Security assessment of importing solar electricity for the EU
Journal Article
Asif, M., Currie, J., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2009)
Security assessment of importing solar electricity for the EU. Journal of the Energy Institute, 82(2), 102-105. doi:10.1179/014426009x394008
Prosperity in any society is subject to an adequate and consistent provision of energy. It is crucial
to adopt an energy strategy with least dependence on vulnerable energy su...
Models for the estimation of building integrated photovoltaic systems in urban environments
Journal Article
Clarke, P., Muneer, T., Davidson, A. & Kubie, J. (2008)
Models for the estimation of building integrated photovoltaic systems in urban environments. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy. 222(1), 61-67. doi:10.1243/09576509jpe474. ISSN 0957-6509
Growing concerns of global warming has spurred a rapid growth in micro-renewable technologies. Technologies, which can be integrated into building structures, such as photovol...
Evaluation of a new photodiode sensor for measuring global and diffuse irradiance, and sunshine duration.
Journal Article
Wood, J., Muneer, T. & Kubie, J. (2007)
Evaluation of a new photodiode sensor for measuring global and diffuse irradiance, and sunshine duration. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering. 125, 1-6. doi:10.1115/1.1531149. ISSN 0199-6231
A new integrated device (called the BF3) has been developed, which enables the simultaneous measurement of horizontal global and diffuse irradiance as well as sunshine presenc...
An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation.
Journal Article
Clarke, P., Munawwar, S., Davidson, A., Muneer, T. & Kubie, J. (2007)
An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation. Building Service Engineering Research and Technology. 28, 189-197. doi:10.1177/0143624407076907
Horizontal hourly and sub-hourly diffuse and beam irradiance are required for the estimation of global irradiance on a given tilted surface. This information is used by engine...
Modelling of a low temperature differential Stirling Engine.
Journal Article
Robson, A., Grassie, T. & Kubie, J. (2006)
Modelling of a low temperature differential Stirling Engine. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 221, 927-943. doi:10.1243/09544062JMES631. ISSN 0954-4062
Abstract: A full theoretical model of a low temperature difference Stirling engine is developed in this paper.
The model, which starts from the first principles, gives a full ...
Life cycle assessment of a medium-sized photovoltaic facility at a high latitude location
Journal Article
Muneer, T., Younes, S., Lambert, N., & Kubie, J. (2006)
Life cycle assessment of a medium-sized photovoltaic facility at a high latitude location. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 220(6), 517-524. https://doi.org/10.1243/09576509jpe253
Performance of a 160 m 2 photovoltaic installation at the Napier University's Merchiston Campus, situated 3 km from Edinburgh's city centre, is presented. The alternative curr...
Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry.
Journal Article
McCourt, I., & Kubie, J. (2005)
Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 219(11), 1191-1197. https://doi.org/10.1243/095440605X32066
To carry out remedial work in oil wells through the production tubing string, a method using a continuous length of steel coiled tubing is used. In horizontal wells substantia...
A value engineering analysis of timber windows
Journal Article
Asif, M., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2005)
A value engineering analysis of timber windows. Building services engineering research & technology : BSER & T, 26(2), 145-155. https://doi.org/10.1191/0143624405bt122oa
Cost effectiveness of products and services has become very important in today’s highly competitive market. The customer needs a product that accomplishes its required functio...
Sustainability analysis of window frames
Journal Article
Asif, M., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2005)
Sustainability analysis of window frames. Building services engineering research & technology : BSER & T, 26(1), 71-87. https://doi.org/10.1191/0143624405bt118tn
The characteristics of the frame materials have significant impacts on the properties of a window. A window itself plays a crucial role in determining the overall energy perfo...
A design tool for predicting the performances of light pipes
Journal Article
Jenkins, D., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2005)
A design tool for predicting the performances of light pipes. Energy and Buildings, 37(5), 485-492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2004.09.014
Light pipes are simple means of directing daylight (diffuse and direct light) into interior spaces. Previous work by the authors described the initial work on a luminous flux ...