Modeling the behavior of a 50MW DSG plant for southern Libya based on the thermodynamic and thermophysical properties of water substance
Journal Article
Aldali, Y., Davison, B., Muneer, T., & Henderson, D. (2012)
Modeling the behavior of a 50MW DSG plant for southern Libya based on the thermodynamic and thermophysical properties of water substance. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 134, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006893
This paper presents arguments for the use of direct steam generation (DSG) in preference to other forms of generation in particular locations according to the prevailing envir...
Performance evaluation of electric vehicle ventilation using directly powered photovoltaic fans
Conference Proceeding
Kolhe, M. L., Muneer, T., Adhikari, S. K., & Smith, I. (2015)
Performance evaluation of electric vehicle ventilation using directly powered photovoltaic fans. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC-India.2015.7386939
Electric vehicles have tremendous potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One of the main draw-back of the electric vehicle though is the sourcing of energy for air-c...
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...
Monthly-averaged hourly solar diffuse radiation models for world-wide locations
Journal Article
Muneer, T., Gago, E. J., & Etxebarria, S. (2015)
Monthly-averaged hourly solar diffuse radiation models for world-wide locations. Future Cities and Environment, 1, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40984-015-0008-5
Monthly-averaged daily global irradiation data are now easily available from NASA website for any global location. Using established models it is then possible to decompose th...
Solar radiation fundamentals and PV system components.
Book Chapter
Mohanty, P., Muneer, T., Gago, E. J., & Kotak, Y. (2015)
Solar radiation fundamentals and PV system components. In Solar Photovoltaic System Applications: A Guidebook for Off-Grid Electrification (7-47). Cham: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14663-8_2
Solar PV technology has emerged as one of the most matured and fast evolving renewable energy technologies and it is expected that it will play a major role in the future glob...
Parked Electric Vehicle’s Cabin Temperature Management Using Photovoltaic Powered Ventilation
Journal Article
Kolhe, M., Muneer, T., & Adhikari, S. (2017)
Parked Electric Vehicle’s Cabin Temperature Management Using Photovoltaic Powered Ventilation. Energy Procedia, 142, 343-349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.054
District heating networks are commonly addressed in the literature as one of the most effective solutions for decreasing the greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector....
Solar Thermal Technologies.
Book Chapter
Asif, M., & Muneer, T. (2008)
Solar Thermal Technologies. In Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1081/E-EEE-120042348
Solar thermal technologies are amongst the most diverse and effective renewable energy technologies. They range from low-temperature (200°C) and sophisticated ones like solar ...
A validated design simulation tool for passive solar space heating: Results from a monitored house in West Lothian, Scotland.
Journal Article
Girard, A., Muneer, T., & Caceres, G. (2014)
A validated design simulation tool for passive solar space heating: Results from a monitored house in West Lothian, Scotland. Indoor and Built Environment, 23, 353-372. https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X13480057
Determining the availability of renewable sources on a particular site would result in increasing the efficiency of buildings through appropriate design. The overall aim of th...
Sustainable energy for world economies
Conference Proceeding
Muneer, T. (2010)
Sustainable energy for world economies. In F. Barbir, & S. Ulgiati (Eds.), Energy options impact on regional security. , (123-146). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9565-7_6
Energy is inevitable for human life and a secure and accessible supply of energy is crucial for the sustainability of modern societies. Yet mankind now faces challenges of dep...
Solar energy measurements.
Book Chapter
Muneer, T., & Tham, Y. W. (2015)
Solar energy measurements. In M. Kutz (Ed.), Mechanical Engineers Handbook: Energy and Power, (805-838). (4). Wiley
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