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Off - Grid Power Supply Solution for Portable Cabins using Solar PV System for Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)In this project, a new system for power supply for remote areas has been proposed. In the proposed system, solar PV based system with battery storage for stand-along application has been discussed. In addition, the use of ... -
Oil Spill Index (OSI) to Sentinel-2 satellite data: QU in International Contribution
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)An Oil Spill Index (OSI = (B3+B4)/B2) was developed and applied to Sentinel-2 optical satellite data of the European Space Agency (ESA) to map marine oil spills using spectral absorption characters of spectral bands of the ... -
Optimum sintering method and temperature for cold compact Bismuth Telluride pellets for thermoelectric applications
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work intends to investigate the optimum sintering method and temperature that can improve the efficiency of bismuth telluride cold compact pellets for thermoelectric applications. Different p-type and n-type bismuth ... -
Origin of TPHs and PAHs in the marine sediment nearby oil and gas extraction sites on the west coast of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are priority pollutants, which are known to be associated with petroleum products. They are released into the marine environment via accidental ... -
Parametric study on moment redistribution of fiber reinforced concrete continuous beams with basalt FRP bars
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The state of Qatar bears harsh environment and coastal conditions which stand for most of the year. As a result, steel-reinforced concrete structures are subjected to rapid corrosion and deterioration. Therefore, there is ... -
Preliminary Investigation of Heavy Metals in Deposited Dust on Roadside Sidr Leaves
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Urban pollution has different forms; one of them is air pollution by natural sources such as dust storms or by anthropogenic sources such as traffic, whereas both are considered among the most risky environmental problems ... -
Prevalence of Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Arabic Coffee: Protective Effect of Traditional Coffee Roasting, Brewing and Microbial Volatiles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Like other agricultural crops, fungal infection and synthesis of mycotoxins in coffee leads to significant economic losses. This study is aimed at investigating the prevalence of toxigenic fungi, their metabolites, and the ... -
Qatari tight Gas Reservoirs: Molecular Simulation insights toward Estimation of Ultimate Recovery (EUR) from Carbonated Reservoirs
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The geometrical properties of the reservoir rocks are usually affected by natural thermodynamics or environmental changes that may affect the amount of gas in place in the reservoir. To address these properties, we conduct ... -
Quantifying Biomass of Microphytobenthos in sediments of Mangroves in the east coast of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Mangroves, Avicennia marina, are highly productive coastal ecosystems with capacity to store carbon within plants and in sediments. Micropytobenthos (MPB) in the sediments also fix carbon and play a significant role in ... -
Salinity Effects on Symbiodinium sp. growth rate in Controlled conditions and produced Biomass Biochemical Characterization
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Salinity is an abiotic influencer to the growth and the efficiency of the algal Symbiodinium that coexists in symbiosis with corals. In light of the high salinity conditions that prevail in the Arabian Gulf including the ... -
Satellite mapping and stabilization of the aeolian deposits of QAFCO site 5/6
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Aeolian processes produce vast areas of sand and dunes in the arid region and need monitoring since they are encroaching land and degrading infrastructures. In this study, we used the satellite data of ASTER and mineral ... -
Self-healing behavior of epoxy-based double-layer nanocomposite coatings modified with Zirconia nanoparticles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work reports the self-healing behavior of epoxy reinforced ZrO2 double-layer nanocomposite coatings to alleviate the deleterious effects of corrosion in the oil and gas industry. The corrosion inhibitor (imidazole) ... -
Self-Healing Performance of Smart Polymeric Coatings Modified with Tung Oil and Linalyl Acetate
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of polymeric smart self-healing coatings. A comparison of structural, thermal, and self-healing properties of two different polymeric coatings comprising distinct ... -
Simultaneous CO2 treatment and blue energy generation from wasted industrial streams
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)In the last decade, there has been an increased global need for finding bright solutions to tackle industrial wastes and emissions release. Herein, this work explores the utilization of a compact Reverse Electrodialysis ... -
Spectrophotometric Determination of the Honey Bee Quality
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Honey produced by bees from nectar in flowers and plants, is an aqueous supersaturated sugar solution, mainly monosaccharide (fructose and glucose) (70%–80%) and water (10%–20%). 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) content in ... -
Standing Wheelchair with Built-in Climate Control System
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This project presents an innovation to be developed in wheelchairs used nowadays to provide its users with better life quality, elevates the level of their ambitions and to enable them to overcome today's special needs ... -
Surface waves generated by shamal and easterly winds off Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Waves in the Arabian Gulf are primarily controlled by the regional winds, for example, shamal winds during winter and early summer. Though Gulf wave characteristics have been heavily utilized for the design of offshore ... -
Synthesis & Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Cathode Materials for Energy Storage
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research into the development of novel cathode materials for energy storage applications is progressing at a rapid rate to meet the ever-growing demands of modern society. Amongst various options, batteries are playing a ... -
The Catalytic Thermo-oxidative Decomposition of Glimepiride
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)In this study, the thermal decomposition of glimepiride, a common antidiabetic drug, was analyzed in the presence of N2 and O2 and various metal oxide catalysts. The analysis was conducted using TGA. The results showed ... -
The efficacy of two household cleaning and disinfecting agents on Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) and Faba bean (Vicia faba) seed germination
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)A germination test of Vicia faba and Lens culinaris seeds under the effect of bleach and vinegar was conducted for seven days, and the observations were recorded daily. The completely randomized design (CRD) was used to ...