The list of recent research works published by members of the  RASERG is given below.

•  PV Systems
•  Solar Systems (Non-PV)
•  Wind Energy Systems
•  Energy Planning and Management

1. H. Bourdoucen, J. Jervase, A. Al-Badi, A. Gastli, and A. Malik, "Photovoltaic Cells and Systems-Current State and Future Trends-", Journal of Science & Technology, Special Review, 2000, pp. 185-207. (Download)

2. J A. Jervase, H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Lawati, “Solar Cell Parameter Extraction Using Genetic Algorithms”, Measurement Science and Technology, Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd. (UK), Volume 12, Number 11, November 2001, pp. 1922-1925.(Download)

3. Al-Naamany, A. Gastli, H. Bourdoucen, "Neuro-Fuzzy Maximum Power Point Tracker for PV Systems", Accepted for presentation in The 6th IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Soft Computing (ASC'2002), July 17-19, 2002, Banff, Alberta, Canada, pp. 281-286. (Download)

4. A. Gastli, H. Bourdoucen, S. Al-Alawi, “ANN-Based Maximum Power Point Tracker for PV Systems”, International Solar Energy Society 2001 World Congress, Nov. 25-30, Adelaide Australia, 2001. (Download)

5. J. Jervase, H. Bourdoucen and A. Al-Lawati, “A Genetic Algorithm Based Technique for Extracting Solar Cell Parameters,” Proceedings of the Sharjah Solar Energy Conference, 19-22, February 2001, Sharjah, UAE.

6. A. Dorvlo, J. Jervase, and A. Al-Lawati, "Solar Radiation Estimation Using Artificial Neural Networks", Journal of Applied Energy, Vol. 71, 2002, pp. 307-319. (Download)

7. A. Al-Lawati, A. Dorvlo, and J. Jervase,  "Monthly Average Daily Solar Radiation Clearness  Index Contour Maps Over Oman ", Journal of Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 44, 2003, pp. 691-705. (Download)

8. J. Jervase, A. Al-Lawati, and A. Dorvlo,   "Contour Maps for Sunshine Ratio for Oman Using Radial Basis Function Generated Data", Journal of Renewable Energy  Vol. 28, 2003, pp. 487-497. (Download)

9. A.S. Malik and C.U. Sumaoy, “Analytical hierarchy process approach in distribution utility local IRP,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 25, No. 8, October 2003, pp. 623-631.

10. Jubran, B.A., Al-Hinai, H., Zurigat, Y.H. and Al-Salti, S. (2003), "Feasibility of using various photovoltaic systems for window-type air-conditioning units under hot-arid climates," Journal of Renewable Energy, vol. 28, no. 10.

11. H. Bourdoucen, A. Gastli, “Analytical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Interconnected Panels and Arrays used in PV Applications”, Proceedings of the 8th Arab International Solar Energy Conference and The Regional World Renewable Energy Congress, Bahrain, 8-10 March, 2004.

12. H. Bourdoucen, A. Gastli, “Analytical Modelling and Simulation of PV Panels and Arrays”, The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER), Vol. 4, No. 1, 2007, pp. 75-81.(Download)

13. A. Gastli and H. Bourdoucen, "Study and Modeling of PV Arrays Built with Non Equivalent Units", Proceedings of the ICCCP'07, Muscat, February 19-21, 2007, pp. 187-191. (Download)
     

1. Al-Hinai H., Al-Nassri M.S., and Jubran B.A. (2002), "Parametric investigation of a double-effect solar still in comparison with a single-effect solar still," Desalination J  vol. 150, pp. 75-83.

2. Zurigat, Y.H., Al-Hinai, H., and Jubran, B.A. (2002), "Energy Efficient Building Strategies for School Buildings in Oman," Int. J. of Energy Research, vol. 27, pp. 241-253.

3. Abu-Arabi, M.K., Zurigat, Y.H., Al-Hinai, H. and Al-Hiddabi, S. (2003), "Modeling and performance analysis of a solar desalination unit with double-glass cover cooling," Desalination J., vol. 143, pp.173-182.

4. Zurigat, Y.H., Al-Hinai, H. and Jubran, B.A. (2002), "Year round performance of roofpond cooling technique under hot-arid climates," (under review).

5. Abu-Arabi, M.K. and Zurigat, Y.H. (2003), "Comparison of year round performance of two types of double glass cover solar stills," accepted for presentation at the International Conference on RES for islands, tourism & water desalination, 26-28 May 2003 in Crete, Greece.

6. Zurigat, Y.H. and Abu-Arabi, M.K. (2003), "Modeling and performance analysis of a regenerative solar desalination unit," Submitted to J. Of Applied Thermal Engineering.

7. Al-Hinai, H.A. and Al-Alawi, S.M. (1995), “Typical Solar Radiation Data for Oman”, Applied Energy," vol. 51, pp. 273-284, Elsevier Science, UK.

8. Childs, W.D. Dabiri, A.E., Al-Hinai, H. and Abdullah, H.A. (1999), “VARI-RO Solar-Powered Desalting Technology”, Desalination, Elsevier, Vol. 125, pp. 155-166.

9. Al-Hinai, H. Al-Nassri, M. and Jubran, B. (2002), “Effect of climatic, design and operational parameters on the yield of a simple solar still”, Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Science, vol. 43, no. 13, pp. 1639-1650.

10. MM Sourour and Al-Hiddabi Saif, "Solar energy simulation studies; in the sultanate of Oman," International-Journal-of-Power-and-Energy-Systems. Vol.15, no.1; 1995; p.22-8.

1. A.S. Malik and A. Awsanjli, “Energy Fuel Saving Benefit of a Wind Turbine” 12th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, MELECON 2004, Dubrovnik, 12-15 May 2004.

2. Al-Ismaily, H.A. and Probert, S.D. (1996), "Prospects for harnessing wind-power economically in the Sultanate of Oman, Applied Energy", vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 85-130.

3. A.S. Malik and A. Wahid, “Wind energy potential in Maldives,” Second ASEAN Renewable Energy Conference, Phuket, 6-9 Nov. 1997.

4. A. Gastli, M. Akherraz, A. Al-Badi, "Modeling and Simulation of a Variable Speed Self-Excited Induction Generator", International Journal of Renewable Energy Engineering Vol. 2, No. 3, December 2000, (ISSN 1442-133X), pp.221-227. (Download)

5. A. Sharaf, A. Gastli, "A Novel Compensation System for Standalone Wind Energy Induction Generator Scheme", Proceedings of the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering CCECE’2000, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 7-10, 2000, CD ROM, TM4.2, pp. 527-530. (Download)

6. A. Gastli, M. Akherraz, M. Gammal, “Matlab/Simulink/ANN Based Modeling and Simulation of A Stand-Alone Self-Excited Induction Generator”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power, ICCCP’98, December 7-10 1998, Muscat, Oman, Sponsored by the IEEE and IEE, pp. 93-98. (Download)

7. A. Gastli, M. Akherraz, “Matlab/Simulink Assisted Investigation of Variable-Speed Self-Excited Induction Generator”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power, ICCCP’98, December 7-10 1998, Muscat, Sponsored by the IEEE and IEE, pp. 258-263.  (Download)

 Energy Planning and Management:

The following are research papers related to Energy conservation, Demand-side management/load management, and Integrated resource planning.

1. A.S. Malik and A. Badar, “An assessment of reduced cycling cost of thermal units, due to DSM, in integrated resource planning,” International Power Engineering Conference, IPEC ‘97, Singapore, 22-24 May 1997.

2. A.S. Malik and B.J. Cory, “Impact of DSM on energy production cost and start-up and shut-down costs of thermal units,” IEE International Conference on Advances in Power System Control, Operation and Management, APSCOM-97, Hong Kong, 11-14 Nov. 1997.

3. A.S. Malik, “Dynamic generating costs in DSM planning,” Energy, Vol. 24, No. 1, January 1999, pp. 1-8.

4. A.S. Malik, “Simulation of DSM resources as generating units in probabilistic production costing framework,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 13, No. 4, November 1998, pp. 1528-1533.

5. A.S. Malik, “Modeling and economic analysis of DSM programs in generation planning,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 23, No. 5, May 2001, pp. 413-419.
6. A.S. Malik and C.U. Sumaoy, “A case study of local integrated resource planning,” Energy, Vol. 28, No. 7, July 2003, pp. 711-720.

7. A.S. Malik, A. Al-Khrousi, M. Al-Hindi and Y. Al-Mahrouqi, "Demand-Side Management Energy Saving Potential in Commercial and Governmental/Institutional Sectors and its Impact on Power Planning – A Case Study of Central Grid of Oman" 2nd International Green Energy Conference, Oshawa, June 25-29, 2006.

8. F.S. Al Mata’ni and A.S. Malik, “Load Management in Industrial Sector and its Impact on Power Planning – A Case Study of Oman” International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power, ICCCP’07, Muscat, 19-21 February 2007.

9. A.S. Malik, “Impact on power planning due to DSM in commercial and government sectors with rebound effect – A case study of central grid of Oman” Energy, Vol. 32, No. 11, November 2007, pp. 2157-2166.

10. A.S. Malik, “Discounting the Future – A Need for a Fresh Look”, SysCon 2008 – IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 7-10, 2008.

11. A.S. Malik, “Mitigating the environmental impact of power generation by demand-side management in power sector of Oman” SysCon 2008 – IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 7-10, 2008.

12. A.S. Malik, T. Izhar and F. Al Mata’ni, “Mitigating the Environmental Impact of Power Generation by Direct Load Control in Industrial Sector of Oman”, 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering 2008 (ICEE'08), Lahore, Pakistan, March 25-26, 2008.