It-Dreps 2013)

The 1 st International Conference & Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology in Developing Renewable Energy Processes and Systems (IT-DREPS 2013)

29-31 May 2013 University of Petra Amman, Jordan http://www.it-dreps.org

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Editors:

Ghassan Issa Hussein Al-Bahadili Mousa Al-Akhras Ali Maqousi M. Al Sheikh Hasan Table of Contents

Message from the President of University of Petra, H.E. Adnan Badran v

Message from the General Chair viii

Advisory Committee x

Conference Committees xi

Scientific Committee xiii

Track Chairs xiv

Organization Committee Members xv

Organizers, Sponsors, and Patrons xvi

Keynote Speech 1: IREEN – ICT for Energy Efficient Neighbourhoods xvii Alian Zarli

Keynote Speech 2: Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) xix Ziyad Salameh

Keynote Speech 3: Heterogeneous Power Supply Sources: A Challenge to SCADA xxi Systems Madjid Merabti

Keynote Speech 4: ICT TRENDS IN ENERGY xxiii Issa Batarseh

Theme A: Renewable Energy Sources, Applications, Management, and Economics 1

Track A-1: Renewable Energy Power Generation Sources 2 Development of a Wind Turbine System With Energy Storage in the Form of 3 Hydropower Harriet Green and Mohammed Sanduk Cost and Production Performance of a Tubular Solar Still 4 Teruyuki Fukuhara, Hiroaki Terasaki, Takahiro Yamaji, and Amimul Ahsan Requirements and Design of a Small Wind Rotor for a Small House in Guildford 5 Triada Vlasakoudi and Mohammed Sanduk

Amorphous Silicon based MIS Structures for Solar Cells Applications: Electrical 6 Considerations Zoubeida Hafdi Preparation and Study of Spectral Analyses and Optical Properties of Nanopole 7 Sensitive to Light of Hydrogen Fuel Production Haleemah J. Mohammed, Kassim M. Sahan, Roaa Sh. Mahmood, and Noor M. Jalal

Curcumin-Sensitized Anatase TiO 2 Nanoparticles for Photodegradation of Methyl 8 Orange with Solar Radiation Ahed Zyoud and Hikmat Hilal Manufacturing of Ink-Sensitized Solar Cell by NANO Technology 9 Kassim M. Sahan,Haleemah J. Mohammed,Noor M. Jalal, and Roaa Sh. Mahmood

Track A-2: Renewable Energy Applications 10 Integrated Model of Photovoltaic Solar System with the Sound Biometric 11 Techniques Kenza Meridji, Khalid T. Al-Sarayreh, Ebaa Fayyoumi, and Sahar Idwan Performance Analysis of Solar Air Cooling (Two-Stage Adsorption Chiller) in 12 Jordan Ahmad Alsarayreh, Abdul Ghani Albaali, and Ghazi Alkhatib Solar Sintering of Jordanian Silica Sand 13 Mohammed Awwad Al-Dabbas The Performance of NANO Adsorption Solar Cooling Generator Unit 14 Mohammed Awwad Al-Dabbas

Track A-3: Renewable Energy Management and Economics 15 Technical and Economic Analysis for an Onshore Wind Grid Connection (Case 16 Study, Greece) Panagiotis Panousis and Mohammed Sanduk

Roadmap for Developing PV Manufacturing Industry: In countries of the Gulf Cooperation 17 Council and the Arab Region Khaled Masri and Dev Raheja Status of Renewable Energy in Jordan 18 Riyad Al-Sayed Optimization of the Deployment of Utility Scale Solar Plants 19 Majd Jayyousi, Ali Diabat, and Hosni Ghedira

Theme B: Application of IT in Developing Renewable Energy Processes and 20 Systems Track B-1: Intelligent Systems and Soft Computing for Renewable Systems 21 Simulation of Maximum Power Point Tracking for Photovoltaic Systems 22 Hussein Al-Bahadili, Hadi Al-Saadi, Reyad Al-Sayed, and M. Al-Sheikh Hasan Predicting Surface Ozone Concentrations Using Multigene Symbolic Regression 23 Genetic Programming Alaa Sheta and Hossam Faris Investigating Blade Performance of Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine based on 24 Blade Element Momentum Theory Franklyn Kanyako and Isam Janajreh Simulation of the Processes Inside an Entrained Flow Gasifier 25 Idowu Adeyemi and Isam Janajreh

Track B-2: Software Engineering for Renewable Energy Systems 26 Towards Apriori and Posteriori Estimation Models for Renewable Energy Projects 27 in Software Engineering Khalid T. Al-Sarayreh and Kenza Meridji A Development Approach of Software Requirements for Renewable Energy 28 Applications Using Fundamental Principles of Software Engineering Kenza Meridji and Ghassan Issa

Track B-3: Smart Systems for Renewable Energy 29 Double Axis Solar Tracking System Mechanical Design and Control 30 Salem Nijmeh, Moh’d Sami S. Ashhab, Adnan Mukattash, and Ahmed Al-Ghandoor Solar Tracking System: Design based on GPS and Astronomical Equations 31 Fawzi M. Al-Naima, Ramzy S. Ali, Ahmed J. Abid AMI and AMR Projects in Jordan 32 Feras Al-Asali Designing and Implementation of Two-Axis Controller for Solar Tracking System 33 Muhammad Asif Munir, Aleem Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Rafay Khan

Towards an Open Architecture for Smart Grid Communications: Possible Pointers from 34 Multiservice Network Research Ali Maqousi, Tatiana Balikhina, Kashinath Basu, and Frank Ball Local Area Grid: Power Distribution and Sharing within Neighboring Households 35 Ghassan F. Issa, Ahmad F. Shubita, Muhammad Abo Arqoub, and Abed Alkarim Banna A Communication Architecture for Power Routing in the Smart Grid 36 A F Bouhafs, M Merabti, A Hardy

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A non-Linear Control of Power Wind Turbine Based on Doubly Fed Induction 37 Generator Karima Boulaam, Akkila Boukhelifa, and Isam Janajreh Track B-4: IT Support for Renewable Energy 38 An ICT Framework for Coupling Renewables and Energy Storage in Low Carbon 39 Districts and Cities Marc Bourdeau, Peter Riederer, Yacine Rezgui, Sylvain Robert, and Johan Desmedt Validated TRNSYS Model for Solar Assisted Space Heating System 40 Nidal Abdalla Renewable Energy Ontology 41 Ahmad Kayed

Knowledge based Systems KBS for Energy Efficiency: Energy Aware Manufacturing 42 Mohammed A. Omar, Ahmad Mayyas, and Qilun Zhou

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Message from the President of University of Petra (IT-DREPS 2013 Guest of Honor)

Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am very pleased to address this important conference, that brings together researchers from the ICT and Renewable Energy fields. I believe that extensive collaboration between different disciplines is very essential for the development of future renewable energy systems that are efficient and cost effective. Therefore, your presence here today is highly appreciated, and is considered a step forward towards such fruitful collaboration. With the latest economic crises, shortages of gas and oil supplies, and the substantial increase of energy prices, countries are seriously seeking alternative energy solutions that are sustainable, environmentally safe, as well as cost effective. According to the latest IEA reports, renewable energy sources in 2010 accounted for 13% of world's primary energy supply, and 19.5% of global electricity generation. It is estimated that by the year 2035 renewable energy will reach 31% of world's energy supply, with an estimated investment exceeding $6.5 trillions. I believe that this conference could not have come at a more appropriate time. A time where many countries, especially neighbouring ones in the Middle East, are facing political instability and turmoil, thus directly affecting the production and supply of oil and gas. Countries such as Jordan, who have extensive social, and economical development programs, and who heavily depend on imported energy have been hit very hard lately due to the surrounding conflicts. Ironically, while Jordan shares borders with the world's richest countries in oil and gas; it imports more than 96% of its energy from its neighbours. Energy price subsidy in Jordan is nearly %6.25 of GDP in 2011, and as the prices continue to rise, it is expected to reach %18 of GDP by 2014. The energy bill is expected to exceed $5 billions this year, and the loss in the energy sector is expected to reach $1.5 billions. The cost of producing a kilowatt-hour of electricity is around JD0.189, while the public on average pays only JD0.073 per KWh with the government subsidizing the difference. The Jordanian Government ultimately realized that the only way out of the energy deficit is to take immediate actions that include: reducing energy price subsidies, sharing the higher portions of energy cost with citizens, and taking serious actions and practical steps towards the development of long term sustainable energy source alternatives. The success of renewable energy production in Jordan as well as in other developing countries requires drastic measures that start with a government with a clear cut vision regarding renewable energy. This vision should be transformed to a set of regulations or policies designed to remove investment and development obstacles, and to guarantee a smooth transition from fossil based energy dependency to renewable energy. In summary, we can safely arrive at some key factors or actions to be taken by different stakeholders, for the success of renewable energy:

First: Governments must achieve their renewable energy visions through a set of sound regulations and policies, and by facilitating funding, and subsidize renewable energy prices. Second: Research and educational institutions must assume their role in raising energy conservation awareness, directing research towards renewable energy to serve society, promote interdisciplinary projects and research to seek efficient and cost effective energy solutions. Third : Local markets must provide readily available solutions with competitive and affordable prices to consumers Forth : Financial institutions must support long-term financing for large and small projects with competitive rates. Fifth : Society and civil service groups must promote awareness programs, engage in energy conservation programs, and call for environmental reform programs. I am all confident, that this conference will touch on the above issues, and will provide for future collaboration between ICT, renewable energy, and other researchers for the development of efficient and cost effective energy solutions. I will be eager to receive the set of recommendations that will be reached at the conclusion of this conference. Thank you so much, and God Bless you. Prof. Adnan Badran, President of the University of Petra

H.E. Prof. Adnan Badran

Prof. Badran obtained his BSc. from Oklahoma State University, USA (1959), and his MSc. (1961) and PhD. (1963) both, from Michigan State University, USA. He has been awarded an Hon. Doctorate from the SungKyuakwan University (1981), Seoul, Republic of Korea, and Hon. Science Doctorate from Michigan State University (2007). He received West Watkins distinguished lectureship award from Oklahoma State University (2009), USA. A professor for forty-five years, he was Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Jordan (1971-1976), and then President of Yarmouk University and Technology University, Jordan (1976-1986), Secretary General of the Higher Council for Science and Technology, Jordan (1986 – 1987), Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Education. Jordan ( 1989 ), Assistant Director General for Science (ADG/SC), (1990-1994), Deputy Director General (DDG), UNESCO, Paris (1994-1998), President of Philadelphia University (1998-2005), Prime Minister of Jordan & Minster of Defense (2005), Senator and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education Science, Culture and Media (2006-2010). Currently, he is President of University of Petra, Jordan, and President of the Arab Academy of Sciences, Beirut, (2003- ), Chairman of the Board of the Trustees of the Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED), Beirut (2008- ), Member, Board of Trustees of Masdar Institute of Technology, Abu vi

Dhabi (2007- ), Member of UNESCO Good-Will committee on Discrimination in Education (2011- ), Member Board of Trustees of Arab Thought Forum, Amman (2012- ). He is a fellow of the The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) & (IAS), a member of the Institute of Biological Sciences, member of the World Affairs Council (1980- ). President of the board of National Center of Human Rights (2008 -2011), President of the Asia-Pacific Forum on Human Rights (APF) Sidney (2009 -2011), Member of Int'l coordinating committee of human rights, Geneva. Advisory Board Member of the Arab Thought Foundation, Beirut (2009- ). Vice President of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) (1990-2000), executive board member of: International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS), International Council of Scientific Union (ICSU), International Association of Universities (IAU) and Universities Presidents (IAUP), Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), UNESCO bio-Science network. Royal Society of Conversation of Nature (RSCN). Prof. Badran published twenty books covering textbooks in biology, environment and energy, and 120 scientific papers and articles published in plant metabolism and oxidative enzymes, in science and technology, education, environment and culture, i.e. Education in Transition in Middle East (Paragon book 1987), Agriculture in Middle East, (Paragon 1990). Biology and Health, UNESCO New Trends in Education (1986) and Strategy of S & T for Development in the Arab region. He produced four major patents (U.S. & Europe), in enzymes extraction, environmental control of perishable food. Prof. Badran received awards of the highest Renaissance medal (Al-Nahda), Yarmouk medal, Khalid Bin Walid medal, Alfonso the Tenth medal, Spain, Hall of Fame alumni award (OSU), Independence National medal (Estiklal), Arab Thought Foundation award for best researcher in higher education in the Arab world (2005). TWAS Regional Prize for "Building Scientific Institutions", Durban, South Africa, (2009), Asia Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education 2011. Shoman Award for Peer Review of Young Arab scientists.

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Message from the General Chair

Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen ,

On behalf of the conference committee, it gives me a great pleasure to welcome you to " The 1st International Conference & Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology in Developing Renewable Energy Processes & Systems (IT-DREPS 2013) ", organized by the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Petra. It has been an honor for me to chair this innovative conference, and to work with a great team of highly motivated researchers and organizers . We are privileged today to have H.E. Professor Adnan Badran, president of the University of Petra, as our guest of honor, and I thank him for giving us the opportunity to hold this conference under his patronage. As an environmental and alternative energy activist, we as a conference committee were inspired by his knowledge and experience in this area. IT-DREPS 2013 is an International Refereed Conference Sponsored by IEEE, aiming at bridging the gap between researchers in Information Technology and their counterparts in the Renewable Energy area. The idea behind this conference is to introduce this sensitive and essential area of research on Renewable Energy to Information Technology and Computer Scientists, while at the same time give the opportunity for Renewable Energy experts to demonstrate their requirements and their needs to an audience of researchers who have the knowledge and the interest in the area of ICT. IT-DREPS 2013 aims at exploring problems related to renewable energy such as cost-effectiveness, efficiency, automation, control, monitoring, intelligence, distribution, security, availability, simulation, quality, and interoperability. There are many important application areas in renewable energy that requires ICT solutions such as Smart Grids, Micro Grids, Active Distribution Networks, Distributed Generation, Distributed Energy Resources, Power line Communication, Distributed Management Systems and Automatic metering, just to name a few. IT-DREPS 2013 is divided into two major themes with several tracks in each: • Theme A: Renewable Energy Sources, Applications, Management, and Economics, which includes tracks on Renewable Energy Power Generation Sources, Renewable Energy Applications, Renewable Energy Management and Economics. • Theme B: Application of Information Technology Fields in Developing Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, which includes tracks on Intelligent Systems & Soft Computing, Software Engineering, Smart Systems, and IT Support for Renewable Energy. This conference includes two introductory speeches by our guest of honor Prof. Adnan Badran, and by the ERC Chief Commissioner Prof. Mohammad Hamid. It also includes four keynote speeches, a workshop on Energy Conservation, three industrial presentations, ten parallel sessions with 35 paper presentations, a student competition (ITSAF2013), and finally a

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closing ceremony to present the conference recommendations, and to announce the winning teams of the ITSAF competition. Presented papers will be included in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library, thanks for the support of IEEE Jordan Section, the IEEE West Saudi Arabia Section, and the IEEE organization as a whole. I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support: Power Engineering Group, Association of Arab Universities, Jordan Islamic Bank, Canadian European Academy (Canada), Arab Potash Co., e-Baheth electronics, Mazajnet, and Standard Associates. I would like to also thank our conference committee members who represented a number of local universities including: The University of Jordan, Hashemite University, Princess Sumaya University of Science and Technology, the German Jordanian University, and Al- Hussein Bin Talal University. Last but not least, special thanks to the organization and scientific committees who really worked so hard to put this conference together. Again, I thank you all for coming today, especially those who traveled the distance from different countries to join us in this conference, and I thank our guests from the educational, research, and industrial sectors. I wish you a safe and pleasant stay in Jordan hoping to fulfill your objectives from your participation at this conference.

Prof. Ghassan F. Issa Conference General Chair

Advisory Committee

Prof. Marwan M. Muwalla Prof. Sam Kubba Vice President President, ME Green University of Petra, Jordan Buildings Assc., USA

Prof. Ziyad Salameh Prof. Adel Sharif Keynote Speaker Surrey University, UK UML, USA

Prof. Madjid Merabti Prof. Nael Hirzallah Liverpool John Moores Dean of the Faculty of University, UK Information Technology, Applied Science University, Jordan

Prof. Hamed Al-Raweshidy Mr. Maki Al Faiz Brunel University, UK Director General, Power Engineering World Company, Jordan

Mr. Khaled Masri Mr. Hashim Al-Majali CEO, Standars Associate, Al-Tatweer Group, CEO USA Jordan

Conference Committee

Ghassan F. Issa Conference General Chair University of Petra, Jordan

Shakir M. Hussain Conference Co-Chair University of Petra, Jordan

Hussein Al-Bahadili Scientific Committee Chair University of Petra, Jordan

Ali Maqousi Organization Committee Chair University of Petra, Jordan

Mousa Al-Akhras, Publications Committee Chair The University of Jordan

Riyad A|-Sayed Organization Committee Co-Chair University of Petra, Jordan

Ghazi Alkhatib Scientific Committee Co-Chair PSUT, Jordan

Ahmad Awwad Scientific Committee Co-Chair University of Petra, Jordan

Khalid T. Al-Sarayreh Organization Committee Hashemite University, Jordan

Yaseen Al-Husban Scientific Committee Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Jordan

Ahmad Al-Ghandoor Scientific Committee Hashemite University, Jordan

Nabeel Tawalbeh IEEE Jordan Section Representative Jordan University, Jordan

Mohamaed Abu-Arqoub Scientific Committee University of Petra, Jordan

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Scientific Committee

Hussein Al-Bahadili, Scientific Committee Chair, Ahmad Kayed, Middle East University, Jordan University of Petra, Jordan Ahmad Dubai, Edinburgh University, UK Ghazi Alkhatib, PSUT, Jordan Wasim A. AL-Hamdani, Kentucky State University, Ahmad Awwad, University of Petra, Jordan USA Ziyad Salameh, Keynote Speaker, UML, USA Hilal M. Yousef, Applied Science University, Vice President, Bahrain Kashinath Basu, Oxford Brookes University, UK Jinan Fiadhi, Lakehead University, Canada James Clarke, Telecommunications Software and Systems Group, Ireland Sabah M.A. Mohammed, Lakehead University, Canada Emad Abuelrub, Emirates College of Technology, UAE Akram Othman, Amman Arab University, Jordan Nael Hirzallah, Applied Science University, Jordan Mohammed Sanduk, Surrey University, UK Mohamed Elammari, University of Benghazi, Libya Madjid Merabti, Liverpool John Moores University, Stewart Shen, Old Dominion University, USA UK Saleh Al JUFout, TTU, Jordan Suad Al Ramouni, Prince Sultan University, KSA Mohammad Ayache, IUL, Lebanon Amjad Hudaib, The University of Jordan, Jordan Iman Al Momani, The University of Jordan, Jordan Mohammad Abbadi, Mutah University, Jordan Mehdi Witwit, Motorola, UK Mohammad Abu Arqoub, University of Petra, Jordan Eyad Hrayshat, Teibah University, KSA Bassam A Haddad, University of Petra, Jordan Mohammad Al-Soud, Tafila Technical University, Jordan Kamal R. Al-Rawi, University of Petra, Jordan Qais Alsafasfeh, Tafila Technical University, Jordan Nuha H El-Khalili, University of Petra, Jordan Suleiman Almasri, KSA Tatiana Vladimirovna Balikhina, University of Petra, Jordan Adel Sharif, Surrey University, UK Abdelraouf M. Ishtaiwi, University of Petra, Jordan Hamed Al-Raweshidy, Brunel University, UK Hadi Hassan Al Saadi, University of Petra, Jordan Habeeb H. Saleh, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA Haya Ahmed Ghazi El-Ghalayini, University of Petra, Jordan Ahmed Ghandour, University of Otago, New Zealand Nasser Mustafa Al Jamal, University of Petra, Jordan Ghassan Kanaan, Amman Arab University, Jordan Hayam Salem Ensour, University of Petra, Jordan Riyad Al-Shalabi, Amman Arab University, Jordan Ahmad Fawzi Shubita, University of Petra, Jordan Evon Abu-Taieh, Jordan University (Aqaba Branch), Jordan Kenza Meridji, University of Petra, Jordan Sami Al-Aibi, Surrey University, UK Jehad SADI, Arab Open University, Jordan Reyadh Naoum, Middle-East University, Jordan Mohamad Salman, University of Mevlana, Turkey Alaa Al-Hamami, Amman Arab University, Jordan Vikash Sharma, Waljat College of Applied Science, Oman Muzher Shabban, Anbar University, Iraq Saleh Sharaieh, The University of Jordan, Jordan Ali Qubian, London South Bank University, UK Miroslav Skoric, University of Novi Sad, Serbia Rasool Asal, British Telecommunications, UK Souheil Kaddaj, Kingston University London, UK xiii

Track Chairs

Theme A: Renewable Energy Sources, Applications, Management, and Economics

Track A-1: Renewable Energy Power Generation Sources Ahmad Ghandoor

Track A-2: Renewable Energy Applications Nabeel Tawalbeh

Track A-3: Renewable Energy Management and Economics Yaseen Al – Husban

Theme B: Application of IT in Developing Renewable Energy Processes and Systems

Track B-1: Intelligent Systems & Soft Computing for Renewable Systems Nadim Obied

Track B-2: Software Engineering for Renewable Energy Systems Khaled Al-Sarayrah

Track B-3: Smart Systems for Renewable Energy Iman Al Momani

Track B-4: IT Support for Renewable Energy Ghazi Al Khatib

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Organization Committee Members

IT-DREPS Secretarial

Abeer Ali Al-Radaideh, Coordinator Nayfeh Mousa, Secretary Zeina Al-Tarawena, Assistant Aya Bassam, Assistant

IT-DREPS Support Team

Lemana Saleem, Graphics Designer Mohammad AL-Sheikh Hassan, Web Developer Saif Abu-Aisheh, Web Developer Muhammad Al-Qyseieh, Web Developer Khalil Omar, Web Developer Omar Al Sayyed, Technician Abed AL-Kareem Banna, Organization Izzidein Matter, Organization Bashar Badran, Organization Yasser Saleh, Organization Maisa Naser, Organization Muhannad Malhis, Computer Center Itrad Al-Majale, Public Relations Layla Qaddoura, Public Relations Safa Shehadeh, Financial Taghred Habashneh, Financial Suliman Al-Ta'ani, News Media Raed Abu Yacoup, News Media

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Organizers, Sponsors, and Patrons

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Keynote Speech 1

IREEN – ICT for Energy Efficient Neighbourhoods

Dr. Alain Zarli

Head of Innovation and Engineering Services Division Information Technologies and Knowledge Dissemination Department CSTB, France

IREEN is a strategy project which examines the ways that ICT for energy efficiency and performance can be extended beyond individual homes and buildings to the wider context of neighbourhoods and communities. IREEN is funded under the EC’s 7 th Framework Programme as a Coordination and Support Action. Grant Agreement Number 285627. The project commenced 1 st September 2011 for 24 months (August 31 st 2013). The project budget is a total of 1,464.5K Euros. The key aim is to extend the notion of energy positive buildings to districts and neighbourhoods, providing, by extension, preliminary steps towards future energy-efficient smart cities, and to develop a comprehensive strategic research agenda for European-scale innovation and take-up in the field of ICT for energy efficiency and performance in large communities and areas. This can be achieved in three ways: • Low energy consumption – less than the energy than they have produced over a given time. • Facilitating eco-responsible behaviors. • Consuming low energy over their “life cycle” requiring less energy for their construction and less for the use by users/occupants. Taking the context of current industry social and economic trends and challenges currently facing Europe, the project will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including those from technology, energy, construction, local authorities, building managers and owners. IREEN aims to engage European and other international experts and stakeholders in discussions and workshops to gather their input in to a strategy and the final output from the project a roadmap. The expertise will be drawn from the energy sector (both providers and distributors); the technology industry including appliance manufacturers, infrastructure and software technologists; the construction sector; stakeholders from the demand side including local and regional authorities. IREEN will also connect to smart cities partnerships across Europe.

Dr Alain Zarli is currently working at CSTB as a project manager and Head of the "Innovation and Services Engineering" Division within the "Information Technologies and Knowledge Dissemination" Department. His main fields of interest are programming languages and compilation, product modelling, rule-based languages and knowledge-based systems, distributed architectures, and software components, and technologies for smart constructions. He has been involved in many FP4 Esprit projects (ATLAS, VEGA, GENIAL, WONDA), FP5 xviii

IST projects (OSMOS, eConstruct, Divercity, ISTforCE, CoMMA and eCOGNOS), as well as FP6 IST and NMP projects (SWOP, InPro, etc.), and has been in FP5 the project coordinator of the IST ICCI cluster project and of the IST ROADCON Strategic Roadmap (which finished end of 2003) and is member of the ProDAEC thematic network. He is one of the main authors of the ECTP “Processes & ICT” Focus Area Strategic research Agenda, and currently coordinator of the REEB project, in charge of establishing the European vision and roadmap for future R&D in ICT supporting Energy Efficiency in the Built environment.

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Keynote Speech 2 Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)

Prof. Ziyad Salameh Director, Center for Electric Cars & Energy Conversion University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA

Constantly growing demand for energy cannot continue indefinitely relies only upon fossil fuel. The earth’s finite supply will eventually exhaust. Energy is a major key to industrial development and the world’s well-being .The awareness of depletion of fossil fuel resources has challenged scientists and engineers to search for alternative energy sources that can meet energy demand for the near future. Recently the global warming, pollution and high oil prices forced politicians, utility companies (UC) and the general public to pay more attention to renewable energy sources (RES) such as wind, photovoltaic and bio fuels. RES are located right where the customers are, so they are used more efficiently, they are not polluting renewable and modular. . Wind energy conversion systems (WECS) will be one of the most important, widely applied of the renewable energy forms during the next several decades. Successful research and development will potentially result in generation from wind energy of about 10% of the electricity used in the US. The significant environmental and societal benefits of wind energy are limitless. Further advancements will find new applications for wind energy in the bright future. One of the great advantages of the wind turbine is that it can be used to provide energy to remote places when they are far from the utility grid. Other advantages include reduction of utility bills, crop irrigation, and providing power to areas with harsh conditions. WECS could be used as the sole source of energy working in a standalone mode in the absence of the grid transmission lines or a supplementary source of energy. They also could be connected to a utility lines working in a grid connected mode. Wind speeds tend to fluctuate significantly from one hour to another and from one season to another. Because of these frequent (and sometimes unpredictable) lapses in energy collection, a stand-alone wind energy system does not produce usable energy for a considerable portion of time throughout the year and cannot satisfy constant load demands. Considerable storage and reliance upon an additional backup power source are necessary in order to ensure uninterrupted power, adding once again to the cost and complexity of the system. A network that integrates both solar and wind power into one hybrid generation system has considerable advantages over its stand-alone counterparts. This increases overall energy output and reliability and reduces energy storage requirements. Wind and photovoltaic together create a complementary system, extending the overall peak generation periods, both daily and annually. However we have not to forget that WECS should be installed in a windy place, with an average wind speed more that the rated wind turbine speed (the wind speed at which wind turbine-generator delivers its rated power output).

The future of WECS is very bright; the cost is constantly going down due to the mass production, innovation and the inventions of new products. The worldwide production of wind energy is increasing very rapidly. Prof. Ziyad Salameh got his Diploma (with honors) from Russia and his M.Sc. and Ph.D from University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) 1980 and 1982, respectively. Prof. Salameh is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell since 1985. He chaired the ECE Department for three years 2001-2004; he has technical expertise in a wide area of renewable energy subjects, especially in the area of residential hybrid wind/photovoltaic systems, storage batteries, and electric vehicle technologies. He teaches graduate courses in Alternative Energy Sources, Power Systems Distributions, Power Electronics, and Electric Vehicle Technologies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Prof. Salameh has been a co-investigator and principal investigator of many DOE, state, and utility projects. He brought 28 grants. Prof. Salameh has published around 125 papers in renewable energy systems, energy storage and electric vehicle technologies, and he is an associate The International Journal of Renewable Energy and the International Journal of Power and Energy systems. He wrote a book (in the press) entitled Renewable Energy Systems Design and Analysis to be published by Elsevier, ISBN: 0123749913, EAN: 9780123749918. He is member of the IEEE Renewable Technologies Subcommittee , the IEEE Emerging Technologies coordinating Committee ETCC, member IEEE Distributed Generation and Energy Storage Subcommittee. Prof. Salameh is the Director of the Center for Electric Car and Energy Conversion with four research laboratories: Renewable Energy Lab, Battery Evaluation Lab, Power Electronics Lab, and Electric Vehicle Lab. Prof. Salameh supervised successfully 10 doctoral theses and 38 master theses.

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Keynote Speech 3 Heterogeneous Power Supply Sources: A Challenge to SCADA Systems

Prof. Madjid Merabti PROTECT Research Centre School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Renewable energy generation has the advantage of sustainability and low carbon gas emission. Many countries are building power plants using green energy sources such as wind turbines and photovoltaic systems. Whilst these big energy generation stations will help in addressing environmental and energy dependence issues, power grid congestion during peak demand periods remains a serious challenge that needs to be addressed. An efficient way of addressing this problem is to bring these renewable energy generation sources closer to the consumer by connecting them to the distribution network. In the future, it is envisaged that micro power generation will become increasing pervasive within the power grid, helping to supply isolated areas and reducing electricity cost. This combination of micro and macro power generation, however, creates new challenges to current SCADA systems that govern control operation in the power grid. In this talk, I will present the limitations of exiting SCADA control systems, the challenges that need to be addressed, and explore the research opportunities in this area.

Prof. Madjid Merabti is Professor of Networked Systems and Security, and Director of the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He is a graduate of Lancaster University in the UK. He has over 20 years’ experience in conducting research and teaching in the areas of Computer Networks (fixed and wireless), Mobile Computing, Computer Network Security, Digital Forensics, Multimedia, Games Technology, and their applications. Professor Merabti is widely published with over 160 publications in these areas and leads the Distributed Multimedia Systems and Security Research Group, which has a number of UK Government, EU, and industry-supported research projects. He has graduated 26 PhD students in the course of his work. He is principal investigator in a number of current projects in Digital Rights Management, Games Technology, Multimedia Networking, Mobile Networks Security and Privacy Architectures and Protocols, Secure Component Composition in Ubiquitous Personal Networks, Networked Appliances, Mobile and Ad-Hoc Computing Environments, and Sensor Networks. He is also Director of a newly created Research Centre for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (PROTECT www.protect-ci.org ), addressing the challenges of innovating, building and managing new critical infrastructure systems for the 21 st century that are both resilient to unpredicted changes and secure against external attacks. He holds a number of Journal Editorships and is currently involved with the following journals: xxii

• Associate Editor for Elsevier Computer Communications Journal • Associate Editor for Wiley Journal of Security and Communication Networks • Area Editor for IEEE Communications Magazine series on Networked Appliances and Home Networking. • Associated Editor for Springer Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications Journal. • Associate Editor for Advances in Multimedia Journal and the Journal of Computer Systems, Networks, and Communication (Hindawi Publishing). Professor Merabti serves on the steering committee for the IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking (CCNC) series of conferences, and the International Symposium on Ubiquitous Intelligence and Smart World and is actively involved in international conferences as TPC chair and TPC member. He has delivered a number keynote talks at International Conferences on: Digital Life Memories, Wireless Networks, Network Security, and Critical Infrastructure Security among others.

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Keynote Speech 4

ICT TRENDS IN ENERGY

ISSA BATARSEH, PE President, Princess Sumaya University for Technology Jordan E-mail: [email protected]

In recent years, significant focus has been given to smart-grid and its potential for significantly improving the power grid. As a result, many countries are considering deploying smart-grid technologies. Unfortunately, the MENA region including Jordan, has not kept pace with these developments. There is a need for countries in the region to move forward with necessary practical and policy decisions to use and deploy such energy saving technologies. Today’s PV installations focus mainly on solar energy conversion, control and grid connectivity technologies. This talk will focus on concept of smart-grid, recent advancements in smart-grid technologies, and the role of power electronics in PV energy conversion and how the new solar energy conversion technologies may incorporate smart-grid capabilities in distributed PV systems. Also, it will address Jordan’s great potential and opportunity to make use of its ICT success to embrace such new technologies.

Professor Issa Batarseh earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago in June 1990. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and AAAS. In a career spanning over two decades Prof. Batarseh has served in numerous academic and administrative positions at the University of Central Florida and is currently on professional development leave while serving as President of Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) in Jordan. Prof. Batarseh's research is in solar energy conversion and smart-grid applications. Over the last 20 years at UCF he has contributed 68+ journal articles and nearly 225+ presentations at international and national conferences. He has been granted 25 U.S. patents. He is the founder of APECOR, a company that focuses on advanced research and development in power electronics. He is the co-founder of Petra Solar and APECOR companies. He has supervised over 30 PhD and 40 Master degree theses. Currently, as President of PSUT, Prof. Batarseh is dedicated to leading this prestigious university into the ranks of the top private, higher educational institutions in the region by establishing innovative research initiatives, and unique undergraduate and graduate programs, and boosting entrepreneurial enterprise through a business and technology network.

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IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Theme A

Renewable Energy Sources, Applications, Management, and Economics

This theme covers topics closely related to Renewable Energy sources, applications, management, and economics as seen by Renewable Energy specialists. It seeks to discuss current Renewable Energy sources and state-of-the-art in Renewable Energy processes and systems technologies. It also discusses future trends for developing cost-effective Renewable Energy sources for essential applications and high power consumption systems. It also explores new concepts, means, and methodologies for developing efficient Renewable Energy system management and financing.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Track A-1

Renewable Energy Power Generation Sources

This track seeks to promote and disseminate knowledge of various sources and technologies of Renewable Energy. It aims at assisting academicians, researchers, professionals, decision makers, economists, manufacturers, world agencies and societies to keep abreast of new developments in their specialist fields, and to work together to find alternative energy sources and solutions. The track encompasses the following topics: solar and photovoltaic technology conversion, osmotic energy, wind energy, geothermal, tidal, wave, and ocean thermal energies, hydropower and hydrogen production technology, bio-mass and bio-fuel conversion.

Solar and photovoltaic energy

Osmotic energy

Wind energy

Geothermal energy

Tidal, wave, and ocean energy

Hydropower and hydroelectricity

Bio-mass and bio-fuels 2

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Development of a Wind Turbine System With Energy Storage in the Form of Hydropower

Harriet Green and Mohammed Sanduk Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences University of Surrey Guildford, Surrey, UK

Abstract

With wind energy penetration in energy markets increasing as part of the solution to meeting renewable energy targets, the need for smoothing of intermittent power generation is becoming more of a necessity. This paper looks at pumped hydro storage as a method for storing energy from the wind and shows the development of a hybrid system, where wind energy is harnessed to drive a mechanical pump to lift groundwater. The important design parameters for optimization of the system are discussed, as well as the possibility of a system that operates at 100% efficiency.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Cost and Production Performance of a Tubular Solar Still

Teruyuki Fukuhara, Hiroaki Terasaki, Takahiro Yamaji Department of Civil engineering University of Fukui Fukui, Japan

Amimul Ahsan Department of Civil Engineering University Putra Malaysia Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract

In this paper, the design, fabrication, cost and distilled water production (production) performance of a Tubular Solar Still (TSS) is presented. Since the TSS cover and trough are made of cheap and locally acquisitioned lightweight materials, the TSS can be formed into a desirable size easily. Thus, the weight per unit length is 0.65kg/m and it is expected that the production cost is about ¥484/m 3(≈US$5/m 3). A field experiment on the production performance of the TSS was carried out in the United Arab Emirates and the effects of initial saline water volume (water depth) in the trough on the daily production were examined in terms of the use and management of the TSS. The daily production is inversely proportional to the water depth, as far as the water depth is 0.04m or less. The main reason is attributed to the production performance after the evening or sunset due to remaining solar heat (designated as “production inertia”). It is seen that contribution of the production inertia to the daily production cannot be disregarded and that the water depth is one of key parameters to control the production performance of the TSS. 4

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Requirements and Design of a Small Wind Rotor for a Small House in Guildford

Triada Vlasakoudi Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences University of Surrey Guildford, Surrey, UK

Mohammed Sanduk Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences University of Surrey Guildford, Surrey, UK

Abstract

The adoption of renewable energy based systems for electricity generation, leaving aside fossil based energy systems is of paramount importance to humanity. The purpose of this paper is the design of a small wind rotor that meets the electric power requirement of a small house in Guildford, UK. The conceptual design developed comes from the evaluation of the existing science and technology in terms of wind rotor design and their adjustment to the data, information and facts that apply in Guildford.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Amorphous Silicon Based MIS Structures for Solar Cells Applications: Electrical Considerations

Zoubeida Hafdi Department of Electronics University of Batna Batna, Algeria

Abstract

This paper suggests a dc analysis of an amorphous silicon based Metal- Insulator-Semiconductor (MIS) structure for solar cells applications. Since it has been reported that biasing the cell was one of the techniques that improves conversion efficiency of MIS transistor-based solar cells, it tries to get accurate comprehension on the electrical optimization side of the structure to allow accurate superposition of the light effect. The detailed model is based on an exponential distribution of density of states. The electrical and physical properties are discussed and expressions of the charge densities are derived. Investigations on the evolution of the potential profile at the interface insulator/amorphous silicon and of the gate voltage reveal the conditions of appearance of the accumulation layer corresponding to the large variation of the conduction electrons density.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Preparation and Study of Spectral Analyses and Optical Properties of Nanopole Sensitive to Light of Hydrogen Fuel Production

Haleemah J. Mohammed, Kassim M. Sahan, Roaa Sh. Mahmood, and Noor M. Jalal Renewable Energies Directorate Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

In this paper, nano NiO thin films were prepared onto glass substrates by ultrasonic spraying material. A second harmonic Nd: YAG laser (532 nm, 25 mW) has been used for annealing this film. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results indicate that prepared films are polycrystalline structure with (111, 200) plane reflections, it was found that the prepared films have high transmittance in the visible region and optical band gap was 4 eV. The surface morphology of the nano NiO as measured by atomic force microscope (AFM) showed that the surface roughness.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Curcumin-Sensitized Anatase TiO 2 Nanoparticles for Photodegradation of Methyl Orange with Solar Radiation

Ahed Zyoud Department of Chemistry Semiconductor & Solar Energy Research Laboratory An-Najah N. University Nablus, West Bank, Palestine

Hikmat Hilal Department of Chemistry Semiconductor & Solar Energy Research Laboratory An-Najah N. University Nablus, West Bank, Palestine

Abstract

Curcumin, a non toxic yellow food additive, has been used here to sensitizeTiO 2 in photodegradation of methyl orange contaminant in water with solar light. Using natural dyes is a promising replacement for the hazardous heavy metal-based systems, such as CdS and Ru-compounds, in sensitizing wide band gap semiconductors. Naked (TiO 2/Curcumin) and activated-carbon supported (AC/TiO 2/Curcumin) catalyst systems were prepared and investigated here. The effects of different reaction parameters on reaction rate, such as amount of catalyst, contaminant concentration and pH, were all studied in terms of turn number (T.N.) and quantum yield (Q.Y.) values. The results show that curcumin can sensitize TiO 2 particles to solar light in methyl orange photo-degradation processes.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Manufacturing of Ink-Sensitized Solar Cell by NANO Technology

Kassim M. Sahan, Haleemah J. Mohammed, Noor M. Jalal, and Roaa Sh. Mahmood Renewable Energies Directorate Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

The hybrid ink-sensitized solar cell (ISSC) was manufactured by thin film techniques using Ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. Transparent conductive glass was manufactured by doping Indium-Tin Oxide (ITO), the (ITO) colloidal solution sprayed on glass substrate at 250 oC, the sheet resistance of (ITO) film was about (10 Ω/□) by using (Jandal-TFC), the transparent of thin film is about (85%) by using (UV-Vis) and the high peak of thin film was measured (250 nm) by using Atomic Force Microscopic (AFM). The photoelectrode (the anode) was manufactured by nano-titanium dioxide colloidal solution at absorption maximum 1.55 in wavelength ( λmax =345 nm), was sprayed on (ITO) glass and the ink sensitized solution with polymer was sprayed on TiO 2 layer. The counter electrode (the cathode) was fabricated from the nano-carbon layer through its coating on (ITO) glass by electrodepositing method. A small molecule based hole conductor, copper phthalocyanine, is used here to replace the liquid electrolyte in (DSSC) which putting between electrodes of cell when its assembling. Photovoltaic parameters like short circuit current (I SC ), open circuit voltage (V OC ), fill factor (FF) and overall conversion efficiencies ( η) for fabricated cell were 5.2 (mA/cm 2), 500 mV, 26.92% and 1.88 under (100 mW/cm 2) sunlight energy respectively and current–voltage curve (I–V).

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Track A-2

Renewable Energy Applications

This track discusses the applications of Renewable Energy in essential and high power consumption applications, such as electricity generation, water desalination, water heating and cooling, and air-conditioning. Furthermore, it discusses transmission and grid integration as they are key ingredients for the continued growth of the Renewable Energy applications. Power transmission infrastructure may need to be upgraded and expanded to accommodate the increased use of the abundant Renewable Energy resources as well as serving existing power generation systems. This track also explores the measures for evaluating the transmission infrastructure capacity and effectiveness to reliably and cost-effectively support the economic growth and consumer needs.

• Electricity generation, transmission, and grid integration • Water desalination systems • Water heating and cooling • Air-conditioning systems

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Integrated Model of Photovoltaic Solar System with the Sound Biometric Techniques

Kenza Meridji Faculty of Information Technology University of Petra Amman 11196, Jordan

Khalid T. Al-Sarayreh, Ebaa Fayyoumi and Sahar Idwan Departments of Software Engineering and Computer Science and Applications Hashemite University Zarqa 13115, Jordan

Abstract Photovoltaic system (PVS) is used for generating electric power by using solar cells to convert energy from the sun light into a flow of direct current electricity, which can be used to power equipment or to recharge a battery. In addition, the Sound biometric techniques can enable PVS to listen and understand their surrounding auditory environment since turning the lights on all the nights will get through a lot of energy which it might be used in other significant concerns. This paper proposed a model of combination between PVS to generate power energy (electricity) from the sunlight controlled by a sound biometric technique to reduce the consumption of the generated power energy by turning the lights on for the highways only when there are cars on the highway and only for some period of time to make the driving out of harmful ways and trouble-free; followed by an implementation of the proposed combination model between the PVS and biometric sound chip and a presentation of a discussion of the proposed system results.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Performance Analysis of Solar Air Cooling (Two-Stage Adsorption Chiller) in Jordan

Ahmad Alsarayreh and Abdul Ghani Ghazi Alkhatib Albaali Hashemite University PSUT Zarqa, Jordan Amman, Jordan

Abstract

The future of energy supply in Jordan is a high priority; Jordan is almost totally dependent on imported oil and some petroleum products to meet domestic energy demand required for its socioeconomic development. The domestic energy resources, including oil and gas, cover only 3–4% of the country’s energy needs. Jordan growing demand for oil product expected to exceed 3 percent growth per year. Electricity consumption is also maintaining, and expected to exceed 4 percent growth per year [1]. The demand for air- conditioning is growing but there is no certain data. To meet the demand in cooling, Vapor Compression Chillers (VCC) is commonly used. This makes the Solar Air Cooling (SAC) as the potential option for significantly reducing the electricity consumption as well as the Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions. This study (which also involved a field study) presents a new solar air cooling system, which consists of a two-stage adsorption chiller that has been designed and developed in Jordan for hot climatic regions. A performance analysis has been conducted on the two-stage adsorption chiller using RETSCREEN software to find the best tilt angle for summer season at Aqaba, which was 20 degree and at zero degree azimuth angle. The results showed that the use of this chiller is technically feasible for Jordan weather and can operate at high ambient temperature and low driving temperature with dry cooler.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Solar Sintering of Jordanian Silica Sand

Mohammed Awwad Al-Dabbas Mechanical Engineering Department Mutah University Karak, Jordan

Abstract This paper presents the detail description of a solar powered CNC machine. The CNC machine is designed, built and operated completely using solar energy by adjusting the head of the machine using plastic Fresnel lens of 100 cm diameter to focus sunlight to get the melting temperature of various materials, such as: silica sand, glass, plastic, and steel. The proposed concept can be used to build a solar powered factory that is applicable for many industrial sintering applications. The Fresnel lens is used to melt different materials such as silica sand, glass, bricks, and steel. The process of solar powered sintering is fully control through a CAD/CAM program.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

The Performance of NANO Adsorption Solar Cooling Generator Unit

Mohammed Awwad Al-Dabbas Mechanical Engineering Department Mutah University Karak, Jordan

Abstract

A Nnao adsorption solar power cooling generator unit is design, built, and operated under the climate of Mutah University. The adsorption solar power consists of the generator, condenser, vacuum pump, and evaporator (cold chamber). The activated carbon methanol is set as adsorption pair. The thermal impact of the modified paints on the collector performance by adding certain nano-materials to the dull carbon black paint was investigated The selective absorber plate in the generator was painted with selective nano technology coating to improve the absorptance of the collector. The refrigeration unit was manufacturing form simply non polluted material. The unit was successfully and continuously operated for several hours. An experimental data base bank was achieved. The temperature and pressure of each component of the pilot nano adsorption solar cooling generator unit were recorded. The inside temperature of colder chamber was reached 8 oC, cold air was produced.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Track A-3

Renewable Energy Management and Economics

Many countries are moving Renewable Energy development into the mainstream through national, sub-national, economic, political or trade mechanisms. This track covers issues related to management and economics of Renewable Energy, such as economic efficiency of Renewable Energy systems, politics and legal issues, investment and financing, foreign investor trends and drivers, facilitation of international investment and project development, and globalization.

• Economic efficiency of renewable energy systems • Politics and legal issues • Investment and financing • International trade and marketing • Standardization and interoperability

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Technical and Economic Analysis for an Onshore Wind Grid Connection (Case Study, Greece)

Panagiotis Panousis and Mohammed Sanduk Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences University of Surrey Guildford, Surrey, UK

Abstract

The energy demands in combination to the environmental impacts of conventional ways of energy production, has raised the importance and the benefits of the renewable energy technologies. This paper aims to compare two commercial wind turbines with a theoretical design, in terms of energy production and financial aspects. The study includes the site assessment of the location Marmari in south Evia, the calculation of the basic characteristics of the theoretical rotor and finally the comparison of the theoretical design with two wind turbines regarding the energy production and the financial aspects.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Roadmap for Developing PV Manufacturing Industry In countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab Region

Khaled Masri Standards Associates, LLC Vienna, Virginia, USA

Dev Raheja Standards Associates, LLC Vienna, Virginia, USA

Abstract

In today’s market driven economy countries seek to create viable industries to attract foreign investments. Solar energy is among those industries being pursued to create jobs and invigorate the local economy. The forces of supply and demand require countries to put in place strategies for competitiveness. This document provide practical steps for building viable Photovoltaic industry in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab region as whole by utilizing internationally recognized quality infrastructure principles and tools for designing highly reliable product and competitive manufacturing.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Status of Renewable Energy in Jordan

Riyad Al-Sayed Faculty of Information Technology University of Petra Amman, Jordan

Abstract

Renewable Energy (RE) resources types available in Jordan are discussed and it is found that solar power is the most promising domestic resource followed by the wind power. At present, Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated PV (CPV) systems are wildly used in Jordan, while Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology is expected to take the lead in the next decade. Challenges face Jordanian energy issue is presented and a solution based on a strategic plan is analyzed. It is expected that during the period 2008-2020, the contribution of RE in energy production will increase by 8% while the contribution of oil products will decrease by 21%. Therefore, Jordan will spend considerably less of its annual budget on the purchase of energy. The latest figures of RE projects in Jordan are analyzed and the indication that potential investments in infrastructure, technologies of solar and wind powers are in progress. This will create numerous business and employment opportunities in the near future. We claim that this study is probably the latest comprehensive work on the status of renewable energy in Jordan.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Optimization of the Deployment of Utility Scale Solar Plants

Majd Jayyousi, Ali Diabat, Hosni Ghedira Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abstract

Deployment of renewable energy has become a global concern and a necessity. Dependence on fossil fuels cannot be sustained; it is a finite resource that produces carbon emissions and contributes to climate change. Therefore, countries all over the world are investing in large utility scale renewable technologies. Even countries rich with oil, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are investing heavily in the renewable energy sector. This paper presents an optimizing model that aims to minimize the costs of investing in a nation-wide utility scale solar plant.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Theme B

Application of IT in Developing Renewable Energy Processes and Systems

Information Technology can play a big role in developing efficient, reliable, and cost- effective Renewable Energy processes and systems. This theme discusses and demonstrates how Renewable Energy processes and systems design benefit from the implementation of the latest development in the different Information Technology fields.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Track B-1

Intelligent Systems & Soft Computing for Renewable Systems

This track tackles issues related to renewable energy requiring problem solving techniques that can deal with imprecision, uncertainty, partial truth, and approximation to achieve low cost solutions that are robust and traceable. It includes topics such as Fuzzy Logic (FL), Neural Computing (NC), Evolutionary Computation (EC), Machine Learning (ML), and Probabilistic Reasoning (PR). Applications in this area may include modeling and simulations, diagnosis, Control, and monitoring of renewable energy process and systems.

• Modeling and simulation methodologies and tools • Advanced computational methods • Fuzzy Logic • Intelligent algorithms • Evolutionary algorithms • Machine Learning • Neural networks • Probabilistic Reasoning

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Simulation of Maximum Power Point Tracking for Photovoltaic Systems

Hussein Al-Bahadili, Hadi Al-Saadi, Reyad Al-Sayed, and M. Al-Sheikh Hasan Faculty of Information Technology University of Petra Amman, Jordan

Abstract

A photovoltaic (PV) solar panels exhibit non-linear current–voltage characteristics, and according to the maximum power transform (MPT) theory, it can produce maximum power at only one particular operating point (OP), namely, when the source impedance matches with the load impedance, a match which cannot be guaranteed spontaneously. Furthermore, the maximum power point (MPP) changes with temperature and light intensity variations. Therefore, different algorithms have been developed for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) based on offline and online methods. Evaluating the performance of these algorithms for various PV systems operating under highly dynamic environments are essentials to ensure a reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and high performance systems. One possible approach for system evaluation is to use computer simulation. This paper addresses the use of MATLAB software as a simulation tool for evaluating the performance of MPPT for PV systems.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Predicting Surface Ozone Concentrations Using Multigene Symbolic Regression Genetic Programming

Alaa Sheta College of Computers and Information Technology Taif University Taif, Saudi Arabia

Hossam Faris Business Information Technology Department The University of Jordan Amman, Jordan

Abstract The depletion of the ozone layer is considered a major environmental problem during the past quarter of a century. The complexity of the relationship between main attributes which severely affect the depletion of the ozone layer made the problem very challenging. Innovative mathematical modeling techniques are urgently needed to get a better understanding of the dynamics of these pollutants attributes. In this paper, a new short term prediction model of Ozone levels is presented using Multigene Symbolic Regression Genetic Programming (GP). The proposed model can predict the mean surface ozone based on three attributes. They are the Nitrogen-di-oxide, temperature and relative humidity. The GP model found to perform in a promising manner in the training, testing and validation cases.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Investigating Blade Performance of Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine based on Blade Element Momentum Theory

Franklyn Kanyako and Isam Janajreh Mechanical Engineering Program Masdar Institute of Science and Technology P. O. Box 54224, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

The focus of most low wind turbine designers is how to maximize power extraction. Designing horizontal axis turbine for relatively low average wind speed requires power extraction at high tip speed ratio obtained at high angle of attack. These high angles occur at low Reynolds numbers which makes it even more difficult to generate sufficient lift to turn the blades. Therefore, the shape of the rotor blade is very important in determining the overall aerodynamic performance of the turbine. In this work, the blade element momentum theory is developed to automate the complete procedure. Three airfoils are taken for the comparative calculation of elemental power and thrust coefficient and other parameters such as circulation, torque and thrust distribution. The result is compared to experimental result for code validation. The goal is to contribute in predicting the performance of wind turbine blades and narrow down choices of airfoil in low speed regions.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Simulation of the Processes Inside an Entrained Flow Gasifier

Idowu Adeyemi and Isam Janajreh Mechanical Engineering Program Masdar Institute of Science and Technology P. O. Box 54224, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

Gasification is making a strong comeback as a sustainable energy source in clean energy systems such as IGCC, as a renewable source utilizing millions of tons of waste dumped in the landfill, and as a solution to the ground water leaching and CO 2 & CH 4 emission that risking our ecological system. In this paper, thermodynamic equilibrium and numerical analyses of the gasification of coal and tire crumbs in an entrained flow gasifier is presented. This work seeks to obtain a comparative analysis between the optimum operation conditions for the two feedstocks. The numerical model uses an Eulerian- Lagrangian approach with discrete phase model of feedstock in a continuous model of oxidant. This model also takes into account the turbulent flow (SST k-ω model), gas phase gasification (Species Transport model), tire particles devolatilization (Kobayashi Two-Competing Rate model), heterogeneous char reaction (Multiple Surface reaction model), particle dispersion by turbulent flow (Stochastic Discrete Random Walk model), radiation (P1 model) and particle distribution (Rosin Rammler model). The temperature distribution and product distribution of the developed model is also presented in this paper.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Track B-2

Software Engineering for Renewable Energy Systems

This track presents an important step in the future of software development for sustainability and renewability of energy. As Renewable Energy needs and requirements get complicated, Software Engineering methodologies and techniques become more important for the development of successful renewable energy software. On the other hand, the software development life cycle must incorporate important issues relevant to sustainability and renewability of energy such as sustainability requirements, energy and environmental standards, integration and interoperability issues, quality and safety issues, best practices issues, economical feasibility issues.

• Capturing sustainability requirements • Software requirements • Computer-aided design tools • Software testing and validation tools • Software quality assurance • Embedded programming • Integration and interoperability of software • Human Computer Interface for renewable energy

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Towards Apriori and Posteriori Estimation Models for Renewable Energy Projects in Software Engineering

Khalid T. Al-Sarayreh Department of Software Engineering Hashemite University Zarqa 13115, Jordan

Kenza Meridji Department of Software Engineering University of Petra Amman 11196, Jordan

Abstract

Currently, cost estimation for renewable energy projects is one of the important issues in software engineering projects. It has been observed in the industry that cost estimates of renewable energy projects often differ from the final costs by a factor of two or more; such large overestimates impact on process integrity and, ultimately, on final quality. RE development organizations are expected to deliver projects on time and on budget in a context of fixed-price contracts. To meet these market demands, managers must determine well in advance such estimates which called is the apriori cost estimation. These organizations typically use an estimation techniques based either on informal personal or organizational experience, or on aposteriori estimation models developed internally or developed by outside consultancy. This paper collects most of the common used models of the cost estimation models throughout the apriori and aposteriori contexts, and we highlights some of their mixed uses between these estimating models in software engineering development projects for RE and lists some of the estimating techniques used in A priori and A posteriori contexts.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

A Development Approach of Software Requirements for Renewable Energy Applications Using Fundamental Principles of Software Engineering

Kenza Meridji and Ghassan Issa Faculty of Information Technology University of Petra Amman 11196, Jordan

Abstract

Energy engineering is a new multi-disciplinary engineering field to develop innovative renewable energy (RE) systems. On other hand software engineering has recently emerged as a new engineering field in a continuing evolution. Software engineering is a discipline whose aim is the production of high quality software, but lacks maturity compared to other traditional engineering fields. Much of the research done up to date concentrated on developing tools and methods and less work has been done on the development of the foundations for instance, such as defining the principles and the application of these principles to software development. This paper propose a development approach for RE software’s using candidates’ engineering fundamental principles for software engineering including operational guidelines for the selected engineering principles and foundations of RE software from an engineering perspective.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Track B-3

Smart Systems for Renewable Energy

This track explores the many areas of Information Technology necessary for the development of Smart Grids and Smart Cities. It focuses on achieving social sustainability as well as environmental sustainability for smart cities. The track considers issues related to Infrastructure, communications, networking, sensors, monitoring, measurement, smart meters, Smart control, scheduling, Fault tolerance, security and interoperability of smart grids. Information Technology topics covered in this track includes:

• Pervasive computing • Intelligent & Expert systems • Embedded systems • Smart scheduling systems • Control/Remote control systems • Data acquisition systems • Internet and Web applications • Cloud computing • Grid computing • Mobile computing • Parallel and distributed systems • Wireless data communication systems • Mobile Ad Hoc networks • Wireless sensor networks • Green cellular networks • Green communication devices • Green networks

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Double Axis Solar Tracking System Mechanical Design and Control

Salem Nijmeh and Moh’d Sami S. Adnan Mukattash and Ahmed Al- Ashhab Ghandoor Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Industrial Engineering The Hashemite University The Hashemite University Zarqa, 13115, Jordan Zarqa, 13115, Jordan

Abstract

A double axis solar tracking system that carries 20 PV panels was mechanically designed and its control system was laid out. The overall solar tracking system consists of a mechanism that enables the PV panels to follow or track the sun, mechanical structure, two electric motors that drive the mechanism, sensors for measuring PV panels position, wind speed, light intensity, output electric current and voltage, and a programmable logic controller (PLC) responsible for giving electric signals to the motors in accordance to the sun angle in order to achieve solar tracking (keeping the PV panels perpendicular to the sunlight). Based on the system requirements, the largest angle of the PV panels with the horizontal plane was taken to be 45o. The mechanical structure can withstand wind speed up to 30 m/s which is taken from the Jordanian code. Moreover, the loads that the tracker will encounter at angles larger than 45o are demonstrated. The feedback control system operation is based on – off automation principles and the controller is responsible for the solar tracker motion. The solar tracking components were obtained in Jordan and the system was manufactured at The Philadelphia Solar Company based in Amman, Jordan. The solar tracking system is a breakthrough for The Philadelphia Solar Company and Jordan since many more customers will be willing to buy the new system due to the larger electric power production at a reasonable price and the solar electric generation will be more appealing than fuel dependent electric energy.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Solar Tracking System Design based on GPS and Astronomical Equations

Fawzi M. Al-Naima Computer Engineering Dept. Nahrain University Baghdad, Iraq

Ramzy S. Ali Electrical Engineering Dept. Basrah University Basrah, Iraq

Ahmed J. Abid Electronic Engineering Dept. Institute of Technical Education Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

The paper presents the design of a reliable, accurate, and easy to install solar dual axis tracking system. This system utilizes the GPS for fixing the time, date and location in terms of longitude and latitude. Astronomical equations with good accuracy are selected to find the sun locations according to the tracker in any chosen location on earth. The proposed system is standalone, accurate, durable, reliable, and cost efficient. Annual energy assessments of the system are also given.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

AMI and AMR Projects in Jordan

Feras Al-Asali Electrical Distribution Company Amman, Jordan

Abstract

Two communication media between meter and server are applicable in Electrical Distribution Company (EDCo) in Jordan), namely, the Power Line Carrier (PLC) and the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). In this paper, we discuss the implementation of these two communication media in the Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project in Jordan; and also point-out the main advantages and dis- advantages of using a such grid of AMR/AMI based on these communication media.

IT-DREPS Conference & Exhibition, Amman, Jordan May 29-31, 2013

Designing and Implementation of Two-Axis Controller for Solar Tracking System

Muhammad Asif Munir, Aleem Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Rafay Khan Department of Electronic Engineering Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Today world is facing huge problem of energy crisis. To overcome this problem renewable energy resources are introduced in the replacement of fossil fuel for power generation which is environment friendly and cost effective. Nowadays Solar technology is rapidly escalating. Solar energy system offers a vital means of renewable energy resource. The solar system output power is directly related to the amount of solar energy acquired by the system. Since, more solar energy is produced when the solar panel remains aligned to the sun normally to the sunlight rays. Therefore, in order to keep solar array aligns to the sun, sun’s position tracking is necessary. In this paper, solar tracking system is proposed, implemented and tested. This paper describes the design and development of Solar Tracking system with two-axis using Microcontroller. This system employs for the power generation and the other applications related to solar technologies. PC based system monitoring facility is integrated in the design. Problems occurring and possible solutions and improvements will also be presented.

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Towards an Open Architecture for Smart Grid Communications Possible Pointers from Multiservice Network Research

Ali Maqousi and Tatiana Balikhina University of Petra Amman, Jordan

Kashinath Basu Oxford Brookes University Oxford, UK

Frank Ball Frank Ball Consulting Oxford, UK

Abstract

This paper addresses the challenge of developing communications architecture for the Smart Grid. It considers the similarity between the QoS requirements for Smart Grid communication and those addressed by previous work into multiservice networks and QoS Architectures. It discusses this previous work within the context of Smart Grid requirements and identifies the contribution it could make to the development of Smart Grid communications architecture.

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Local Area Grid: Power Distribution and Sharing within Neighboring Households

Ghassan F. Issa, Ahmad F. Shubita, Mohammed Abu Arqoub, and Abed Alkarim Banna Faculty of Information Technology University of Petra Amman – Jordan

Abstract

The Cost of installing a photovoltaic solar system for household remains high and exceeds the budget of most residential homes. Such an issue becomes even more serious in a country such a Jordan with a relatively low income per capita, and where 96% of required oil and gas is imported. This paper presents a project which gives the opportunity for low income households to share the cost photovoltaic solar systems, thus reducing the cost of installation, while at the same time reducing their electric bill considerably. The solution, called LAG, is based on resource sharing and power distribution. The solution is intended to be used in households existing within close proximity such as residential buildings or complexes. The LAG System works on and off the National Grid. The Core of the LAG system is an operating system that works on managing power resources in the most efficient manner.

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A Communication Architecture for Power Routing in the Smart Grid

F Bouhafs, M Merabti, and A Hardy School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool, UK

Abstract

One of the main benefits of the smart grid will be the introduction of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into the electricity grid at large scale. These DERs will be able to supply areas with electricity when isolated from the main power grid due to failure conditions or system/equipment failures. Although the integration of DER into the power grid makes the energy supply more reliable and reduces its cost, it creates new issues for distributed network operators (DNOs). While in traditional power grid the electricity usually flows from the central power stations to the consumers, in a modern power grid incremented with DER, the electricity follows in two directions as these new sources of energy are introduced at lower voltages. To introduce DER technology, DNOs will be faced with the challenge of making their distribution power networks more flexible and dynamic. Whilst in the past distribution networks were considered as static with no major control operation or re- configuration requirements, in the smart grid, distribution networks will be in constant change according the direction and amount of power flow. Power routing is an emerging concept that aims at making distribution networks more flexible and dynamic which will help address the technical challenges related to DER. Power routing is predicated on the information availability and

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coordination which requires a robust and scalable communication. In this paper we propose layered communication architecture that facilitates the implementation of power routing in distribution networks. A Non-Linear Control of Power Wind Turbine Based on Doubly Fed Induction Generator

Karima Boulaam and Akkila Boukhelifa Isam Janajreh Instrumentation Laboratory Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Electronics and Computers Masdar Institute of Science and University of Sciences and Technology Technology Houari Boumediene Abu Dhabi Algiers Algeria United Arab Emirates

Abstract

The efficiency of the wind power conversion systems can be significantly improved by the judicious choice of the control algorithm. To maximize the power extraction of a Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) based wind turbine, we propose a non-linear control algorithm, based on a sliding mode theory. It has been used to control the wind turbine speed so that it reaches the desired value which corresponds to the maximum power point. For a great capacity to generate very good quality waveforms, the machine is connected to the grid via multilevel converter. To be able to easily control the wind turbine power generation, we will realize an independent control of generator stator active and reactive power. The control system adopts the oriented flux .Simulation tests are established using Matlab-Simulink. Analysis of simulation results confirms the validity of the proposed strategy.

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Track B-4

IT Support for Renewable Energy

This is an open track to explore the support of different Information Technology fields in the Renewable Energy area. Topics include but are not limited to: Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Database Systems and Data Mining, Data Visualization, Knowledge discovery and dissemination, Microprocessor-based systems, Signal processing, Operating systems, Electronic/mobile learning.

• Management information systems • Decision support systems • Geographical Information Systems (GIS) • Database systems • Data mining • Data visualization • Security systems • Knowledge discovery and dissemination • Microprocessor-based systems • Signal processing • Operating systems • Electronic/mobile learning

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An ICT Framework for Coupling Renewables and Energy Storage in Low Carbon Districts and Cities

Marc Bourdeau and Peter Riederer Centre Scientifiqueet Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB) Sophia Antipolis, France Sylvain Robert CEA

Grenoble, France Yacine Rezgui Cardiff University Cardiff, UK

Johan Desmedt Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) Mol, Belgium

Abstract

This paper presents the ICT components and tools that will be developed to optimize the design and perform real-time energy management of low carbon districts in the context of the EC-funded RESILIENT project. This ICT framework will provide all needed ICT support to the various stakeholders, including energy experts, business experts, pilot managers, end-users, and will be validated in the context of three real pilot demonstrators.

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Validated TRNSYS Model for Solar Assisted Space Heating System

Nidal Abdalla Royal Seintific Society National Energy Research Center Amman, Jordan

Abstract — The present study involved a validated TRNSYS model for solar assisted space heating system as applied to a residential building in Jordan using new detailed radiation models of the TRNSYS 17.1 and geometric building model Trnsys3d for the Google SketchUp™ 3D drawing program. The annual heating load for a building (Solar House) which is located at Royal Scientific Society (RSS) in Jordan is estimated under climatologically conditions of Amman. This Paper is to compare of measured thermal performance of the Solar House and with that was modeled using TRNSYS. The results showed that the annual measured space heating load for the building was 6,188 KWh while the heating load for the modeled building was 6,391 KWh. Moreover, the measured solar fraction for the solar system was 50% while the modeled solar fraction was 55%. A comparison of modeled and measured data resulted in percentage mean absolute errors for solar energy for space heating, auxiliary heating and solar fraction of 13%, 7% and 10%, respectively. The validated model will be useful for long-term performance simulation under different weather and operating conditions.

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Renewable Energy Ontology

Ahmad Kayed Faculty of Information Technology Middle East University, MEU Amman, Jordan

Abstract

Renewable energy applications nowadays are a critical factor to their success. Making sure that a specific information, service or product from an online provider is reliable and trustworthy may sometimes be a difficult task. The World Wide Web (WWW) is an open environment in which every person is allowed to populate some information. The accuracy or reliability of such information, to some extent, is unknown, and therefore cannot be trusted. In this paper, we argued that using ontologies may form a useful tool to find the best renewable energy provider. The contribution of this paper is to develop ontology concepts for measuring such "goodness". Common and frequent concepts from five popular and trusted online renewable energy providers were extracted, refined, and then checked against nine other online providers. These providers are also judged by experts who are renewable energy specialists. The results discussed in this paper have shown that the proposed approach has achieved high matching score to the experts' judgments.

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Knowledge based Systems KBS for Energy Efficiency

Mohammed A. Omar Engineering Systems and Management Ahmad Mayyas Masdar Institute of Science & Qilun Zhou Lawrence Berkley National Technology Automotive Engineering Lab Abu Dhabi – UAE Department Sustainable Transportation Automotive Engineering Clemson University Research Center Department Greenville SC, USA Berkley CA, USA CUICAR Campus, Clemson University Greenville SC, USA

Abstract

This manuscript discusses the implementation of information technology tools; specifically, computerized Knowledge Based Systems KBS, in managing the energy flows, conversions, and expenditures within manufacturing environments; including renewable energy sources (namely, landfill gas). The study presents actual KBS embodiments in energy auditing, modeling, and optimization. Additionally, the text presents how IT tools can be used at a system level to integrate sustainability planning within manufacturing planning. The developed tool also addresses the question “how energy-efficient are renewable energy sources” using a novel simulation platform based on hybrid scheme.

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A K Abdalla, Nidal, 187 Kanyako, Franklyn, 107 Abid, Ahmed, 144 Kayed, Ahmad, 192 Abo Arqoub, Muhammad, 165 Khan, Aleem, 155 Adeyemi, Idowu, 113 Khan, Muhammad, 155 Ahsan, Amimul, 11 Al-Asali, Feras, 150 M Al-Bahadili, Hussein, 95 Maqousi, Ali, 160 Al-Dabbas, Mohammed, 58, 64 Masri, Khaled, 76 Al-Ghandoor, Ahmed, 139 Mayyas, Ahmad, 197 Al-Saadi, Hadi, 95 Merabti, M, 169 Al-Sheikh Hasan, M., 95 Meridji, Kenza, 47, 125, 131 Ali, Ramzy, 144 Mohammed, Haleemah, 28, 39 Alkhatib, Ghazi, 53 Mukattash, Adnan, 139 Al-Naima, Fawzi, 144 Munir, Muhammad, 155 Alsarayreh, Ahmad, 53 Al-Sarayreh, Khalid, 47, 125 N Al-Sayed, Riyad, 79, 95 Nijmeh, Salem, 139 Ashhab, Moh’d, 139 O B Omar, Mohammed, 197 Balikhina, Tatiana, 160 Ball, Frank, 160 P Banna, Abed Alkarim, 165 Panousis, Panagiotis, 71 Basu, Kashinath, 160 Bouhafs, A F, 169 R Boukhelifa, Akkila, 173 Raheja, Dev, 76 Boulaam, Karima, 173 Rezgui, Yacine, 181 Bourdeau, Marc, 181 Riederer, Peter, 181 Robert, Sylvain, 181 D Desmedt, Johan, 181 S Diabat, Ali, 86 Sahan, Kassim, 28, 39 Sanduk, Mohammed, 5, 17, 71 F Sh. Mahmood, Roaa, 28, 39 Faris, Hossam, 101 Sheta, Alaa, 101 Fayyoumi, Ebaa, 47 Shubita, Ahmad, 165 Fukuhara, Teruyuki, 11 T G Terasaki, Hiroaki, 11 Ghani Albaali, Abdul, 53 Ghedira, Hosni, 86 V Green, Harriet, 5 Vlasakoudi, Triada, 17

H Y Hafdi, Zoubeida, 22 Yamaji, Takahiro, 11 Hardy, A, 169 Hilal, Hikmat, 33 Z Zhou, Qilun, 197 I Zyoud, Ahed, 33 Idwan, Sahar, 47 Issa, Ghassan, 131, 165

J Jalal, Noor, 28, 39 Janajreh, Isam, 107, 113, 173 Jayyousi, Majd, 86 43