Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems

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• 132 Finished

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  Heat transfer intensification through heat exchangers via inserts

  Rehman, S., Alhems, L. M., Baduruthamal, Z. & Mohandes, M.

  1/04/21 → 1/04/23

  Project: Research

  • Heat Exchanger 100%
  • Heat Transfer 66%
  • Thermal Energy 50%
  • Dimensionless 33%
  • Characteristics 33%

• Development of Plasmonic Nanoscatterers: An Innovative Approach to Devise Efficient Thin Film Solar Cell

  Hossain, M., Al-Ahmed, A., Alghoul, M. & Salhi, B.

  1/09/20 → 1/09/23

  Project: Research

  • Plasmonics 100%
  • Thin Films 50%
  • Film Solar Cell 41%
  • Efficiency 33%
  • Research 33%

• LaCO3OH Nanoprisms: Photoluminescence and toxic NOx reduction properties

  Zahir, M. H., Aziz, M. A., Hossain, M., Hossain, M. & Rahman, M.

  1/09/20 → 1/09/23

  Project: Research

  • Reduction 100%
  • Methane 88%
  • Catalyst 66%
  • Metal Oxide 33%
  • Properties 33%

• Synthesis of hierarchical porous and hollow MgO microspheres for solar energy storage

  Zahir, M. H., Alghoul, M., Khan, F., Razzak, S. & khan, K.

  1/09/20 → 1/09/23

  Project: Research

  • Phase Change Material 100%
  • Phase Change Materials 100%
  • Latent Heat 50%
  • Solar Energy 41%
  • Inorganic Phase Change Material 25%

• Novel double layer atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition method for all inorganic perovskite synthesis: Development of PV technology stable against harsh weather conditions

  Al-Ahmed, A., Khan, F. & Salhi, B.

  1/09/20 → 1/09/23

  Project: Research

  • Perovskites 100%
  • Atmospheric Pressure 16%
  • Defect 12%
  • Defects 12%
  • Silicon 12%

• Energy harvesting from ocean current: a bio-inspired technique

  Rehman, S., Ahmed, A. & Alhems, L. M.

  1/04/20 → 1/04/23

  Project: Research

  • Kinetic Energy 100%
  • Investigation 100%
  • Complex Fluid 100%
  • Lift Force 100%
  • Vibration 66%

• Micro/Nano Scale Energy Transport in Thin Films with Various Shapes

  Al-Qahtani, H., Leseman, Z., Mansoor, S. & Yilbas, B.

  1/04/20 → 1/04/23

  Project: Research

  • Films 100%
  • Transport 75%
  • Temperature 37%
  • Thermal Conductivity 37%
  • Characteristics 37%
• Finished

  Parametric study of condensation utilizing jet impingement technique

  Alshehri, A. & Khalifa, A.

  15/03/22 → 14/02/23

  Project: Research

  • Technology 100%
  • Condensation 57%
  • Condenser 42%
  • Design 42%
  • Water 42%

• Solar, Wind and Geothermal Applications for Co/Multi Generation of Power, Cooling, and Desalination Hybrid and Standalone Systems

  Ali, E.

  1/12/21 → 30/11/22

  Project: Research

• Hybrid Desalination and Air-Conditioning Systems Powered by Solar Photovoltaic System

  Zubair, S.

  1/12/21 → 30/11/22

  Project: Research

• Technoeconomic Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Electric Energy/Hydrogen Production and the impact of Dust Accumulation on Active Surfaces

  Alsharafi, A. M.

  1/12/21 → 30/11/22

  Project: Research

• DUST MITIGATION FROM SURFACES IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

  Yilbas, B.

  1/12/21 → 30/11/22

  Project: Research

• EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF HYBRID PHOTO THERMOELECTRIC FLAT PLATE COLLECTOR SYSTEM FOR ENERGY HARNESSING

  khan, K.

  1/12/21 → 30/11/22

  Project: Research

• Mono-(Cu, N) and Co-(Cu-N) Doped Metal Oxide: A Smart UV-Protective Layer for Photoactive Devices

  Hossain, M., Drmosh, Q. & Khan, F.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Protective Layer 100%
  • UV/VIS Spectroscopy 100%
  • Energy Demand 66%
  • Efficiency 66%
  • Properties 66%

• Signal Processing Based Microgrid Islanding Detection

  Worku, M., Abido, M., Hassan, M. & Maraaba, L.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Microgrid 100%
  • Power Quality 40%
  • Detection Method 30%
  • Detection Zone 30%
  • Detection 20%

• Self-cleaning of Surfaces by Water Droplets

  Yilbas, B., Abubakar, A., Al-Qahtani, H., Alsharafi, A. M., Shaukat, M. & Shuja, S.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Surfaces 100%
  • Surface 100%
  • Droplet 66%
  • Dust 58%
  • Hydrophobic 33%

• Enhancing the stability of the perovskite solar cells via polymer passivation for building applications

  Khan, F., Al-Ahmed, A., Alsulaiman, F., Haider, M. & Rehman, S.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Buildings 100%
  • Engineering Process 83%
  • Passivation 66%
  • Stability 66%
  • Chemical Passivation 66%

• Constant Power Load Instability Compensation in an Autonomous Microgrid

  Hassan, M., Abido, M. & Worku, M.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Microgrid 100%
  • Constant Power 75%
  • Side Load 62%
  • Load Power 62%
  • Instability Problem 62%

• Solar Multistage Water Gap Membrane Distillation Module with Gap Circulation for Water Desalination

  Khalifa, A., Antar, M., Fallatah, W. & Lawal, D.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Gaps 100%
  • Water 75%
  • Modules 50%
  • Module 50%
  • Project 37%

• Effect of harsh environment conditions on EV’s batteries during parking

  Munteshari, O. & Alsulaiman, F.

  1/07/21 → 1/06/22

  Project: Research

  • Thermal Management 100%
  • System Management 100%
  • Weather Condition 50%
  • Environment Condition 50%
  • Harsh Environment 50%

• Effect of High Outdoor Temperature on the PV modules with Advance Internal Architecture

  Al-Ahmed, A., Haider, M., Khan, F. & Rehman, S.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Modules 100%
  • Photovoltaics 62%
  • Power Plant 50%
  • Stability 50%
  • Weather Condition 50%

• Development of Solar Cooling Absorption System for Space Cooling and Water Desalination

  Ali, E., Antar, M., Khalifa, A. & Mansour, R.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Development 100%
  • Space Cooling 66%
  • Water 66%
  • Desalination 66%
  • Cycles 66%

• Solar PV Module End-of-Life Dispose-off and Its Environmental Impact in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- A study

  Ali, A., Hossain, M. & khan, K.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Renewable Energy 100%
  • Regulatory Authority 66%
  • Energy Engineering 66%
  • Development 66%
  • Environment 66%

• Green car parks for academic campuses

  Rehman, S., Alhems, L. M. & Alsulaiman, F.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Wind Resource 100%
  • Wind Turbine 33%
  • University 22%
  • Sustainability 22%
  • Institution 22%

• Solar photovoltaic powered phase change material thermal storage system for air conditioning system

  khan, K., Ali, H., Alsulaiman, F. & Zahir, M. H.

  1/07/21 → 1/01/23

  Project: Research

  • Air Conditioning System 100%
  • Phase Change Material 87%
  • Thermal Energy Storage 50%
  • Thermal Energy Storage System 37%
  • Photovoltaics 37%

• Design Neutral and Ionic Particles Spectrometer Compatible with CubeSat Technology

  Samir, A.

  1/06/21 → 1/08/21

  Project: Research

  • Technology 100%
  • Small Satellite 75%
  • Space Technology 75%
  • Universities 50%
  • Spacecraft 50%

• Space Weather Impacts on the Structure and Dynamics of the Martian Upper Atmosphere

  Samir, A. & Ahmed, E.

  1/04/21 → 1/10/22

  Project: Research

  • Space Weather 100%
  • Event 66%
  • Mars 66%
  • Upper Atmosphere 66%
  • Events 66%

• Condensate Retention on Horizontal Pin-Fin Condenser Tube including the effect of Vapour Velocity

  Ali, H. & Sahin, A.

  15/10/20 → 14/09/21

  Project: Research

  • Condensate 100%
  • Development 83%
  • Condenser 83%
  • Heat Transfer 66%
  • Condensation Heat Transfer 33%

• Studies of Nanoscale Nitride Thin Films

  Alam, K. & Haider, M.

  1/09/20 → 31/01/22

  Project: Research

  • Chromium 100%
  • Thin Films 70%
  • Electronic Property 70%
  • Magnetic Properties 40%
  • Temperature 40%

• Integrated Membrane Distillation and Bubble Column Dehumidifier – A New Energy-efficient Solar-powered Water Desalination System

  Khalifa, A. & Antar, M.

  1/09/20 → 1/03/23

  Project: Research

  • Bubble Column 100%
  • Membrane Distillation 75%
  • Modules 50%
  • Water 50%
  • Energy Engineering 41%

• Techno-economic Assessment of Dual and Tri-generation of Cooling and Desalination for Small and Medium Scale Decentralized Systems

  Ali, E. & Alkhulaifi, Y.

  1/09/20 → 1/10/21

  Project: Research

  • Desalination Unit 100%
  • Tri-Generation 75%
  • Research 75%
  • Water 75%
  • Air Conditioning 75%

• Thermo-economic Analysis of Cascade Refrigeration Systems

  Qureshi, B. & Zubair, S.

  1/09/20 → 1/06/22

  Project: Research

  • Networks (Circuits) 100%
  • Circuits 100%
  • Low-Temperature 66%
  • Refrigeration System 50%
  • High Temperature 50%

• Performance investigation of Photo Thermoelectric Air-conditioning system (PTE-AC) for self-sustainable building

  khan, K. & Alghoul, M.

  1/09/20 → 31/01/22

  Project: Research

  • Thermoelectrics 100%
  • Air Conditioning System 83%
  • Duct 58%
  • Modules 50%
  • Buildings 41%

• Membrane Distillation Desalination Device With Bubble Column Dehumidifier

  Khalifa, A. & Antar, M.

  1/06/20 → 1/12/21

  Project: Research

  • Membrane Distillation 100%
  • Bubble Column 100%
  • Modules 75%
  • Water 62%
  • Desalination 62%

• A novel desiccant-based humidification-dehumidification system to harvest freshwater from the atmospheric air

  Zubair, S., Antar, M. & Qasem, N.

  1/02/20 → 1/02/22

  Project: Research

  • Desiccant 100%
  • Freshwater 75%
  • Dehumidification 62%
  • Air 62%
  • Humidification 62%

• Renewable Portfolio Standard to Achieve Solar Photovoltaic 40 GW, Vision 2030 Targets In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An Early Assessment

  Ali, A.

  8/12/19 → 8/10/20

  Project: Research

  • Renewable Portfolio Standard 100%
  • Saudi Arabia 66%
  • Renewable Energy 50%
  • Energy Technology 33%
  • Renewable Energy Technologies 33%

• Novel Graphene Wrapped Ni-Co Layered Double Hydroxides Electrode for High Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors

  Khan, F.

  1/09/19 → 1/08/21

  Project: Research

  • Energy Storage 100%
  • Reduced Graphene Oxide 100%
  • Nanostructure 66%
  • Performance 66%
  • Electrodes 50%

• Dynamic Simulation and Control of Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Plant Integrated Within Photovoltaic System

  Mansour, R. & Mansour, R.

  1/09/19 → 31/07/20

  Project: Research

  • Reverse Osmosis 100%
  • Photovoltaics 58%
  • Water 33%
  • Computer Simulation 25%
  • Performance 25%

• Development of a Hybrid OTMR-Solar Assisted Thermal EOR System-updated-V2

  Ali, E., Habib, M. & Mahmoud, M.

  15/04/19 → 15/10/21

  Project: Research

  • Enhanced Oil Recovery 100%
  • Steam 30%
  • Solar Thermal 30%
  • Membrane 30%
  • Recovery Technique 30%

• Investigating Environmental Impact of Consumer Products from various Manufacturers using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

  Shaukat, M., Merah, N. & Pashah, S.

  15/04/19 → 15/10/20

  Project: Research

  • Products 100%
  • Product 100%
  • Design 80%
  • Life Cycle Assessment 60%
  • Environmental Impact 50%

• GIS-based site suitability analysis for wind farm development in Saudi Arabia

  Rehman, S. & Alhems, L. M.

  15/04/19 → 15/10/20

  Project: Research

  • Criterion 100%
  • Suitability 62%
  • Highway 62%
  • Datum 62%
  • Geographic Information System 50%

• Investigation into the thermo-acoustic instability for oxyfuel combustion with CO2 dilution in a gas turbine model combustor

  Ali, E. & Kamal, M.

  15/04/19 → 15/04/22

  Project: Research

  • Oxyfuel Combustion 100%
  • Combustion System 80%
  • Thermoacoustic Instability 80%
  • Technology 80%
  • Oxidizer 60%

• Micro/Nano Scale Energy Transport in Thin Films and Thin Flakes of Arbitrary Shapes

  Mansoor, S. & Yilbas, B.

  15/04/19 → 15/04/22

  Project: Research

  • Flake Like Crystal 100%
  • Thin Films 57%
  • Heat Transfer 57%
  • Phonon 57%
  • Liquid Film 42%

• Selection of Wind Turbines for Potential Wind Farm Sites in Northern and Eastern Regions of Saudi Arabia using Artificial Intelligence Augmented Decision-making Techniques

  Rehman, S. & Alhems, L. M.

  15/04/19 → 15/12/20

  Project: Research

  • Selection 100%
  • Region 75%
  • Saudi Arabia 75%
  • Decision Variable 75%
  • Wind 75%

• Response of the Martian ionosphere to solar energetic particle events during solar cycle_24

  Samir, A. & Ahmed, E.

  15/04/19 → 15/04/22

  Project: Research

  • Mars 100%
  • Ionosphere 83%
  • Observation 66%
  • Event 66%
  • Response 66%

• Forecasting the Peak Intensities of Energetic Storm Particle (ESP) Events using Machine Learning

  Samir, A. & Kamaleldin, M.

  15/04/19 → 15/04/21

  Project: Research

  • Energetics 100%
  • Storm 93%
  • Particle 87%
  • Event 43%
  • Events 43%

• Nanostructured Protective Layer for Photovoltaic Applications Suitable under Harsh Weather conditions

  Hossain, M.

  4/03/19 → 3/03/20

  Project: Research

• Optimal Integration of Renewable Energy with Conventional Plants in Comparison with Standalone Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Co/Multi Generation of Power, Cooling, and Desalination Systems

  Ali, E.

  4/03/19 → 3/03/20

  Project: Research

• Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Materials for Solar Energy Storage: MgO and Mg(OH)2 mixed with Polyethylene Glycol

  Zahir, M. H.

  4/03/19 → 3/03/20

  Project: Research

• SOLAR AND WIND RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT AND PERTINENT SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION

  Alsharafi, A. M.

  4/03/19 → 3/03/20

  Project: Research