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Conservation of the Material Cultural Heritage in Al-Aqsa Mosque
(2019)This project contributes to the progressive efforts in restoration and preservation (conservation) of the material Islamic heritage in Al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of The Rock in Jerusalem city. These two treasures of Islamic ... -
Carbon dioxide capture from automobile flue gas: Materials and technology potentials
(2019-05-22)In this project, we focus on the capture of CO2 gas using sodium hydroxide. So, our system can be installed on the car exhaust to absorb and store CO2 gas into stable and environmentally friendly product sand then recover ... -
Removal of Organic Pollutants from Wastewater using Silica-Embedded Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
(2019-05-18)On one hand, water scarcity in the West Bank, Palestine, forces the scientists, environmentalists, engineers, and the decision makers to search for new sources of freshwater. On the other hand, the option of wastewater ... -
Design and manufacture of a lensed-glass surface for concentrating solar radiation
(2019-05-18)The idea of using high power lenses to enhance the traditional solar heater system is new and has many potentials in reducing the amount of wasted energy. In this project we look at the lenses manufacturing starting with ... -
Conservation of the Material Cultural Heritage in Al-Aqsa Mosque
(2019-07-04)Abstract: In This project contribution to the continuing efforts in restoration and preservation (conservation) of the material Islamic heritage in Al-Aqsa mosque was aimed. This great landmark of the Islamic architecture ... -
Exploring mineral deposits in Palestine for potential use in manufacturing refractory ceramics
(2019-08-07)Abstract Refractories are material that retain their strength and integrity at relatively high temperature. They are mainly oxide ceramics such as silica, alumina, zirconia or mixed oxides such as mullite, wollastonite, ... -
Contribution of Materials Science & Engineering to the Conservation of Materials Heritage in Palestine
(2018-12-22)This project traces the contribution of Materials Science and Engineering to the conservation of artifacts, particularly in conserving and restoring coins from different eras. In this project, different techniques including ... -
Effect of heat treatment parameters on distribution of Mg2Si precipitate on the structure and mechanical properties of aluminum alloy 6063
(2019-06-18)The main objective of this project is to optimize the mechanical properties of the 6063 Al alloy processed at NAPCO. To achieve this, we shall study of the difference in properties between the samples which are prepared ... -
Physical and Chemical Improvements of Interfacial Adhesion of Polymer/Glass Fiber Sheet Composites
(2018-04-01)Composite materials are used nowadays in different applications replacing traditional materials due to their high strength to weight ratio. The properties of this material depend on the type of matrix and reinforcement in ... -
Utilization Of Plastic Waste On Concrete Mixes
(2015-07-15)In this project concrete was the targeted material that the efforts were focused in addition of different plastic wastes to its mixtures, like polyethylene terephthalate (PET), expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) to enhance ... -
Thermomechanical Properties of Polymer Matrix composites Based on Cellulose Reinforcements Derived from Biomass
(2017-12-12)Abstract Large quantities of agricultural wastes and biomass are emerged daily from human activities causing several environmental problems; mainly when they are burned or thrown irregularly in open areas or dumpsites. ... -
Synthesis and characterization of metal oxide nanoparticles (MON): cases of MgO and FeO
(2018-01-18)Abstract Metal oxide nanomaterial’s (MON) are widely used in many industries. MON nanoparticles have excellent potentials for use in water treatment, as photo catalysts or incorporated in membrane. Mon have also potentials ... -
Biodiesel Production by Using Waste Cooking Oil
(2013-05-08)Summary of project Biodiesel which is a renewable resource is assumed as an alternative to conventional diesel fuel, such as, straight vegetable oil, animal oil/fats, tallow and waste cooking oil. Biodiesel can be ... -
Remediation of Wastewater Containing Divalent Heavy Metals using Silica-Embedded Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
(2019-05-20)Abstract In this study, the adsorption of Zn2+, Cu2+, and Cr2+ metal ions in synthetic wastewater samples and Cr2+ ions in real wastewater sample onto NiO-MgO silica-based nanosorbcats (SBNs) has been studied. The real ... -
Descaling of cooling tower and corrosion protection
(2019-06-18)Palestinian Poultry Corporation, also known as Aziza Company, has large numbers of cooling towers that provide cooling to chicken incubators. These special strains of chickens are brought up for ovulating eggs to hatching ... -
Water Desalination Using Thermochemical Cycles
(2019-01-22)In last semester, a research was carried out to optimize the process of fresh water production by thermochemical cycles. Hydrated salts used were sodium sulphate decahydrate (Na2SO4.10H2O), magnesium chloride hexahydrate ... -
Incorporating Nano Titanium Dioxide in Water Based Emulsion for Photo-Degradation of VOCs
(2019-01-22)Abstract: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were prevalent components of indoor air pollution and harmful for human and the surrounding ecosystem. Naphthalene is as aromatic VOCs that causes damage to the liver and ... -
Controlled Temperature and Pressure Extraction of Vegetal Oil Using Supercritical CO2 Fluid
(2018-05-21)Abstract: The attention towards super-critical fluids extraction (SFE) method had boomed since early 80’s. Super- critical fluid extraction method had been developed and used worldwide to extract oils either to produce ... -
Solar Drying System Design for Sludge Produce at NWWTP
(2019-06-22)In West Bank, there are five major wastewater treatment plants in different governorates. The wastewater treatment processes do not produce treated water only, another stream which contains all the treatment residual ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Performance of phase change material (PCM)-Incorporated With Solar Water Heating System.
(2019-05-22)Solar energy appears to be the only veritable and viable alternative source of energy. It is inexhaustible, has no effect on the environment, and can be converted to many other forms of energy. Converting it to thermal ...