Sixth International Engineering Conference
Recent Submissions
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An Investigation into Thermal Performance and Thermal Comfort of Houses in Refugee Camps in Palestine Using Computer Simulation
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)Exploring buildings’ thermal behavior is necessary to predict occupants’ comfort, to identify energy consumption, and to examine alternate enhancements for achieving better indoor thermal environments and energy efficient ... -
Studying the Effect of Orientation and Building Massing on Energy Performance, Case Study: Teba Building, IUG
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)Achieving the optimum thermal performance of buildings is widely proposed. It determines how thermally comfortable the building is for its users, and how energy-efficient it is. It’s undeniable that improving the energy ... -
Thermal Insulation in Buildings Using Two Wall Cavities
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)The present work examines a system that uses two separated wall cavities filled with air which can be used as a thermal insulator in buildings. It is well known that stationary air has lower thermal conductivity 0.026 ... -
The Influence of Canyon Asymmetry on Heating and Cooling Energy Demand of Buildings in the Mediterranean Climate of the Gaza Strip
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)This paper shows the effect of canyon asymmetry on the energy consumption of buildings in the Mediterranean climate of the Gaza strip. The study was conducted using threedimensional computer models, namely, ECOTECT and IDA ... -
A Study of Daylighting Performance in Apartment Buildings with Reference to the Gaza Strip
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)Daylighting in residential buildings is an essential design parameter considering its impact on the visual comfort of users and energy efficiency of buildings. This is more challenging in apartment buildings, where collective ... -
Cooling Performance of White Roofs in Residential Buildings
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)A multitude of research efforts explore the possibilities for reducing buildings' energy demand. In general, the cooling load of buildings is affected in part by the solar absorptance of roof surfaces. Therefore, new ... -
The Living Façade: Mashrabbia; a Kinetic Envelope Improves Building Energy Performance
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)How to make buildings acclimate to the climate has been the challenge of architecture for Thermal comfort. Reducing the outdoor high temperature differences is still the significance of building energy efficiency. In ... -
Energy and Climate Tower: The Integration of Absorption Refrigeration by Using Ammonia to Build Energy and Climate Tower
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)The idea of my research project in the future, it basis through knowledge and collect information of solar-powered refrigeration technology and Hydrology. The project contributes to the reduction of global warming by pulling ... -
The Determining Factors of Selecting Energy Storage Systems for the Renewable Energy Sources in the Energy- Efficient Building
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)Electrical energy storage (ESS) is a most important element in micro-grid to balancing the supply and demand of energy, optimising our use of intermittent energy source such as wind or solar energy. In ESSs we can support ... -
Sustainability Assessment of Buildings in the Gaza Strip: A Preliminary Framework
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)considering the current global emphasize on implementing sustainable development strategies, the role of construction sector in this regard is significant. This has resulted in proposing several comprehensive systems that ... -
The Experience of Developing a Module on Energy-Efficient Buildings for Architecture Students
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)This paper presents a practical experience of developing a module on energy-efficient buildings for architecture students. The module was developed by a team of staff from the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) and Vienna ... -
Stepping into Renewable Energy: Advantages & Disadvantages – Development & Future
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)The distribution of renewable energy becomes increasingly important in the future, particularly in the areas where the electricity generation is more difficult or impossible. Also, the question of renewable energies is ... -
Design of a Robust Hybrid DC Coupled Solar Photovoltaic System Utilizing State of the Art Building Applied Photovoltaic Technology: A practical Case Study for the Islamic University of Gaza Laboratory Building
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)this paper compares different solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems implemented worldwide including solar fuel saver (SFS) systems and focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of each system discussing the suitability and ... -
Power Management Device for a Micro Grid Containing a PV System and a Generator
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)Over the last seven years, Gaza Strip is suffering from inveterate crisis in the electricity sector and since that time experts working in this area to find solutions that contribute to alleviate the problem and commensurate ... -
Effect of Addition of ADHE and CABP Surfactants on the Physiochemical and Mechanical Properties of Cement Pastes
(The Islamic University of Gaza, 2016-25-10)The lightweight aerated concrete, mortar and paste is recently acceptable for the use in civil construction purposes as a result of their peculiar features such as heat-insulating, sound absorption, low self-weight and ...