Saleh A. Al-Zahrani Engineer I, Consulting Services Department, Saudi Aramco, KSA “Cool Roofs and Sustainability” Abstract: Buildings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consume around 80% of the generated electrical power. In many of these buildings the skin load is predominant; the energy consumption can be significantly reduced by adopting simple energy efficiency strategies such as Cool Roofs. Advances in energy efficient roofs such as reflective roofs, green roofs, photovoltaic roofs, and radiant-transmitive barrier systems (thermal mass) are discussed in this presentation. The presentation will also shed light on the concept basis, types, benefits, and how to integrate them into the current code roofing systems. Some example of Saudi Aramco projects using Cool Roofs will be presented as well. Biography: Eng. Saleh Abdullah Al-Zahrani holds Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). Saleh currently works as consulting engineer and a Subject Matter Expert of HVAC and Utilities systems in Consulting Services Department at Saudi Aramco. Saleh has more than 20 years’ experience; where he worked in maintaining and updating Saudi Aramco Standards that relates to Air Conditioning and Utilities including building envelop and insulation criteria. Saleh is a SASO member in HVAC committee and ISO delegate in many technical committees.
© Copyright 2024