Staff Publications- Faculty of Engineering
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Enhancing useful energy gain by optimization solar-thermal collector tilt angle: case study for Gaza, Palestine
(IEEE Xplore, 2020-12)To enhance useful gained energy by solar thermal collector, two software programs are used for optimizing tilt and incidence angle of the collector. TRNSYS program is used to predict solar useful energy gained by the ... -
Microgrid For Remote Area In Gaza Strip Powered By Solar Energy And Olive Oil Mill Waste
(BOKU, Vienna, Austria, 2021)Environmental, economic and strategic reasons are behind the rapid impulse in the deployment of renewable energy sources that is taking place around the world. Microgrid technology can effectively integrate the advantages ... -
Optimum analysis of hybrid grid connected, bio-shared renewable energy systems for domestic-based application
(Elsevier, 2021)"Increasing household energy demand in the countries of the global south and the lack of conventional fuels and their high prices is forcing local authorities to look for alternatives. Based on the example of the city of ... -
Modified solar cells with antireflection coatings
(Elsevier BV, 2021-08)Designing a solar cell that can harvest energy with a high level of efficiency is an important research topic. For improving the performance of solar cells, this paper introduces four proposed structures for solar cells ... -
Hybrid energy system for Dier El Balah quarantine center in Gaza Strip, Palestine
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-03-23)A new off-grid Hybrid Energy System (HES) for Dier El Balah quarantine center (middle Gaza Strip, Palestine) that was built to host the infected Corona virus (COVID-19) people is studied. The proposed system is made up of ... -
Numerical Investigation of Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) based Sensor for Glucose Level Monitoring
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-01-20)This study aims to apply Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR), Maxwell Garnett’s formula, and Fabry-Perot theory together to design and develop a LSPR enhanced gold colloidal nanoparticles (AuNPs) sensor to be used ... -
Coherent passive optical network for 5G and beyond transport
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021-09)Building low-latency and high-capacity optical networks is vital for new high-speed cellular technologies. Coherent wavelength division multiplexing passive optical networks (WDM-PONs) are expected to play a key role in ... -
2 Tbit/s based coherent wavelength division multiplexing passive optical network for 5G transport
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021-05)Future high-speed mobile communication systems require low latency and high capacity networks. Coherent wave-length division multiplexing (WDM) passive optical network (PON) scheme is expected to play a vital role in these ... -
The Relationship between Projects Management Managers’ Competencies and Employees’ Performance of Construction Industry at Gaza Strip
(UTHM Publisher, 2021-06-30)Projects managers‟ competencies are one of the factors that have the greatest impact on the employees' performance in construction projects. However, many construction companies appear to give insufficient attention to the ... -
The Relationship between Projects Management Managers’ Competencies and Employees’ Performance of Construction Industry at Gaza Strip
(UTHM Publishe, 2021-06-30): Projects managers‟ competencies are one of the factors that have the greatest impact on the employees' performance in construction projects. However, many construction companies appear to give insufficient attention to ... -
Overview of Precoding Techniques for Massive MIMO
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021)Massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) is playing a crucial role in the fifth generation (5G) and beyond 5G (B5G) communication systems. Unfortunately, the complexity of massive MIMO systems is tremendously increased ... -
Extended Signed Quadrature Spatial Modulation System With Multi-User Support
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-04-01)Signed quadrature spatial modulation (SQSM) was recently introduced to enhance the throughput of spatial modulation (SM) in multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems. This strategy involves independently transmitting ... -
A Low-cost Solar System for Freezers without Back-up Batteries
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-03-23)This paper introduces a 420-liter freezer powered by a PV solar system that works without spare batteries. Hence, it provides a green solution for stand-alone applications in remote areas and in places with electricity ... -
Effect of high-volume ultrafine palm oil fuel ash on the engineering and transport properties of concrete
(Elsevier BV, 2020-06)Palm oil fuel ash (POFA) is a by-product in palm oil manufacturing and is currently disposed to open areas and landfills without any previous treatment, thereby causing environment pollution. The use of small-particle-sized ... -
Factors Affecting Defects Occurrence in Structural Design Stage of Residential Buildings in Gaza Strip
(Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2019-11-15)Background: Residential buildings are an essential and significant satisfaction pillar for the human’s life to ensure a safe and durable residence. In addition, due to the rapid development and population growth in the ... -
Effect of Incorporating Pottery and Bottom Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement
(University of Kerbala - KIJOMS, 2019-12-06)This study addressed the environmental constraints in cement production. Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) was replaced with pottery powder (PP, produced by grinding locally available pottery) and bottom ash (BA) at 10%, 20% ... -
Effect of different curing conditions on the mechanical properties of UHPFC
(2012-08-28)Ultra-High Performance Fiber Concrete (UHPFC) is a new class of concrete. Because of its distinguished mechanical properties, UHPFC is considered as an ideal alternative material for use in developing new structural ... -
Utilization of Ultra-high Performance Fibre Concrete (UHPFC) for Rehabilitation – A Review
(Elsevier BV, 2013)Abstract Under normal circumstances, reinforced concrete structures (RCS) show excellent performance in terms of durability and structural behaviour except for the zones that are subjected to severe mechanical or cyclic ... -
Evaluation of Bond Strength between Normal Concrete Substrate and Ultra High Performance Fiber Concrete as a Repair Material
(Elsevier BV, 2013)Abstract In recent years premature deterioration of concrete structures due to salt damage has become a serious social problem. Repair and strengthening in order to improve the durability of these structures has become ... -
Factors Affecting Sustainability Performance during the Construction Stage in Building Projects-Consultants’ Perspective
(Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2020-02-18)Background: The construction industry significantly contributes towards enriching human inhabitation within the built environment. However, the industry generates one-third of the world’s carbon emissions per annum (a ...
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