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 – 11:45 Prof. Eesa M. Bastaki, University of Dubai, UAE

Sustaining Knowledge Based Economy11:45 - 12:00 Prof. Odeh Jayyousi, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Green Technologies for Sustainable Development: The GCC Case study12:00 - 12:45 Prof. Abulla Ismail, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, UAE

Smart Sustainable Cities12:45 - 1:00 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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