological Contamination Following a Hypothetical Severe Nuclear
Accident at Barakah NPPAhmed Almuhairi*, Badir Alshamsi‡, Tamer Badr‡, George Hitt†
*Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority, Abu Dhabi, UAE‡Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Abu Dhabi, UAE
†KUSTAR, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Estimation of Bacterial Growth Parameters Depicting Groundwater Bioremediation using Inverse Modeling
MomentsMohamed M. Mohamed
United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE
Affordable Solar Powered Housing for Poor Enclaves as a Possibility Option to Address Rural Housing Deficit
A. Esteves*‡, G. Gelardi*, M.J. Esteves†, G. Barea‡, M.V. Mercado‡, G. Cuitiño‡*Universidad de Mendoza- Arístides Villanueva, Mendoza – Argentina.‡Laboratorio de Ambiente Humano y Vivienda, Mendoza – Argentina.
†Laboratorio de Desertificación y Ordenamiento Territorial – Mendoza Argentina
1:00- 2:30 Lunch
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DAY 2, 16 DECEMBER 2015Time Session 10: Hall A
Session Chair: Ahmad SakhriehSession 11: Hall B
Session Chair: Essam KhalilSession 12: Hall C
Session Chair: Abdul Hai Alami
2:30-2:50 Energy Savings Potential Associated with Reactive Power in Water Pumping Systems
Abdallah S. Hejab*, Ahmad H. Sakhrieh ‡†*Water Authority of Jordan, Jordan
‡American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE†University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
Polyethyleneimine Supported Mesoporous Silica For CO2 Capture: Adsorption Kinetics And Degradation Problems
Dang Viet Quang*, Thosmas Nelson‡, Mohammad R.M. Abu-Zahra**Masdar city, Abu Dhabi, UAE
‡RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
Validation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Thermodynamic Models for System-level Integration
Valerie Eveloy, Wirinya Karunkeyoon, Peter Rodgers, Ali Al AliliThe Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2:50-3:10 Hydropower and Future Environmental PoliciesI. Yuksel*, H. Arman‡, I. H. Demirel*
*Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa-Istanbul, Turkey‡United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE
Smoke Spread in Underground Metro StationMahmoud A. Ahmed, Mahmoud A. Fouad, Essam E. Khalil
Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
Design and Investigation into the Thermal and Mechanical Performance of a Polymer Composite Prototype Gas-Liquid
Heat ExchangerB. Ghosh, W. Yousef, M. Al Jaberi, N. Al Hajeri, A. Al Braiki, V. Eveloy, P. Rodgers
The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
3:10-3:30 Regulating PPP Projects in the Energy Sector: An Exploratory Survey of Skills Required
Abdullahi Umar*, N. Zawawi*, A. Abdul Aziz†, T. Al-Rousan**Alhosn University, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
‡Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia†Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Scopus-Based Analysis of Solar Energy Research in the United Arab Emirates
Omar B. AkashRAK Research & Innovation Center, AURAK, UAE
Development and Forecasting of Conventional and Unconventional Hydrocarbon Reserves as Energy Resource in
21th CenturyGharib M. Hamada
Petroleum Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Future University in Egypt, Egypt
3:30-3:50 Investigation of the Current Energy Sector in Jordan: Energy Strategy, Resources and Regulatory Framework
Ahmed Al-Salaymeh, Heba AlZaben, and Nadeen HabashUniversity of Jordan, Amman , Jordan
Synergistic Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol Using Hydrodynamic Cavitation in Combination with Hydrogen
PeroxideMihir N. Bhagat, Mandar P. Badve, and Aniruddha B. Pandit
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
Fe-Cu Compounds in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Influence of Magnetic Field on Mesoporous Structure
A. Alami*, D. Zhang*, C. Aokal*, J. Abed‡, I. Abu Abdoun*, H. Alawadhi**University of Sharjah, UAE
‡Masdar Institute of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
3:50-4:10 Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Power Plant Based on a Three Reactor Chemical Looping Reforming System
Mohammed N. Khan, Tariq ShamimMasdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Assessment of Low Energy Direct Contact Membrane Distillation under Different Configurations, Velocities and
Membrane PropertiesIsam Janajreh, Dana Suwwan, Raed Hashaikeh
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Numerical Modelling of Sonicated, Continuous Transesterification and Evaluation of Reaction Kinetics for
Optimizing Biodiesel Reactor DesignM. Noorul Hussain, T. el Samad, M. Daqaq, I. Janajreh
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
4:10-4:30 Optimization of Cable Layout Design in a Wind Farm: A Hybrid Approach
M. Tifroute and H. Bouzahir ENSA Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
Bioreactor Landfilling of Oil SludgeAhmed Al Shehhi, Isam Janajreh
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Wavelet Characterization of Ozone Layer Depletion for Atmospheric Region of Pakistan
M. Ayub Khan, M. Rashid Ansari, Jawaid Iqbal, Arif Hussain, and Ahmed HasanUniversity of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Gala Dinner at 7:30 PM
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