Publications

Book chapter

Ahmad K. Sleiti, and Wahib A. Al-Ammari, “CO2 Transportation: Safety Regulations and Energy Requirement”, Elsevier 2021.

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

  1. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Wahib A. Al-Ammari, Energy and exergy analyses of novel supercritical CO2 Brayton cycles driven by direct oxy-fuel combustor, Fuel, Volume 294, 2021, 120557, ISSN 0016-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120557. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016236121004336)
  2. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Wahib A. Al-Ammari, Mohammed Al-Khawaja, Integrated novel solar distillation and solar single-effect absorption systems, Desalination, Volume 507, 2021, 115032, ISSN 0011-9164, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2021.115032. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001191642100103X)
  3. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Dataset for measured viscosity of Polyalpha-Olefin- boron nitride nanofluids”, Journal of Data In Brief, 35 (2021) 106881, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.106881. Available online 15 February 2021. ISSN 2352-3409.
  4. Elbeh MB, Sleiti AK. Analysis and optimization of concentrated solar power plant for application in arid climate. Energy Sci Eng. 2021;00:1–14. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.742. ISSN: 2050-0505. Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  5. Abdellatif M. Sadeq, Samer F. Ahmed, Ahmad K. Sleiti, Transient 3D simulations of turbulent premixed flames of gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel in a fan-stirred combustion vessel, Fuel, Volume 291, 2021, 120184, ISSN 0016-2361, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120184. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016236121000600).
  6. Takalkar, G., Sleiti, A.K. Comprehensive performance analysis and optimization of 1,3-dimethylimidazolylium dimethylphosphate-water binary mixture for a single effect absorption refrigeration system. Front. Energy (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11708-021-0720-9. Springer, Electronic ISSN 2095-1698. Print ISSN 2095-1701
  7. Sleiti, A. K., Al-Ammari, W. A., and Al- Khawaja, M. (January 18, 2021). “Analysis of Novel Regenerative Thermo-Mechanical Refrigeration System Integrated With Isobaric Engine.” ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2021; 143(5): 052103. (10 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049368. Published Online: January 18, 2021. Paper No: JERT-20-1551. ISSN 0195-0738.
  8. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Samer F. Ahmed, Saud A. Ghani, “Spreading of SARS-CoV-2 via heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems – An overview, energy perspective and potential solutions.” J. Energy Resour. Technol. Aug 2021, 143(8): 080803 (10 pages), doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048943
  9. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Hamza Al-Khawaja, Hassan Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Al-Ali, “Harvesting Water from Air Using Adsorption Material – Prototype and Experimental Results”, Separation and Purification Technology, 257 (2021) 117921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117921
  10. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Heat transfer measurements of Polyalpha-Olefin- boron nitride nanofluids for thermal management and lubrication applications”, Journal of Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 22 (2020) 100776. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2020.100776.
  11. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Isobaric Expansion Engines Powered by Low Grade Heat – Working Fluids Performance and Selection Database for Power and Thermo‐Mechanical Refrigeration”, Journal of Energy Technology, Volume 8, Issue 11, 2020 (2000613):1-16, First Published: 18 September 2020, https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202000613.
  12. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Mohammed Al-Khawaja, Wahib A. Al-Ammari, “A combined thermo-mechanical refrigeration system with isobaric expander-compressor unit powered by low grade heat – Design and analysis”, International Journal of Refrigeration (2020), Volume 120, December 2020, Pages 39-49, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2020.08.017. ISSN: 0140-7007. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
  13. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Wahib A. Al-Ammari, Mohammed Al-Khawaja, “Review of innovative approaches of thermo-mechanical refrigeration systems using low grade heat”, Int J Energy Res. Volume 44, Issue13, 25 October 2020, Pages 9808-9838. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.5556. Online ISSN:1099-114X . © John Wiley & Sons Ltd
  14. Mohammed Karbon & Ahmad K. Sleiti | (2020) Large-eddy simulation of the flow in Z-Shape duct, Cogent Engineering, 7:1, 1778349. Publisher: Taylor & Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311916.2020.1778349. Online ISSN: 2331-1916.
  15. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Gorakshnath Takalkar, Muftah H. El-Naas, Abu Rashid Hasan and Mohammad Azizur Rahman, “Early Gas Kick Detection in Vertical Wells via Transient Multiphase Flow Modelling: A Review”, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Volume 80, August 2020, 103391, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103391. ISSN: 1875-5100.
  16. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Wahib A. Al-Ammari and Mohammed Al-Khawaja, “A novel solar integrated distillation and cooling system”, Journal of Solar Energy, Volume 206, August 2020, Pages 68-83, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.05.107. ISSN: 0038-092X.
  17. Mohammed Shublaq and Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Experimental Analysis of Water Evaporation Losses in Cooling Towers Using Filters”, Journal of Applied Thermal Engineering ISSN: 1359-4311, Volume 175, 5 July 2020, 115418, Pages 1-10. org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115418.
  18. Mohammed Karbon and Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Turbulence Modeling using Z-F and RSM Models for Flow in Z-Shape Ducts”, Journal of Engineering, Volume 2020, Article ID 4854837, 10 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4854837. ISSN: 2314-4904 (Print), ISSN: 2314-4912 (Online).
  19. Abdellatif M. Sadiq, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Samer F. Ahmed, “Turbulent Flames in Enclosed Combustion Chambers: Characteristics and Visualization – a Review”, ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, August 2020, Vol. 142, Issue 8, 080801 (17 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046460, Published Online: March 13, 2020.
  20. Ahmad Sleiti, Mohammad Salehi, and Stephen Idem (2017) “Detailed velocity profiles in close-coupled elbows – measurements and Computational Fluid Dynamics predictions (RP-1682)”, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, Vol. 23, Iss. 8, 2017, Pages 1212-1223. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2017.1285176.
  21. Ahmad K. Sleiti, (2017), “Tidal power technology review with potential applications in Gulf Stream”. Elsevier Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 69, March 2017, Pages 435–441. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.150.
  22. Mohammad Salehi, Ahmad K. Sleiti & Stephen Idem (2017) “Study to identify computational fluid dynamics models for use in determining HVAC duct fitting loss coefficients”, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 23:1, 181-191, https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2016.1204889
  23. Mohammad Salehi, Stephen Idem and Ahmad K. Sleiti, (2017), “Experimental Determination and Computational Fluid Dynamics Predictions of Pressure Loss in Close-Coupled Elbows”, Journal of Science and Technology for the Built Environment. Vol. 23, Iss. 7, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2016.1268904.
  24. Ahmad K. Sleiti and Edward J. Naimaster, IV, (2016), “Application of Fatty Acid Based Phase-Change Material to Reduce Energy Consumption from Roofs of Buildings”, J. Sol. Energy Eng. Oct 2016, 138(5): 051003 (7 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033574.
  25. K. Sleiti (2015) Overview of Tidal Power Technology, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 10:1, 8-13, https://doi.org/10.1080/15567240903585995
  26. K. Sleiti & A. Mehrabian (2015) Case Study of a Cost-effective Small Wind Turbine, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 10:2, 132-138, https://doi.org/10.1080/15567240903419385
  27. Ahmad Sleiti, “Transient Thermal Analysis of Electric Generators”, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | V5, N2, Pages 88-94, FALL/WINTER 2013. Print ISSN: 2152-4157, Online ISSN: 2152-4165, http://ijeri.org/IJERI-Archives/issues/fall2013/Z__IJERI%20fall%202013%20v5%20n2%20(PDW-3).pdf#page=90.
  28. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Experimental Measurement of Viscosity of Boron Nitride-Polyalpha Olefin Nanofluid” TSEST Transaction on Control and Mechanical Systems, Vol. 1, No. 8, PP. 330-334, PUBLISHED: 3, JAN., 2013. http://tsest.org/index.php/TCMS/article/viewFile/73/56.
  29. Ahmad K Sleiti, John Zhai and Stephen Idem, “Computational Fluid Dynamics to Predict Duct Fitting Losses: Challenges and Opportunities”. HVAC&R Research, Volume 19, 2013 – Issue 1, Pages 2-9, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10789669.2012.716341. https://doi.org/10.1080/10789669.2012.716341
  30. J. Naimaster IV and A.K. Sleiti, “Potential of SOFC CHP Systems for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings”, Energy and Buildings”, Volume 61, June 2013, Pages 153–160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.09.045.
  31. K. Sleiti, “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop through Rectangular Helical Ducts”, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 3, 043119 (2011); doi:10.1063/1.3625252. ISSN 1941-7012. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3625252
  32. K. Sleiti, “Performance of tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell at reduced temperature and cathode porosity”, Journal of Power Sources, Volume 195, Issue 17, 1 September 2010, Pages 5719-5725. doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2010.03.044. ISSN: 0378-7753
  33. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “Understanding oxygen vacancy migration and clustering in barium strontiumcobalt iron oxide”, Solid State Ionics, Volume 181, Issues 23-24, 4 August 2010, Pages 1067-1073. http://www.sciencedirect.com
  34. J. Naimaster and A.K. Sleiti, “Effects of Electrode Microstructure on Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance” Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology, October 2010, Volume 7, Issue 5, PP 051-015. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000683
  35. K. Sleiti, “Transient Flow of Air through Rectangular Vents in Horizontal Partition”, HVAC&R Research Vol. 15, No. 6, November 2009. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10789669.2009.10390883
  36. K. Sleiti, “Design and Pressure Loss Reduction in the Hydrogen Flow Heat Exchanger with Tube Bundles”, the Technology Interface Journal, Volume 9 No. 2, Spring 2009, ISSN# 1523-9926, http://tiij.org/issues/issues/spring2009/12_Sleiti/Sleiti-Tube-Bundles.pdf.
  37. K. Sleiti “Effect of Vent Aspect Ratio on Unsteady Laminar Buoyant Flow Through Rectangular Vents in Large Enclosures”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 51 (2008) 4850–4861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2008.02.027
  38. Quan Liu, K. Sleiti, and J. S. Kapat, “Application of Pressure and Temperature Sensitive Paints for Study of Local Heat Transfer to  a Circular Impingement Air Jet” International Journal of Thermal Sciences 47 (2008) 749–757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2007.06.018
  39. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2008, “ Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces on Turbulence and Transport at High Rotation and Density Ratios in Rib-Roughened Channel”, International Journal of Thermal Sciences 47 (2008) 609–619, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2007.06.008
  40. K. Sleiti , 2007, “Advanced cooling technology for rotors of high-power low-duty cycle generators using polyalphaolefins” Journal of Synthetic Lubrication, Vol. 24, No.2, pp. 77-90, March 2007, https://doi.org/10.1002/jsl.30
  41. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006, “Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces at High Rotation and Density Ratios”, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Volume 20, No. 1, pp. 67-79. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.14847
  42. Kumar, A. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006” Unsteady Laminar Buoyant Flow Through Rectangular Vents in Large Enclosures”, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 20, No.2, pp. 276-284, April-June 2006. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.11438
  43. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006 “An Experimental Investigation of Liquid Jet Array and Single Phase Spray Impingement Cooling Using Polyalphaolefin”, Experimental Heat Transfer Journal, Volume 19, No. 2, pp. 149-163 April 2006. https://doi.org/10.1080/08916150500479349
  44. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006” Comparison Between EVM and RSM Turbulence Models in Predicting Flow and Heat Transfer in Rotating Rib-Roughened Channels”. Journal of Turbulence, Volume 7. No.29, pp. 1-21, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1080/14685240500499343
  45. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006 “ Heat Transfer in Channels in Parallel-Mode Rotating at High Rotation Numbers ”, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 20, No.4, pp. 748-753, October-December 2006. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.16634
  46. N R Nagaiah, K. Sleiti, S Rodriguez, J S Kapat, L. An and L. Chow, 2006 “A Novel Design and Analysis of a MEMS Ceramic Hot-Wire Anemometer for High temperature Applications”. J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 34, pp. 277-282. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/34/1/046
  47. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2005, “Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Rotating Curved Duct at High Rotation and Density Ratios”, ASME Journal of Turbomachinery, Volume 127, Issue 4, pp. 659-667, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2019276

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Peer Reviewed Conference Papers

  1. Kaushik Manikonda, Abu Rashid Hasan, Abinash Barooah, Muftah El-Naas, Ahmad Khalaf Sleiti, Mohammad Azizur Rahman, “A Mechanistic Gas Kick Model to Simulate Gas in a Riser with Water and Synthetic-Based Drilling Fluid”, SPE-203159-MS, Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, 9-12 November, 2020, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers, Publication date: 2020/11/9, DOI: https://doi.org/10.2118/203159-MS
  2. Sleiti A., AlAmmari W., AlKhawaja M., Glushenkov M., Kronberg A., “Subcritical and Supercritical Operation of Innovative Thermal Mechanical Refrigeration System”, Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition (QUARFE 2020), Doha, 28 October 2020, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/quarfe.2020.0006. DOI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10576/16541. Publisher: Qatar University Press. Best Poster Award.
  3. Sleiti A.K., AlAmmari W.A., AlKhawaja M. “Novel solar driven cooling system integrated with solar still system”, Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition (QUARFE 2020), Doha, 28 October 2020, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/quarfe.2020.0055. DOI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10576/16590. Publisher: Qatar University Press.
  4. Ahmad K. Sleiti and Mohammed Al- Khawaja, “Heat Transfer Analysis of Regenerative Thermo-Mechanical Refrigeration System”, Proceedings of the ASME 2020 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, SHTC2020, July 13-15, 2020, Orlando, Florida, USA. Paper No: HT2020-8901, V001T11A017; 8 pages, https://doi.org/10.1115/HT2020-8901, Published Online: September 25, 2020. ASME 2020 Heat Transfer Summer Conference collocated with the ASME 2020 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting and the ASME 2020 18th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels. ISBN: 978-0-7918-8370-9. https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/HT/proceedings-abstract/HT2020/83709/V001T11A017/1087425.
  5. Mohammed Karbon and Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Turbulence Modeling Using Z-F, RSM, LES and WMLES for Flow Analysis in Z-Shape Ducts”, Proceedings of the ASME 2020 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, FEDSM2020, July 13-15, 2020, Orlando, Florida, USA, Paper No: FEDSM2020-20001, V003T05A006; 10 pages, https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2020-20001. Published Online: October 12, 2020. ASME 2020 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting collocated with the ASME 2020 Heat Transfer Summer Conference and the ASME 2020 18th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, ISBN: 978-0-7918-8373-0. https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/FEDSM/proceedings-abstract/FEDSM2020/83730/V003T05A006/1088092.
  6. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Wahib A. Al-Ammari, Mohammed Al-Khawaja1, Maxim Glushenkov and Alexander Kronberg, “Innovative Thermo – Mechanical Refrigeration System in Subcritical and Supercritical Modes”, Poster Presentation, Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2020, 14-15 April, 2020, QU, Doha, Qatar.
  7. Ahmad Sleiti, Mohammad Al-Khawaja, Maxim Glushenkov and Alexander Kronberg, “Using low grade heat for thermo-mechanical refrigeration – Heat-to-cold transformations”, ASHRAE-ORYX, 4th HVAC Contracting Conference “Bridging the Gap Between Design, Construction and Facility Management”, Intercontinental Hotel Doha – The City, 23rd & 24th of November 2019.
  8. Sleiti, A., Sadeq, A. (2019). Thermo-Mechanical Refrigeration System. Atlanta, Georgia: ASHRAE RAL CRC 2019.
  9. Karbon, M., Sleiti, A. (2018). Large Eddy Simulation for Prediction of Flow in Close-Coupled Elbows. PhD thesis work. Eleven International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications, Vol 2018 (2018): ICTEA 2018, Paper number 246, Doha, Qatar. https://journals.library.ryerson.ca/index.php/ictea/article/view/246.
  10. Sleiti, A., Rasras, A., Jafar, M. W., Alam, M., Glushenkov, M., Kronberg, A. (2018). Novel Thermo Mechanical Refrigeration Cycle Utilizing Waste Heat. Eleven International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications, Vol 2018 (2018): ICTEA 2018, Paper number 243, Doha, Qatar. https://caos.library.ryerson.ca/index.php/ictea/article/view/243.
  11. Sleiti, A., Naimaster, E. (2018). Energy consumption in office buildings with phase change materials. 11th International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications. Vol 2018 (2018): ICTEA 2018, Paper number 180, Doha, Qatar. https://journals.library.ryerson.ca/index.php/ictea/article/view/180.
  12. Sleiti, A. (2017). ESTIMATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN OFFICE BUILDINGS USING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS IN CEILINGS AND EXTERIOR WALLS. Charlotte: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
  13. Sleiti, A. (2017). Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems and facilities for commercial buildings. IQPC: 2nd Annual Qatar District Cooling and HVAC.
  14. Sleiti, A. (2016). Low energy commercial buildings: Application of fuel cell Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP) systems. Doha: QATAR HVAC CONTRACTING CONFERENCE.
  15. Sleiti, A. (2016). Sustainability Best Practices: Options to Consider in Qatar. Doha: The ninth gulf municipality conference.
  16. Sleiti, A. (2016). WRAP UP PANEL | Investigating the Challenges to Implementing District Cooling. Doha: Middle East District Cooling 2016.
  17. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Flow and Heat Transfer Measurements of Jet Impingement Arrays with Post Impingement Crossflow”, The 13th International Symposium on Fluid Control, Measurement and Visualization, November15-18, 2015, Doha, Qatar, FLUCOME2015.
  18. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Sustainability Best Practices: Options to Consider in Qatar”, The ninth gulf municipality conference, April 26 – 28 , 2016, Doha, Qatar http://gcc.mme.gov.qa/cui/index.dox.
  19. Ahmad Sleiti, Ning Tang, Soheil Razmiar and Aixi Zhou, “Generator for Gulf Stream Power Take-off”, 2012 Renewable Ocean Energy Research Symposium, Coastal Studies Institute
    Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC – June 6-7, 2012.
  20. Edward Naimaster and Ahmad Sleiti, “Potential of phase change material-enhanced constructions in commercial buildings”, IMECE2012-87927, Proceedings of the ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2012, November 9-15, 2012, Houston, Texas, USA
  21. Ahmad Sleiti and Aixi Zhou, “ Tidal Power Technologies: Generator for superior functionality and blade composite materials” SAMPE TECH 2012, Charleston, SC, 22-25 October 2012. 44th ISTC – Charleston SC – Oct 22-25 / 2012. http://www.nasampe.org/page/searchengine#home/technicalpaperdetails/578ad889727949c01e519a3b/
  22. Ahmad Sleiti, “Effects of cathode manufacturing method on LSCF-based cathode performance for IT-SOFCs”, SAMPE TECH 2012, Charleston, SC, 22-25 October 2012. 44th ISTC – Charleston SC – Oct 22-25 / 2012. http://www.nasampe.org/page/searchengine#home/technicalpaperdetails/578ad889727949c01e519a39/
  23. K. Sleiti, “Fuel Cell Education for Engineering and Engineering Technology Disciplines” 2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC*), San Antonio, TX.
  24. Edward J. Naimaster IV1, Louremy V. Peña, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Anthony L. Brizendine, “Phase Change Material (PCM)-Enhanced Walls for Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings”, World Sustainable Energy Days 2011 Conference | Wels, Austria, March 2nd – March 4th, 2011.
  25. K. Sleiti, “Fuel Cell Education for Engineering Disciplines” 2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC*), San Antonio, TX.
  26. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Rheological characteristics of boron nitride nanofluids with polyalpha-olein oil base fluid”, IMECE2011-64942, November 11-17, 2011, Denver, Colorado, USA.
  27. Blekhman, D., J. Keith, Sleiti, E. Cashman, P. Lehman, R. Engel, M. Mann, and H. Salehfar, 2010, “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Part I: Curriculum,” AC 2010-635 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY. “Best Paper Award”.
  28. Blekhman, D., J. Keith, Sleiti, E. Cashman, P. Lehman, R. Engel, M. Mann, and H. Salehfar, 2010, “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Part II: Laboratory Practicum,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY.
  29. K. Sleiti, “Transient Flow of Air through Rectangular Vents in Horizontal Partition”, ASHRAE Winter Conference, January 2010, Orlando, FL. (Invited paper).
  30. K. Sleiti, “Multiscale Thermal Transport Phenomena in Dielectric Composites”, 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 2010, Orlando, FL.
  31. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Transient Thermal Analysis of Electrical Machine”, ASME 2009 International Mechanical Congress and Exposition IMECE2009-11021, November 13-19, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA. IMECE2009-11021, pp. 543-548; 6 pages. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11021
  32. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Edward J. Naimaster, IV, “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop through Rectangular Helical Ducts”, ASME 2009 International Mechanical Congress and Exposition IMECE2009-12316, November 13-19, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA. IMECE2009-12316, pp. 133-139; 7 pages. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12316
  33. K. Sleiti, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education”, ASME 2009 International Mechanical Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009-12314, pp. 105-111, November 13-19, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12314
  34. K. Sleiti, “New Era in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Education”, The 2nd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation: IMETI 2009, July 10th – 13th, 2009 – Orlando, Florida, USA.
  35. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “Plane wave Density Functional Theory Investigation of Oxygen Migration Energetics and Vacancy Structure Combined With Spectroscopic Study of Barium/Strontium Ferrate/Cobaltate (BSCF) as a Promising Material For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)” Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. May 25-27, 2010.
  36. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “Density functional theory and multiscale simulations combined with spectroscopic study of Barium/Strontium Ferrate/Cobaltate (BSCF) as a promising material for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)” , ACS Paper #1229211, 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 22-26, 2009 in Salt Lake City.
  37. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “First Step in Multiscale Simulations of the Ionic Conductors: DFT Study of Oxygen Vacancy MigrationCombined with Experimental Characterization of BSFC”, ICCS 2009: “Compute. Discover. Innovate.”, LSU Center for Computation & Technology, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A., May 25-27, 2009W26a. http://www.science.uva.nl/sites/iccs-meeting/iccs2009/PosterPapers/Poster-paper05.pdf
  38. Orlovskaya, N., Sleiti, A., Naimaster, E., Bonadies, M., Kapat, J., and Johnson, C., “Impact of Temperature and Porosity on Sc2O3-CeO2-ZrO2 Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance,” 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA-2009-1207, Orlando, FL, 2009.
  39. K. Sleiti, “Bachelor of Science – Engineering Technology Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Concentration – I”, ASME 2008 International Mechanical Congress and Exposition (IMECE) IMECE2008-69090, October 31 2008 – November 06 2008, Boston Massachusetts , USA
  40. K. Sleiti, “Effect of reduced Temperature and Cathode Porosity on the performance of Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell”. Proceedings of ASME 2008 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, HT2008-56447, August 10-14, 2008 Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
  41. Kursun, A. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF MICROSCALE SLOT JET IMPINGEMENT USING DSMC-IP AND CFD”, Proceedings of IMECE2007, 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, Washington, USA.
  42. Orlovskaya, A. K. Sleiti , J. S. Kapat and C. Johnson, “Development, Testing and Modeling of Button Sc2O3-CeO2-ZrO2Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”, 2007, Fifth International Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, , June 18 – 20, 2007, New York, USA, Paper Number FuelCell2007-25020.
  43. A review of thermal and fluid management issues in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”. Accepted by Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, June 18 – 20, 2007, New York, USA.
  44. “Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of High Performance Low Temperature Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) using Sc2O3-CeO2-ZrO2 Electrolyte”. Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, June 18 – 20, 2007, New York, USA.
  45. Nagaiah, N. R., Sleiti, A.K, Rodriguez, S., Kapat, J. S., An, L., “A Novel Design and Analysis of a MEMS Ceramic Hot-Wire Anemometer for High temperature Applications”. Proceedings of IMEMS-2006, 9-12 May 2006, Singapore.
  46. Krishnan, H. Zuniga, A. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “Discharge coefficient and effectiveness measurement for conical shaped film cooling holes” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo IMECE2005-81713, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  47. Quan Liu, K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “Application of Pressure and Temperature Sensitive Paints for Study of Local Heat Transfer to  a Circular Impingement Air Jet”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo, IMECE2005-79214, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  48. K. Sleiti and R. Kumar, “ Effect of Vent Aspect Ratio on Unsteady Laminar Buoyant Flow Through Rectangular Vents in Large Enclosures”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo, IMECE2005-81604, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  49. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Comparison Between EVM and RSM Turbulence Models in Predicting Flow and Heat Transfer in Rotating Rib-Roughened Channels”. Proceedings of ASME Heat Transfer Summer Conference, Paper No: HT-FED2004-56250, pp. 531-542; 12 pages, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, July 11-15, 2004. https://doi.org/10.1115/HT-FED2004-56250
  50. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Prediction of Flow Field and Heat Transfer in Channels in Parallel Rotating Mode at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers ”,  40th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit. AIAA-2004-2554, Portland, Oregon 28 June-July,  04.
  51. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Prediction in Curved Ducts at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers ”,  ASME Turbo Expo, GT2004-53028, Vienna, June 04.
  52. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces on Turbulence and Heat Transfer at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers in Rib-Roughened Internal Cooling Channel”, ASME Turbo Expo, GT2004-53018, Vienna, June 04.
  53. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces on Turbulence and Transport at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers in Internal Cooling Smooth Channels” ,42nd AIAA Aerospace Congress, AIAA-2004-1276, Reno-Nevada Jan. 04.
  54. Ahmad K. Sleiti, J. S. Kapat, “An Experimental Investigation of Liquid Jet Array and Single Phase Spray Impingement Cooling Using Polyalphaolefin “, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo, IMECE2003-41754, Washington D.C. November, 2003. Paper No: IMECE2003-41754, pp. 35-42; 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41754

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Patents

John K Whitley, Henry A Palmer, Daniel A Baldwin, Noreen L James, Ahmad K Sleiti, George E Williams, “Insect extermination system”, US20130269239, 2013/10/17, https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/73/a6/fd/bf75a5543e0504/US20130269239A1.pdf

  • Sleiti, Report of Invention (Patent) was submitted to UNCC Office of Technology Transfer on 01/05/2010 about “Composite materials with elevated thermal conductivities”. Provisional Application filed with US Patent and Trademark Office, 2011.

My publications:

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

  1. Motaz Elbeih and Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Analysis and Optimization of Concentrated Solar Power Plant for Application in Arid Climate”, Journal of Energy Science & Engineering, ISSN: 2050-0505, Manuscript ID ESE-2020-01-0043, Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Accepted on May 12, 2020.
  2. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Wahib A. Al-Ammari and Mohammed Al-Khawaja, “Review of innovative approaches of thermo-mechanical refrigeration systems using low grade heat International Journal of Energy Research, 2012. Accepted on 4/25/2020.
  3. Mohammed Shublaq and Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Experimental Analysis of Water Evaporation Losses in Cooling Towers Using Filters”, Journal of Applied Thermal Engineering ISSN: 1359-4311, Volume 175, 5 July 2020, 115418, Pages 1-10. org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115418.
  4. Mohammed Karbon and Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Turbulence Modeling using Z-F and RSM Models for Flow in Z-Shape Ducts”, Journal of Engineering, Volume 2020, Article ID 4854837, 10 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4854837.
  5. Abdellatif M. Sadiq, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Samer F. Ahmed, “Turbulent Flames in Enclosed Combustion Chambers: Characteristics and Visualization – a Review”, ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 142, Issue 8, August 2020, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046460, Published Online: March 13, 2020.
  6. Ahmad Sleiti, Mohammad Salehi, and Stephen Idem (2017) “Detailed velocity profiles in close-coupled elbows – measurements and Computational Fluid Dymanics predictions (RP-1682)”, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, Vol. 23, Iss. 8, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2017.1285176.
  7. Ahmad K. Sleiti, (2017), “Tidal power technology review with potential applications in Gulf Stream”. Elsevier Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 69, March 2017, Pages 435–441. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.150.
  8. Mohammad Salehi, Ahmad K. Sleiti & Stephen Idem (2017) “Study to identify computational fluid dynamics models for use in determining HVAC duct fitting loss coefficients”, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 23:1, 181-191, DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2016.1204889
  9. Mohammad Salehi, Stephen Idem and Ahmad K. Sleiti, (2017), “Experimental Determination and Computational Fluid Dynamics Predictions of Pressure Loss in Close-Coupled Elbows”, Journal of Science and Technology for the Built Environment. 23, Iss. 7, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2016.1268904.
  10. Ahmad K. Sleiti and Edward J. Naimaster, IV, (2016), “Application of Fatty Acid Based Phase-Change Material to Reduce Energy Consumption from Roofs of Buildings”, ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering: Including Wind Energy and Building Energy Conservation, J. Sol. Energy Eng 138(5), doi: 10.1115/1.4033574. http://solarenergyengineering.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/article.aspx?articleid=2529080.
  11. K. Sleiti (2015) Overview of Tidal Power Technology, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 10:1, 8-13.
  12. K. Sleiti & A. Mehrabian (2015) Case Study of a Cost-effective Small Wind Turbine, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 10:2, 132-138, DOI:10.1080/15567240903419385
  13. Ahmad Sleiti, “Transient Thermal Analysis of Electric Generators”, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | V5, N2, Pages 88-94, FALL/WINTER 2013. Print ISSN: 2152-4157, Online ISSN: 2152-4165, http://ijeri.org/IJERI-Archives/issues/fall2013/Z__IJERI%20fall%202013%20v5%20n2%20(PDW-3).pdf#page=90.
  14. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Experimental Measurement of Viscosity of Boron Nitride-Polyalpha Olefin Nanofluid” TSEST Transaction on Control and Mechanical Systems, Vol. 1, No. 8, PP. 330-334, ; ACCEPTED: 21, DEC., 2012; PUBLISHED: 3, JAN., 2013. http://tsest.org/index.php/TCMS/article/viewFile/73/56.
  15. Ahmad K Sleiti, John Zhai and Stephen Idem, “Computational Fluid Dynamics to Predict Duct Fitting Losses: Challenges and Opportunities”. HVAC&R Research, Volume 19, 2013 – Issue 1, Pages 2-9, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10789669.2012.716341.
  16. Edward Naimaster and Ahmad Sleiti, “Potential of SOFC CHP Systems for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings”, Energy and Buildings, Volume 61, June 2013, Pages 153–160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.09.045.
  17. K. Sleiti, “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop through Rectangular Helical Ducts”, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 3, 043119 (2011); doi:10.1063/1.3625252. ISSN 1941-7012. http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1063/1.3625252.
  18. K. Sleiti, “Performance of tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell at reduced temperature and cathode porosity”, Journal of Power Sources, Volume 195, Issue 17, 1 September 2010, Pages 5719-5725. doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2010.03.044. ISSN: 0378-7753
  19. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “Understanding oxygen vacancy migration and clustering in barium strontiumcobalt iron oxide”, Solid State Ionics, Volume 181, Issues 23-24, 4 August 2010, Pages 1067-1073. http://www.sciencedirect.com
  20. J. Naimaster and A.K. Sleiti, “Effects of Electrode Microstructure on Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance” Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology, October 2010, Volume 7, Issue 5, PP 051-015.
  21. K. Sleiti, “Transient Flow of Air through Rectangular Vents in Horizontal Partition”, HVAC&R Research Vol. 15, No. 6, November 2009.
  22. K. Sleiti, “Design and Pressure Loss Reduction in the Hydrogen Flow Heat Exchanger with Tube Bundles”, the Technology Interface Journal, Volume 9 No. 2, Spring 2009, ISSN# 1523-9926, http://tiij.org/issues/issues/spring2009/12_Sleiti/Sleiti-Tube-Bundles.pdf.
  23. K. Sleiti “ Effect of Vent Aspect Ratio on Unsteady Laminar Buoyant Flow Through Rectangular Vents in Large Enclosures”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 51 (2008) 4850–4861.
  24. Quan Liu, K. Sleiti, and J. S. Kapat, “Application of Pressure and Temperature Sensitive Paints for Study of Local Heat Transfer to  a Circular Impingement Air Jet” International Journal of Thermal Sciences 47 (2008) 749–757.
  25. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2008, “ Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces on Turbulence and Transport at High Rotation and Density Ratios in Rib-Roughened Channel”, International Journal of Thermal Sciences 47 (2008) 609–619. http://authors.elsevier.com/offprints/THESCI2673/995f6101c4f59e8f69bf70701d7bb440
  26. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006, “Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces at High Rotation and Density Ratios”, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Volume 20, No. 1, pp. 67-79.
  27. K. Sleiti , 2007, “Advanced cooling technology for rotors of high-power low-duty cycle generators using polyalphaolefins” Journal of Synthetic Lubrication, Vol. 24, No.2, pp. 77-90, March 2007.
  28. Kumar, A. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006” Unsteady Laminar Buoyant Flow Through Rectangular Vents in Large Enclosures”, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 20, No.2, pp. 276-284, April-June 2006.
  29. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006 “An Experimental Investigation of Liquid Jet Array and Single Phase Spray Impingement Cooling Using Polyalphaolefin”, Experimental Heat Transfer Journal, Volume 19, No. 2, pp. 149-163 April 2006.
  30. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006” Comparison Between EVM and RSM Turbulence Models in Predicting Flow and Heat Transfer in Rotating Rib-Roughened Channels”. Journal of Turbulence, Volume 7. No.29, pp. 1-21, 2006.
  31. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2006 “ Heat Transfer in Channels in Parallel-Mode Rotating at High Rotation Numbers ”, AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 20, No.4, pp. 748-753, October-December 2006.
  32. N R Nagaiah, K. Sleiti, S Rodriguez, J S Kapat, L. An and L. Chow, 2006 “A Novel Design and Analysis of a MEMS Ceramic Hot-Wire Anemometer for High temperature Applications”. J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 34, pp. 277-282.
  33. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, 2005, “ Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Rotating Curved Duct at High Rotation and Density Ratios ”, ASME Journal of Turbomachinery, Volume 127, Issue 4, pp. 659-667.

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Peer Reviewed Conference Papers

  1. Ahmad K. Sleiti , Wahib A. Al-Ammari and Mohammed Al- Khawaja, “HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS OF REGENERATIVE THERMO-MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM”, SHTC2020-4891, Proceedings of the ASME 2020 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, SHTC2020, July 12-15, 2020, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  2. Mohammed Karbon and Ahmad K. Sleiti, “TURBULENCE MODELING USING Z-F, RSM, LES AND WMLES FOR FLOW ANALYSIS IN Z-SHAPE DUCTS”, FEDSM-2416, Proceedings of the ASME 2020 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, FEDSM2020, July 12-16, 2020, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  3. Ahmad K. Sleiti, Wahib A. Al-Ammari, Mohammed Al-Khawaja1, Maxim Glushenkov and Alexander Kronberg, “Innovative Thermo – Mechanical Refrigeration System in Subcritical and Supercritical Modes”, Poster Presentation, Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2020, 14-15 April, 2020, QU, Doha, Qatar.
  4. Ahmad Sleiti, Mohammad Al-Khawaja, Maxim Glushenkov and Alexander Kronberg, “Using low grade heat for thermo-mechanical refrigeration – Heat-to-cold transformations”, ASHRAE-ORYX, 4th HVAC Contracting Conference “Bridging the Gap Between Design, Construction and Facility Management”, Intercontinental Hotel Doha – The City, 23rd & 24th of November 2019.
  5. Sleiti, A., Sadeq, A. (2019). Thermo-Mechanical Refrigeration System. Atlanta, Georgia: ASHRAE RAL CRC 2019.
  6. Karbon, M., Sleiti, A. (2018). Large Eddy Simulation for Prediction of Flow in Close-Coupled Elbows. PhD thesis work. Eleven International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications.
  7. Sleiti, A., Rasras, A., Jafar, M. W., Alam, M., Glushenkov, M., Kronberg, A. (2018). Novel Thermo Mechanical Refrigeration Cycle Utilizing Waste Heat. Eleven International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications, Vol 2018 (2018): ICTEA 2018, Doha, Qatar. https://caos.library.ryerson.ca/index.php/ictea/article/view/243.
  8. Sleiti, A., Naimaster, E. (2018). Energy consumption in office buildings with phase change materials. 11th International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications.
  9. Sleiti, A. (2017). ESTIMATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN OFFICE BUILDINGS USING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS IN CEILINGS AND EXTERIOR WALLS. Charlotte: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
  10. Sleiti, A. (2017). Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems and facilities for commercial buildings. IQPC: 2nd Annual Qatar District Cooling and HVAC.
  11. Sleiti, A. (2016). Low energy commercial buildings:Application of fuel cell Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP) systems. Doha: QATAR HVAC CONTRACTING CONFERENCE.
  12. Sleiti, A. (2016). Sustainability Best Practices: Options to Consider in Qatar. Doha: The ninth gulf municipality conference.
  13. Sleiti, A. (2016). WRAP UP PANEL | Investigating the Challenges to Implementing District Cooling. Doha: Middle East District Cooling 2016.
  14. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Flow and Heat Transfer Measurements of Jet Impingement Arrays with Post Impingement Crossflow”, The 13th International Symposium on Fluid Control, Measurement and Visualization, November15-18, 2015, Doha, Qatar, FLUCOME2015.
  15. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Sustainability Best Practices: Options to Consider in Qatar”, The ninth gulf municipality conference, April 26 – 28 , 2016, Doha, Qatar http://gcc.mme.gov.qa/cui/index.dox.
  16. Ahmad Sleiti, Ning Tang, Soheil Razmiar and Aixi Zhou, “Generator for Gulf Stream Power Take-off”, 2012 Renewable Ocean Energy Research Symposium, Coastal Studies Institute
    Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC – June 6-7, 2012.
  17. Edward Naimaster and Ahmad Sleiti, “Potential of phase change material-enhanced constructions in commercial buildings”, IMECE2012-87927, Proceedings of the ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2012, November 9-15, 2012, Houston, Texas, USA
  18. Ahmad Sleiti and Aixi Zhou, “ Tidal Power Technologies: Generator for superior functionality and blade composite materials” SAMPE TECH 2012, Charleston, SC, 22-25 October 2012. 44th ISTC – Charleston SC – Oct 22-25 / 2012. http://www.nasampe.org/page/searchengine#home/technicalpaperdetails/578ad889727949c01e519a3b/.
  19. Ahmad Sleiti, “Effects of cathode manufacturing method on LSCF-based cathode performance for IT-SOFCs”, SAMPE TECH 2012, Charleston, SC, 22-25 October 2012. 44th ISTC – Charleston SC – Oct 22-25 / 2012. http://www.nasampe.org/page/searchengine#home/technicalpaperdetails/578ad889727949c01e519a39/.
  20. K. Sleiti, “Fuel Cell Education for Engineering and Engineering Technology Disciplines” 2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC*), San Antonio, TX.
  21. Edward J. Naimaster IV1, Louremy V. Peña, Ahmad K. Sleiti1 and Anthony L. Brizendine, “Phase Change Material (PCM)-Enhanced Walls for Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings”, World Sustainable Energy Days 2011 Conference | Wels, Austria, March 2nd – March 4th, 2011.
  22. K. Sleiti, “Fuel Cell Education for Engineering Disciplines” 2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC*), San Antonio, TX.
  23. Ahmad K. Sleiti, “Rheological characteristics of boron nitride nanofluids with polyalpha-olein oil base fluid”, IMECE2011-64942, November 11-17, 2011, Denver, Colorado, USA.
  24. Blekhman, D., J. Keith, Sleiti, E. Cashman, P. Lehman, R. Engel, M. Mann, and H. Salehfar, 2010, “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Part I: Curriculum,” AC 2010-635 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY. “Best Paper Award”.
  25. Blekhman, D., J. Keith, Sleiti, E. Cashman, P. Lehman, R. Engel, M. Mann, and H. Salehfar, 2010, “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Part II: Laboratory Practicum,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY.
  26. K. Sleiti, “Transient Flow of Air through Rectangular Vents in Horizontal Partition”, ASHRAE Winter Conference, January 2010, Orlando, FL. (Invited paper).
  27. K. Sleiti, “Multiscale Thermal Transport Phenomena in Dielectric Composites”, 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 2010, Orlando, FL.
  28. K. Sleiti, “Transient Thermal Analysis of Electrical Machine”, ASME 2009 International Mechanical Congress and Exposition IMECE2009-11021, November 13-19, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA.
  29. K. Sleiti and E. Naimaster, “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop through Rectangular Helical Ducts”, ASME 2009 International Mechanical Congress and Exposition IMECE2009-12316, November 13-19, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA.
  30. K. Sleiti, “New Era in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Education”, The 2nd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation: IMETI 2009, July 10th – 13th, 2009 – Orlando, Florida, USA.
  31. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “Plane wave Density Functional Theory Investigation of Oxygen Migration Energetics and Vacancy Structure Combined With Spectroscopic Study of Barium/Strontium Ferrate/Cobaltate (BSCF) as a Promising Material For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)” Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. May 25-27, 2010.
  32. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “Density functional theory and multiscale simulations combined with spectroscopic study of Barium/Strontium Ferrate/Cobaltate (BSCF) as a promising material for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)” , ACS Paper #1229211, 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 22-26, 2009 in Salt Lake City.
  33. Orlovskaya, N., Sleiti, A., Naimaster, E., Bonadies, M., Kapat, J., and Johnson, C., “Impact of Temperature and Porosity on Sc2O3-CeO2-ZrO2 Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance,” 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA-2009-1207, Orlando, FL, 2009.
  34. K. Sleiti, “Bachelor of Science – Engineering Technology Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Concentration – I”, ASME 2008 International Mechanical Congress and Exposition (IMECE) IMECE2008-69090, October 31 2008 – November 06 2008, Boston Massachusetts , USA
  35. K. Sleiti, “Effect of reduced Temperature and Cathode Porosity on the performance of Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell”. Proceedings of ASME 2008 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, HT2008-56447, August 10-14, 2008 Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
  36. Kursun, A. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF MICROSCALE SLOT JET IMPINGEMENT USING DSMC-IP AND CFD”, Proceedings of IMECE2007, 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, Washington, USA.
  37. Orlovskaya, A. K. Sleiti , J. S. Kapat and C. Johnson, “Development, Testing and Modeling of Button Sc2O3-CeO2-ZrO2Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”, 2007 Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, June 18 – 20, 2007, New York, USA.
  38. “ A review of thermal and fluid management issues in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”. Accepted by Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, June 18 – 20, 2007, New York, USA.
  39. “Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of High Performance Low Temperature Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) using Sc2O3-CeO2-ZrO2 Electrolyte”. Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, June 18 – 20, 2007, New York, USA.
  40. Nagaiah, N. R., Sleiti, A.K, Rodriguez, S., Kapat, J. S., An, L., “A Novel Design and Analysis of a MEMS Ceramic Hot-Wire Anemometer for High temperature Applications”. Proceedings of IMEMS-2006, 9-12 May 2006, Singapore.
  41. Krishnan, H. Zuniga, A. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “Discharge coefficient and effectiveness measurement for conical shaped film cooling holes” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo IMECE2005-81713, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  42. Quan Liu, K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “Application of Pressure and Temperature Sensitive Paints for Study of Local Heat Transfer to  a Circular Impingement Air Jet”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo, IMECE2005-79214, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  43. K. Sleiti and R. Kumar, “ Effect of Vent Aspect Ratio on Unsteady Laminar Buoyant Flow Through Rectangular Vents in Large Enclosures”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo, IMECE2005-81604, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  44. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Comparison Between EVM and RSM Turbulence Models in Predicting Flow and Heat Transfer in Rotating Rib-Roughened Channels”. Proceedings of ASME Heat Transfer And Fluids Summer Conference, ASME paper HT-FED2004-56250, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, July 11-15, 2004.
  45. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Prediction of Flow Field and Heat Transfer in Channels in Parallel Rotating Mode at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers ”,  40th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit. AIAA-2004-2554, Portland, Oregon 28 June-July,  04.
  46. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Prediction in Curved Ducts at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers ”,  ASME Turbo Expo, GT2004-53028, Vienna, June 04.
  47. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces on Turbulence and Heat Transfer at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers in Rib-Roughened Internal Cooling Channel”, ASME Turbo Expo, GT2004-53018, Vienna, June 04.
  48. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ Effect of Coriolis and Centrifugal Forces on Turbulence and Transport at High Rotation and Buoyancy Numbers in Internal Cooling Smooth Channels” ,42nd AIAA Aerospace Congress, AIAA-2004-1276, Reno-Nevada Jan. 04.
  49. K. Sleiti and J. S. Kapat, “ An Experimental Investigation of Liquid Jet Array and Single Phase Spray Impingement Cooling Using Polyalphaolefin “, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo, IMECE2003-41754, Washington D.C. November, 2003.

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Selected Technical Reports

  1. Renewable Ocean Energy, Generator for Gulf Stream Power Take-Off, submitted to CSI, July 2012.
  2. Energy Efficiency and Net-Zero Energy Buildings, submitted to US DOE, EERE, April and July 2012.
  3. CFD Shootout Contest – Prediction of Duct Fitting Losses, Final report submitted to ASHRAE, November 2011.
  4. Hydrogen and Fuel Cell / Energy Program, submitted to US Department of Energy, 2009, 2010, 2011.
  5. Thermal Transport Processes for Electric Machines, submitted to Electrodynamics Associates INC., May 2010
  6. Intermediate Temperature SOFCs: A comprehensive approach to designing materials for superior functionality, 2008, Submitted to NASA
  7. Thermal/fluids transport processes in High Power-Low Density Machines, 2008
  8. Impingement Film Coupling Project (IFC-I), submitted to Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation (SWPC) April 2005.
  9. Shroud Film Cooling Project, submitted to Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation (SWPC) August, 2005.
  10. Thermal and Structural Analysis of Propulsion Motors, submitted to Electrodynamics Associates, May 2005.
  11. Computational Fluid Dynamics Study for Design and Pressure Loss Reduction in the Air Flow in the W Cooler”, submitted to Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation (SWPC), October 2005.
  12. Advanced cooling technology for high power-low density generator, submitted to Electrodynamics Associates INC., May 2004

 

Other (reports, proceedings, papers, invited lectures)

  1. Sleiti, 2012, “CFD for Duct Fittings. ASHRAE Shootout Contest”, Presented to ASHRAE TC5.2, 2012 ASHRAE Annual Conference June 23 – 27, 2012. San Antonio, TX, USA.
  2. Sleiti, 2012, “International ASHRAE Shootout Contest, Modeling of Duct Fittings Flow”, Presented to ASHRAE TC5.2, 2012 ASHRAE Winter Conference January, 2012.Chicago, IL, USA.
  3. Ahmad K. Sleiti, 2011, “Net-Zero Energy for Building Operators, Owners and Users”, presented at Charlotte Region Chapter of the USGBC Green Awards Event, October 11th, 2011.
  4. Invited lecture to Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Seminar Series: “Energy Research: Wind and Tidal Turbines” March 2011.
  5. Invited lecture to University of North Florida Seminar Series: “Energy Research: Net-Zero Energy Buildings, Fuel Cells and Turbomachinery” April 2011.
  6. Invited lecture to University of North Texas Seminar Series: “Energy Research: Absorption refrigeration, Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Fuel Cells” April 2011.
  7. Sleiti, “Tidal Power Generator for Superior Functionality”, Presentation at the NC Renewable Ocean Energy Program Conference, June 2011.
  8. Sleiti, Energy Research Presentation during the visit of the White House Environmental Advisor on January 31, 2011.
  9. Sleiti, “Introduction to heat transfer technologies”, invited lecture to The Steritech Group, Inc. Charlotte, NC. July 13, 2011.
  10. Sleiti, 2009, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program,” Presented at the DOE Annual Merit Review Meeting, Washington, DC.
  11. Sleiti, 2009, “Advanced Thermal Transport Phenomena Topics,” Invited paper. Presented at the AFOSR Annual Meeting, Dayton, OH.
  12. Invited speaker to Nanoscale Science Program at Department of Chemistry. Spring 2010.
  13. Invited lecturer to “Sustainable Energy Production” class (2 lectures). Spring 2010.
  14. K. Sleiti, “Transient Flow of Air through Rectangular Vents in Horizontal Partition”, ASHRAE Winter Conference, January 2010, Orlando, FL. (Invited paper).
  15. Sleiti, “Electrode Microstructure of Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell” Abstract #459, 218th ECS Meeting, 2010 The Electrochemical Society.
  16. Sleiti, “Engineering and Engineering Technology Energy Curriculum” HI-TEC (http://www.highimpact-tec.org/) conference in Orlando July 26-29, 2010.
  17. Sleiti, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program,” Presented at the 2009 DOE Annual Merit Review Meeting, May 2009, Washington, DC.
  18. Shruba Ganopadhyay Artëm E. Masunov, Talgat Inerbaev, Jaruwan Mesit, Ratan K. Guha, Ahmad K. Sleiti and Jay S. Kapat, “First Step in Multiscale Simulations of the Ionic Conductors: DFT Study of Oxygen Vacancy MigrationCombined with Experimental Characterization of BSFC”, http://www.science.uva.nl/sites/iccs-meeting/iccs2009/PosterPapers/Poster-paper05.pdf.
  19. Sleiti, 2009, “Clean Energy Alternatives”, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Conference in Washington DC, December 2009.
  20. Sleiti, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program,” Presented at the 2010 DOE Annual Merit Review Meeting, June 2010, Washington, DC.
  21. Sleiti, Ali Raisi and David Block, “Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Concentration” DOE Annual Report, 2009.
  22. Sleiti, 2008, Abstract: “Literature review of biomass energy systems-current and future uses”, http://www.nsti.org/BioNano2008/showabstract.html?absno=70450.
  23. Sleiti, 2008, Abstract: “Computational and Experimental Study of High Performance Low Temperature Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) using Sc2O3-CeO2-ZrO2 Electrolyte”, http://www.nsti.org/BioNano2008/showabstract.html?absno=70310.
  24. Invited speaker to panel organized by Florida Renewable Energy Association, 2008.
  25. Several invited lectures to different institutions, school districts, conferences and private sector.

 

Publications under review

  1. Ahmad Sleiti and Aixi Zhou, “Renewable Tidal Power Technology with Potential Applications in Gulf Stream and in North Carolina” Submitted to Energy Journal 2014.
  2. Ahmad Sleiti and Edward Naimaster, “Effects of cathode manufacturing method on LSCF-based cathode performance for IT-SOFCs”, Solid State Ionics, submitted 2014.

                        Lab Manuals

  1. Lab manual for Thermal-Fluids Lab-II, spring 2006. Developed the complete manual
  2. Lab manual for EST 3543: Programmable Logic Applications and Device Integration (Fall 2007).
  3. Thermodyanamics and Heat Transfer Lab Manual (developed some labs) 2009, 2010 and 2011.
  4. Fluid Dynamics Lab Manual, (edited labs) 2010
  5. Fuel Cell Lab Manual, developed the complete manual 2010, 2011.

 

Presentations and Other Research Activities 

  • Sleiti, 2010, 2011 and 2012, “Prediction of Loss Coefficient in Duct Fittings”, Presented at ASHRAE Winter and Annual Meetings.
  • Sleiti, 2011 and 2012, “Renewable Ocean Energy-Generator for Gulf Stream Power Take-Off”, Presented to Coastal Studies Institute at several meetings.
  • Sleiti, 2009, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program”, Presented at the DOE Annual Merit Review Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • Sleiti, 2009, “Advanced Thermal Transport Phenomena Topics,” Invited paper. Presented at the AFOSR Annual Meeting, Dayton, OH.
  • Sleiti, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program,” Presented at the 2010 DOE Annual Merit Review Meeting, June 2010, Washington, DC.
  • Sleiti, “Engineering and Engineering Technology Energy Curriculum” HI-TEC (http://www.highimpact-tec.org/) conference in Orlando July 26-29, 2010.
  • Sleiti, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program,” Presented at the 2009 DOE Annual Merit Review Meeting, May 2009, Washington, DC.
  • Invited speaker to Nanoscale Science Program at Department of Chemistry.
  • K. Sleiti, “Transient Flow of Air through Rectangular Vents in Horizontal Partition”, ASHRAE Winter Conference, January 2010, Orlando, FL. (Invited paper).
  • Sleiti, “Tidal Power Generator for Superior Functionality”, Presentation at the NC Renewable Ocean Energy Program Conference, June 2011.
  • Sleiti, Energy Research Presentation during the visit of the White House Environmental Advisor on January 31, 2011.
  • Presentation to Advisory Board Reviewers of Netzero Energy Building Operators program, April 2011.
  • Sleiti, “Introduction to heat transfer technologies”, presented to The Steritech Group, Inc. Charlotte, NC. July 13, 2011.
  • Several presentations to different organizations, institutions, school districts, conferences and private sector.
  • Several meetings with Savannah River National Lb, Siemens Energy, SHAW Group, Duke Energy and others to discuss and promote research such as: Duke Energy – Envision Charlotte – I-277 Smart Grid Construction Job Impact Meeting on 08/08/2011.

 

Professional Meeting Papers, Workshops

  • Organizing ASHRAE TC 5.2 Technical Session on Prediction of Duct Fittings Losses. ASHRAE Winter Conference 2013.
  • Session Organizer for ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2012, November 9-15, 2012, Houston, Texas, USA. Track 6 Energy, 6-13 Symposium in Thermal Energy Storage.
  • Session organizer and chair in AIAA Thermophysics Conference 2010.
  • Session organizer and chair in IMECE-2005;
  • ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division Committee Member,
  • AIAA Thermophysics Technical Committee member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
  • Netzero Energy Workshop, ASHRAE 2011 Winter Conference
  • Netzero buildings workshop, Raleigh, 2010.

 

Patents

  • Sleiti, Report of Invention (Patent) was submitted to UNCC Office of Technology Transfer on 01/05/2010 about “Composite materials with elevated thermal conductivities”. Provisional Application filed with US Patent and Trademark Office, 2011.
  • Whitely, H Palmer, D Baldwin, N. James, A. sleiti and G. Williams, “Insect Extermination System”, Provisional Application filed with US Patent and Trademark Office on September 13, 2011. US2011/051378.
  • Whitely, H Palmer, D Baldwin, N. James, A. Sleiti and G. Williams, 2012, “INSECT EXTERMINATION SYSTEM”,. Pub. No.: WO/2012/037111    International Application No.:    PCT/US2011/051378. Publication Date:  22.03.2012 International Filing Date:  13.09.2011. http://www.sumobrain.com/patents/wipo/Insect-extermination-system/WO2012037111A1.pdf.