Research Team at the College of Engineering Achieves Scientific Milestone by Publishing Advanced Study in Scopus Database
A research team from the Department of Electromechanical Engineering at the University of Samarra has announced the publication of an advanced scientific study in the Scopus database. The study demonstrates the reuse of waste automotive oils as thermal storage material within a developed solar air heating system, contributing to the reduction of environmental pollution and enhancing the efficiency of solar energy utilization.
The research team included Dr. Ouras Fadhil Khalaf, Dr. Shaima Hisham Abdulmalek, and Assistant Lecturer Saif Waleed Majeed, along with researchers from Tikrit University.
The study, titled “Environmental Sustainability through Waste-to-Wealth Automotive Oil Usage in a Thermal Storage System Integrated with Circulating-Air Solar Air Heater,” involved the design and implementation of an integrated solar air heater system featuring an internal thermal storage unit. This unit relies on waste automotive oil and water as low-cost, locally available storage materials.
Through this system, the researchers sought to address the fluctuation in solar energy availability, particularly during evening and night hours, by storing thermal energy during the day and releasing it when needed.
Practical results showed that waste automotive oil possesses a good capacity for rapid thermal response and acceptable energy retention during discharge periods. This makes it a promising option for industrial and agricultural applications, especially in the fields of thermal drying and heating.
In a related context, the study indicated that repurposing these oils contributes directly to reducing the environmental hazards resulting from unsafe disposal, which is considered one of the most prominent sources of soil and water pollution.
It is noteworthy that the research was published in the journal (Energy Engineering), published by (Tech Science Press). This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed within the (Scopus) database, reflecting the rigorous scientific level of the study and its importance at both the research and applied levels.
In this regard, the Deanship of the College of Engineering, represented by the Dean, Assistant Professor Dr. Amjed Saleh Mahmood, congratulates the research team on their scientific achievement, wishing them continued success in their research career, contributing to enriching the scientific library with more studies that provide practical solutions to energy and environmental problems and elevate the academic ranking of the college and the university.
For more details:
Research Link:
https://www.techscience.com/doi/10.32604/ee.2026.074018
ResearchGate Profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Oras-Khalaf-2?ev=hdr_xprf
Google Scholar Profile:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FHK8UDUAAAAJ&hl=en
