| Thermo- Fluid Sciences | الماجستير | Review of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. <br>Energy and laws of thermodynamics, integral and differential formulation of the <br>conservation laws of fluid mechanics, conductive, convective and radiative heat <br>transfer. Applications to thermal systems engineering. |
| Renewable Energy System | الماجستير | The main types of renewable energy and the concept of distributed power generation will be <br>illustrated in this course. In particular, the usefulness of various types of energy systems as they <br>relate to the future of this planet will be demonstrated. Topics will include: passive and active solar <br>systems (high, medium and low temperature thermal solar collectors; photovoltaic systems of the <br>fist, second and third generations); wind energy and integration of wind and solar power systems <br>into the electricity grid; biomass and bio-energy; waste management; hydrogen (fuel cells and other <br>uses); hydroelectric power; geothermal heat transfer. Students will be introduced to the practical <br>aspects of renewable energy systems design development, exploitation and monitoring. <br>Information on each technology will be presented using the same training approach: general <br>presentation; main characteristics, operational principles, application, technical aspects of <br>installation and maintenance; basic introduction to the relevant market and financial management, <br>policies, regulations and incentives; dissemination of both positive and negative national and <br>international practice and experience. <br>In conclusion, there will be an introduction to social, legal and market challenges to assist students to <br>identify prospective of RE technologies at early stages and a range of factors affecting the <br>deployment of RE systems. |
| Energy Efficiency | الماجستير | The objective of this course is to identify the definition of energy efficiency and teach student how <br>to analyze energy production and consumption processes and relevant technical systems from the <br>energy efficiency point of view. <br>The first part of the course will deal with introduction to the different thermal systems and <br>integration of processes and the energy saving techniques. The most relevant energy systems <br>(conventional and renewable) and the current methods used for the improvement and the <br>optimization of thermal equipment will be described. These include: steam generators and auxiliary <br>equipment; industrial furnaces; heat exchangers; heat exchanger networks. Efficient energy systems <br>such as co- and tri-generation systems and ORC systems, also combined with solar plants, will be <br>analyzed. <br>The second part of the course is concentrated on efficient management of energy plants. Students <br>will develop skills on planning and carrying out modifications in technological plants in order to <br>improve the energy efficiency, selecting the Best Available Technologies (BAT). Main methods of <br>energy diagnosis will aim at evaluating processes’ criticalities in terms of thermal and electrical <br>consumption. <br>The final part of the course will be dedicated to the sociology and behavioral economics of energy <br>efficiency, dealing with the hypothesis of why, despite economic and technical feasibility of EE, we <br>do not see spread adoption of EE solutions: barriers to EE spreading and diffusion in industrial <br>processes. |
| Environmental and Sustainable Development | الماجستير | This course introduces students to theory and practice of environment and sustainable development <br>at the international, national and urban levels in a variety of contexts. Also it covers environmental <br>degradation by deforestation, loss of biodiversity, pollution, soil erosion, decreasing quality and <br>quantity of water, poor sanitation services and poor urban conditions; CO2 emissions and global <br>warming, interactions among society, development and environment, and their implications for <br>sustainable development; technical, economic, ethical and philosophical aspects of sustainable <br>development. |
| Bio fuels | الماجستير | The objective of the course is to enhance the students experience how to apply their Engineering <br>knowledge and skills to biofuel production technologies. It will introduce them to various types of <br>biofuels; their feedstock's, production processes, differences, advantages, and challenges. <br>Fundamentals of thermochemical and biochemical conversions of biomass to biofuel/bioenergy will <br>be discussed. The course will also focus on economic trend, environmental, ethical, social, and <br>technical innovation and technological issues associated with the use and management of biofuels. It <br>will involve lectures, discussions, student projects and student presentations and guest speakers. <br> |
| PV – Photovoltaic | الماجستير | History of PV technology; Markets for PV; Types of PV Systems, Principles of operation of <br>photovoltaic systems; PV systems performance characteristics as a function of environmental <br>conditions; Site assessment for PV systems installation, selection of an appropriate system design; <br>Installation of basic subsystems; Inspection and maintenance of PV Systems; Safety considerations <br>during installation and exploitation of PV systems. PV systems: standard PV systems, PV <br>concentrator, innovative systems (PV + Thermal collectors). Use of desert area, small and large <br>plants. <br> |
| Solar Desalination | الماجستير | This course is to familiarize students with water desalination processes, with focus on the solar <br>desalination process. The main topics include: physical and chemical properties of sea water, scale <br>formation and control, the various desalination technologies based on thermal and non-thermal <br>processes: Multi Stage Flash Evaporation and Multi Effect Distillation, Membrane Process <br>(Electrodyalisis and Reverse Osmosis), Freezing and Solar Humidification. Emphasis will be on the <br>combination of thermal and solar energy as the energy source for water distillation. Students will be <br>engaged in active learning with the development of team work skills. Development of students <br>ability on critical analysis and evaluation together with synthesis through case‐based, <br>problem‐solving approaches will be the aims of this course. |
| Low Carbon Buildings | الماجستير | Low carbon buildings design will be introduced in this course. <br>The content of the course: The fundamentals of conventional energy sources used in buildings; <br>renewable energy technology; policies and drivers that are leading to the more widespread uptake of <br>low carbon building technologies; low carbon building codes, policies and planning from the past, <br>present and future from around the globe; Integrated design: urban micro-climate design, passive <br>architectural interventions, active interventions (energy plants) <br> |
| Energy Conversion | الماجستير | Course content: Forms of energy; Energy needs and available sources of energy; Petroleum, coal, oil <br>shale and tar sand; Natural gas and hydrogen, hydropower and biomass; Principles of nuclear <br>energy; Solar energy, geothermal energy, wind, tidal and wave power; Conversion of chemical <br>energy into thermal energy using gas, liquid and solid fuel combustion systems; Conversion of <br>thermal energy into mechanical energy and electrical power using heat engines (internal and external <br>combustion engines and turbines) and electrical generators; Conversion of thermal energy into <br>electrical power using thermoelectric converters and fuel cells |