Browsing Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science by Author "Dincer, Ibrahim"
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Development and analysis of solar energy based multigeneration systems
Ozlu, Sinan (2015-05-01)In this thesis three novel multigeneration energy systems are introduced based on renewable resources such as solar and wind energy. The results of the analyses show that, System 1 has a maximum energy efficiency of 43% ... -
Development and assessment of integrated energy systems with ammonia synthesis and fuel cells
Siddiqui, Osamah (2020-12-01)Hydrogen and ammonia comprise two important clean fuels, which are expected to play a vital role in the development of clean energy production and utilization. Currently, their production relies heavily on fossil fuel-based ... -
Development and assessment of integrated powering systems with alternative fuel choices for clean transportation
Seyam, Shaimaa Fouad Mohamed Abdelhamid (2023-04-01)This thesis presents novel engine systems using alternative fuels for aviation, rail, and marine transportation as follows: (i) alternative powering systems, such as fuel cells, on-board hydrogen production (ii) alternative ... -
Development and assessment of renewable ammonia and methanol production systems
Hasan, Ahmed M. (2020-04-01)In this thesis, four renewable energy-based integrated systems for sustainable communities are developed. System 1 consists of a single-stage OTEC plant integrated with an ammonia production and district cooling system. ... -
Development and assessment of renewable energy based integrated systems for dimethyl ether production
DinAli, Magd N (2018-12-01)Dimethyl-ether (DME) is considered to be one of the most promising, renewable alternative fuels. This thesis studies, develops, analyzes and assesses the performance of three dimethyl-ether production integrated systems, ... -
Development and experimental investigation of new self-can cooling systems
Huang, Jason (2014-04-01)In this thesis, two conceptual self-cooling beverage can designs are proposed. The methods of cooling are validated experimentally and certain parameters of interested are obtained for an analytical and numerical study of ... -
Development and investigation of alkaline electrolyte based direct ammonia fuel cells
Siddiqui, Osamah (2018-01-01)In the present thesis study, alkaline electrolyte based direct ammonia fuel cells are developed, and their performances are evaluated through various parameters and efficiencies, such as open circuit voltages, polarization ... -
Development and investigation of an ammonia synthesis reactor
Chehade, Ghassan (2018-08-01)Ammonia production has gained increasing attention in the last decade due to its importance as a feedstock and an energy carrier. In the present thesis study, two novel ammonia production systems are presented. The first ... -
Development and investigation of compressed air only and hybrid powering options
Mohammadali Zadeh, Reza (2016-04-01)Currently, significant resources are deployed to investigate electric and pneumatic vehicles in response to environmental, energy and consumer pressures. The goal of this thesis is to show conceptual development, analyze, ... -
Development and investigation of integrated solar systems for hydrogen and methanol production
Hogerwaard, Janette (2018-04-01)Implications of climate change, in particular the negative effects of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from fossil fuel combustion, as well as the finite nature of fossil fuels necessitate the implementation of ... -
Development and modeling of a lab-scale integrated copper-chlorine cycle for hydrogen production
Farsi, Aida (2020-08-01)Hydrogen is one of the most important energy carriers, clean fuels, and storage media in the upcoming future. Hydrogen production through the thermochemical copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl) cycle is one of the most promising methods ... -
Development and modeling of novel battery thermal management systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles
Al-Zareer, Maan (2019-04-01)Thermal management system is necessary to control the operating temperature of the lithium ion batteries in battery packs for electrical and hybrid electrical vehicles. This thesis studies, develops and models novel battery ... -
Development of a new hybrid photochemical/electrocatalytic water splitting reactor for hydrogen production: design, analysis and experiments
Baniasadi, Ehsan (2012-01-01)Solar-driven water splitting combines several attractive features for sustainable energy utilization. The conversion of solar energy to a type of storable energy has crucial importance. An alternative method to hydrogen ... -
Development of a new integrated sustainability assessment model for energy systems
Abu-Rayash, Azzam (2017-07-01)This thesis presents a novel and comprehensive sustainability assessment model for energy systems. The model features an integrated approach and encompasses various multi-disciplinary areas of study, which influence energy ... -
Development of integrated performance indicators and integrated energy systems for smart cities
Abu-Rayash, Azzam (2021-04-01)The urge to develop and innovate net zero energy systems for smart city applications has never been more pressing. As the world population is rapidly growing, the global energy demand expands exponentially. The setback ... -
Development of novel energy systems for LNG locomotives
Al Ali, Mohammed (2015-04-01)The use of diesel in the railway sector brings challenges to the engineers to meet the current emissions standards set by governments. This thesis addresses potential solutions to overcome the emissions problems in the ... -
Development of waste management systems: applications of Durham Region
Gungor, Bogachan (2021-08-01)This thesis aims to reduce environmental impacts and increase overall efficiencies of domestic waste management systems by proposing case studies for Durham Region. Case study 1 integrates an anaerobic digestion facility ... -
Development, analysis and life cycle assessment of integrated systems for hydrogen production based on the copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl) cycle
Ozbilen, Ahmet Ziyaettin (2013-08-01)The energy carrier hydrogen is expected to help solve many energy challenges we are facing today. Thermochemical water splitting using a Cu-Cl cycle, linked with renewable energy sources and/or the Generation IV nuclear ... -
Development, analysis and performance assessment of net zero energy house systems.
Hassoun, Anwar Rached (2014-08-01)Net zero energy buildings have captured the attention of many researchers and governments due to high energy consumption by traditional buildings. The design stage of a net zero energy house is the most crucial and cost ... -
Electrochemical analysis of CuCl/HCl electrolyser
Soltani, Reza (2015-10-01)This thesis presents an electrochemical study on a CuCl/HCl electrolyser which is the hydrogen generation step of the CuCl thermochemical hydrogen production cycle. The anode electrolyte is solution of 2 mol.l−1 CuCl(aq) ...