International Journal of Thermal and Environmental Engineering


  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Prof. Dr. Isam Janajreh. Khalifa University UAE
  • Medium: Online
  • ISSN: 1923-7316
  • Country: Canada

The International Journal of Thermal and Environmental Engineering (IJTEE) is a high-quality scientific journal devoted to fields of Thermal and Environmental Engineering It aims to provide a highly readable and valuable addition to the literature which will serve as an indispensable reference tool for years to come. The coverage of the journal includes all new theoretical and experimental findings in the fields of Thermal and Environmental Engineering or closely related fields. The journal also encourages the submission of critical review articles covering advances in recent research of such fields as well as technical notes.

INTRODUCTION

The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board are very committed to build the Journal as one of the leading international journals in Thermal and Environmental Engineering in the next few years. With the support of the International Association for Sharing Knowledge and Sustainability (IASKS), it is expected that a heavy resource to be channeled into the Journal to establish its international reputation. The Journal’s reputation will be enhanced from arrangements with several organizers of international conferences in publishing selected best papers of the conference proceedings. The journal is planning to publish 4 issues per year.

AIMS AND SCOPE

The International Journal of Thermal and Environmental Engineering (IJTEE) is a refereed international journal to be of interest and use to all those concerned with research in various fields of, or closely related to Thermal and Environmental Engineering disciplines. The International Journal of Thermal and Environmental Engineering (IJTEE) aims to provide a highly readable and valuable addition to the literature which will serve as an indispensable reference tool for years to come. The coverage of the journal includes all new theoretical and experimental findings in the fields of Thermal and Environmental Engineering or closely related fields. The journal also encourages the submission of critical review articles covering advances in recent research of such fields as well as technical notes.


Latest Articles of IJTEE

Numerical and Experimental Sensitivity Study of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

IJTEE, Volume-21 , Issue 1 (2024), PP 47 - 54

Published: 09 Oct 2024

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.21.01.006

by Haseeb Bin Yahya, Areeba Muhammad Imran, Yaser Al Swailmeen from Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE

Abstract: This study investigates the sensitivity of open-circuit voltage (OCV) in a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) stack to variations in methanol flow rate, read more...

Keywords: Fuel Cell, DMFC, Sensitivity Study, PEM, Methanol Crossover, Open Circuit Voltage


Techno-Economic Assessment of Utility-Scale Wind Power Deployment in the UAE

IJTEE, Volume-21 , Issue 1 (2024), PP 39 - 46

Published: 09 Oct 2024

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.21.01.005

by Areeba Imran and Isam Janajreh from Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE

Abstract: Accurate wind resource assessment and turbine selection are essential for the successful integration of large-scale wind energy, particularly in islan read more...

Keywords: Wind energy, Sustainable development goals (SDG), Wind resource assessment, Techno-economic analysis


Investigating the Feasibility of Using Nuclear-Based PWR through Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production

IJTEE, Volume-21 , Issue 1 (2024), PP 27 - 37

Published: 09 Oct 2024

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.21.01.004

by Mohamed AL Shehhi, Salem Al Shehhi from Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE

Abstract: The world is currently grappling with the intensifying effects of climate change from harmful emissions of greenhouse gases. Additionally, there is a read more...

Keywords: Nuclear energy, Hydrogen Production, Electrolysis, Economic analysis, LCOH, KPI analysis


Performance Analysis of a Wind Tower Design for Greenhouse Application: A Case Study in UAE and KSA

IJTEE, Volume-21 , Issue 1 (2024), PP 15 - 24

Published: 09 Oct 2024

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.21.01.003

by Hanna Yousef , Batool Khalaf from Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE

Abstract: This study investigates the performance of a passive evaporative cooling wind tower system for greenhouse applications in hot, arid climates. A simpli read more...

Keywords: Wind tower, Evaporative Cooling, Sustainability, Cooling effectiveness, Height optimization, Greenhouse climate


Dynamic Modeling, Simulation and Control of a Methanol Steam Reformer for Hydrogen Production

IJTEE, Volume-21 , Issue 1 (2024), PP 07 - 13

Published: 09 Oct 2024

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.21.01.002

by Dimitris Ipsakis, Symeon Savvopoulos, Panagiotis Karageorgos, Dimitris Trigkas, Panos Seferlise , Simira Papadopoulou, and Spyros Voutetakis from School of Production Engineering & Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece - Chemical Process & Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas, Thermi-Thessaloniki, Greece - Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Department of Industrial Engineering & Management, International Hellenic University, Sindos-Thessaloniki, Greece e Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

Abstract: In this study a control-oriented mathematical model for a catalytic reactor suited for the steam reforming of methanol towards rich hydrogen productio read more...

Keywords: dynamic modeling, model predictive control (MPC), PID control, hydrogen, autothermal steam reforming


Experimental and Computational Investigation of Jet Impingement Cooling for Gas Turbine Blades

IJTEE, Volume-21 , Issue 1 (2024), PP 01 - 05

Published: 09 Oct 2024

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.21.01.001

by Mohammed Aldhaheri, Khamis Humaid, Abdulraman Al-Ali , Adel Sumjatha from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abstract: Gas turbines are widely used in power generation and aviation industries due to their high efficiency and reliability. However, their performance is s read more...

Keywords: Gas turbines, Jet impingement Cooling, Turbine efficiency, CFD, Heat transfer enhancement


Analysis and Sensitivity Studies on Thermoacoustic Engine Stack Temperature Profile Development

IJTEE, Volume-20 , Issue 1 (2023), PP 35 - 39

Published: 12 Oct 2023

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.20.01.006

by Timileyin Aworinde, Alfiya Simran, Isam Janajreh from Mechanical Engineering Department, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: Thermoacoustic engines are devices that convert thermal energy to acoustic energy using the Stirling cycle principle. They have wide importance in ref read more...

Keywords: Thermoacoustic engine, thermoacoustic refrigerator, stack heating, stack materials, CFD


Thermal Catalysis Effects of Ca(NO₃)₂, Mg(NO₃) ₂, KNO₃, and Fe(NO₃)₃ on Olive Mill Solid Waste

IJTEE, Volume-20 , Issue 1 (2023), PP 29 - 33

Published: 12 Oct 2023

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.20.01.005

by Islam Alkahder and Reyad A. Shawabkeh from Chemical Engineering Department, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Abstract: Thermogravimetric Analysis - Differential Scanning Calorimetry (TGA-DSC) was employed in this study to investigate the thermal characteristics of oliv read more...

Keywords: Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Olive mill solid waste, Thermal behavior


Optimizing Gas Turbine Performance: Influence of Angle of Attack and Mist Cooling

IJTEE, Volume-20 , Issue 1 (2023), PP 21 - 28

Published: 12 Oct 2023

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.20.01.004

by Omar Nasro, Said ELTurk, Isam Janajreh from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abstract: This work presents a comparative study of the flow over a gas turbine blade aimed at enhancing turbine performance. The study focuses on determining t read more...

Keywords: Turbine Blades, Turbine Cooling, Gas Turbine, Internal Cooling, Mist Cooling, CFD


Single plate analysis of thermoacoustic refrigerator

IJTEE, Volume-20 , Issue 1 (2023), PP 13 - 19

Published: 07 Feb 2023

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.20.01.003

by Omar Al-Mufti and Isam Janajreh from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abstract: Thermoacoustic refrigerator (TAR) or heat pump is a device that uses acoustic sound to pump heat from a lower temperature reservoir. The most distinct read more...

Keywords: Numerical modeling, Thermoacoustic, Refrigerator, Drive ratio, CFD


Thermal Comfort Analysis of Wind Tower Greenhouse Integration System using Ansys

IJTEE, Volume-20 , Issue 1 (2023), PP 07 - 12

Published: 07 Feb 2023

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.20.01.002

by Sameer Khan, Ruqiya Abdullah Farah, Isam Janajreh from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: Increasing urbanization, a shortage of arable land, and climate change-related weather extremes are some of the challenges facing the production of gl read more...

Keywords: Ansys, Evaporative Cooling, Greenhouse, Wind tower


Experimental Study on the Effect of Water as a Working Fluid in Aluminium Heat Pipes

IJTEE, Volume-20 , Issue 1 (2023), PP 01 - 05

Published: 07 Feb 2023

DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.20.01.001

by Salman Hemayet Uddin, Md. Islam, Firas Jarrar, Isam Janajreh from Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: Thermal management of machines and electronic devices is a matter of high importance. Cooling of electronics becomes much more sensitive in applicatio read more...

Keywords: Aluminum water heat pipe, Grooved Heat pipe, Hydrogen formation in heat pipe, Nanoparticles