A5060592644- Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Energy Load and Power Forecasting
- Atmospheric aerosols and clouds
- Climate variability and models
- Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
- Structural Analysis and Optimization
- Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Advanced machining processes and optimization
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
- Lubricants and Their Additives
- Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing
- Mechanical Failure Analysis and Simulation
- Wind Turbine Control Systems
- Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
- Radiative Heat Transfer Studies
- Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
2017-2025
Government College University, Lahore
2025
University of Lahore
2024
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology
2024
University of Manchester
2013-2021
Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, upward rise in carbon emissions the atmosphere, depletion of fossil fuel gas reserves have forced find alternative renewable energy resources, where solar is one most promising source. Parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) can effectively transfer high temperature tube receiver upto 400 °C. In this study, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis used analyse effect multiple working fluids on efficiency PTC. Two different types nanofluids for...
Solvation-mediated adsorption mechanisms are identified which significantly reduce the charging performance at high surface charge densities.
Solar radiation from reanalysis datasets can be used to estimate solar energy potential in the absence of long-term surface measured data. Comprehensive validation data against short-term measurements is necessary find uncertainties. The evaluation performance seven (ERA-5, MERRA-2, ERA-Interim, JRA-55, NCEP-NCAR, NCEP-DOE, and CFSR) for Balochistan high-quality was performed using statistical analysis. relative mean bias error (rMBE), absolute (rMAE), root square range −4 7%, 8 14%, 16 21%,...
Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), a component of solar radiation, is used to assess potential and estimate power output thermal PV applications. The reanalysis or analysis data are alternative satellite for resource assessment in places where latter not available costly, so there need evaluate their performance. evaluation estimated GHI (six-hourly data) from five global datasets (NCEP-NCAR, NCEP-DOE, CFSR, NCEP-GFS NCEP-FNL) performed using annual, seasonal monthly statistical analyses....
This study aims to evaluate wind resource potential and analyze the performance of turbines for six onshore near-coast sites (three commercial power plants three new sites) Pakistan. The technical economic analysis more than 200 commercially available suitable weak regions is performed, 20 were selected based on performance. percentage increase in annual Capacity Factor (CF) decrease Levelized Cost Electricity (LCOE) using proposed turbine 42–61% 30–38% respectively compared installed sites....
Ultrasonic horn plays a vital role in achieving vibration amplitude at tool end (VATE) by enhancing output displacement of piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer suitable for efficient machining advanced composites. Higher enhances quality, surface integrity and dimensional accuracy Nomex honeycomb composite (NHC) while reducing cutting forces. Furthermore, low stress concentrations allow to have more safety factor longevity. is designed enhance get optimum VATE keeping stresses acceptable...
The evaluation of reanalysis and analysis data (estimated data) against in-situ measured is essential to find uncertainties before its use for wind resource assessment. performance four different generations datasets (NCEP-CFSR, NCEP-DOE, NCEP-NCAR JRA-55) two (NCEP-FNL NCEP-GFS) was done six sites using statistical analysis. A comparison monthly mean time-series, Weibull probability distribution function rose diagram estimated performed. MBE RMSE speed range from −2.18 2.01 m/s 1.34 3.00...
The surface coating is one of the novel approaches to enhance performance and durability mechanical components by decreasing wear friction among two interacting bodies. In this study, tribological properties titanium nitride (TiN) coatings were investigated on AISI 52100 bearing steel deposited low-temperature physical vapor deposition system. Surface morphology elemental composition TiN analyzed scanning electron microscope energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum, respectively. Substrate roughness...
Ultrasonic horn (USH) is a key component in high intensity power ultrasonic systems to enhance vibration amplitude at tool end (VATE). Due operating frequency of least, may be exposed stress levels leading failure. The primary objective USH design achieve amplification with good strength. In present research, the effect fillet radius / roundness on composite (USCH) performance was investigated for various materials: stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and respectively, using finite element...
The growth rate of offshore wind is increasing due to technological advancement and reduction in cost. An approach using mast measured data at coastline reanalysis proposed for resource assessment, especially developing countries. evaluation fifth generation European Reanalysis (ERA5) was performed against statistical analysis. ERA5 slightly underestimates speed direction with percentage bias less than 1%. Wind assessment region Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Pakistan terms Power Density...
The availability of accurate and reliable solar radiation data is very important to explore energy potential for commercial power plants. This study presents the validation global horizontal irradiance (GHI) from McClear model under clear-sky all-sky conditions against measured complex topography Pakistan. GHI shows good agreement with nine stations correlation was achieved coefficient ranging 0.972 0.992. relative mean bias error (rMBE) root square (rRMSE) using having temporal resolution...
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect temperature and wind speed on performance five photovoltaic (PV) module technologies for different climatic zones Pakistan. PV selected were mono-crystalline silicon (MC); poly-crystalline (PC); heterogeneous intrinsic thin-film (TFH); copper–indium–allium–selenide (TFC); amorphous (TFA). actual efficiency calculated using measured data one year. MC, PC, TFH, TFC, TFA decreases by 3.4, 3.1, 2.2, 3.7, 2.7%, respectively, considering...
The climate change crisis is primarily associated with carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-based electricity generation, which significantly contribute to the greenhouse gas effect. implementation of renewable energy technologies can mitigate environmental impacts and promote a sustainable future. This study aimed conduct techno-economic feasibility analysis optimize performance parameters for 50 MWe capacity Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) concentrated solar power plant nine stations...
Kiln is a prime need in the ceramics industry, where energy loss major part which consumes about 60% production cost through thermal for different applications. Higher density of fired and tunnel kiln refractory material lowers diffusivity proper selection minimizes along kiln. In particular, this research analysed results heat recovery system comprised metallic recuperator gives around 8% savings natural gas consumption. work, detailed power quality analysis low-power factor motors was...