Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Dissertation Project - Design and deployment of an atmospheric pollutant and Carbon Dioxide capture system(Lancaster University, 2024-08-30) Kutbi, Yahia; Pinkerton, AndrewThis contribution report documents the individual efforts in the Design and Deployment of an atmospheric pollutant and Carbon Dioxide Capture System Project, which focuses on developing a carbon capture system that supports the Electromagnetic Plasma Separator (EMPS). The contributions primarily involved the technical selection of components for the air intake system. Specifically, key components such as the air intake fan, pre-filters, atmospheric sensor, and flow rate sensors, were selected, ensuring that the components met the system requirements. Additionally, analysing pollutant levels and CO2 emissions in Saudi Arabia to justify the region as a strategic location for deployment, based on this analysis, deployment strategies were developed. Furthermore, comprehensive market research was conducted to identify potential investors and buyers in Saudi Arabia as well as esmang the global market size and demand of such technologies. On the project management side, the contributions included the development of the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), the Risk Management Plan, WBS Dictionary, and the ‘Control’ Secon of the group management report that includes key events, actual Gan-chart, updated milestones chart, actual PBS/WBS, and lessons learned. These elements were crucial in organizing the project's tasks, managing potential risks, and ensuring systemac progress. This report provides an in-depth look at the methodologies, findings, and their impact on achieving the project’s objectives, highlighting the significance of the individual contributions in both technical and management group reports.16 0Item Restricted The Nexus between Sustainable Development and Economic Dynamics in MENA and SSA Countries.(Western Sydney University, 2023) Alghamdi, Thamer; Gangopadhyay, ParthaThe complex interplay between economic dynamics and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remains underexplored. This thesis investigates this nexus, focusing on the roles of corruption, governance, foreign direct investment, and trade in shaping sustainable development outcomes. Additionally, it examines the relationship between energy poverty and education, as well as the hidden barriers to renewable energy transition in SSA. Findings indicate that while good governance and corruption reduction can significantly advance sustainable development in SSA and MENA nations, the region faces substantial challenges in mitigating energy poverty. Employing CS-ARDL approach to assess more robust and reliable results, the findings reveal that – contrary to existing literature – governance has a significant positive effect on sustainable development, indicating that the governance is essential to achieving sustainable development in this region. The findings also reveal that the corruption has a significant positive effect on sustainable development. Furthermore, foreign direct investment and trade were found to have an insignificant relationship with sustainable development. By uncovering the intricate connections between economic factors, energy poverty, and sustainable development, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the barriers hindering progress in these regions. The findings underscore the urgent need for innovative policies that prioritise governance, education, and renewable energy to accelerate sustainable development in SSA and MENA.18 0Item Restricted Green alternative aggregate for cast stone products(Cranfield University, 2023-11-16) Alqarni, Abdulmajeed; Salonitis, Konstantinos; Pagone, EmanueleRapid urbanization and infrastructural growth have increased the need for construction materials, placing more stress on natural resources and raising worries about carbon emissions. Cast stone, which has its own requirements and specifications, has also contributed to these issues. This research investigates the alternatives that are suitable to replace natural aggregate in cast stone products to reduce these effects. Both alternatives for cast stone product and regular structural concrete were considered all while ensuring the technical requirements of cast stone are met by each proposed alternative. The major requirements used to determine the suitability of the alternative were Compressive strength water absorption which was satisfied by 7 out of the 13 alternatives examined based on the UKCSA standard. To rank alternatives An automatically weighted TOPSIS method was used to rank alternatives based on 4 criteria: compressive strength as a representative of quality and durability, CO2e emission and replacement intensity to determine the alternative impact on the environment and finally, the cost to represent the possible economical barrier. With the focus being on manufacturing emissions and cost. Extensive data was collected on the performance of each alternative with selected criteria. The MCDM results were used to rank alternatives based on a uniform distribution of weighs and by adding that to the combined effect of three additional 3 nonuniform distributions that incorporate almost all the scenarios (73 cases) investigated by a Decision maker.12 0Item Restricted Investment Planning in Local Energy Systems(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-10-25) Aleliw, Mohammed; Dehghan, ShahabIn the face of climate change mitigation challenges, CO2 emission, and escalating electricity demands, establishing a reliable and sustainable energy framework has become a critical imperative. This importance extends beyond energy production; it also includes the crucial aspect of economic sustainability. This study is centred on optimizing investment strategies within local energy systems, aiming to establish a resilient and dependable energy generation approach. This attempt involves the strategic integration of hybrid renewable energy sources, arranged through detailed optimization modelling, and complemented by cost-effective investment tactics. The primary objective is to ensure a robust energy supply and foster economic investments with the mitigation of uncertainties through Python-based optimization modelling. The research utilizes a static time frame methodology for decision-making, examining deterministic and stochastic scenarios, to investigate the optimal incorporation of hybrid renewable energy sources. The transmission network is modelled with a single-node approach, focusing on microgrid resilience, and a range of optimization analysis methods are employed to evaluate the proposed energy generation strategies. The investigation explores six distinct scenarios within the optimization framework. The baseline case implies deterministic parameters, featuring a 10-PU diesel generation unit and a load demand aligned with historical trends with a maximum of 1 PU. The remaining scenarios (cases 2 to 5) imply load demand increments of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, respectively. The sixth case introduces a 100% load demand escalation coupled with a diesel unit capacity reduction to 5 PU. The investment for all scenarios amounts to $8.41 million, encompassing the deployment of 10 × 1 MW offshore wind units and 11 × 1 MW onshore wind units. Moreover, the operational cost of $252.04 per MWh for the diesel generation unit is included in this investment. The anticipated payback period is achieved within the first year, assisted by a remarkable lifetime cost of $−540.38 million and a profit of $28.51 million.22 0