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Optimization of Cooling Tower Systems in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Applications: A Sustainable Engineering Approach

Project Type: Self-Initiated

Project Description

Problem StatementCooling towers use excess energy, lose low-grade heat, and depend on inaccurate manual dosing. These issues increase cost and reduce reliability, highlighting the need for an automated and energy-recovering solution. Elevator Pitch Cooling towers waste water, energy, and recoverable heat due to fixed-speed fans and manual dosing. We integrate an ORC for heat recovery, automated fan control, and smart dosing to create a more efficient, cleaner, and self-regulating cooling system.


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Project Team

Yasir Aljuaid
Yasir Aljuaid
Electrical Engineering
Ahmed Alghamdi
Ahmed Alghamdi
Industrial & Systems Engg.
Mohammed Binmohammed
Mohammed Binmohammed
Applied Chemical Engineering

Team Coach

Dr. Ismail Almaraj
Dr. Ismail Almaraj
Assistant Professor

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Smart Mobility and Logistics