About MERG
We live in unprecedented time, where innovations and technology meet at crossroads to push the boundaries of science and human knowledge. At MERG, we are a newly formed multi-discipline research group, aiming to develop innovative and cutting-edge research. Our goal is to develop innovative engineering solutions, that are technically sound, practical and economically feasible. As a team, we rely on our collective +100 years of combined industrial and academic expertise to thrust our research forward.
Founders
Emad Abdelsalam, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Feras Kafiah, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Local and International Collaborators
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Ismael Al-Hinti, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Fares AlMomani, Engineering College, Qatar University (Qatar)
Malek Alkasrawi, Engineering College, University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point (USA)
Muhammad Tawalbeh, Engineering College, University of Sharjah (UAE)
Omar AlTrad, Engineering College, University of Toronto (Canada)
Omar Darwish, Computer Information Systems, Ferrum College (USA)
Eyad Almaita, Engineering College, Tafila Technical University (Jordan)
Heba Alzaben, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
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Ziad Abu El-Rub, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering Department, German Jordanian University (Jordan)
Murad Yaghi, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Farshid Sefat, Engineering College, Bradford University (UK)
Mojgan Najafzadeh, Faculty of Life Sciences, Chemistry and Biosciences Department, Bradford University (UK)
Ahmad Azzam, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Hamza Alnawafah, Engineering College, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (USA)
Radi Al-Rashed, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Fadwa Kassem, Enviromental Engineering College,TUHH (Germany)
Saif Siouf, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Hassan Qandeel, Engineering College, University of North Texas (USA)
Adel Juadi, Engineering College, Al-Najah National University (Palestine)
Ramez Khaldi, Engineering College, Al-Najah National University (Palestine)
Students
Sanad Alkiswani, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Dana Ibrahim, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Asma Khasawneh, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Dareen Habash, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Ibrahim Alzoubi, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Mustafa Aldghaimat, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Aya Mousa, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Sameer Al-Tawabini, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Omar Al Farah, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Jad Sunna, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Ali Muheidat, Engineering College, Jordan University of Science and Technology (Jordan)
Owais Ogdeh, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Lana Bani Yaseen, Engineering College, Jordan University of Science and Technology (Jordan)
Ibrahim Allahham, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Saif Al-Saqqa, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Aseel Alsari, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Enas Ibraiwesh, Computer and Information College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Zayna Amierh, Computer and Information College, Al-Hussein Technical University (Jordan)
Tityan Awjat, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University University (Jordan)
Jumana Alqaisi, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University University (Jordan)
Hana Al-Assaf, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University University (Jordan)
Mohammad Alhwietat, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University University (Jordan)
Elyana Aljaber, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University University (Jordan)
Rana Khaleel, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University University (Jordan)
Mohammad Jamjoum, Engineering College, Al-Hussein Technical University University (Jordan)
Publications
Journals
Published
- An Innovative Design of a Solar Double-Chimney Power Plant for Electricity Generation, Link
- A New Sustainable and Novel Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant Design for Power Generation and Seawater Desalination, Link
- Integration of Solar Chimney Power Plant with Photovoltaic for Co-Cooling, Power Production, and Water Desalination, Link
- Economic Study of Solar Chimney Power-Water Distillation Plant (SCPWDP), Link
- Performance Analysis of Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant (HSCPP) for Power Production and Seawater Desalination: A Sustainable Approach, Link
- A simple and economical method for the synthesis of steel-reinforced copper composite, Link
- Environmental impacts of solar photovoltaic systems: A critical review of recent progress and future outlook, Link
- Monolayer Graphene Transfer onto Hydrophilic Substrates: A New Protocol Using Electrostatic Charging, Link
- MFL Based Prototype and Experimental Work for Detection of Defects in Cables of Bridge Structures, Link
- Analysis and Feasibility of Integrating a New and Novel Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant with a Traditional Electrical Grid. Link
- State of Charge (SoC) Estimation for a Group of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Neural Network Link
- Economic and environmental assessment of the implementation of solar chimney plant for water production in two cities in UAE Link
- A novel hybrid solar chimney power plant: Performance analysis and deployment feasibility Link
- A classifier to detect best mode for Solar Chimney Power Plant system Link
- Triple-renewable energy system for electricity production and water desalination Link
- Impact study of integrating solar double chimney power plant into electrical grid Link
- Dual-technology power plant as a potential solution for the clean water and electricity productions: Eritrea case study Link
- A Novel Design of a Hybrid Solar Double-Chimney Power Plant for Generating Electricity and Distilled Water Link
- Efficiency Improvement of Photovoltaic Panels: A Novel Integration Approach with Cooling Tower Link
Conference Proceedings
Published
- A retrofitting of commercial rediential building into a green building concept: A case study in Jordan. Link
- Biofuels Policy and Future in Jordan. Link
- Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant for Power Production and Seawater Desalination: Eritrea Case Study. Puplished at the CESE-2021.
- Integration of Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant with PV for Co-cooling, Power Production and Water Desalination, CESE-2021.
- A Creative Design of Solar Chimney Power Plant for Power Production at UAE, WECC2021.
- Solar Double Chimney Power Plant for Power Production and Seawater Desalination: Saudi Arabia Case Study, ICAFEE2021.
- A Novel Approach to Integrate Bifacial PV Modules with Cooling Tower, ICAFEE2021.
- A Hybrid H-VAC and Cooling Tower Design: A Smart Approach for Electricity and Cool Air Generation, WECC2021.
- Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant: A Smart Operation Approach for Electricity and Distilled Water Generation, WECC2021.
- Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant for Power Production and Seawater Desalination: UAE Case Study, WECC2021.
- Solar Chimney Power Plant Integrated with Water Desalination Plant – Qatar Case Study, IEEES13.
- Drona: A Smart Drone Architecture, ASET 2022.
- Smart Portable Patient Monitoring System, ASET 2022.
- Pumped Hydro Storage Contributions to Achieve Jordan Energy Strategy 2020-2030, ASET 2022.
- Lithium-ion Battery Storage Contributions to Achieve Jordan Energy Strategy 2020-2030., ASET 2022.
- Concentrated Solar Power: Technology and Potential in Jordan, ASET 2022.
- Hydro Power Production in Jordan: Possibilities and Challenges, ASET 2022.
- Analysis and feasibility of employing a new and novel hybrid solar chimney power plant (HSCPP) in KSA, IEEES13.
- A Smart Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant, ICAE2022.
- A Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant for Electricty Generation: Al Ain Case Study, ICAE2022.
- A Novel Design of a Twin-Tower Solar Power Plant for Power and Distilled Water Generation, ICAE2022.
- Green Hydrogen: A Novel Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant Integrated with Electrolysis Station, IREC2022 (Submitted). Link
- A Novel Solar Double Chimney Power Plant Integration into Electric Grid: Impact Study, TDLA2022 (Submitted). Link
- Traditional Solar Chimney Power Plant: Outfitted for Water Desalination, TDLA2022 (Submitted). Link
- Solar Chimney Power Plant Integrated with Water Desalination Plant for Gray Hydrogen Production, TDLA2022 (Submitted). Link
- Performance Assessment of Deploying a Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant in the Arabian Gulf, TDLA2022 (Submitted). Link
- A NEW AND NOVEL APPROACH OF INTEGRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY WITH COOLING TOWER, ICEESEN2022.
- GREEN HYDROGEN: A NOVEL SOLAR CHIMNEY POWERPLANT INTEGRATED WITH ELECTROLYSIS STATION, ICEESEN2022.
- A Novel Design of a Hybrid Solar Double-Chimney Power Plant for Generating Electricity, ICEESEN2022.
- Towards Implementing a Smart Grid in Jordan, ICEESEN2022.
- Nuclear Power Plant integrated with SCPP, ICEESEN2022.
- A Creative Thermal Imaging Drone for Detection of Defects of Photovoltaic System, ICONDA2022 (Submitted).
Projects
Solar Chimney Power plant: We are currently focused on renewable energy projects, specifically, a solar chimney power plant (SCPP) project. Our aim in this project is to enhance the performance and technology of SCPP. We intent to enhance the performance through creative engineering designs, advanced use of construction material and through advanced computing techniques such as Artificial Intelligence. Our first publication addressed the economic feasibility of building and operating a SCPP in Aqaba, Jordan. Analysis showed that the localized cost of energy (LCOE) is a lot higher than that of conventional power generating plants. Hence, more improvements are needed in order to compete with conventional power plants. Although the SCPP does not necessarily need to compete with conventional power plants, as it could be an extension, especially in the remote areas where power service is not available. In the 2nd publication we proposed a novel design of a hybrid solar chimney power plant (HSCPP) that combines the traditional SCPP with cooling tower technologies. The results showed that excellent enhancement of power production with minimal cost increase, while reducing the overall LCOE can be achieved with the HSCPP. We are actively working on the next ideas of integrating other forms of renewable energies into the SCPP, as well as new and improved designs. Future work will also include Artificial Intelligence to enhance the performance of the SCPP.
DRONA: DRONA project has been established to design and develop a smart drone to assist the firefighter crew for civil defense applications. It’s intended to support the firefighters in their day-to-day rescue missions such as surveying fires in buildings. This will allow them to identify and locate entrances and exits of the buildings to plan the rescue route. DRONA will also be equipped with many capabilities and sensors such as GPS, camera, microphone, vital signs sensors, emergency kit and much more. DRONA is also intended to help locate and guide people trapped in buildings. DRONA will also be able assess vital signs such as heart rate, temperature, and oxygen level of patients and people injured and/or trapped in fires, fluids and earthquakes to mention a few. DRONA will allow two-way video and audio communication with rescue teams remotely through its detected wireless connection and using cellular data. Additionally, rescue teams will also be able to communicate with the injured remotely and prompt them and guide them to safety. The firefighter crew will be able to dispatch DRONA remotely to a predefined GPS co-ordinate immediately after receiving a distress call. DRONA will be able to fly and navigate automatically (auto pilot) to the assigned GPS location. DRONA will also be equipped with advanced capabilities such as artificial intelligence for facial, body and object recognition. This will allow DRONA to assist in search-and-rescue operations to find lost or missing people. DRONA will be able to send vital signs data, locations, video and audio information in real time to a remote laptop that is located at the civil defense center, the emergency vehicle, and the fire engine. We believe DRONA will be a great asset to rescue teams to do their job quickly and efficiently. DRONA will not only be able to save time, but it will also save lives -save time, save lives.
Link to the DRONA websiteSmartCure project: SmartCure project aims to produce a multi-layer blanket to save water during concrete curing process. The product is designed to absorb water easily and give it back gradually while placed on top of the concrete surface. It is reusable, and consists of two distinct layers and has a super absorption polymer inside. Curing process has a strong influence on the durability and properties of the concrete. To properly cure concrete, it should be kept moist during the first seven days of the curing period. Failing to keep the concrete moist can reduce the strength and, thereby, lead to cracking. This method need a lot of water, time, labor work, monitoring and continuous following in order to guarantee complete curing process. SmartCure has multiple value proposition: it saves 80% of water needed in concrete curing process, saves time and efforts of labor work, brings consultant and owner satisfaction. SmartCure received many grants and prizes during its journey. Lately, the project won Shoman’s Innovation Prize with 40,000 USD grant. The grant main objective is to finalize the proof of concept and build a production line in Jordan.
Link to the SmartCure project PresentationG1: CubeSat
Sterling Heat Engine
DRONA G2: A Thrust Vectoring System
Smart Portable Patient Monitoring System
Sponsors
Funds
- DRONA: Asmart Drone Prototype. $1,500. Boeing.
- Prototype of Innovative Solar Chimney Power Plant. $1,500. Boeing.
- Portable Patient Monitoring System: $1,500. Boeing.
- SmartCure Planket: $40,000. Abdulahmeed Shoman
