• A novel technique for extraction of geothermal energy from abandoned oil wells 

      Ghoreishi-Madiseh, S.A.; Hassani, Ferri P.; Al-Khawaja, Mohammed J. (2012 , Conference Paper)
      This paper investigates the possibility of design and construction of a geothermal heat exchanger suitable for installation in abandoned oil wells. Based on the in-situ data collected, an amenable heat transfer numerical ...
    • Passive pre-cooling potential for reducing building air-conditioning loads in hot climates 

      Chaudhry, H.N.; Hughes, B.R.; Ghani, S.A. ( American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      A major source of energy consumption in the building sector is the extensive use of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems to meet the rising demands for indoor comfort. Advancements in reducing cooling ...