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MATLAB-based tool for modelling on-grid photovoltaic systems dedicated to the housing sector in UAE
(Inderscience Publishers, 2010-01)On-grid photovoltaic systems are renowned and established systems in countries where solar and wind energy is used for residential buildings. The main objective of this project is to design a comprehensive MATLAB-based ... -
Robust Hierarchical Control Strategy for Heaving Wave Energy Converters
(IEEE, 2016-01)Numerous reference-based control strategies have been developed for enhancing the captured and converted energy of the heaving wave energy converters (WECs). This study developed a hierarchical control strategy (HCS) that ... -
Hierarchical Control Strategy for Maximising Power Conversion in Heaving Wave Energy Converters
(Elsevier, 2017-08)This paper considers hierarchical control strategy (HCS) for maximising power conversion between mechanical and electrical powers in heaving wave energy converters. The maximisation conversion were obtained by designing ... -
Compensator design with control force limitation for heaving wave energy converters
(IEEE, 2017-09)The paper considers a reference-based control system for heaving wave energy converters. The proposed controller comprises two parts: lower level part (LLP) and higher level part (HLP). The HPL generates the buoy's velocity ... -
Damping Control of Heaving Wave Energy Harvester Using a Single-Switch Boost Rectifier Circuit
(IEEE, 2018-05)In this paper, a novel online damping control strategy is proposed. The strategy is based on developing an explicit relation for controlling the damping force of the permanent magnet linear generator (PMLG) in real time. ... -
A Holistic Approach to Designing Damping Control Strategies for Heaving Wave Energy Converters
(IEEE, 2018-06)Compared to reactive control strategies, damping strategies generally have lower energy throughput, but it can prove to be effective for small WEC systems. To the best of our knowledge, damping strategies have been generally ... -
Wave Excitation Force Estimator Using Kalman Filtering Approach for Point Absorber Wave Energy Converters Under Different Modeling and Operation Scenarios
(Elsevier, 2020-01)In this research, one of the most important research questions that influence the effectiveness of the used control strategies in heaving wave energy converters (WECs) is addressed. A nonlinear extended Kalman filter (EKF) ... -
MATLAB–based software for modeling and studying grid–tied photovoltaic systems
(UAE university, 2010-10)On-grid photovoltaic systems are well known and established systems in countries where solar energy is considered for residential buildings. MATLAB – based interactive software was developed to perform a quick and reliable ... -
Low Cost Controller for Wave Energy Converter
(Springer, 2014)This study addresses a low computation cost controller for maximizing energy absorption of a point absorber in wave energy converters (WEC). The objective can be achieved by ensuring the perfect tracking between the buoy’s ... -
Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) in the United Arab Emirates — Tool and case study
(IEEE, 2009-03)The main objective of this project is to design a comprehensive tool that performs technical and economical analysis for building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). This tool will be used to propose a BIPV villa design for ... -
Robust hierarchical control strategy for heaving wave energy converters
(IEEE, 2015-05)This paper considers the hierarchical control strategy for enhancing the captured and converted powers in heaving wave energy converters. The hierarchical control strategy consists of a higher hierarchical controller (HHC) ... -
Ocean wave power potential assessment along the South Coast of Central Java Island Indonesia
(IEEE, 2017-09)Wave power potential assessment in the Indian Ocean along the South Coast of Central Java Island in Indonesia was conducted using 15-year hindcasting procedure through MIKE 21 Spectral Wave Software. A set of wind data ... -
Maximum Energy Capturing Approach for Heaving Wave Energy Converters Using an Estimator-Based Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control
(IEEE, 2021-04)The control problem in wave energy continues to remain an open question. This is mainly attributed to the difficulties associated with developing effective, yet economically viable, wave energy-harnessing control strategies, ... -
Assessment of Damping Control Using Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods for Heaving Wave Energy Converters
(IEEE, 2021-12)There are not many studies conducted in the implementation of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods for heaving wave energy converters (WECs). An assessment of damping control using various MPPT methods for heaving ... -
Adaptive maximum power point tracking algorithm for heaving wave energy converters
(IEEE, 2019-06)In this paper, a new maximum power point tracking algorithm with adaptive step size have been proposed. Since wave energy is the upcoming resource for energy production, an appropriate algorithm which overcome the challenges ... -
Function-based model predictive control approach for maximum power capture of heaving wave energy converters
(Springer, 2014-07)This paper investigates the application of function based model predictive control (MPC) approach to control the movement of single-body heaving wave energy converter (WEC). The proposed controller is designed based on the ... -
Wave Power Assessment in the Middle Part of the Southern Coast of Java Island
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-01)An assessment of the wave power at the southern coast of the middle part of Java Island (Indonesia) was conducted based on a 15-year hindcast spectral wave model using the MIKE 21 Spectral Wave software. The model was ... -
Wave Excitation Force Estimation Using an Electrical-Based Extended Kalman Filter for Point Absorber Wave Energy Converters
(IEEE, 2020-12)Accurate real-time knowledge of the wave excitation force affecting a wave energy converter (WEC) - either through measurement or by estimation - is crucial for implementing effective control strategies that ensure optimum ... -
MATLAB-Based Modeling tool for designing, predicting and analyzing Grid Tied Photovoltaic Systems
(IEEE, 2009-06)Planning a photovoltaic (PV) system is complex. Many different factors must be taken into account such as site information, module type and inclination of the modules, level of irradiation, choice of the most suitable ... -
Control strategies for improving the performance of heaving wave energy converters
(IEEE, 2012-11)This paper presents a new control strategy based on fuzzy logic for maximizing the absorbed energy of heaving wave energy converters (WEC). The fuzzy logic controller is responsible of minimizing the discrepancy between ... -
Predicting the electrical behavior of grid-tied photovoltaic systems in Al Ain-UAE/model and case study
(IEEE, 2009-01)Technologies of solar energy offer a clean, renewable and domestic energy source, and are essential components of a sustainable energy future. Conventionally, PV modules used to be located over the roof, but presently and ... -
Design of a double-sided permanent magnet linear generator for laboratory scale ocean wave energy converter
(IEEE, 2017-09)Design of a laboratory scale wave energy converter (WEC) system based on planar double-sided permanent magnet linear generator (PMLG) is considered in this paper. The detail procedure in designing the PMLG is reported ... -
Perspectives on damping strategy for heaving wave energy converters
(IEEE, 2017-09)Damping strategies are cost-effective and easy-to-implement, and are used to mechanically load heaving wave energy converters (WECs) by utilizing the combination of a properly sized power takeoff (PTO) system and an ... -
Maximising power conversion for heaving point absorbers using a reference-based control technique
(IET, 2017-04)This study considers maximising conversion between the mechanical and electrical powers for heaving point absorbers (HPAs). The objective is implemented by generating the buoy's velocity reference by designing the intrinsic ... -
Self-tunable fuzzy logic controller for the optimization of heaving wave energy converters
(IEEE, 2012-11)This paper proposes a new suboptimal reactive control technique for controlling single body heaving wave energy converter (WEC). A self-tunable fuzzy logic controller is implemented to maximize the absorbed energy while ... -
Controlling heaving wave energy converter using function-based model predictive control technique
(IEEE, 2013-06)This paper proposes a new reactive control technique for controlling single body heaving wave energy converter (WEC). A function-based continuous model predictive controller (MPC) is implemented to maximize the absorbed ... -
Robust predictive control for heaving wave energy converters
(Pergamon, 2018-09)In this paper, a novel robust model predictive controller (R-MPC) for wave energy converters (WECs) is proposed. The controller combines a constrained function-based predictive controller that is responsible for ensuring ... -
Prediction of global solar radiation in Abu Dhabi
(Hindawi, 2012)Mathematical expressions have been employed to estimate global solar radiation on horizontal from relative sunshine duration for two weather stations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. These ... -
Simple bottom-up hierarchical control strategy for heaving wave energy converters
(Elsevier, 2017-06)The objective of this study was to improve the power captured in heaving wave energy converters using a simple robust hierarchical control strategy (HCS). A HCS comprises a higher level controller (HLC) and a lower level ... -
Online damping strategy for controlling heaving wave energy converters using three-phase bridge boost rectifier
(IEEE Access, 2017-06)One of the main research questions in the field of wave energy technologies concerns the development of an efficient control strategy that can enhance the economic competitiveness of these technologies. Numerous control ... -
An intelligent fuzzy logic controller for maximum power capture of point absorbers
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2014-06)This article presents an intelligent fuzzy logic controller (FLC) for controlling single-body heaving wave energy converter (WEC) or what is widely known as “Point Absorber”. The controller aims at maximizing the energy ... -
Design and testing of a laboratory scale test rig for wave energy converters using a double-sided permanent magnet linear generator
(The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2017-07)This study considers the design and testing of a laboratory scale test rig for wave energy converters (WECs). The main element of the test rig is a double-sided permanent magnet linear generator (PMLG). In this study, the ... -
Estimating global solar radiation on horizontal from sunshine hours in Abu Dhabi–UAE
(2010-05)Abstract: - Number of mathematical correlations have been used to predict the monthly average global solar radiation on horizontal using the sun hours as an input parameter. The study was carried out on two weather ... -
Prediction of monthly average daily global solar radiation in Al Ain City–UAE using artificial neural networks
(2010-06)Abstract: Measured air temperature, relative humidity, wind and sunshine duration measurements between 1995 and 2007 for Al Ain city in United Arab Emirates (UAE) were used for the estimation of monthly average daily ... -
Robust and low computational cost controller for improving captured power in heaving wave energy converters
(Pergamon, 2015-11)This study suggests a simple and robust control strategy for improving captured power in heaving wave energy converters (WEC). The controller aims at optimizing the captured power using a hierarchical control strategy ... -
Nitrification inhibition by Cadmium and its mitigation in a novel membrane bioreactor system
(The Seventh Annual U.A.E. University Research Conference, 2000-01)The inhibitory effect of heavy metals in nitrification has not been extensively investigated although it is expected that some form of inhibition would show up in the presence of these. Since Cadmium is a common heavy metal ... -
A Combined Process for Natural Gas Sweetening and Water Desalination
(International Conference on Desalinationusing Membrane TechnologyAt, 2013-04)CO 2 removal from sour natural gas, from the water desalination power plants and similar sources is important not only to the these industries but also to reduce the effect on global warming. In this study, a simple process ... -
Use of Sludge for Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater
(OnePetro, 2000-10)In this paper sludge biomass is used for removal of heavy metals such as Cu, Cd, Pb, and Zn from wastewater and this was introduced in order to develop a comprehensive technique that remove or reduce heavy metal concentration ... -
A New Method to Investigate the Suspension of Solid Particles in Rectangular Tanks Agitated by a Source-Line Bubble Plumes
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2005-11)It is well known that when mechanically agitated vessels are used, the forces applied by the agitator moving in the fluid contained in the vessel maintain flow patterns in the fluid. In the tanks under study, the flow ... -
Effect of the Fracture Energy of the FRP/Concrete Interfacial Behavior On Beams Strengthened in Shear With EB-FRP
(ACI, 2012-05)he strengthening of concrete structures by means of externally bonded (EB) fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) is now routinely considered to be an effective method for enhancing the loading capacity of existing structures. ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Liquid Membrane Separation for Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas
(CENTRE ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL & ECONOMIC RESEARCH PUBL-CESER, 2017-01)A numerical analysis of countercurrent separator unit fitted with a liquid membrane with facilitated transport is presented for the separation of carbon dioxide from natural gas with nitrogen as a sweep gas on the permeate ... -
Innovation in Oil: A sustainable EOR technique for high salinity and high temperature formations
(10th International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications, 2017-02)Fulfilling worldwide energy demand in the 21st century is the most challenging problem. New kinds of energy sources along with the new technological breakthroughs to maintain enough oil and gas supply are needed to meet ... -
Production of Irrigation Water by Crystallization of Salts from Reject water of Solvay Process
(2017-03)There were two major sources of CO2 emissions: power Plants and natural gas treatment plants. CO2 removal from the sources such as fossil-fuel power plants and similar sources is of supreme importance to reduce the effect ... -
Use of a Smart Natural Material to Remove Zinc and Cadmium from Water
(MedCrave Group, 2018)The use of available waste materials as adsorbents of heavy metals from industrial wastewaters was investigated. Metallic ions of Zn and Cd are some of the most difficult contaminants to remove from the aqueous streams ... -
Secondary and tertiary green water flooding of fractured and heterogeneous oil reservoirs at high salinity and high temperature
(Abu Dhabi University, 2020-09)A composition and a method to improve the exploit of oil from a hydrocarbon containing formation are disclosed. The method is characterized in that a aqueous composition including extract of a plant is injected into the ... -
Using Local Materials to Optimize the Eco-design of a Resilient Urban Environment in Sustainable Urban Project Process
(Horizon Research Publishing, 2021-08)All forecasts state that in the 21st century: there will be more urban. Thus, the majority of the population will live in cities. The urbanization model and the transport system of the city inherited from the 20th century ... -
Correlating electronegativity in bimetallic oxygen carriers for chemical looping combustion
(Elsevier, 2022-01)Metallic tailoring of oxygen carrier plays a crucial role within chemical looping combustion (CLC) applications, which can be correlated to the redox reaction enhancement and sustainability. Such attributes arise from the ... -
Bioremediation of soils contaminated by oil spills in the UAE: an engineering solution approach
(1999)Water plays a vital role in our life and that is why human societies have been looking for different sources of water. Exponential growth of population and industrial expansion primed need for increase in water supply and ... -
Enhanced oil recovery from UAE limestone reservoirs using bacteria flooding, an experimental approach
(The Japan Petroleum Institute, 2001-09)This project investigates the use of bacteria, which is a minor cost material, to improve the oil recovery from UAE limestone reservoirs. The work focused initially on the study of the interfacial tension (IFT) between ... -
Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated UAE Soils: Challenges and Advances
(2006-09)Biological treatment of crude oil contaminated desert soils was shown to be an effective method when using biopile systems. Because of the poor nutrient and microbial content of the desert soils, bioaugmentation was shown ...
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