MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 2nd International Conference Mediterranean Green Energy Forum Marrakech- Morocco 26-28 March 2015 www.lsis.org/mgef2015/MGEF2015.htm RMEI : Mediterranean Network for Engineering Schools and Technical Universities 1 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 2 Conference Digest Abstracts Booklet Welcome in Marrakech The Mediterranean Green Energy Forum (MGEF’15) is a major international conference on Energy and sustainability for Mediterranean countries jointly organised by the HyRES Lab of the RMEI network and the LSIS with the support of LSIS Marseille, France, and hosted by the University of Marrakech, Morocco. The MGEF’15 is supported by the Mediterranean Energy Network MERIE, the RMEI Network and related to SEB and WREC two international meetings of Renewable Energy. His main objective is research of efficient solutions to the environment and energy problems, specific to the Mediterranean Countries. The first MGEF’13 was a combination of the annual KES Sustainability in Energy and Buildings conference and a regional meeting of the well-known regional World Renewable Energy Congress. MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 3 Conference Venue The conference will be held in the 4-star Zalagh Kasbah Hotel (www.zalagh-hotelkasbah.com) in an attractive part of Marrakech. MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum Organizing Committee Members Honorary Chairs Prof. Robert J. Howlett Prof. Driss Aboutajdine KES International & Bournemouth University, U. K. CNRST Morocco General Chair Prof. Nacer Kouider M'Sirdi Aix-Marseille university, France Conference co Chairs Prof. Leo Vincent Prof. Olivier Boiron Dr. Abdelhamid Rabhi Dr. Aziz Naamane ECL RMEI-France ECL RMEI-France UPJV Amiens France LSIS, Marseille France Renewable Energy Chairs Dr. Badr Ikken Prof. Anastasia Zabaniotou Prof. Ahmed Ennaoui IRESEN Morocco Greece Germany Organization Committee Brahim Benhamou Mustapha Eladnani Janah Saadi Olivier Boiron Jarir Zahi Aziz Naamane Abdelhamid Rabhi Belgacem JABALLAH UCA, Marrakech Morocco UCA, Marrakech Morocco UCA, Marrakech Morocco EC, Marseille France UCA, Marrakech Morocco LSIS, France UPJV, Amiens France LSIS, Marseille, France 4 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum International Program Committee Name Affiliation Name Affiliation Robert J Howlett UK Anjali Agarwal Canada Osama Hassanein Australia Saed Alrabaee Canada Mogheir Yunes Palestine Matthew Garratt Australia Saffa Riffat UK Sreenatha Anavatti Australia Emeka Efe Osaji UK Bogdan Dlgogorski Australia Giuliano C. Premier Uk Sreenatha Anavatt Australia Azeddine Draou KSA Horst Striessnig Austria Dr. Zhen Chen UK Viviana Mariani Brazil Mr. Nader Anani UK Felipe Schauenburg Brazil Askar Haithan Uk José Fabiano Serra Costa Brasil Ahmed Addou Morocco Mahieddine Emziane UAE Oleg Golubchikov UK Hassan Noura UAE Kenneth Ip UK Seren Linderoth Denmark Krishna Busawon UK Mona Moussa Egypt Abdulnaser Sayma UK M Kadry Egypt Khalil KASSMI Morocco Kamal Elkhatib Egypt Anwar Abu-Zarifa Palestine Yasser Gaber Dessouky Egypt Elhoussein Abarkan Morocco Kejun Xu China Abdelmajid Jemni Tunisia Christopher Chao China Angui Li Gilles Notton France Limam Aloui Tunisia Klaus-Dieter Thoben Germany Najeh Tawfik Palestine Ahmed Ennaoui Germany Zeki Aya Turkey Vivek Agarwal India Ahmed Ihlal Morocco Neeru Singh India Amara Amara France Krzysztof Galkowski Poland BENHAMOU Brahim Morocco Ahmad Akbari alvanagh Iran Nachida Kasbadji Merzouk Algeria Harijono A. Tjokronegoro Indonesia Prof. Saadi Bougoul Algérie. Achmad Ansori Indonesia Dr. Kouzou Abdellah Algeria Syed Mustafa Ali Zaidi Pakistan Dr. Mounir Aksas Algeria Naveed Arshad Pakistan Dr. Messaouda Azzouzi Algeria Dimitris Varsamis Greece 5 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum Dr. Ali Tahri Algeria Anastasia Zabaniotou Greece Olivier Boiron France Elena Kaplani Greece Léo Vincent France Anastasia Grigoriadou Greece Mohamed Djemai France Yuji Sato Japan Mohamed Boussak France Yuji Wakasa Japan Samir Garbaya France Nacer Kouider M'Sirdi France Noureddine Manamanni France Aziz Naamane France Abdelouahab Aitouche France Rui Neves-Silva Portugal Abdelaziz Hamzaoui France Mouloud ADEL France Prof. Abdelhamid Rabhi France Salah Bourenane France Touria Barradi Morocco Ahmed Sakhrieh Jordan prof Sumathy Krishnan USA prof Jeong Jin Korea Fathi Ghorbel USA prof Jeon TaiKim SouthKorea Moussa Boukhnifer France Dr. Humberto Varum Portugal Joseba Quevedo Spain Driss Zejli Morocco Alberto Fernadez de Trocniz Spain Yusuf Dr suzana Malaysia Prof. Fernando Tadeo Spain Saad Mekhilef Malaysia Nicholas Karampetakis Greece Rui Neves-Silva Portugal Aziz Boukara France Joao Frainha Mendes Portugal Doru Talaba Romania Humberto Varum Portugal Abdelhafid Bayadi Algeria Gilbert Accary Lebanon Ahmed Elhajaji France Tilda Akiki Lebanon Francesca Sciaretta Italy Pascal Damien Lebanon Giuseppe Marco Tina Italy Iqbal Atif Qatar Antonio Gagliano Italy Abdu Rub Haitham Qatar Zivojin Prascevic Serbia Mansour Karkoub Qatar Julio Gomez Mancilla Mexico Jorje Torres Mexico Ivan Tamanaja Mexico Benchouia Toufik Mexico Hector Romero Ugalde Mexico Azahel Trevino Mexico David Lara Mexico Janah Saadi Morocco Mustapha Ayaita REUNET Jarir Zahi Morocco Ali Ahaitouf Morocco Soumya ELABED Morocco Badr Ikken Morocco Abdellah Mechaqrane Morocco Khalid Najib Morocco Driss Ouazar Morocco 6 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum Conference Program 25 March 2015; Early registration: From 14:00 to 18:00 26 March 2015 08:00 – 09:00 Registration 9:00 – 09:30 CONFERENCE OPENING & WELCOME CEREMONY 09:30 – 10:00 PLENARY KEYNOTE By Badr Ikken ''DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR RESEARCH PLATFORMS AND TESTS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES IN THE GREEN ENERGY PARK IN MOROCCO'' COFFEE BREAK 10:00 10:30 Session SB1: Session SA1: 10:30 - 12:00 Grid integration and control *; High Voltage and Insulation Technologies 12:00 – 13:30 Energy and Environment: Alternative and green energy*; Energy and buildings sustainability Session SC1: Session SD1: Simulation Tools for Building , Energy and Thermal Transports, Mobility and Vehicles Dynamics LUNCH PLENARY KEYNOTE 14:00 14:30 '' 14:30 : 15:00 By Prof Robert J. Howlett Innovation in Sustainable Energy System'' PLENARY KEYNOTE By Prof Anastasia Zabaniotou ''Development and Business opportunities in Mediterranean countries by valorising agricultural biomass in the context of Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis'' COFFEE BREAK 15:00 15:30 Session SA2: Renewable Energies sources 15:30 – 17:30 management*; Energy and buildings Session SB2: Renewable Energies sources management Session SC2: Monitoring and diagnosis for PV systems Session SD2: Observers,Diagno sis and security ; Transports,Mobilit y and Vehicles Dynamics 7 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 8 27 march 2015 08:30 – 09:00 Registration 09:00 – 09:30 PLENARY KEYNOTE By Arch. Despina Serghides '' The Mediterranean Case of EPISCOPEEnergy Performance Indicator Tracking Schemes for the Continuous Optimisation of Refurbishment Processes in European Housing Stocks'' PLENARY KEYNOTE By Prof Giuseppe Marco Tina 09:30 – 10:00 '' Monitoring and Diagnostics for photovoltaic and hybrid solar PVT Power Plants'' COFFEE BREAK 10:00 10:30 Session SB3: Session SC3: Buildings Energy :Performance in the Mediterranean Area BEPinMA2*; Energy and buildings sustainability Solar Energy*; Monitoring and Diagnosis for PV Systems Session SA3 10:30 - 12:30 High Voltage and Insulation Technologie s 12:00 – 13:30 LUNCH 14:00 - 14:30 PLENARY KEYNOTE By Prof. Fernando TADDEO Session SD3: High Voltage and Insulation Technologies*; Computings, Controls and Predictors for Energy, Buildings and Environment '” Renewable Energies for Desalination: Some Case Studies” PLENARY KEYNOTE By Prof Krishna BusaWon 14:30 - 15:00 “The design and application of output observers for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECs)” 15:00 - 15:30 COFFEE BREAK Session SA4: 15:30 – 17:30 HOMER Session SB4: Energy Efficient Refurbishment for the Mediterranean Houses*; Smart buildings as energy islands, ICTs GALA DINNER Session SC4: Solar Energy*; Smart Grids.; Energy and buildings sustainability; Poster Sessio n MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 28 march 2015 9:00 – 09:30 PLENARY KEYNOTE By Prof. Yasser DESSOUKY '' grid integration and control'' 09:30 – 10:00 PLENARY KEYNOTE By Prof Francesca Sciaretta '' SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE BUILDINGS WITH REINFORCING PFRP FRAMES'' 10:00 10:30 10:30 - 12:30 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 14:30 COFFEE BREAK Session SA5: Wind Energy*; Sustainability and environmental sciences Session SB5: Applications for Buidings, Renewable Energies and Sustainability*; CLOSING CEREMONY LUNCH Session SC5: MedReCup 9 Suite au lancement officiel du programme à Marseille le 17 mars 2015 A l’occasion du second Mediterranean Green Energy Forum Lancement du programme HOMERe au Maroc « Faire de la Méditerranée un bassin d’emplois » Vendredi 27 Mars 2015, 15h00-17h30 Zalagh Kasbah Hôtel, Marrakech PROGRAMME PROVISOIRE 14:30-15:00 Accueil 15:00-15:30 Ouverture : Améliorer l’employabilité des jeunes diplômés au Maroc Monsieur Mohamed Ezzahou, conseiller au cabinet chargé de l’emploi Représentant de Monsieur le ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Formation des Cadres Monsieur EL Bachir Khoulani, Directeur de la Coopération et du Partenariat du Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur du Maroc Monsieur Hicham Kasbaoui représentant de l’ANAPEC Professeur Mohamed Knidiri, président de l’université privée de Marrakech, ancien ministre de l’Education Nationale Madame Emmanuelle Gardan, Division Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche, Secrétariat de l’Union pour la Méditerranée 15:30-15:45 HOMERe, un nouveau programme de stages pour renforcer l’employabilité des jeunes en Méditerranée M. Léo Vincent, président du Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d’Ingénieur et de Management (RMEI), coordonnateur général du programme HOMERe M. Abdellah Menou, directeur de l’Académie Internationale Mohammed V de l’Aviation Civile (AIAC), responsable du programme HOMERe au Maroc Mme Noha Fathi, responsable du programme HOMERe pour la Rive Sud 15:45-16:30 Table ronde : Stages et expériences à l’international : quelle plus-value pour les entreprises et leur développement en Méditerranée ? Modérateur : M. Mohamed Lakhlifi, directeur général de CGI Maroc Intervenants : Responsables d’entreprises et d’établissements universitaires M. Youssef Draiss, directeur général de Casa Transport M. Patrice Le Ster, directeur de SOMEI Maroc M. Mohamed El Moueffak, directeur général du groupe ISCAE M. Philippe Saliou, Université Bretagne Occidentale, responsable du programme OTI M. Abdelhakim Ameur EL IMRANI, Université Mohamed V de Rabat 16 :30-17 :15 Table ronde : Stages et expériences à l’international : quelle plus-value pour la transition des diplômés de l’enseignement supérieur vers la vie active ? Modérateur : Mme Emmanuelle Gardan, Secrétariat de l’Union pour la Méditerranée Intervenants : Responsables d’entreprises et d’établissements universitaires Sara El Khal, SOMEI Maroc, première bénéficiaire du programme M. Massimo Guarascio, Università di Roma La Sapienza, 1er vice-président du RMEI M. Driss Ouazzar, directeur de l’ENIM M. Abderrahmane Farhate, directeur de l’ESITH M. Abdelhaq Mouhtaj, directeur l’ISITT 17:15-17:45 Mise en place du consortium HOMERe – Maroc : Structuration et enjeux Modérateur: M. Mounir Ferram, directeur exécutif de l'Association Marocaine des Exportateurs (ASMEX) Participants : A partir de 17h30 M. Mohamed Lakhlifi, directeur général de CGI Maroc Représentants des établissements d’enseignement supérieur marocains membres du RMEI Représentants du programme « Offshoring des Technologies de l'Information » (OTI) Représentants des organisations professionnelles et économiques marocaines Possibilités de rencontres bilatérales B-to-B entre entreprises pourvoyeuses d’offres de stage et acteurs du programme HOMERe Contacts: Abdellah Menou, [email protected] Aziz Naamane, [email protected] Inscriptions et Demandes de rendez-vous B-to-B avant le 24 mars 2015 en précisant vos coordonnées et le nom de votre organisation à [email protected] HOMERe Haute Opportunité en Méditerranée pour le Recrutement de Cadres d’Excellence Un nouvel élan donné au recrutement des meilleurs diplômés en Méditerranée grâce à une nouvelle approche du stage en entreprise Promoteur Consortium Pays impliqués Contexte Objectifs Résultats attendus dans le cadre du projet Bénéficiaires Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d’Ingénieur et de Management (www.rmei.info) Algerian Talents and Leaders Association (ATLAS) Association des Chambres de Commerce et d’Industrie de la Méditerranée (ASCAME) Association des Ingénieurs Francophones en Egypte (AIFE) Association Marocaine des Exportateurs (ASMEX) Association Scientifique Algérienne des géosynthétiques (ASAG) BusinessMed Campus France Club des entrepreneurs et industriels de la Mitidja (CEIMI) Comunità delle Università Mediterranee (CUM) Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur Français (CCEF) Consiglio Nazionale degli Ingegneri (CNI) Ingénierie méditerranéenne pour l'export et le développement (Imed) Office de Coopération Economique pour la Méditerranée et le Moyen orient (OCEMO) Ordre des Ingénieurs Tunisiens (OIT) Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d’Ingénieur et de Management (RMEI) Union Tunisienne de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de l'Artisanat (UTICA) Unione delle Università del Mediterraneo (UNIMED) En partenariat avec iesmed Algérie, Egypte, Espagne, France, Grèce, Italie, Liban, Malte, Maroc, Tunisie 1) Fort taux de chômage des jeunes diplômés dans les pays participant au projet. 2) Difficultés de recrutement au niveau « cadres » soulevés par les dirigeants d’entreprises opérant sur la région Méditerranée : manque de connaissance du monde de l’entreprise de la part des jeunes diplômés, compétences transversales insuffisamment développées (esprit d’équipe, autonomie, etc.) chez les jeunes diplômés, pourtant dotés d’un excellent niveau académique. 1) Renforcer l’employabilité des jeunes diplômés de haut-niveau des pays participant au projet, et notamment leur accès à des premiers emplois de qualité, via la réalisation d’un stage international de 6 mois au siège d’une entreprise de la région Méditerranée. Ce stage, bien encadré, leur permettra de se créer un carnet d’adresses professionnel, et surtout d’acquérir de nouvelles compétences, évaluées en fin de stage par une soutenance orale dans leur pays d’origine. 2) Faciliter les démarches de recrutement et le succès des processus de recrutement des employeurs des pays participant au projet, en leur permettant d’identifier des diplômés correspondant à leurs besoins de développement en Méditerranée et d’enrichir la formation de ces diplômés par un stage pratique de fin d’études correspondant à un projet réel de l’entreprise. 1) Des offres de stage de qualité Le consortium va s’appuyer sur un réseau de représentants économiques relais chargées de faire connaître aux entreprises le programme HOMERe, en vue de recevoir des offres de stage correspondant aux critères de qualité HOMERe (vrai projet professionnel, candidat international, supervision en continu, évaluation finale des compétences, compensation des frais de participation selon un montant minimal d’indemnités établi par le consortium, etc.). 2) L’adéquation assurée entre le profil du stagiaire et la mission couverte par le stage Le consortium va s’appuyer sur un réseau de représentants académiques relais chargés d’identifier les étudiants correspondant le mieux à l’offre de stage diffusée. L’entreprise effectuera, sur entretien, le choix final du candidat parmi les étudiants présélectionnés. 1) Jeunes diplômés des écoles et universités du réseau RMEI (et au-delà, lorsque les profils recherchés sortiront du champ de disciplines couvert par les membres du RMEI) 2) Entreprises opérant dans la région Méditerranée, c.-à-d. ayant des activités d’import/export et/ou des filiales et/ou des joint-ventures dans la région (exemple : entreprise algérienne ayant un centre de production espagnol, entreprise française ayant une filiale marocaine, entreprise libanaise ayant un bureau égyptien, etc.). Page | 1 of 2 Impact escompté à moyen terme Gouvernance 1) Le recrutement des stagiaires HOMERe Si le/la stagiaire HOMERe a donné satisfaction à l’entreprise, et que cette entreprise a des besoins de recrutement dans le pays d’origine du stagiaire, l’entreprise aura tout intérêt à le/la recruter, puisqu’il ou elle connaîtra déjà la culture et les modes de fonctionnement de cette entreprise et qu’il ou elle disposera d’un réseau de contacts au sein de l’entreprise. 2) L’évolution des cursus ingénieur et management des universités méditerranéennes Les comptes - rendus des évaluations des stages HOMERe seront analysés et partagés avec les représentants académiques du réseau HOMERe afin d’enrichir les réflexions sur l’évolution à moyenterme des cursus. Secrétariat permanent: instance de gestion quotidienne co-implantée en France et en Egypte, réunissant un personnel qualifié dans la mise en œuvre de stages internationaux. Ce Secrétariat s’appuie sur un relais de correspondants économiques et académiques dans chacun des pays participant au projet. Comité de pilotage : instance de décision, réunissant tous les membres du consortium (suivi de l’état d’avancement du programme, orientations générales, etc.). Comité des Sages : instance de légitimité, réunissant des personnalités expérimentées, qui croient en la démarche du programme HOMERe, et qui lui apportent leur regard, leur expertise et leur soutien. Participants marocains Consortium / Comité de pilotage : ASMEX- Association Marocaine des Exportateurs Comité des sages : M. Mounir Ferram, directeur exécutif ASMEX M. Mohamed Lakhlifi, Senior Vice President CGI Correspondant relais auprès de la communauté académique : Prof. Abdellah Menou, directeur Académie Internationale Mohammed VI de L'Aviation Civile Prof. Mustapha El Adnani, Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Marrakech Prof. Abdelhakim Ameur EL IMRANI, Université Mohamed V de Rabat, Coordinateur National du Réseau "Offshoring des Technologie de l'Information" Universités/Ecoles impliquées dans HOMERe: Académie Internationale Mohammed VI de L'Aviation Civile, Al Akhawayn University, Ecole de l’Industrie Minérale, Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics, Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs, Ecole nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Fès, Université Hassan 1er, Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Marrakech, Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées de Tétouan, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers Meknès, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Fès, Institut National des Postes et Télécoms, Université Abdelmalek Essaadi, Université Privée de Marrakech, Université Euro-Méditerranéenne de Fes,HEM Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fès, Tanger, Oujda, Université Ibn Zhor d'Agadir , Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées d'Agadir, Université Hassan II de Casablanca, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah de Fès, Université Ibn Tofaïl de Kénitra, Université Cadi Ayyad de Marrakech, Université Hassan 1er de Settat, Université Mohammed V de Rabat, Université Abdelmalek Essaâdi de Tanger… Exemple pilote marocain L’entreprise SOMEI a été la première entreprise à accueillir, en 2014, via le programme HOMERe, deux étudiantes ingénieures marocaines à son siège à Marseille pendant six mois, avant de les recruter au mois de septembre dans ses bureaux de Rabat. CONTACT Léo VINCENT, Président RMEI [email protected] [email protected] +33 6 72 15 74 99 Avec le soutien financier du Conseil Régional Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur HOMERe : Un projet labellisé par l’Union pour la Méditerranée www.homere-med.org [email protected] NOTRE PROCHAIN RENDEZ-VOUS AU MAROC : Marrakech, le 27 mars à partir de 14h30 Lancement officiel du consortium HOMERe au Maroc Page | 2 of 2 MGEF 2015 Preliminary Program, Marrakech 03 /26-26/2015 Paper Title Paper ID Author Names Session A in Room A Yasser Dessouki grid integration and control *; High Voltage and Insulation Technologies SA1 This paper is deleted 29 Dynamic Economic Load dispatch Using Quadratic Programming: Application to Algerian Electrical Network Session 21 A Independent Active and Reactive Power Flow Control and Oscillation Damping Using UPFC 63 A GA Based Electric Load Balancing System for Three Phase Loads 15 78 22 A Study on the insertion of solar generation in the West-Algerian network A Design of an intelligent wireless sensor system using ZigBee for smart building applications A A Sequential AC/DC Power Flow Analysis of a Multimachine Power System with Integrated HVDC Link This paper is deleted This paper is deleted This paper is deleted SA2 Kh Kassmi Renewable Energies sources management*; Energy and buildings sustainability; Solar Energy Session B in Room B Conception and realization of a PV system provided with a sun tracker operating at dual axis The VSAS approach gives the Best MPPT for Solar Energy Sources (RES) Control and management of energy in a PV system equipped with batteries storage Modeling the degradation modes of PV panels as addition events On the parametric design of the compound parabolic concentrator for CPV Khalil KASSMI*, FSO NK Msirdi, SASV; Nehme Bechara, ; Abarkan Mouna, FST Khalil KASSMI*, FSO Bechara NEHME*, LSIS; Tilda Akiki , ; M'Sirdi Nacer, LSIS / Polytech Marseille [email protected]* [email protected] [email protected] Yamina Ahlem GHERBI*, USTO, Algeria; Hamid BOUZEBOUDJA, ; fATIHA LAKDJA, SAIDA UNIVERSITY; Fatima Zohra GHERBI, 1124 3 34 52 92 A A A A 16 A A New Metaheuristic For Solving Economic Dispatch Problem A. Bayadi SA3 Ismail Ziane*, Irecom laboratory, dept. of el; FARID BENHAMIDA , ; amel graa, Irecom laboratory, UDL university of Sidi Bel Abbes; SLIMANE SOUAG , Youcef Islam Djilani Kobibi *, ; Hadjeri Samir, ICEPS Laboratory Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel-Abbès; DJEHAF Mohammed Abd El Djalil , ; ZIDI Sid Ahmed , Ahmad Goudah*, AASTMT; Ahmed aouelfarg, AAST; Mohammed El-Habrouk, Alexandria University; Yasser Dessouky , Labiba Adjoudj*, DJILLALI LIABES UNIVERSITY; fATIHA LAKDJA, SAIDA UNIVERSITY; fatima zohra GHERBI, UDL university; djaffar OULD ABDSSALEM, GAGA AHMED*, FST; Fatima Errahimi, LSSC; ES-SBAI Najia, DJEHAF Mohammed Abd El Djalil *, ; djilani kobibi islam, iceps Session C in Room C Session D in Room D This paper is deleted High Voltage and Insulation Technologies This paper is deleted This Neural Network Model for Electric Arc Quenching Assessment in High Voltage Circuitpaper Breakers is deleted 76 A Corona Current and Corona Losses Computation on HVOTL Using ATP/EMTP 64 A 114 A ferroresonance occurence in a potential transformer Least squares method identification of corona current-voltage characteristics and electromagnetic field in A electrostatic precipitator A Modeling and Identification of Collection Efficiency Process of the Electrostatic Precipitator This paper is deleted 66 67 90 A SA4 This paper is deleted This paper is deleted Characteristics of DC Corona Discharge in Wires-two Plates Electrostatic Precipitator at Variable is Air Humidity This paper deleted SESSION HOMERE. Léo Vincent; A. Naamane Key Note, Conference and Round Table Zahira ANANE*, University of Setif Abderrahmane ZIANI, USTHB, FEI, Algiers, Algeria; Hocine MOULAI*, USTHB University, Algiers; Azzeddine NACER, USTHB, Algiers Fatima zahra Kerouani*, Setif-1; Bayadi Abd El Hafid, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Farhat ABBAS Setif 1, NOURI HAMOU*, UNIVERSITY OF SETIF NOURI HAMOU*, UNIVERSITY OF SETIF Hakim Ait Said*, University of bejaia MGEF 2015 Preliminary Program, Marrakech 03 /26-26/2015 SA5 68 26 100 SB1 A Rabhi, F. Tadeo Wind Energy*; Sustainability and environmental sciences A Wind Energy Integration in IEEE Electrical Network Comparative Analysis of Bayesian Regularization and Levenberg-Marquardt Training Algorithm for wind resource A assessment BEKRI Oum el fadhel loubaba *, Saida university A The SPICE Dynamic Behavioural Electrothermal Model of Silicon Carbide Power MOSFET Abderrazak LAKRIM*, Faculty of Sciences and Techni; Driss TAHRI, FST Fez Nihad Aghbalou*, ISTIA Energy and Environment: Alternative and green energy*; Energy and buildings sustainability 60 S14 A Influence of Ambient Conditions on Thermal Properties of Photovoltaic Cells 1125 A Solitons and the new renewable energy approach. 48 S9 A Heat energy stored in building incorporating PCM panel for heating period Green in urban spaces and its benefits on microclimate in hot period Case of study city center of Constantine, 97 A Algeria. A Power Captured Experimentally from Water Wave using the Wave Hunter System 80 SB2 8 7 82 6 Energy and Environment: Alternative and green energy; Renewable Energies sources management Chair Anastasia Zabaniotou; Olivier Boiron S1 A BIOCHAR PRODUCTION IN ALGAL CASCADE BIOREFINERIES A Management of the solid waste streams of the Olive Oil production via thermochemical valorization A Simulation and Experimental Study for Non-Thermal Plasma Technique for Industrial Wastewater Treatment A Sustainability assessment of CHP production through biomass and waste glycerol gasification This paper is deleted 42 A Temperature effect on the biogas production by biomass conversion of wastewater 49 Comparative Study of the Effect of Temperature on the Insulating Properties of Vegetable Oils and Transformer A Mineral Oils This paper is deleted SABRI Latifa*, University Hassan II Mahmoud AKDI*, Université Ibn Tofail, LHESIR ; Moulay Brahim SEDRA, BOUZLOU Yassine*, FSAC LOUAFI ep BELLARA SAMIRA*, Laboratory ABE University of C; ABDOU SALIHA, Ahmed Mohamed*, AAST; Mohamed Mohamed, AAST; Ahmed El Baz, BUE; Samir Marzouk, AAST; Moustafa EL Maksoud, TUHH Subject Areas Anastasia Zabaniotou *, AuTh; Matteo Francavilla, University of Foggia Italy; Evi Kamaterou, Anastasia Zabaniotou , AuTh; Yiota Manara*, AUTH; Yiota Manara, AUTH Ahmed EL-Tayeb Khalil*, Egypt-Japan University of Scie Anastasia Zabaniotou *, AuTh; Yiota Manara, AUTH BENMOUSSAT ABDERRAHIM*, University Center of Tamanghas; khodja farouk, Tlemcen university - Algeria; aboubekr djamila, tlemcen university - algeria Fouzia CHETIBI, USTHB, Algiers; Sihem Ammar Mouhoub, USTHB, Algiers; Omar IDIR, USTHB, Algiers; Hocine MOULAI*, USTHB University, Algiers; Tahar TOUDJA, USTHB, Algiers; Azzeddine NACER, USTHB, Algiers; Ilhem KHELFANE, CREDEG/SONELGAZ, Algiers MGEF 2015 Preliminary Program, Marrakech 03 /26-26/2015 Brahim Behamou SB3 Buildings Energy Performance in the Mediterranean Area BEPinMA2*; Energy and buildings sustainability 62 A Review of experimental studies on passive techniques for air cooling in outdoor test Salah Kachkouch*, Cadi Ayyad University; Brahim Benhamou, Cadi Ayyad University 112 A Experimental Monitoring of an EAHX for Building Air Refreshment in Marrakech Enhancement of thermal inertia and experimental study of thermal behavior of two locals ‘test’ with and without PCM— A wallboard new PCM material is experimentally investigated in this paper to enhance the thermal A behavior of light weight building internal Study of the flows in mixed convection in an open channel in form « U » : application to the air cooling in the A habitat in Morrocco A field study of thermal comfort assessment and Users “Perceptions” in office buildings - Case of arid areas with A hot and dry climate A Feasibility of clomate package by use of Local buried pipe (in arid region) MOHAMED KHABBAZ*, Cadi Ayyad University ; Brahim BENHAMOU, Cadi Ayyad University; Karim Limam, LaRochelle 51 53 109 1121 Energy Efficient Refurbishment for the Mediterranean houses - Investigating Energy Conservation in Terrace S10 A Dwellings. 93 A A field survey of winter indoor temperatures and energy consumption in low-income households in Cyprus 77 106 38 44 A A A A SB5 Msellem H Univ de Biskra; Labidi F, univ Biskra ; Alkama D, universite de biskra ABDELKADER BASSOUD*, UNIVERSITE ADRAR Despina Seghides*, Department of Science and Technology of the Environment; Energy Efficient Refurbishment for the Mediterranean Houses*; Smart buildings as energy islands, ICTs SB4 103 Amina MOURID*, Faculé des sciences casablanca; BOUZLOU Yassine, FSAC NAOUM Meryem*, University Hassan2; EL ALAMI Mustapha, University Hassan II; NAJAM Mustapha, University Hassan 2 Thermal Performance Assessment of a Green House in Marrakech Region Soil inertia and shallow basment envelope impact on cellar internal temperature Daylight Performance for residential building within urban constraints L’intégration des facteurs physiques de l’environnement dans le processus de conception architecturale Despina Seghides*, Department of Science and Technology of the Environment; M Markides, ; Martha Katafygiotou, CHRYSO CHATZINIKOLA*, CYPRUS UNIVERS. OF TECHNOLOGY; Despoina Serghides, Cyprus University of Technology; Mattheos Santamouris, The Cyprus Institute Hicham Mastouri*, Faculty of Science Semlalia; Brahim Benhamou, Cadi Ayyad University; Hassan Hamdi, ; Karim Limam, LaRochelle; Elie Mouyal, Naima SAKAMI*, Cadi Ayyad; Lahcen Boukhattem, LMPEQ, ENSA Safi; Hassan Hamdi, Tizouiar Ouahiba*, EPAU Mohamed BEN ABD ELFATTAH*, Université d'ADRAR Sciaretta Francesca Applications for Buidings, Renewable Energies and Sustainability*; Buildings Energy Performance in the S13Mediterranean Area BEPinMA2; Energy and buildings sustainability 85 S13 A A new infrastructural system for the Mediterranean Areas sustainable development 28 A Load Bus Voltage Control using Fuzzy Logic 1123 1122 95 A Urban temperature analysis and impact on the building cooling energy performances: the case of Rome, Italy A Passive Cooling Systems in Arid Climate: Case of Ghardaïa in Algeria A Simulation of a 2 KW roof PV installation performance in the city of Oujda, Eastern Morocco 59 A Behavior of a lightweight external wall under Mediterranean climatic conditions Viviana Martini*, Ung university; Enzo SIVIERO, IUAV; M Guarascio, università La Sapienza Roma; michele culatti, iuav university; A Stocco University of Nova Gorica Ismail Ziane*, Irecom laboratory, dept. of el; SLIMANE SOUAG , ; FARID BENHAMIDA ; Amel Graa, Irecom laboratory, UDL university of Sidi Bel Abbes Michele Zinzi*, Enea; carlo Romeo, ENEA; Emiliano Carnielo, University of Roma Tre; Alessandro Mangione, Archtect Lilia Makhloufi*, EPAU Algiers Ahmed ALAMI MERROUNI*, Université Mohamed 1 Roberto Ricciu*, Unica; Luigi Antonio Besalduch, UNICA; Giuseppe Desogus, unica; Stefania Di Benedetto, unica; Alessandro Demontis, ICHNOS19 srl MGEF 2015 Preliminary Program, Marrakech 03 /26-26/2015 A. Boukara et A Naamane SC1 Simulation Tools for Building , Energy and Thermal* S4 A Simulation and Validation of PV Generator Metaheuristic Model in Sight of Fault Diagnostic Following of the Point of Maximum Power of an Autonomous Photovoltaic System by the Method of Incrementing 69 A of Conductance 55 A Faults diagnostic and reconfiguration of Three-level boost converter. Simulation study. 4 A Analysis and Simulation of the Energy Behavior of a Building equipped with RESin Simscape 1126 A Performance Analysis of an Annular-Finned Tube Heat Exchangers 13 A Simulation and optimization of a solar absorption cooling system for Batna, Algeria 73 A Coupling the Prognosis Approach to the Diagnosis of the Photovoltaic System S5 A Development of a multilayer perceptron model for estimating global solar radiation A An improved multi-layer thermal model for photovoltaic modules A Effect of Fin Spacing and Tube Diameter on Eccentric Annular-Finned Tube Heat Exchangers A Thermal properties of Clay bounded with expanded Perlite in both cases air dried and heated 113 87 27 Mourad Houabes*, University of Annaba A NOURI, I. SALHI; N. ESSOUNBOULI; E. ELWARRAKI, FSTG Marrakechand IUT TROYES Abarkan Mouna*, FST; M'Sirdi Nacer, LSIS / Polytech Marseille Farouk Tahrour*, Université Et-tahir AMMARI*, University of Batna Algeria G.M. Tina , A. Rabhi and E. Abarkan Monitoring and Diagnosis for PV Systems SC2 81 25 Giuseppe Tina*, Catania; Oussama Hachana, University Ferhat Abbas, Setif1; Kamel Hemsas, University Ferhat Abbas, Setif1 M. H. Ali, A. Rabhi and M. Davari, MIS Laboratory University of Picardie Jules Verne Belkacem IHYA*, FST Fez; Abdellah Mechaqrane, USMBA Giuseppe Tina*, Catania; Antonio Gagliano, DII - University of Catania Farouk Tahrour*, University of batna YOUSSEF MAALOUFA*, LEME; soumia mounir, LEME EST-Sale A. Gagliano, A. Rabhi SC3 Solar Energy A Optimization of the Managed Electrical Energy within a Hybrid Renewable Energy System 91 1116 10 96 37 1119 A A A A A 86 39 31 17 30 KADDA FZ,Tina*, Univ Mohammed 1st; ZOUGGAR S, ;-EL HAFYANIofM,Catania; Fabio Cosentino, DIEEI - University of Catania; Giuseppe Catania; Giovanni Celsa, DIEEI University Abdelhamid Rabhi , Kamal Elkhatib*, Author; Abdelouahab Aitouche, HEI; Ahmed EL HAJJAJI, University Jules Verne Picardie Mohamed BOUTOUBA*, ENSAO, UMP Oujda Soumia Mounir*, LEME EST SALE Abarkan Mouna*, FST; M'Sirdi Nacer, LSIS / Polytech Marseille F. Tadeo Solar Energy*; Smart Grids.; Energy and buildings sustainability; Energy and Environment: Alternative and green energy SC4 74 Efficiency Improvement of P&O Algorithms by Irradiance and Temperature Measurements Robust Fuzzy MPPT Control of PV System Asymmetric Fuzzy Logic Controlled DC-DC Converter for Solar Energy system Thermal, Mechanical properties and Microstructure analysis of the composite Cement Mortar-Cork. Estimation of state of charge of the battery using Luenberger and Sliding mode observers in Matlab/Arduino- S7 A Dynamic modeling of thermal behaviour of a solar floor heating system for a HAMMAM in Marrakech A A A A A Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Counter Electrode for CdS Quantum dot Sensitized Solar Cell Numerical Investigations of the Solar Heating of Building Using Phase Change Material South Wall Photovoltaic Cells Characteristics Measurement Systems Comparison of seasonal soiling of (CSP) Second-surface glass mirror samples in southwest Morocco Experimental Analysis of a photovoltaic pumping system under three operating modes This paper is deleted Issam SOBHY*, Cadi Ayyad University Amr Hessein*, Egyptian Japanese University E; Ahmed Abd El-Moneim , Material Science and Engineering Department, Egypt-Japan University of Science FARAJI Mustapha*, UHIII FSAC casablanca Djamila REKIOUA*, University of Bejaia Sahar Bouaddi*, Ibn zohr university Djamila REKIOUA*, University of Bejaia This paper is deleted MGEF 2015 Preliminary Program, Marrakech 03 /26-26/2015 R. Lenain S. Maamar SD1 Transports, Mobility and Vehicles Dynamics 57 S2 A 83 A 56 A 58 A 1115 1136 Control of autonomous off-road vehicles in formation for agricultural operations A dynamic based path tracking controller for a fast rover Tire longitudinal grip estimation for improved safety of vehicles in off-road conditions Vehicle rollover prevention by speed limitation: application to light ATV moving off-road. A Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Fuzzy-PI Controller applied to the PMSM Speed control ziz Jaballah Belgacem, Nacer K M'Sirdi, Aziz Naamane Audrey Guillet, Irstea; Bernard Benet, Irstea; Roland Lenain *, ; Christophe Cariou, Irstea; Benoit Thuilot , Mohamed Krid*, King Saud University; Faiz Benamar, Ange Nizard, Institut Pascal; Benoit Thuilot , ; Roland Lenain *, ; Michel Berducat, Irstea Mathieu RICHIER , ; Dieumet Denis, Institut Pascal; Roland Lenain *, ; Benoit Thuilot , FADIL Hicham*, ENSA oujda; YOUSFI Driss , National School of Applied Sciences of oujda; AITE DRISS Youness , National School of Applied Sciences Cadi Ayyad University Marrakech, Morocco; ELHAFIANI Mohamed larbi , National School of Applied Sciences Mohammed first University Oujda, Morocco; NASRUDIN Abd Rahim , UMPEDAC Advanced Centre University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Observers for vehuicle dynamics H. Hammouri, F. Benamar SD2 65 S3 A 1127 A 1128 A 99 A 1136 Observers, Diagnosis and security ; Transports, Mobility and Vehicles Dynamics The Impact of Oil Prices on Economic Activity in Administrated Price Structure: the Case of Tunisia Signal treatment method to properly extract the Time Delay feature to characterize nonlinear systems Component fault isolation enhancement in analytical redundancy relations Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Lithium-ion Battery Degradation for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Hassan Hamouri LAGEP Lyon France Thameur Necibi*, ITCEQ Julio Gomez Mancilla*, Mexico Sia kamel*, LSIS Nabil LAAYOUJ*, ENSA Agadir; Hicam JAMOULI, National School of Applied Sciences Nonlinear observer using immersion technics: application to a mechanical system High Voltage and Insulation Technologies*; Computings, Controls and Predictors for Energy, Buildings and Environment SD3 102 S16 A Corona charging system with different electrodes 1134 A S. Boufala, A. Hamzi, R. Meziane and K. Hartani Meziane Kaci*, University of bejaia; Hakim Ait Said, University of bejaia; alkama rezak, University of bejaia Preventive Maintenance Optimization in Hybrid Wind Gas Power System using Gravitational Search Algorithm 79 A Numericale Study of the Influence of the Microvoids Density on the Electrical Constraints in High Voltage Cables MEDOUKALI Hemza*, University Thelidji Amar, Lag; Guibadj Mossadek, LEDMaSD; Zegnini Boubakeur, LEDMaSD 75 1117 1135 of water dropletField on the flashover voltage of Silicone under AC in voltage A Influences Transient Electromagnetic Radiated by Grounding SystemsInsulating Caused bySurface Lightning Strike a Dissipative HalfA space A. Hamzi, S. Boufala, Meziane, Rand M. Amara Fatiha AOUABED*, University Ferhat Abbas Sétif Tahar Rouibah*, Electrotechnique; Abdelhafid Bayadi, Faculty of Technology Algeria; Noureddine Harid, Gravitational Search Optimization To Shunt Capacitor Allocation In Algerian Radial Distribution Power System Poster Session 54 S6 A Survey on PV panels: materials and types 72 43 A Robust Nonlinear Sliding Mode Control of Wind Power Generation Systems Based on PMSG A Maximum Power Tracking by VSAS approach for Wind Turbine, Renewable Energy Sources (RES) 105 A Position Control of Motor Drive Systems: A Data Driven Approach Bechara NEHME*, LSIS; M'Sirdi Nacer, LSIS / Polytech Marseille; Tilda Akiki , Meghni Billel*, Doctorant; M’Sirdi nacer kouider, Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, ENSAM, Université de Toulon, LSIS UMR 7296 LSIS ; saadoun abdallah, docteur Meghni Billel*, Doctorant; M'Sirdi Nacer, LSIS / Polytech Marseille; saadoun abdallah, docteur Hossein Parastvand*, Sahand University of Technolog; Mohammad Javad Khosrowjerdi, Sahand University of Technology; M'Sirdi Nacer, LSIS / Polytech Marseille MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 10 Keynote Speakers Prof Robert J. Howlett Executive Chair, KES International; Visiting Professor, Enterprise Bournemouth University Tel +44 (0)1904 215152 Mob +44 7905 987544 Email [email protected] Web http://www.rjhowlett.co.uk KeyNote Title: Innovation in Sustainable Energy Systems Scientists around the world continue to work on new inventions to help alleviate problems of clean energy supply and carbon dioxide emissions. However, the innovation process includes not just the initial stage of conception of an idea, but also the processes needed to take an invention to the stage where it is commercialised, applied and profitably generating revenue. Commercialising an invention to the point where it is making a useful contribution to commerce and society is a long and uncertain process. The effort needed can be likened to an iceberg where the portion above the water represents development of the initial concept, but underlying this is a much greater level of work necessary to convert the project to a product. The 'nine tenths below the water' consists of such stages as engineering for manufacture, including safety, certification to national and EU standards, devising the production processes, marketing, sales, arranging after sales support, etc. In addition it is not always clear which products will gain public acceptance and sell, and which will be rejected by the market. Many a business has failed through overreliance On invention and insufficient attention to the post invention stages of new product creation and commercialisation. This talk will review some recent and emerging developments in clean energy, while at the same time looking at what is needed to turn inventions into innovation. MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 11 Badr Ikken Directeur de l'IRESEN, Morocco Email : [email protected] Title: DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR RESEARCH PLATFORMS AND TESTS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES IN THE GREEN ENERGY PARK IN MOROCCO Abstract: Morocco is the largest energy importer in North Africa. The solar program aims to install 2000 MW of solar power production by 2020. In this context the keynote intends to introduce the concept of the PV outdoor test platform that has been set up in the “Green Energy Park”, Ben Guerir, as part of cooperation between the Moroccan IRESEN, Rabat and the German Fraunhofer CSP, Halle. This outdoor test platform is designed, combining a multitude of test-set-ups, in order to investigate and characterize PV modules in the worst weather conditions and to get a valuable data about their performances in situ. The aims of the different test-set-ups as well as the recorded parameters will be presented. Some aspects of module improvements in design, materials for hot regions like Morocco will be furthermore introduced. Prof Anastasia Zabaniotou Department of Chemical Engineering School of Engineering Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Vice président of RMEI (Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d'Ingénieurs) Email [email protected] KeyNote Title:Development and Business opportunities in Mediterranean countries by valorising agricultural biomass in the context of Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 12 Abstract: The EU is committed to implement the principles of the waste hierarchy, which implies the prevention of waste, its reuse and recycling where it is not prevented, and its energy recovery as suboptimal option. Agriculture generates co-products, by-products and waste streams that are currently not properly taken care of both in environmental and economic term. There are many types of non-food sources that can now be used to produce fuels, chemicals, and power. The technological development on energy production from biomass focuses for higher efficiently of processing complex feed stocks. Beyond reduction and recycling of agricultural waste, co-products and byproducts, there may be opportunities for new processes enabling innovative uses of these materials also outside the agricultural sector. Industrial symbiosis, whereby different actors derive mutual benefit from sharing utilities and waste materials, requires large scale systemic innovation with the aim of turning waste from one industry into useful feedstock for another one. For Mediterranean Countries, facilities utilizing indigenous renewable sources and designed to supply local communities and decentralized energy users are in the forefront of energy and environmental policies. The approach of biomass energy utilization very close or at the place of origin minimizing transportation and logistics cost provides a means of boosting sustainable development in rural areas. Prof Francesca Sciaretta IUAV University of Venice, Department of Design and Planning in Complex Environments, Dorsoduro 2206, Convento delle Terese, 30123 Venice, Italy KeyNote Title: SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE BUILDINGS WITH REINFORCING FRAMES by Carlo Casalegno, Salvatore Russo, Francesca Sciarretta PFRP Abstract: The structural reinforcement of masonry structures belonging to cultural heritage deserves sustainable and effective techniques to be more and more developed. The peculiar features of pultruded FRP profiles (PFRP) for construction, such as the low material density, durability and ease of erection makes them particularly suitable for the reinforcement of traditional masonry structures, with particular reference to historical constructions in seismic sites. MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 13 The capability of PFRP construction profiles for structural reinforcement of historic buildings is not yet sufficiently explored, although it would allow for non-invasive and reversible interventions for improving the structural performance with a very small mass addition. The paper presents preliminary investigations - in progress at the IUAV University of Venice - concerning a hypothesis of reinforcement of a traditional masonry building through the installation of a pultruded FRP frame adjacent to the masonry structure and connected to it with mechanical fasteners. The scope of the ongoing research is to explore the possibilities of application of such a reinforcement technique to different types of assets (concerning structural type, materials, aggregation and importance), and to quantify its advantages via opportune parameters. Prof Giuseppe Marco Tina University of Catania; Sistemi Elettrici per l'Energia D.I.E.E.I. Università di Catania viale Andrea Doria, 6 95125 Catania, Italy KeyNote Title: Monitoring and Diagnostics for photovoltaic and hybrid solar PVT Power Plants Abstract: There are many reasons to monitor a system as relatively expensive and long-term as a solar installation, such as: to follow up on the energy yield, to assess the solar system performance and to timely identify design flaws or malfunctions. These needs for monitoring fall into three main groups: user feedback, performance verification, system evaluation/diagnostic. As a matter of fact, a good monitoring system allows the energy professional to easily determine that a system is running properly, and gives access to information that will help to troubleshoot a malfunctioning system. Consumers generally want to know the overall system production, along with cost savings or environmental benefit derived from that production. And nowadays, everyone wants that information in real time. Professionals need data pushed to them in the form of alerts to system malfunctions (via email or text message), along with remote access to real-time data that allow them to drill down to the performance of individual system components and sensors. An internet-accessible “dashboard” should permit the consumer to observe near real-time production and review the operating history. The monitoring system must flag clues to problems with the system. It becomes clear that to maximize effectiveness, advanced monitoring and more intelligent control should be brought together in one smart, connected device. An integrated MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 14 control/monitoring system is the most powerful tool available to efficiently manage PV and solar thermal operations. Once the domain of expensive industrial supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, these capabilities are now available in lower-cost, easy-to-use controllers. It has to be stressed the importance of real-time, live interaction with the PV and ST systems, with a complete and remotely accessible view of device status and history. From the monitoring point of view, a PVT plant can be viewed as two separate systems: a PV system and an ST thermal system. On this regard, basically, performance measurements of PVT collectors need to be in agreement with IEC 61215 for the electrical part and with EN 12975-2 for the thermal part. Yet, the close energetic interactions need to be taken into account, especially concerning the procedures and conditions of measurements. After a general overview of the proposed topic, focusing on PV and PVT systems, results about both a large PV plant and an experimental PVT system are provided. Prof Krishna BusaWon Krishna Busawon, PhD, CEng, MIET, Professor in Control Systems Engineering, Head of Nonlinear Control Group, Northumbria University, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumberland Road, Ellison Building, NE1 8ST Newcastle upon Tyne,United Kingdom KeyNote Title: The design and application of output observers for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECs) Abstract: There are a growing number of failures of wind turbines so much so that much many governmental funding bodies are wondering whether it is worth investing in such a technology. Some typical faults are blades failure due to high winds, lightening and hail, wear and tear (material fatigue issue) over time and generator failure. The maintenance cost is high especially when the turbines are located offshore. In this context there is a need devise simple and efficient incipient faults detection mechanism so as to prevent a failure form occurring. In this talk, we are going to propose a new method of fault detection based on the available measurements. For this we, introduce the concept of output observers; that essentially provide a set of redundant measurements on which the fault diagnosis can be performed. We will show that these observers can only be design using an input-output representation MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 15 of the system rather than using a state-space approach. The case of linear systems will be studied first and then an extension of the design to the nonlinear case will be made. A case study consisting of a typical WEC will be considered. Prof Fernando Tadeo University of Valladolid Tel [email protected] Web http://www. KeyNote Title: Renewable Energies for Desalination: Some Case Studies Abstract: Desalination plants have a great potential to solve the lack of drinkable water in remote areas. However, they consume a lot of energy (representing around half of the total costs), currently depending on the availability on cheap fossil fuels. Thus, one of the main criticisms of current desalination plants is the significant generation of greenhouse gases. This keynote will review several existing plants that provide most of the energy from renewable sources: From the integration of solar energy with thermal desalination processes to the use of wind energy for powering pressure-based process. The keynote will discuss the difficulties to be overcome (in particular the problem of balancing energy consumption with production), and the advantages and disadvantages of each technology. Arch. Despina Serghides Despina Kyprianou Serghides Professor in Bioclimatic Architecture and the Urban Environment V. Chair at the Department of Environmental Science and Technology Cyprus University of Technology • +357 2500 2341 • [email protected] KeyNote Title: The Mediterranean Case of EPISCOPE Energy Performance Indicator Tracking Schemes for the Continuous Optimisation of Refurbishment Processes in European Housing Stocks. MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 16 Abstract: The European project EPISCOPE has been launched in April 2013. The overall strategic objective of the EPISCOPE project is to make the energy refurbishment processes in the European housing sector transparent and effective. This will help to ensure that the climate protection targets will actually be attained and that corrective or enhancement actions can be taken in due time, if necessary. As a further step the scope is extended towards the elaboration of building stock models to assess refurbishment processes and project the future energy consumption. Pilot actions are conducted in 16 countries to track the implementation of energy saving measures and their effect on the consumption in practice. A long-term objective is to install bottom up monitoring procedures in each European country in different fields: in energy certificate databases, representative surveys, regional or national census, heating or energy bills, strategic asset development, energy management. In this presentation the energy efficient refurbishment processes of the Mediterranean housing stock will be explored. More specifically, the case study of the optimization of the dwellings refurbishment processes in Cyprus and the current available results of the project will be presented. Professor Yasser Gaber Dessouky Dean of Scitific Research and Innovation Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritmire Trasport, Alexandria, EGYPT KeyNote: Optimum Utilisation of Hybrid Advanced Wave and Wind Energy for Innovative Sustainable Power Generation and Sea Water Desalination for Clean Environment Abstract: Access to clean technology remains the linchpin for the global transition to a resource-efficient, green economy. In many cases, replacing old technologies with modern, sustainable alternatives can save money, improve human health, generate ‘green' jobs and benefit the environment all at the same time. Accelerating a green-technology transition in the MENA region will pose scientific, technical, political, and cultural challenges. Central to overcoming those challenges will be a two-part social process: first, developing a widely shared understanding of the imperatives and opportunities of the transition, and second, developing a strategic consensus that leads to coherent, positive action. This process must occur within and MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 17 among nations. Among renewable power resources, sea waves are a promising energy carrier because they are able to manifest an enormous amount of energy in almost all geographical regions. The theoretical global energy from waves is about 100 times the total hydroelectricity generation of the whole planet. Producing this amount of energy with fossil fuels would result in emission of 2 million tons of CO 2. This means that wave energy could play a central role in attenuating pollutant gases in the atmosphere, as prescribed by the Kyoto Protocol. Renewable energy technology is steadily gaining importance in the world energy market as a result of the limited nature of fossil fuel supplies, the national requirements for a secure energy supply, as well as the political pressure to reduce carbon emissions. Advances in technology have facilitated a rapid increase in the penetration levels of wind power; while ocean wave energy technology has historically struggled to commercially implement its potential, the last decade has been witness to a maturing of a number of technologies which are now conducting sea trials with full scale prototypes. This key note will address a way to develop an Energy Conversion System (ECS) which uses the mechanical energy harnessed from waves to desalinate water and generate electricity, and integrate it with wind power energy conversion. The Wave Hunter Converter (WHC), a novel device for extracting energy from waves, has been invented by the partner Blue Power Company. The advantage of the WHC is its capability to directly transfer a small-displacement of the floats to generate power and desalinate water without intermediate mechanical stages. Enzo Siviero, Full Professor IUAV – Venise, Italy KeyNote: TUNeIT : a bridge between Tunisia and Sicily as a sustainable energy generator Biography: He deals with conceptual and detail design, structural monitoring and diagnostics, functional upgrade and consolidation of bridges, viaducts and footbridges. He carries on a peculiar research activity about the issue of the bridge, both in the academic and professional field, teaching especially Structures to students of Architecture. Since 2010, he has been the ViceDirector of the LabSCo MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 18 Papers Abstracts Session SA1: Grid integration and control *; High Voltage and Insulation Technologies Paper ID: 29 Title: Dynamic Economic Load dispatch Using Quadratic Programming: Application to Algerian Electrical Network Abstract: This paper presents a comparative analysis study of an efficient and reliable quadratic programming (QP) to solve economic load dispatch (ELD) problem with considering transmission losses in a power system. The proposed QP method takes care of different unit and system constraints to find optimal solution. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed QP solution, simulations have been performed using Algerian test system. Results obtained with the QP method have been compared with other existing relevant approaches available in literatures. Experimental results show a proficiency of the QP method over other existing techniques in terms of robustness and its optimal search. Author Names: Ismail Ziane, FARID BENHAMIDA , SLIMANE SOUAG, Paper ID: 21 Title: Independent Active and Reactive Power Flow Control and Oscillation Damping Using UPFC Abstract: The Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) provides a new advanced technology solution to improve the flexibility, controllability and stability of a power system. The Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC), as an outstanding part one for regulating power flow among the FACTS, can control respectively transmission line real power, reactive power and node voltage. This paper investigates dynamic performance of the UPFC for power flow control with a series of step changes in rapid succession under power system steady state and the response of the UPFC to a transmission line faults. Simulation results, which are carried out on a 5 bus test system and 4 bus multi-machine electric power system, clearly show effectiveness and viability of UPFC in rapid response and independent control of real and reactive power flow, and oscillation damping. Author Names: Youcef Islam, Djilani Kobibi, Hadjeri Samir, DJEHAF Mohammed Abd El Djalil, ZIDI Sid Ahmed Paper ID: 63 Title: GA Based Electric Load Balancing System for Three Phase Loads Abstract: The electric industry has transformed from a centralized, producercontrolled network to one that is less centralized and more consumer- MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 19 interactive. The move to a smarter grid promises to change the industry’s, entire business model and its relationship with all stakeholders, involving and affecting utilities, regulators, energy service providers, technology and automation vendors and all consumers of electric power. One of the topics which has a great research interest in smart grids is the field of electrical load distribution balancing problem because the three phase loads are not identical resulting in a non-zero neutral current. This problem is a well known for not having an optimal solution for large-scale systems, where the number of single phase consumers connected to three phase systems increases especially in very large-scale electrical distribution systems. This paper presents a new control technique for an automatic circuit phase change as well as an optimisation approach using Genetic Algorithms (GA) used to enhance the solution of electrical load distribution balancing problem. In the first part of the paper, the system under study is introduced, as well as the various solutions adopted. In the second part of the paper, a GA formulation and implementation of the solution is presented. The efficiency of the GA solution is also discussed. Author Names: Ahmad Goudah, Ahmed aouelfarg, Mohammed El-Habrouk, Yasser Dessouky Paper ID: 15 Title: Study on the insertion of solar generation in the West-Algerian network Abstract: This paper investigates the consequences of integration of solar power generation on the voltage collapse and active losses using real network data. The west-Algerian network 2012 (400kV, 220kV and 60kV) is selected for study and different cases have been simulated in MATLAB based PSAT toolbox to improve the static and transient stability of voltage. Indeed, integration of photovoltaic farms affects the electrical characteristics of network in static mode, also has an impact on its dynamic behavior. The Solar Photo-Voltaic Generation (SPVG) may be modeled as constant PV or PQ generators depending on the chosen control mode. The simulation results show clearly the effect of SPVG on the power quality of electric power system. Author Names: Labiba Adjoudj DJILLALI LIABES, fATIHA LAKDJA, fatima zohra GHERBI, djaffar OULD ABDSSALEM. Paper ID: 78 Title: Design of an intelligent wireless sensor system using ZigBee for smart building applications Abstract: WSN (Wireless Sensor Networks) has become an emerging area of research in recent years, it is an integral part of smart grid to realize energy metering, real-time data acquisition, real time monitoring, smart meter reading analysis, decision making and so on. This paper proposes an MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 20 intelligent wireless sensor system for real time functionality and easy integration. The proposed solution is based on the embedded system design using an 8-bit AVR microcontroller and Xbee Pro serie 2. A graphical user interface will be designed to record the variation of the measured quantities and give the user access to control the operation of the wireless sensor. This interface will be implemented through LABVIEW environment. The effectiveness of the proposed work is verified by the experimental results. Author Names: GAGA AHMED, Fatima Errahimi, ES-SBAI Najia, Paper ID: 22 Title: A Sequential AC/DC Power Flow Analysis of a Multimachine Power System with Integrated HVDC Link Abstract: Deregulation and privatization is posing new challenges on high voltage transmission and on distributions systems as well. An increasingly liberalized market will encourage trading opportunities to be identified and developed. High voltage power electronics, such as HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) and FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) provide the necessary features to avoid technical problems in heavily loaded power systems; HVDC offers most advantages: it can be used for system interconnection and for control of power flow as well. The major benefit of HVDC is its incorporated ability for fault-current blocking, which is not possible with synchronous AC links. In addition, HVDC can effectively support the surrounding AC systems in case of transient fault conditions and it serves as firewall against cascading disturbances. In this paper, the well-known Newton-Raphson method for the load flow analysis is modified to achieve compatibility for a.c.-d.c. systems with integrated d.c. links in the a.c. network, using the sequential method for the load flow analysis of a 29 bus multimachine system. Author Names: DJEHAF Mohammed Abd El Djalil, djilani kobibi islam MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 21 Session Session SB1: Energy and Environment: Alternative and green energy*; Energy and buildings sustainability Paper ID: 60 Title: Influence of Ambient Conditions on Thermal Properties of Photovoltaic Cells Abstract: The temperature of PV (Photovoltaic) modules is one of the most important factors because it affects both the efficiency of a photovoltaic module and the energy load and it’s also affected by several ambient conditions. Among these conditions, there is ambient temperature, direct irradiance and wind speed. There have been many studies that determine the effect of these parameters on the efficiency and performance of PV cells; but there is no particular study that has discussed the influence of these parameters on the thermal parameters of PV cells. This paper evaluates the effects of ambient conditions on the Photovoltaic module’s thermal characteristics of two photovoltaic modules: crystalline and amorphous silicon technologies. The influence of these factors should be taken into account so as to have a deep insight in solar cell design. Author Names: SABRI Latifa Paper ID: 1125 Title: Solitons and the new renewable energy approach. Abstract: This article aims at deepening research on the new renewable energy production from the dams reservoir. Coupled to the solitary waves, the wind generated waves present an attractive natural phenomenon that deserves to be emphasized. The Adomain numerical method is used to model the practical observation regarding the soliton propagation. The concrete cases contained in this document provide an illustration of the given principals. Author Names: Mahmoud AKDI, Moulay Brahim SEDRA, Paper ID: 48 Title: Heat energy stored in building incorporating PCM panel for heating period Abstract: In building, the use of phase change materials (PCM) allows the storage of internal generated or external solar energy. The application of such materials for construction makes it possible to improve thermal comfort and reduce the load of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems for save electric energy. To enhance the thermal behavior of a lightweight wall, a residential premises wall composed of a PCM material is investigated in this paper. To do this, a cell is constructed in the faculty of science Aïn Chock, at the Hassan II University of Casablanca (cavity with 3x3x3 m3). The MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 22 internal side walls of the cell are covered by PCM panels. Thermocouples are erected above adequately to measure different temperatures used in the quantification of the thermal flux stored in the PCM or passing outwards. Knowledge of these flows will allow us to evaluate the heat stored in the phase change material (PCM). Author Names: BOUZLOU Yassine Paper ID: 97 Title: Green in urban spaces and its benefits on microclimate in hot period Case of study city center of Constantine, Algeria. Abstract: Microclimate is the most important consideration in designing and building outdoor spaces, yet it is also the most difficult and challenging area to understand and apply. For that, this research aims to study and analyze the effect of green on climates, thermal and visual comfort in urban external spaces. The experimental method used calls upon the techniques of observation and measurements «in situ». An application on a real case of an external space located city center town of Constantine (Algeria), Mediterranean climate, hot and dry. The aim is to assess whether people located under tree shade experience comfort or stress in open spaces during hot-dry season. The specificity of this study is to use a quantitative analysis through site measurements together with a qualitative analysis through comfort observation and a series of field simulation are used by software tool, TownScope3.2. The objective of this research is to compare the performance of an area shaded by trees to a full insolated area. The results confirm the role of the green in urban spaces by the shade and the degree of coverage which influences the quality of life, the creation of urban ambience and on the situations of thermal and visual comfort for this type of climate. Author Names: LOUAFI ep BELLARA SAMIRA, ABDOU SALIHA, Paper ID: 80 Title: Power Captured Experimentally from Water Wave using the Wave Hunter System Abstract: The most critical problem that faces the modernization and development of any country is the energy crisis. This issue is strongly appeared in the last decades due to the rise in fossil fuel price and environmental impact of combustion. The world will need new energy supplies and an upgraded energy infrastructure to meet the growing demands for electric power and transportation fuels. For this situation, much clean energy is expected to blossom for satisfy the energy amount for this civilization, which is inflating. Wave energy is one of the green energy available annually and has enormous energy stored. However, the problem is that type of energy has not been effectively used so far. A new design is MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 23 introduced to the wave energy conversion system to produce power from regular and irregular waves. This system is called WAVE HUNTER. Furthermore, the results introduce the experimental testing evaluation of this system with some innovative float shapes in water tank. Author Names: Ahmed Mohamed, Mohamed Mohamed, Ahmed El Baz, Samir Marzouk, Moustafa EL Maksoud Session SC1: Simulation Tools for Building , Energy and Thermal Paper ID: 73 Title: Simulation and Validation of PV Generator Metaheuristic Model in Sight of Fault Diagnostic Abstract: A PV generator can be subjected to many faults that can either reduce strongly its performance or make it out of order completely. So, a system for the diagnostics of most common faults could be a feasible solution to ensure the maximum yearly production of a PV generator. To remove the high probability of damaging the PV cells when they are exposed to a certain faults, such as irradiance and thermal mismatches, it is worth investigation a diagnostics tool to detect promptly abnormal operation conditions. It is preferable to exploit a precise simulation model to produce the same characteristics at different operating conditions even in case of defects like partial shading. In this context, we propose a PV generator model, based on one diode equivalent circuit model developed by means of a metaheuristic technique called ABC-DE, to simulate a real PV generator. The simulation model was validated experimentally at normal and abnormal operating conditions for a real PV generator formed by three PV polycrystalline silicon modules connected in series. The experimental validation confirms the feasibility of the proposed model to act as a reference in sight of diagnosing the most occurring PV generator defects. Author Names: Giuseppe Tina,, Oussama Hachana, Kamel Hemsas Paper ID: 69 Title: Following of the Point of Maximum Power of an Autonomous Photovoltaic System by the Method of Incrementing of Conductance Abstract: The power generated by solar photovoltaic module depends on surrounding irradiance and temperature. This paper presents a hybrid simulation model of PV module and system using Matlab/Simulink and Pspice, MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 24 combined together using Cadence software SLPS. The hybrid simulation model includes the solar PV panel and the boost converter with MPPT controller. The target of this work is to find the possibilities of Pmax control using the maximum power point methods (MPPT). Many algorithms for searching MPP are proposed. In this study, the method simulated is the Incremental of Conductance algorithm (Inc-Cond). This simulation is done under different atmospheric conditions. This last permit us to study behaviour of photovoltaic chain components. Author Names: Mourad Houabes, University of Annaba Paper ID: 55 Title: Faults diagnostic and reconfiguration of Three-level boost converter. Simulation study Abstract: Power converters have an essential part in maintaining normal operation of all renewable energy production systems. Therefore, the reliability of the converters is crucial, because a default in these circuits can lead to breakdown or dysfunction of the whole production chain if no defects tolerant strategy was applied. This paper presents a simulation of a photovoltaic energy conversion chain for the production of electrical energy on isolated sectors with faults diagnostic and reconfiguration of a converter. The production system is consisting of a photovoltaic panel, a three-level boost converter an MPPT algorithm and a faults diagnostic bloc. A method for the detection, localization and reconfiguration of an open circuit fault due to a failure of one or two power switch of the Three-level boost converter is proposed. The results of different simulations of the whole conversion chain, performed under MATLAB/Simulink, were used to evaluate the performance of the proposed methodology. Author Names: Abdellatif NOURI, Issam SALHI, Najib ESSOUNBOULI, Elmostafa ELWARRAKI, Paper ID: 4 Title: Analysis and Simulation of the Energy Behavior of a Building equipped with RESin Simscape Abstract: The objective of this paper is to develop a simulation tool for analysis of the consumptions of a building equipped with solar and wind energy sources, using multi-physics description software package known as Simscape.The main goal of this tool is to be able to understand the nonlinear dynamics and behaviour of the energy consumption of a building in real time. This way will lead us to be able to predict, in real time, the energy needed depending on the weather. Author Names: Abarkan Mouna, M'Sirdi Nacer MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 25 Paper ID: 1126 Title: Performance Analysis of an Annular-Finned Tube Heat Exchangers Abstract: 3-D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is proposed to simulate the conjugate conduction-convection of heat transfer problems in heat exchangers. The numerical simulation results allow us to evaluate the heat transfer and flow characteristics over fin surfaces. The aim of the present paper is to determine the effect of fin spacing and tube diameter on heat dissipation and pressure drop in eccentric annular-finned tube. For a range of Reynolds numbers, this study analyzes the effects of fin spacing and fin tube diameter on heat transfer and flow characteristics. A satisfactory qualitative and quantitative agreement was obtained between the numerical predictions and the results published in the literature. For a tube shift St =12 it was found that the effect of fin spacing and tube diameter on heat transfer rate and pressure drop is of the same way than the case of concentric fin-tube. Author Names: Farouk Tahrour Paper ID: 13 Title: Simulation and optimization of a solar absorption cooling system for Batna, Algeria Abstract: The global primary energy demand has increased rapidly due to increasing population and industrialization. More than a third of the energy demand in the world is used in the residential sector. Energy consumption in the world by the HVAC equipment (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) in buildings ranging from 16 to 50% of total energy consumption. Currently the most popular cooling systems using solar thermal energy to produce cold, are closed systems using absorption machine which base their operation in the production of cold on hot water provided by solar collectors. The main objective of this work is to develop a computational model that allows the simulation of an hourly basis for an absorption refrigeration system assisted by solar energy and natural gas as auxiliary fuel. This model will be developed using the dynamic simulation program TRNSYS, considering three specifics areas of work: implementation of the calculation model for the absorption refrigeration system to ensure a thermal load of 25 KW and a parametric optimization of components, which will make possible an optimum dimensioning of the solar absorption system in the region of Batna. Author Names: Et-tahir AMMARI MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 26 Paper ID: 1137 Title: A Brief Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its interoperability with TRNSYS Abstract: Hand-drafted print, sketching and hand modeling were the standard for building designs before the advent of computer aided design (CAD) systems . Nowadays CAD systems are better understood, their adoption increased until the 2D, 3D CAD system and the virtual reality became the norm. Their natural evolution has given rise to a new and more complex generation of building design tools known as building information modeling, or BIM. There is insufficient clarity about what BIM is, although this is improving, and there is much shared understanding. There is agreement that BIM is not just software. BIM is not just CAD, or geometric data. BIM is a collaboratively generated and maintained, data rich, information source for the life of the design process and beyond. In this paper , we present briefly the greatest value derived from BIM in the use and maintenance of buildings and the use of TRNSYS with BIM. Author Names: A. Boukara & A. Naamane Session SD1: Transports, Mobility and Vehicles Dynamics Paper ID: 57 Title: Control of autonomous off-road vehicles in formation for agricultural operations Abstract: The increasing demand in agriculture production along with the growing concerns about the environmental impact of these activities should lead to the development of new production tools. In this context, mobile robotics could be considered as a promising solution, given that autonomous vehicles could perform operations with a high level of accuracy and repeatability, therefore reducing the overuse of products. In this paper, the control a fleet of several mobile robots maintaining a formation shape while driving is investigated. The control laws developed are based on adaptive and predictive control algorithms in order to account for sliding and vehicle dynamics. The capabilities of the proposed approach are investigated through simulations and experimental results. Author Names: Audrey Guillet, Bernard Benet, Christophe Cariou, Benoit Thuilot MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 27 Paper ID: 83 Title: A dynamic based path tracking controller for a fast rover Abstract: The paper presents a path tracking controller for a fast rover which has independent front and rear steering. The paper develops first the dynamic model of the vehicle moving on a horizontal plane and validate with a real robot. Next, the projection of the position of the vehicle in the absolute reference frame is used to define the kinematics nonlinear model. We present a new approach to solve a tracking path problem by applying nonlinear continuous-time generalized predictive control (NCGPC). The model composed by combing the kinematic model of the path-tracking presented by the position of the vehicle (X,Y) with the dynamic model of the vehicle. That is validated using the real robot at different velocities. Using this model a nonlinear predictive control (NCGPC controller) is computed, dedicated to achieve an accurate path tracking despite the dynamical phenomena and the bad grip conditions. Then, which is tested by using Matlab-Simulink/Adams co-simulation. Simulation results show good control accuracy and appear to be robust with respect to environment and robot state changes. Author Names: Mohamed Krid, Faiz Benamar, Paper ID: 56 Title: Tire longitudinal grip estimation for improved safety of vehicles in offroad conditions Abstract: In this paper an on-line observer that allows to monitor the soiltire contact longitudinal stiffness is proposed. It is focused on off-road vehicles equipped with low cost sensors. The knowledge of such a value is viewed as a milestone in the development of active security devices, in order to warn the driver about the longitudinal stability and/or correct his actions. Indeed, in the off-road applications, vehicles are frequently subject to ground changes and high slopes, causing fatal loss of control – slipping, rollover, etc... The proposed approach has been tested on a grape harvester in various conditions and its output evaluated with respect to an estimation based on expensive but precise sensors. Author Names: Ange Nizard, Benoit Thuilot, Roland Lenain, Michel Berducat Paper ID: 58 Title: Vehicle rollover prevention by speed limitation: application to light ATV moving off-road Abstract: This paper proposes an algorithm dedicated to estimate on-line the risk of rollover of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), together with the maximal admissible speed preserving its stability. These works consider the case of off- MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 28 road motion, submitted to low and varying grip conditions. As a result, an observer using several layers is developed to account for sliding. This permits to feed a dynamical model of the ATV, which is on-line adapted and consequently relevant. This model is exploited in two ways. First, it permits to estimate on-line the Lateral Load Transfer (LLT), representative of the level of stability. Second, the model is reversely used in order to derive the velocity leading to a risk of rollover. This later value can be considered as the maximal admissible speed and is consequently used as the maximal admissible speed to warrant stability. Author Names: Mathieu RICHIER, Dieumet Denis, Roland Lenain, Benoit Thuilot Paper ID:1115 Title: Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Fuzzy-PI Controller applied to the PMSM Speed control Abstract: Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) has several advantageous features required in numerous fields for high performance adjustable speed operation. In this paper, a PI controller applied for PMSM speed control is improved using a Fuzzy logic algorithm, which made the PI controller gains self-adapting. Simulation with MATLAB/SIMULINK software and experimental results for a PMSM motor using an eZdsp F28335 controller board are carried out to show the improvement performance under many constraints. Author Names: FADIL Hicham, YOUSFI Driss, Abd Rahim NASRUDIN. Paper ID: 1136 Title: Observers for vehicle dynamics Abstract: In this paper the super-twisting algorithm is used to develop a robust state observers to estimate in finite time the vector coordinate for the vehicle dynamics. The simulation results, which show effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method, are achieved by a SIMK106N car simulator. Author Names: Belgacem Jaballah, Nacer M’SIRDI, Aziz Naamane. Session SA2: Renewable Energies sources management*; Energy and buildings sustainability; Solar Energy Paper ID: 1124 Title: Conception and realization of a PV system provided with a sun tracker operating at dual axis. MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 29 Author Names: Khalil KASSMI, FSO Abstract: In this paper, we present the design, the realization and the experimentation of a photovoltaic (PV) system provided with a sun tracker reliable and low cost operating at dual axis. The tracker's role is to orient the PV generator, whose weight may reach 9 Kg, perpendicular to the sun with very good accuracy. This tracking based on the use of four LDR sensors, which detect the intensity of light scattered by the sun a processing unit, from command and control (UTCC), which manages all of the sun tracking tasks (the end detection of parcours, regulation of the power supplied by the PV panels (Command MPPT,... ). The results obtained show a significant improvement of the energy produced, compared to conventional PV installations where generators are fixed and oriented south at a tilt 45°. During a day of operation, improvement could reach 41% and consumption of the tracking does not exceed 0.55% of the energy production produced by the PV generator (an improvement of 5 % compared to existing trackers). Paper ID: 3 Title: The VSAS approach gives the Best MPPT for Solar Energy Sources (RES) Abstract: More and more MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) algorithms are in competition to maximize energy extracted from PV systems. This paper shows how to get the best algorithm (the most simple, fast and robust). VSAS (Variable Structure Automatic Systems) control methodology is applied to develop the control algorithm, to clarify the rationale behind and get the best optimization algorithm. Author Names: NK M’Sirdi, Nehme Bechara, Abarkan Mouna Paper ID: 34 Title: Control and management of energy in a PV system equipped with batteries storage Abstract: In this paper we present a work concerning the conception, implementation and testing of a photovoltaic system that is equipped with a new concept of control and manage the energy in a PV system with battery storage. The objective is to exploit the maximum of power using Hill climbing improved algorithm that considers optimal electrical characteristics of PV MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 30 panels regardless of the system perturbation, to manage the energy between blocs of PV system in order to control the charge/discharge process and inject the energy surplus into the grid and also to estimate the state of charge with precision. Moreover, the system guarantees the acquisition and presentation of results on computer, supervision and so on. The results obtained show the robustness of the PV system, good control and protection of batteries under the maximum of energy provided by the PV panels. The state of charge estimation is evaluated by using measured parameters in real time; it shows an improvement of around 5% compared to the conventional technique Author Names: Khalil KASSMI Paper ID: 52 Title: Modeling the degradation modes of PV panels as addition events Abstract: PV panels receive many degradation modes that are affected and caused by external environmental conditions. As external conditions vary along the year, the month and even the day, the degradations do not affect the panel equally at all times. We propose in this paper a mathematical model that simulates the power output of a panel. The model takes into consideration the degradations and the fact that the importance of degradations is affected by external conditions at each time. Author Names: Bechara NEHME, Tilda Akiki, M'Sirdi Nacer Paper ID: 16 Title: A New Metaheuristic For Solving Economic Dispatch Problem Abstract: The goal of the economic load dispatch is to determine the optimal power outputs of on-line generating units in order to meet the load demand subject to satisfying various operational constraints over finite dispatch periods, finding optimal solutions to these problems requires eficient optimization algorithms. Firefly algorithm and bat algorithm are the most recent methods and they already proved there efficient but their aspect random present a disadvantage which is the instability of the results, indeed they depend on the random initial values generated by the program. To solve this problem, we tried to hybrid firefly algorithm and bat algorithm, and to test our new algorithm we applied it to a standard electric network of 14 buses with two buses generator (two dimensions problem) and we compared the result obtained with those obtained by other methods. Author Names: Yamina Ahlem GHERBI, Hamid BOUZEBOUDJA, fATIHA LAKDJA, Fatima Zohra GHERBI, MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum Session SB2: Renewable Energies sources management Paper ID: 8 Title: BIOCHAR PRODUCTION IN ALGAL CASCADE BIOREFINERIES Abstract: In order to develop a bio-based economy, with all its related opportunities for growth and employment, holistic and sustainable approaches are needed including a greatly improved material and energetic utilization of biomass and wastes. In this contest, biorefineries can take on an important task in this process. Algae (micro and macro) are considered a future biorefinery feedstock and incorporate costly processes which can determine the sustainability of algae-based products. The algae biorefinery process chain consists essentially of system components for the pretreatment and preparation of algae, as well as for the separation of algae components (primary refining) and the subsequent conversion/processing steps (secondary refining) as well as the valorization of by-products of the processes. The by-products that occur as a result of primary- and/or secondary refining can be used to supply process energy or, where applicable and in compliance with statutory requirements, they can be further processed into materials. Author Names: Anastasia Zabaniotou, Matteo Francavilla, Evi Kamaterou, Paper ID: 7 Title: Management of the solid waste streams of the Olive Oil production via thermochemical valorization Abstract: This work investigates the treatment of the olive farming and olive milling solid wastes via the route of thermochemical valorization as an alternative management practice. The thermochemical valorization seems to be a promising alternative as it generates both energy carriers and bio-char that could be efficiently used in the olive mill and the olive grove as a soil amendment. The results shown that the produced electricity is not only sufficient enough to cover the energy requirements for the operation of the mill but in the same time it is producing a surplus that can be sold to the grid and provide an extra income to the farmer ensuring the economic viability of the project. Author Names: Anastasia Zabaniotou , AuTh, Yiota Manara Paper ID: 82 Title: Simulation and Experimental Study for Non-Thermal Plasma Technique for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Abstract: In spite of the fact that Biological treatment is one of the most important techniques for wastewater treatment as it is easy to operate, cheap and can be used for many different pollutants, unfortunately it is not suitable for the treatment of different materials such as refractory organics e.g. 31 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum phenols, chlorinated or generally halogenated organics, also biological treatment is not suitable for process variations such as thermal and organic loads shock. In this direction advanced processes for wastewater treatment such as photocatalytic processes, Fenton reagent techniques, electrooxidation, electrocoagulation and flotation and Ozone oxidation are mainly used for the treatment of these effluents. As well as being a powerful disinfectant, today ozone is the strongest commercially available oxidant and as such has a vast array of applications, most commonly in water treatment for many different industries, especially petrochemical ones. The aim of the paper is pin-to-plate high-voltage corona discharge system has been designed and investigated experimentally for its effect on the removal of dyes. The results show that the 60% decolorization of Basic Red-46 Dye was accomplished in 10min. The complete decolorization was achieved at time 60 min for initial dye concentrations of 70 ppm. Simulation model present for pin-to-plate system in 3D simulation program was used for voltage and electric field distribution. The voltage and electric field distribution in the space between the high voltage and ground electrodes are concerned about present understanding of the mechanisms of corona discharge and ozone generation. Author Names: Ahmed EL-Tayeb Khalil Paper ID: 6 Title: Sustainability assessment of CHP production through biomass and waste glycerol gasification Abstract: Crude glycerol is by-product from biodiesel production needing appropriate management. Despite of the wide range of applications of pure glycerol in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and many other industries, the cost of refining crude glycerol to a high purity is too high, especially regarding medium and small scale biodiesel producers. Thermochemical conversion is discussed in this work, having a further insight on pyrolysis and gasification. The idea of co-processing crude glycerol from the biodiesel process with lignocellulosic biomass at gasification power generation plants is challenging. The resulting biomass-based fuels after pretreatment with glycerol are evaluated comparing with the raw biomass feedstock in terms of heating value, pretreatmment energy demands, overall efficiency of conversion, changes in emissions from the performed pretreatment stage and overall integration with gasification from the point of view of energy consumption, reliability, operating problems and storing problems. The sustainability analysis of the described system was based on technological, environmental and social criteria. The unit operates having low greenhouse gas emission profile. Social and economic criteria show the potential gains from the implementation of the present technological scheme in the local 32 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum communities. The innovative proposed technological scheme seems of great potential. However, at the moment, commercial success depends on capital reduction instruments such as subsidies, electricity feed in tariff, biomass price. The GLY-CO Bio-Diesel project actually conducting at AUTH, is cofunded by European Union- European Regional Development Fund and Greek Ministry of Εducation/EYDE-ETAK through the program ESPA 2007-2013 / EPAN II / Action “SYNERGASIA” Author Names: Anastasia Zabaniotou, Yiota Manara Paper ID: 42 Title: Temperature effect on the biogas production by biomass conversion of wastewater Abstract: In this work the valorization of mud from urban water treatment is considered. These muds are rich in organic matter in order to produce biogas such as methane. Physic chemical parameters has been studied which it simulated by laboratory anaerobic digester and energy addition. Mud methanisation process is conducted in a closed vessel (prototype of digester) operating at constant temperatures between 30 and 60 °C where bacteria activity are implied after taking away of a quantity of active primary wet mud. Temperature distribution in the digester prototype has been carried by numerical simulation using the calculation code and values obtained in experimental simulation. Results showed that the amount of produced biogas depends on the physico-chemical parameters such as temperature, reactional time, waste concentration and moisture content. Muds contain significant amounts of nitrogen in two forms. This promotes the anaerobic methane fermentation. Author Names: BENMOUSSAT ABDERRAHIM, Aboubekr djamila Paper ID: 49 Title: Comparative Study of the Effect of Temperature on the Insulating Properties of Vegetable Oils and Transformer Mineral Oils Abstract: Plant olive oils are renewable and highly biodegradable food products; they can found industrial applications in power insulation systems in place of actually used mineral oils providing from crude oils which are non renewable and non-biodegradable. This paper presents experimental results about the variations of the physico-chemical properties (aspect, color, density, water content, acidity, breakdown voltage, viscosity, resistivity and relative permittivity) of a vegetable oil of type IFRI-Olive which is the subject to be used for both insulating and cooling in power transformers as a function of the temperature level to which this oil is susceptible to be submitted. All the properties will be discussed in comparison with those of the naphthenic mineral oils commonly used until now. Author Names: Fouzia CHETIBI, Sihem Ammar Mouhoub, Omar IDIR, Hocine 33 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 34 MOULAI, Tahar TOUDJA, Azzeddine NACER, Ilhem KHELFANE. Session SC2: Monitoring and diagnosis for PV systems Paper ID: 81 Title: Coupling the Prognosis Approach to the Diagnosis of the Photovoltaic System Abstract: The work presented in this paper is dedicated to improving the methods of diagnosis and prognostic of photovoltaic systems. We proposed a new algorithm to couple diagnosis and prognosis and improve the detection of intrinsic and extrinsic faults in photovoltaic fields. Author Names: Mohamed Hassan Ali, Abdelhamid Rabhi, Mehrdad Davari Paper ID: 25 Title: Development of a multilayer perceptron model for estimating global solar radiation Abstract: The main objective of this study is to develop a multilayer perceptron model for estimating global solar radiation on horizontal surface in daily scale from solar declination and other meteorological data. The data used in this work are the global solar radiation, Air temperature and Precipitation. These data are collected at Fez station (latitude 34° N, longitude 4°99’ W, altitude: 579 m) in Morocco. The performances of each model were objectively tested using mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), relative root mean-square error (PRMSE). Additionally, the correlation coefficient is used to test the linear relation between estimated and measured data. Author Names: Belkacem IHYA, Abdellah Mechaqrane Paper ID: 91 Title: Optimization of the Managed Electrical Energy within a Hybrid Renewable Energy System Abstract: Hybrid energy applications based on renewable energy sources are becoming more and more desirable every day. They have increased the economic attractiveness of renewable electric energy generation. And because of the sudden fluctuations of the load requirements, the main attribute of such Hybrid Systems is to be able to generate energy at any time by optimally using each source. In this article, we have proposed a combination between a sizing study and a control one for the aim of solving the complex optimization problem of finding the optimal combination of size and storage to make a best use of the renewable power generations and to become more independent MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 35 from rising electricity costs. Additionally, an improvement in the induced optimization algorithm is introduced in this paper, so as to compute the optimal size and the operation control of the system with the aim of minimizing the maximum possible the cost while responding to the load energy requirements with taking into account the environmental factors. Author Names: KADDA FATIMA ZAHRA, ZOUGGAR SMAIL, EL HAFYANI M. Paper ID: 113 Title: An improved multi-layer thermal model for photovoltaic modules Abstract: An essential task in devising photovoltaic power plant energy production capacities is based on the evaluation of a PV module thermal behavior from typical meteorological conditions in a given place. In this context up to 5 °C error in the operating temperature can be considered acceptable and so simplified single-layer models (SLM) can be adopted. In this case the PV module is approximated as a single slab with uniform thermal characteristics. On the other hand, multi-layer models (MLMs) allow not only to evaluate more precisely the PV cell temperature but also to calculate both front and back layer temperatures through at least a 3 temperatures multilayer models (3T-MLMs). Front and back layer temperatures, especially the back layer temperature, can be measured during the operation of a PV module, so it is likely to tune on-line the thermal model and calculate very precisely the inner temperature. MLMs need to solve thermal energy balance equations between the PV module and the surrounding environments. Hence, both radiative and convective thermal fluxes ought to be calculated. This study introduces an innovative MLM, with the aim to evaluate more precisely the front and back cover superficial temperatures. The mathematical model that describes the thermal behavior of the PV module has been implemented in Matlab environment. The predicted thermal behavior of the PV modules is described and checked against measured data. The numerical results put also in evidence the uncertainties introduced by the environmental variables (ambient temperature, irradiance, wind speed) measurements. Author Names: Giuseppe Tina, Catania, Antonio Gagliano, MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 36 Paper ID: 87 Title: Effect of Fin Spacing and Tube Diameter on Eccentric Annular-Finned Tube Heat Exchangers Abstract: The use of 3-D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is proposed to simulate the conjugate conduction-convection of heat transfer problems in heat exchangers. The numerical simulation results allow us to evaluate the heat transfer coefficient over fin surfaces and the pressure drop. The aim of the present paper is to determine the effect of fin spacing and tube diameter on heat dissipation and pressure drop in eccentric annular-finned tube. In addition, this study analyzes the effects of fin spacing and fin tube diameter on heat transfer and flow characteristics for a range of Reynolds numbers. A satisfactory qualitative and quantitative agreement was obtained between the numerical predictions and the results published in the literature. For a tube shift St =12 it was found that the effect of fin spacing and tube diameter on heat transfer rate and pressure drop is of the same way than the case of concentric fin-tube. Author Names: Farouk Tahrour Paper ID: 27 Title: Thermal properties of Clay bounded with expanded Perlite in both cases air dried and heated Abstract: Insulation of building has become a necessity that's why, we proceeded in this work to develop materials using clay and expanded perlite and studying the effect of variation of volume fraction of expanded perlite and calcination on the thermal properties of the composite clay-expanded perlite so as to manufacture bricks done from those materials. The first step in this study is the chemical characterization of the clay by means of X-ray diffraction. The results show that the clay sample is mainly made up of Illite/ muscovite.The second step is the comparison of thermal properties of clayexpanded perlite before and after calcination. For the thermal characterization Hot plate and Flash methods were used on samples of clay and clay with expanded perlite .Finally a Comparison of the experimental results with analytical models of equivalent thermal conductivity was done to confirm the results. Author Names: YOUSSEF MAALOUFA LEME, soumia mounir Session SD2: Observers, Diagnosis and security ; Transports, Mobility and Vehicles Dynamic MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 37 Paper ID: 65 Title: The Impact of Oil Prices on Economic Activity in Administrated Price Structure: the Case of Tunisia Abstract: This article has for a core objective the handling of the established relation between oil price variation and certain macroeconomic variables, in this particular case GDP, RMM, CPI, Ex-factory price. The study in Tunisia is based on quarterly and monthly data from the period going from 2000 to 2011 revealed three important facts. First, the conducted analysis has proven, at the level quarterly a significant causality relation (in the Granger sense) between oil price and inflation on the one hand and oil price and industrial production on the other hand.. Second at the level of the monthly analysis, the conducted study allowed us to identify the nature of inflation, which is said to the production cost through introducing a new variable which is ex-factory price. Third, the conducted study allowed us to study the asymmetric relation between Brent oil price and the monetary mechanism in an administered price regime. Author Names: Thameur Necibi Paper ID: 1127 Title: Signal treatment method to properly extract the Time Delay feature to characterize nonlinear systems Abstract: Efficient energy usage of industrial machinery to increase its availability, safety and economic savings issues have spur strong research to develop maintenance techniques based on the actual equipment operating condition. Machines normally operate in a linear range, but when malfunctions occur nonlinear dynamics might set in reducing the system energetic efficiency. Other works, and by the first author, show that nonlinear feature analysis applied to monitoring the condition and detect machinery malfunctions, can be effective tools to predict/plan maintenance. Calculations of nonlinear features depend on the Time Delay , a fundamental parameter. Using a new proposed method the Time Delay nonlinear feature is extracted from the classical E. Lorenz system where packages based on Takens’ Theorem and Wolf algorithm are implemented by both, M. Perc and by Marwan et-al [2, 3], the latter pertinently modified by the authors to realize the analysis and test our proposed method. In the international literature currently there does not exist criteria, nor methodology providing guidelines for robust extraction of these nonlinear features. Important merits of the method are robustness, that it allows discriminating transients due to initial conditions and/or by perturbations as well as correctly detect systems with slow rates of convergence towards asymptotic equilibrium points, and it is susceptible to implement on automated computational packages MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 38 Author Names: Julio Gomez-Mancilla, Mexico Paper ID: 105 Title: Position Control of Motor Drive Systems: A Data Driven Approach Abstract: This paper presents a new model free approach to the design of robust PID controller for the position control of electrical machines, such as induction motor, synchronous motor and DC motor faced to un-modeled dynamics. It is illustrated that knowing the frequency response data is sufficient to calculate the family of robust PID controllers that satisfy H_∞norm on the complementary sensitivity function. The usefulness of the proposed approach is demonstrated by simulation on induction motor drive system. Author Names: Hossein Parastvand, M'Sirdi Nacer Paper ID: 1128 Title: Component fault isolation enhancement in analytical redundancy relations Abstract: This paper deals with the enhancement of component (plant) faults isolation. Hence, the structural bond graph model is used to establish a new graphical algorithm for fault structural decoupling, to generate residuals with enhanced fault isolation. The residual generator is based on Analytical Redundancy Relations (ARRs) scheme. To perform the structural decoupling, a new bond graph element is introduced; it is termed Effort and Flow Propagator (or join) element. It enjoys with two benefits: it avoids computing unknown variables that arise after the structural decoupling, and it allows homogenizing the process of residuals generation by using solely graph tools. An example is provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed fault structural decoupling technique. Author Names: Sia kamel, Naamane Aziz, Nacer M’SIRDI Paper ID: 99 Title: Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Lithium-ion Battery Degradation for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Abstract: Prognostic activity deals with prediction of the remaining useful life (RUL) of physical systems based on their actual health state and their using conditions. RUL estimation gives operators a potent tool in decision making by quantifying how much time is left until functionality is lost. In addition, it can be used to improve the characterization of the material proprieties that govern damage propagation for the structure being monitored. RUL can be estimated by using three main approaches, namely model-based, data-driven and hybrid approaches. The prognostics methods used later in this paper are hybrid and data-driven approaches, which employ the Particle Filter in the MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 39 first one and the autoregressive integrated moving average in the second. The performance of the suggested approaches is evaluated in a comparative study on data collected from lithium-ion battery of hybrid electric vehicle. Author Names: Nabil LAAYOUJ, ENSA Agadir, Hicham JAMOULI Paper ID: 1135 Title: Gravitational Search Optimization To Shunt Capacitor Allocation In Algerian Radial Distribution Power System Abstract: This paper presents a Gravitational Search meta-heureustic optimization method to shunt capacitor placement on distribution systems under capacitor switching constraints. The optimum capacitor allocation solution is found for the system of feeders fed through their transformer and not for any individual feeder. The main advantages due to capacitor installation, such as capacity release and reduction of overall power and energy losses are considered. The capacitor allocation constraints due to capacitor-switching transients are taken into account. These constraints are extremely important if pole-mounted capacitors are used together with station capacitor bank. Gravitational search algorithm is used as an optimization tool. An illustrative example for Algerian example is presented. Author Names: A. Hamzi, S. Boufala, Meziane, Rand M. Amara, Session SA3 High Voltage and Insulation Technologies MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 40 Paper ID: 76 Title: Corona Current and Corona Losses Computation on HVOTL Using ATP/EMTP Abstract: In Electrical systems the overvoltage’s can be due to lightning and switching strikes, which accompany with an important phenomenon occurring on transmission lines propagating along the line, where is the corona discharge. The inception corona discharge depends on the spatial distribution of the electric field and the atmospheric conditions; it is associated in power system with power losses, audible noise, radio and interference radio and television, and production of oxidants. In the present study we have using a coaxial geometry for computing the corona current and corona losses on the high voltage Overhead transmission lines HVOTL. The present paper considers the simulation of corona losses resulting from surge voltages on transmission lines and the effect of these losses on the surge voltages. Corona effects can be modeled in terms of a ‘corona capacitance’ which can be considered as a constant capacitance or as a non-linear function of the instantaneous voltage appearing on the line. For this modeling and simulation we used the Alternative Transients Program version of the Electromagnetic transients program (ATP/EMTP). Author Names: Zahira ANANE Paper ID: 64 Title: Neural Network Model for Electric Arc Quenching Assessment in High Voltage Circuit Breakers Abstract: In this paper, a simulation of the breaking arc in high voltage circuit breakers based on a combination of the least square and the neural networks techniques will be presented. A simulation program has been developed by the means of Matlab software that enables to adapt polynomial functions to the neural simulations. The obtained results show the efficiency of the method on a 245kV/50kA line breaker. Author Names: Abderrahmane ZIANI, Hocine MOULAI, Azzeddine NACER, MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 41 Paper ID: 114 Title: Ferroresonance occurence in a potential transformer Abstract: Ferroresonance is a phenomenon that appears in electric power system which contains a nonlinear inductance and a capacitance. Through identified since early 1920s, the phenomenon steals little understood today. This paper describes ferroresonance by considering an existing real case scenario including a single-phase equivalent transformer model 1200/1138kV/115V/69V connected to the circuit breaker including its grading capacitance and the influence of shunt capacitor of the bas bar or even the line taken in account as the ground capacitance. The influence of the core-loss and the core-saturation degree has also been discussed. Simulation result has been initially validated by recorded experimental test results. Those simulation tests were carried out on a single phase distribution system using ATPDraw simulator. However, graphical method précising certain operating points were used to explain choices of parameters’ models contributing to the occurrence of such phenomenon. The accomplishment of a suitable simulation model allows the sensitivity studies to be performed in order to determine the degree of influence of various parameters on ferroresonance appearance and modes. It also proposes a duping or even a suppression solution of the phenomenon. Author Names: Fatima zahra Kerouani, Bayadi Abd El Hafid Paper ID: 66 Title: Least squares method identification of corona current-voltage characteristics and electromagnetic field in electrostatic precipitator Abstract: This paper aims to analysis the behavior of DC corona discharge in wire-toplate electrostatic precipitators (ESP). Current-voltage curves are particularly analyzed. Experimental results show that discharge current is strongly affected by the applied voltage. The proposed method of current identification is to use the method of least squares. Least squares problems that of into two categories: linear or ordinary least squares and non-linear least squares, depending on whether or not the residuals are linear in all unknowns. The linear least-squares problem occurs in statistical regression analysis; it has a closed-form solution. A closed-form solution (or closed form expression) is any formula that can be evaluated in a finite number of standard operations. The non-linear problem has no closed-form solution and is usually solved by iterative. Author Names: NOURI HAMOU MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 42 Paper ID: 67 Title: Modeling and Identification of Collection Efficiency Process of the Electrostatic Precipitator Abstract: In this paper, a simple yet robust identification method for a linear monotonic process, derived from steps tests, is proposed. The proposed method outperforms the existing estimation methods that use step-test responses. The effectiveness of the identification method has been demonstrated through a number of simulations a real-time test. The experiments were performed with incense smoke particles having a mean size of about 0.28 µm. An aerosol spectrometer was employed for characterizing the size distribution of these particles at the outlet of the electrostatic precipitator (ESP). Then, the total and fractional collection efficiencies were estimated. Various DC applied voltages in the case of positive polarities have been under consideration. The results obtained with the aerosol spectrometer show that the performances of the ESP increases with the applied voltage (range: 10 to 40 kV) and the particle diameter (range: 0.2 to 0.7 µm). This paper proposes a modification to the classic Strejc Predictor, known since several decades as an effective control method for the pure delay noxious effect in the control loop systems. The modification consists in the use of a high order model for the system, using an idea of Strejc, instead of the first order model. This allows better approximation to high order systems. Author Names: NOURI HAMOU, UNIVERSITY OF SETIF Paper ID: 90 Title: Characteristics of DC Corona Discharge in Wires-two Plates Electrostatic Precipitator at Variable Air Humidity Abstract: In the present work an experimental investigation has been carried out on the influence of the air humidity or the water vapor injected in the incoming air flow on DC corona discharge parameters in a wires-two planes electrode configuration. To characterize the behavior of the corona discharge for both positive and negative corona, the current-voltage characteristics are subjected to an analysis using the model of Cooperman wich derives the quadratic Townsend’s law and the general formula proposed by Meng et al. The experimental results show that the discharge current is strongly influenced by the level of air humidity. Moreover the corona current becomes very small with the applied voltage beyond Hr = 90%, because the particle size is increased by condensation. It was demonstrated that the Coopeman's model is reliable to determine the mobility of the charge carriers in the drif region. Author Names: Hakim Ait Said, University of bejaia MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 43 Session SB3: Buildings Energy : Performance in the Mediterranean Area BEPinMA2*; Energy and buildings sustainability Paper ID: 62 Title: Review of experimental studies on passive techniques for air cooling in outdoor test Abstract: This paper deals with the state of the art of air cooling of buildings using passive techniques. It provides the background and the current status of all passive cooling techniques capable of providing both reduction of energy demand and thermal comfort. It focuses especially on experimental works in outdoor cell-test under real weather conditions. Most of these passive techniques were tested on roofs since it is commonly the building element which is most exposed to the sun. Author Names: Salah Kachkouch, Brahim Benhamou, Cadi Ayyad University Paper ID: 112 Title: Experimental Monitoring of an EAHX for Building Air Refreshment in Marrakech Abstract: An experimental study of an Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHX) for air refreshment connected to a residential building in Marrakech has been performed. The EAHX is constituted of 3 PVC pipes of 72 m length each buried at 2-3m in the building’s garden. Each pipe is equipped with a fan which forces ambient air into the pipe to get fresh air and then blow it into the building. The EAHX was monitored during 38 days of summer 2013. Dataloggers for temperature and humidity measurements were installed inside one of the EAHX pipes. Results of this monitoring are presented in terms of temperature and humidity profiles and analyzed to assess the energy performances of the EAHX for air refreshment in Marrakech climate. It is shown that the EAHX is a good semi-passive system for air refreshment as its outlet temperature is quasi-constant during summer and equal to 25°C, while the outside temperature reaches up to 40.8°C. Author Names: MOHAMED KHABBAZ, Brahim BENHAMOU, Karim Limam, Hassan Hamdi, amine Bennouna, pierre Hollmuller MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 44 Paper ID: 51 Title: Enhancement of thermal inertia and experimental study of thermal behavior of two locals ‘test’ with and without PCM— A wallboard new PCM material is experimentally investigated in this paper to enhance the thermal behavior of light weight building internal Abstract: A wallboard new PCM material is experimentally investigated in this paper to enhance the thermal behavior of light weight building internal wall, we conducted a comparative study of passive heat balance in two cavities scale 1 built in the Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Casablanca. The experimental consist of two identical cells, the reference cavity is standard and the other cavity incorporate a phase change material (PCM) which fusion begins at a temperature of 22°C and ends at about 45°C. In this experimental and preliminary study, we equipped the two cells by a set of thermocouples and equipment for measuring the necessary physical variables for the identification of the thermal efficiency of the cell with MCP. The results of this study show that, first, the oscillation amplitude of the inside temperature decreases greatly in the cavity with PCM. On the other hand, there is time shift (delay) between these oscillations and those of the internal temperature of the reference cavity. This shows the ability of PCM to increase the thermal inertia of the walls. Author Names: Amina MOURID, BOUZLOU Yassine, Paper ID: 53 Title: Study of the flows in mixed convection in an open channel in form « U » : application to the air cooling in the habitat in Morrocco Abstract: In this work, we study numerically the mixed convection flows in an open channel in form "U".The right input let pass the fresh air at ambient temperature, which will be cold in winter.The walls buried in the ground are maintained at the indoor temperature (Tc > TF). Our study is based on a volume control method performed for 100 < Re < 700, Ra=105, Pr=0.72. The results are presented in form of thermal and dynamic field, Nusselt number variation, variation of average temperature at the outlet of the channel. Author Names: NAOUM Meryem, EL ALAMI Mustapha, NAJAM Mustapha Paper ID: 109 Title: A field study of thermal comfort assessment and Users “Perceptions” in office buildings - Case of arid areas with hot and dry climate MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 45 Abstract: Between objective and subjective, the determination of the thermal comfort notion and the finality of this work are to manage and to improve the evaluation method of thermal comfort by the analysis of the various intervening parameters quantitatively and qualitatively [1]. With an approach under “single condition” with regard to the thermal comfort of the interior environments, significant cultural, social and contextual factors are ignored and can lead to an exaggeration of the needs for air-conditioning [4]. Therefore, the anxiety will be set on the strategies of thermal comfort real evaluation in the office buildings of various types and in a zone concerned by an extreme climate, with an aim of adopting accessible solutions to the architects, with means which are familiar for them. Thermal comfort is difficult to measure because it is highly subjective. It depends on the air temperature, humidity, radiant temperature, air velocity, metabolic rates, and clothing levels and each individual experiences these sensations a bit differently based on his or her physiology and state. According to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2010, thermal comfort is defined as “that condition of mind which expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation[13].”Also known as human comfort, thermal comfort is the occupants’ satisfaction with the surrounding thermal conditions and is essential to consider when designing a structure that will be occupied by people. A cold sensation will be pleasing when the body is overheated, but unpleasant when the core is already cold. At the same time, the temperature of the skin is not uniform on all areas of the body. Author Names: Msellem Houda, labidi fayçal, alkama djamal, Paper ID: 1121 Title: FEASIBILITY STUDY OF LOCAL CLIMATE PACKAGE BY USE OF BURIED PIPE (IN ARID ZONE) Abstract: We present in this paper simulation study of a packaging system by use of the Canadian system well. Several local configuration were studied with consideration of different climate data, a parametric study in pipe diameter, flow of air and the length of the conduct, we can choose the configuration of Canadian well for an interesting energy supply. The resulting that we got; allowed us to confirm the use of puits canadiens as climate conditioning system in arid. Author Names: ABDELKADER BASSOUD, , BENABDELFETAH MOHAMED, MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 46 Session SC3: Solar Energy*; Monitoring and Diagnosis for PV Systems Paper ID: 54 Title: Survey on PV panels: materials and types Abstract: With the growth of PV panels, many semiconductors are studied and exploited. New forms and generations of PV cells are produced presenting original and special features. Each PV technology is developed striving increase in efficiency or simplicity in production process. In this article, we will present a survey on PV panels. State of the art of each technology will also be presented. We will focus on materials used and on the operating principle of each type. The main interest in this analysis, for our future work, is how to manage the use of PV panels to increase their life span? Which technology is more suitable to include ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) for monitoring, maintenance and life cycle extension by means of adequate control techniques. Author Names: Bechara NEHME, M'Sirdi Nacer, Tilda Akiki Paper ID: 1116 Title: Efficiency Improvement of P&O Algorithms by Irradiance and Temperature Measurements Abstract: The measurements of global irradiance and temperature in a PV plant are quite common as they allow the monitoring of the system efficiency. In this paper these measurements are used to improve the performance of the classical P&O method for maximum power point tracking. The proposal algorithm can be used with both steady and variable operative conditions (irradiance and ambient temperature), as well as when there are shading or fault conditions that modify the I-V curve of the array, introducing one or more local maximum power points. The method is also based on a simplified model of the PV system that exploits the photovoltaic thermal coefficients. The method has been tested in simulation and the results are presented and discussed. Author Names: Giuseppe Tina, Giovanni Celsa, Fabio Cosentino, Abdelhamid Rabhi Paper ID: 10 Title: Robust Fuzzy MPPT Control of PV System Abstract: This paper presents the stability and robustness analysis for multivariable fuzzy control systems subject to parameter uncertainties. To perform the analysis, we represent a multivariable nonlinear system using a MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 47 Takagi-Sugeno (TS)fuzzy plant model. Parallel Distributed Compensation (PDC)scheme of fuzzy controllers are introduced to close the feedback loop. Sufficient conditions for the stability of fuzzy control systems are derived based on a fuzzy Lyapunov function and formulated in Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs). The effectiveness of the proposed controller design methodology is finally demonstrated through a photovoltaic to maximize the Photovoltaic (PV) system. Author Names: Kamal Elkhatib, Abdelouahab Aitouche Paper ID: 96 Title: Asymmetric Fuzzy Logic Controlled DC-DC Converter for Solar Energy system Abstract: In this paper a new control method for DC-DC converters powered by a photovoltaic source whose voltage is non-regular, was treated,this through a fuzzy logic controller (FLC).The fuzzy controller has the advantage of its effectiveness and its performance for nonlinear systems such as the DCDC converters. Thus a simulation in Matlab Simulink is presented to illustrate the good behavior of the controller, in terms of speed response,high precision, and pursuit. Author Names: Mohamed BOUTOUBA, ENSAO, UMP Oujda Paper ID: 37 Title: Thermal, Mechanical properties and Microstructure analysis of the composite Cement Mortar-Cork Abstract: Developing insulation building materials with low energy consumption becomes a necessity so as to reduce the annual energy cost. For this purpose, a series of experimental studies were performed on the composites mortar cement, based on different size of granular cork so as to compare the effect of cork on densities, thermal effusivities thermal conductivities and thermal diffusivities. Also authors have taken the cork’s size 5-6.3mm to study the variation of compressive strength by varying the percentage of cork. .Moreover an analysis of the microstructure concerning the contact between cement mortar and cork was studied. Author Names: Soumia Mounir, LEME EST SALE MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 48 Paper ID: 1119 Title: Estimation of state of charge of the battery using Luenberger and Sliding mode observers in Matlab/Arduino-Labview Abstract: This paper presents the estimation of the state of charge of the battery. The battery model used is the combination of a voltage source, which is the open circuit battery voltage of a strength corresponding to the connection of resistors and electrolyte and a series of parallel RC circuits representing charge transfer phenomena and diffusion. An adaptive observer applied to this model is proposed, this observer to estimate the battery state of charge is based on Luenberger and sliding mode that is known for their robustness and implementation simplicity. The results are validated by simulation under Matlab/Simulink and implemented in Arduino-LabView. Author Names: Abarkan Mouna, M'Sirdi Nacer, Session SD3: High Voltage and Insulation Technologies*; Computings, Controls and Predictors for Energy, Buildings and Environment Paper ID: 102 Title: Corona charging system with different electrodes Abstract: There are many researches in corona charging methods for electrets filter, used to study the properties of this media due to electric charge. The filtration efficiency depends on the strength of electric field as seen by particle, which is determined by the charge and charge distribution on the surface of the media. In relation with charging of electrets air filters, various corona electrode have been developed and extensively studied. For the characterization of these electrodes, there are measurement currentvoltage and current density distribution characteristics which are the rapid way for this corona electrode characterization. In this paper, a study of three electrode systems is represented by determination of the measurement current-voltage and current density distribution characteristics. Author Names: Meziane Kaci, Hakim Ait Said, alkama rezak, Paper ID: 1134 Title: Preventive Maintenance Optimization in Hybrid Wind Gas Power System using Gravitational Search Algorithm Abstract: This paper addresses a Gravitational Search meta-heureustic optimization method to solve a preventive maintenance (PM) problem for hybrid wind gas power system. In this work, we consider the situation where system and its components have several ranges of performance levels. Such systems are called multi-state systems (MSS). To enhance system availability or (reliability), possible schedule preventive maintenance actions are MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 49 performed to equipment’s and affect strongly the effective age. The objective is to develop an algorithm to generate an optimal sequence of maintenance actions providing system working with the desired level of availability or (reliability during its lifetime with minimal maintenance cost rate. To evaluate the multi-state system availability, a fast method on the universal moment generating function (UMGF) is suggested. The Gravitational search approach as an optimization technique and adapted to this PM optimization problem. Author Names: Seddik Boufala, Univ of Saida, R Meziane, Paper ID: 79 Title: Numericale Study of the Influence of the Microvoids Density on the Electrical Constraints in High Voltage Cables Abstract: This paper studies the electrical constraints within an XLPE insulated cable containing micro-cavities. The purpose of this work is to determine by simulation the distortions caused by micro-cavities on the electric field distribution in the insulating layer of cable. The computation method used to determine the electric field is based on numerical resolution of Laplace equation using the finite element method. The threshold of partial discharges ignition in gaseous cavities contained in XLPE insulation of 30 kV cable is studied. The computation of the critical field by approached formula of Paschen permits us to elucidate the harmfulness caused by a cavity according to its size, shape and its position. Author Names: MEDOUKALI Hemza, University Thelidji Amar, Lag, Guibadj Mossadek, LEDMaSD, Zegnini Boubakeur, LEDMaSD Paper ID: 75 Title: Influences of water droplet on the flashover voltage of Silicone Insulating Surface under AC voltage Abstract: This paper deals with the Influences of water droplet on the flashover voltage of Silicone Insulating Surface with non-uniform electric field systems. The tests were carried out on a rectangular sample under AC voltage. A rod-rod electrode system is used. The findings of this work indicate that the performance of the samples decreases with the presence of water drops on their surfaces. Further, Experimental results emanated from this study show that there is a limiting number of rows from which the flashover voltage of the insulation is minimal and constant, from which two consecutive electric arcs can develop independently one of the other until the flashover of the insulation. The value of this limiting width is about 7.5 cm Finally, it is concluded that the system withstand voltage increases when the row of droplets on the electrode axis is removed. Author Names: Fatiha AOUABED, University Ferhat Abbas Sétif MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 50 Paper ID: 1117 Title: Transient Electromagnetic Field Radiated by Grounding Systems Caused by Lightning Strike in a Dissipative Half-space Abstract: In this work, we propose a method for the calculation of the electromagnetic field radiated by a grounding system in a semi-infinite dissipative medium subjected to a current excitation generated by the lightning strike. The assessment of the current distribution on the grounding system due to a transient excitation is obtained by solving Pocklington’s equation using the method of moments. A new method for the calculation of the transient electromagnetic field following the injection of a lightning current or short circuit is also developed. This method is based on the concept of the hertzian dipoles and the asymptotic expansion of a single dipole. A MATLAB computer program has been developed for the determination of the induced currents. The program is validated by comparing its results with those obtained with the commercial software NEC 4. Author Names: Tahar Rouibah, Abdelhafid Bayadi, Noureddine Harid, Paper ID: 1135 Title: Gravitational Search Optimization To Shunt Capacitor Allocation In Algerian Radial Distribution Power System Abstract: This paper presents a Gravitational Search meta-heureustic optimization method to shunt capacitor placement on distribution systems under capacitor switching constraints. The optimum capacitor allocation solution is found for the system of feeders fed through their transformer and not for any individual feeder. The main advantages due to capacitor installation, such as capacity release and reduction of overall power and energy losses are considered. The capacitor allocation constraints due to capacitor-switching transients are taken into account. These constraints are extremely important if pole-mounted capacitors are used together with station capacitor bank. Gravitational search algorithm is used as an optimization tool. An illustrative example for Algerian example is presented. Author Names: A. Hamzi, S. Boufala, Meziane, Rand M. Amara, U of Saida Session SB4: Energy Efficient Refurbishment for the Mediterranean Houses*; Smart buildings as energy islands, ICTs MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 51 Paper ID: 103 Title Energy Efficient Refurbishment for the Mediterranean houses - Investigating Energy Conservation in Terrace Dwellings. Abstract: The building sector in Europe is responsible for an estimated 40% of the total energy consumption. It is well established that the reduction of building energy consumption necessitates energy efficient renovation of the existing buildings. In order to achieve this objective it is necessary to document the existing building stock. This paper focuses on the existing terrace housing in the Mediterranean region and specifically in Cyprus. The processing of the statistical data was carried out and the building typologies were developed based on a harmonised structure for European building typologies according to the IEE EPISCOPE project. A representative terrace housing complex, of the corresponding building typology, was used as showcase for demonstrating the energy performance and the potential of energy savings, from energy conservation measures (ECMs) and interventions on the building envelope and the electromechanical systems. Three units of different location in the terrace building complex were selected to carry out comparative studies for their energy performance and classification. The effectiveness of the strategies and the techniques towards minimising the energy consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions are simulated with the use of iSBEMcy tool, This is the official governmental software in Cyprus used for the categorization of energy efficiency in buildings and the calculation of CO2 emissions, according to the European Directive 2002/91/EC. The study uses information from the database, of the thermal characteristics of the building envelope and of the electromechanical systems, which was developed by the European, IEE Episcope Project, for the terrace residential buildings. This research aims to fill in the current knowledge gap of the energy-related characteristics of the specific building typology. Building typologies can be a useful instrument to facilitate the energy performance assessment of the building stock Author Names: D. Seghides., M Markides, M. Katafygiotou MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 52 Paper ID: 93 Title: A field survey of winter indoor temperatures and energy consumption in low-income households in Cyprus Abstract: Urban residents in industrialized countries typically spend 70-90% of their time indoors. The indoor temperature in houses is one of the main parameters describing the thermal comfort and indoor air quality, as it is also related to the energy consumed for heating. The main aim of this research is to examine the indoor temperatures of low-income dwellings in Cyprus, and to perform analysis and comparative studies of their energy consumption and indoor thermal performance, during winter. The analysis is based on a survey of ten (10) low and very low income dwellings selected from the coastal city of Limassol. The indoor temperatures, the economic aspects and the energy consumption data are collected and analysed in order to evaluate their impact on the low income households. The temperature monitoring has been carried out using data loggers and the measurements were performed for the period between January and February of 2014. Furthermore, a questionnaire survey based on the LARES study of WHO was contacted amongst the occupants of the houses, in order to develop an understanding of their economic circumstances and their perception of their housing conditions. Comparative and analytical studies of the indoor environment, the energy consumption and the users’ behaviour of the various low-income houses were performed. It is evident from the results of the study, that the temperatures were influenced by the occupants’ energy behaviour.. Author Names: C. CHATZINIKOLA, D. Serghides, M.Santamouris MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 53 Paper ID: 77 Title: Thermal Performance Assessment of a Green House in Marrakech Region Abstract: This study concerns with dynamic simulation of a green house in Marrakech region (Morocco) which integrates several passive systems and techniques using local materials. The objective of this study is to assess the thermal performances of three passive systems, namely 10 cm hemp insulation, hollow core slab with 20cm air gap and 50cm of Bouskoura and porphyry rock for high thermal inertia. Simulations were conducted during one year using the multi-zone model of TRNSYS software. The effects of the passive systems on air temperature inside all zones and the cooling/heating loads of the building were analyzed for two configurations: the real house (ZITOUNE) and the STANDARD one. The latter refers to materials commonly used in Marrakech region with no passive systems. The results indicate that gathering all the three studied passive techniques reduce the cooling load by 90% and the heating load by 50% compared to the STANDARD configuration. Author Names: H. Mastouri,B. Benhamou,H. Hamdi,K. Lilam,E. Moulay Paper ID: 106 Title: Soil inertia and shallow basement envelope impact on cellar internal temperature Abstract: This work deals with a three dimensional numerical study of heat transfer by conduction between the soil and the shallow basement in the city of Marrakech (Morocco). The heat transfer equation is solved by the finite difference method using the implicit alternative direction (ADI). The internal temperature of the cellar is computed by using energy balance equation in the cellar. The objective of this work is to evaluate the effects of the nature of the soil, the nature of the walls, the thickness of the walls of the cellar and the distance L far from the cellar on the internal temperature and the heat exchanged between the soil and the shallow basement.. Author Names: N. Sakami, L. Boukhattem,H. Hamdi MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 54 Paper ID: 38 Title: Daylight Performance for residential building within urban constraints Abstract: To solve the problem of daylighthing availability, notably in densely built areas. We commonly use courtyards and lightwells, as natural lighting devices that efficiency depends on many parameters which need to be controlled. The objective of this research is to provide recommendations for residential building designs in order to optimize their daylighting efficiency, particularly in Mediterranean climate. It focuses on conceptual aspects, selection of physical properties of materials and wells configurations which are required at different stages of the architectural project. The study compares the impact of several design parameters on daylighting availability within the lightwells and the efficiency of redistributing it to the living spaces. Well established computer softwares were used for this study. Author Names: Tizouiar Ouahiba Paper ID: 44 Title: The integration of the physical factors of the environment in the process of architectural design Abstract: The main objective of this work is the development of a working document to help architects design buildings that are energy efficient and comfortable heat. This tool assists the architect during the design process. In addition, it presents and the knowledge and expertise of the energy building design in the form of using simple, one-time, and accessible for the less initiated architects. After the development of bioclimatic analysis of the chosen study area, and the comparison between the external climatic conditions of the study area and adequate indoor thermal comfort conditions for the occupants. We have defined the architectural requirements ensuring the maintenance of the necessary favorable comfort conditions that will help us in the choice of the conceptual strategy. Author Names: M. BEN ABD ELFATTAH ,S. Smahi MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 55 Session SC4: Solar Energy*; Smart Grids.; Energy and buildings sustainability; Paper ID: 74 Title: Dynamic modeling of thermal behaviour of a solar floor heating system for a HAMMAM in Marrakech Abstract: The objective of this paper is to study the energy performances of a solar system for space heating of a bathroom through a heated floor (HAMMAM). Two configurations with or without thermal storage were compared. The dynamic simulation of the HAMMAM coupled with the floor heating system was conducted using TRNSYS software. Simulation results show that the system without thermal storage allows the HAMMAM air temperature to reach the desired one, since it ranges between 34.7 °C and 36.8 °C for a sunny day, while the system with thermal storage leads to at least 5 °C air temperatures lower depending on the storage volume. In addition, the latter allows having quasi-constant floor temperature that depends on the storage volume, so it avoids day/night temperature large fluctuations thanks to thermal storage inertia. Nevertheless, the configuration of the floor heating system with a storage tank does not achieve the desired temperature for the floor of the HAMMAM. Author Names: Issam SOBHY, Abderrahim BRAKEZ, Brahim Benhamou, Paper ID: 86 Title: Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Counter Electrode for CdS Quantum dot Sensitized Solar Cell Abstract: A low cost, chemically stable with enhanced electrocatalytic activity counter electrodes based on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) deposited on fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate was developed by wet chemistry for CdS QDSSCs. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) was used as a binder to increase the mechanical stability of RGO counter electrode by increasing its adhesion on the FTO substrate. The electrodes were characterized by SEM, XRD, UVvisible, FTIR spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The CdS QDSSCs assembled using TiO2 photoanode sensitized with 5 SILAR cycles of CdS QDs and RGO counter electrode shows a high short circuit current reaches to a value of 2.843 mA\cm2 and yields a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 0.52%. An enhancement 46.3% in the fill factor (FF) also was obtained when RGO as a counter electrode instead of traditional Pt thin film counter electrode. The unique electrocatalytic activity of the tailored RGO electrode was discussed in terms of its high electrical conductivity and large surface area. Author Names: Amr Hessein, Ahmed Abd El-Moneim MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 56 Paper ID: 39 Title: Numerical Investigations of the Solar Heating of Building Using Phase Change Material South Wall Abstract: A one-dimensional mathematical model was developed in order to analyze and optimize the latent heat storage wall. The governing equations for energy transport were developed by using the enthalpy method and discretized with volume control scheme. The resulting algebraic equations were next solved iteratively by using TDMA algorithm. A series of numerical investigations were conducted in order to examine the effects of the PCM layer on the thermal behavior of the proposed heating system. Results are obtained for thermal gain and temperature fluctuation. The charging/discharging process was also presented and analyzed. Author Names: FARAJI Mustapha UHIII FSAC Casablanca Paper ID: 31 Title: Photovoltaic Cells Characteristics Measurement Systems Abstract: Different meteorological conditions are presented. The proposed method is simple and very efficiency for testing and measurements of electrical characteristic curves of photovoltaic panels. Author Names: Djamila REKIOUA, University of Bejaia Paper ID: 17 Title: Comparison of seasonal soiling of (CSP) Second-surface glass mirror samples in southwest Morocco Abstract: The most suitable locations for concentrated solar power plants (CSP) are harsh desert environment where DNI is the highest, but such locations cause the reflectivity of the mirrors to be low compared to their initial reflectance when clean. Second surface glass mirror samples used typically in (CSP) plants are exposed outdoors in southwest Morocco. The reflectivity of the exposed mirrors is measured regularly to monitor the seasonal loss of reflectance during several months characterized by different climatic conditions. The lowest average monthly cleanliness measured is during August 68.01%, while the highest monthly average cleanliness recorded so far is during November 92.49%. Author Names: Sahar Bouaddi, Ibn zohr university MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 57 Paper ID: 30 Title: Experimental Analysis of a photovoltaic pumping system under three operating modes Abstract: Photovoltaic water pumping systems is considered as one of the most promising areas in photovoltaic applications, the economy and reliability of solar electric power made it an excellent choice for remote water pumping. Two conventional techniques are currently in use; the first is the directly coupled technique and the second is the battery buffered photovoltaic pumping system. In this paper, we present different performances of a three operation modes of photovoltaic pumping system. The aim of this work is to determine the effect of different parameters influencing the photovoltaic pumping system performances, such as pumping head, System configuration and climatic conditions. The obtained results are presented and discussed. Author Names: Djamila REKIOUA, University of Bejaia Session SA5: Wind Energy; Sustainability and environmental sciences Paper ID: 43 Title: Maximum Power Tracking by VSAS approach for Wind Turbine, Renewable Energy Sources (RES) Abstract: This paper gives a review of the most efficient algorithms designed to track the maximum power point (MPP) for catching the maximum wind power by a variable speed wind turbine (VSWT). We then design a new maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm using the Variable Structure Automatic Systems approach (VSAS). The proposed approach leads efficient algorithms as shown in this paper by the analysis and simulations.. Author Names: B. Meghni, N,K Msirdi , A. Saadoun Paper ID: 68 Title: Wind Energy Integration in IEEE Electrical Network Abstract: Wind energy is currently the fastest-growing source of electricity in the world.Today, wind generators have to compete with many other energy sources. Therefore, it is important that they should be cost effective. They need to meet any load requirements and produce energy at a minimum cost per dollar of MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum investment. The majority of wind farms are using variable speed wind turbines equipped with doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG) due to their advantages over other wind turbine generators. Therefore, the analysis of wind power dynamics with the DFIG wind turbines has become a very important research issue. This paper presents a comparative study of the effect on power flow of DFIG-based wind turbines on a IEEE 14 bus system vis-a-vis conventional synchronous generators. Wind turbine is connected at high voltage buses to meet the increased load demand. Power flows, nodal voltage active and reactive power losses of the power network are obtained by iterative solutions using PSAT (Power System Analysis Toolbox) and also the time domain simulation... Author Names: O.L Bekri,M.K Fellah Paper ID: 26 Title: Comparative Analysis of Bayesian Regularization and Levenberg-Marquardt Training Algorithm for wind resource assessment Abstract: To evaluate the potential wind on a site for future wind energy project, an accurate representation of the wind speed distribution is required. However, due to the lack of observations, wind engineers are conducted to use some statistical tools to estimate the characteristics of wind by the measurements from a nearby reference or data obtained from a short period. In this work, we aim to apply an information processing paradigm that is inspired by biological neurons, formal neurons, for the assessment of wind speed distribution. Two different learning algorithms are used so as to generate Artificial Neural Network with one hidden layer. Results prove that learning by means of bayesian regularization, in comparison with Levenberg–Marquardt learning algorithm, gives the best performance. In addition, the proposed network allows significant results in horizontal wind extrapolation Author Names: N. Aghbalou,A. Charki,S. Rahali,K. Reklaoui 58 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum Paper ID: 72 Title: Robust Nonlinear Sliding Mode Control of Wind Power Generation Systems Based on PMSG Abstract: In this paper, a nonlinear control of a grid-connected variable speed wind turbine (VSWT) equipped with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) is presented. The output power of a Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) is maximized at each time instant whatever variation of wind speed. The control algorithm employs Sliding Mode Control (SMC), and Variable Structure Automatic Systems approach (VSAS) to effectively do this target. The wind turbine is connected to the grid via back-to-back PWM-VSC. Two controllers drive the system: one for the generator side and one for the grid side, converters. The main function of the generator side controller is to track the maximum power through controlling the rotational speed of the wind turbine using SMC. In the grid side converter, active and reactive power control has been achieved by controlling q axis and d axis current components by SMC controller. The system is built using Matlab/ Simulink environment. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme. Author Names: B. Meghni, N,K Msirdi , A. Saadoun Paper ID: 100 Title: The SPICE Dynamic Behavioural Electrothermal Model of Silicon Carbide Power MOSFET Abstract: This paper presents an electro-thermal behavioral model (ETM) Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power MOSFET developed by SPICE. This model is based on the MOS level 1of SPICE model wherein the phenomena characteristic of the static and dynamic behavior which are dependent on self-heating and junction temperature are included and represented by ABM facilities (Analog Behavioral Models) of Spice. The dynamic behavior of switching device associated with charge / discharge phenomena of the capacitances between its terminals is represented by 4 capacitances and two voltage controlled voltage sources (VCVS). The Cgs, Cgd and Cds capacitances vary according to the voltage to their terminals. And so, a good modeling of these capacitances yields up satisfactory results for the simulation of the switching. 59 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 60 The model parameters are extracted from manufacturers' data (data sheets curves) using polynomial interpolation with simulated annealing (S A) and weighted least squares (WLS) methods. This model takes into account the various important phenomena within the transistor. The effectiveness of the presented model has been proved by Spice simulation results for SiC MOS transistor C2M0025120D CREE (1200V, 90A). Author Names: A. Lakrim,D. Tahri Session SB5: Applications for Buidings, Renewable Energies and Sustainability Paper ID: 85 Title: A new infrastructural system for the Mediterranean Areas sustainable development Abstract: The aim of this paper is to show the role that Messina Bridge and TUNeIT could have for the growth of the Mediterranean Areas. The territorial continuity between the Italian Peninsula and Sicily offered by the Messina Bridge, and the adjustment of the railway-road system interconnected with the system of the Adriatic harbors, Ionic and Tyrrhenian, would give to the South of Italy the role of heart for the mobility corridor, producing a smart crossing of the freight flows that go from Suez to the Center and North Europe. The idea of the Messina Bridge as a "living bridge" involves the construction of two towers adjacent to the piles of the bridge, covered with a transparent coating opened on the top. Each tower can have a height of 380 meters with 80 floors. The towers can accommodate different functions and they are designed with an innovative technology for energy efficiency and lower construction costs. TUNeIT is the alternative to the solution proposed in 2005 by ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), that involves the construction of a rail tunnel linking Tunisia with Sicily, in Italy. TUNeIT supposes the repetition of the Messina Bridge design for multiple times, in order to create a stable crossing for about 140 km, with 4 artificial islands. The consequences of these projects would be the creation of new communication scenarios, new development and cooperation programs among Italy, Europe and Africa Regions and the experimentation of alternative energies for the sustainable development of this infrastructural system. Author Names: Enzo Siviero, Massimo Guarascio, Michele Culatti, Alessandro Stocco, Viviana Martini. MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 61 Paper ID: 28 Title: Load Bus Voltage Control using Fuzzy Logic Abstract: The reactive power control problem is generally difficult because of the large scale and non-linear characteristics in power systems. Based on the power system status, the reactive power and voltage control is required to make the correct decision in order to get the system back to an acceptable operating state. For this purpose we have developed in this paper an algorithm based on Fuzzy Logic in order to control the VAR resources, transformer tap changer and PV pus voltage in a power system under abnormal and/or contingency operation to maintain the voltage at all buses within acceptable limits, when minimizing the number of control actions. The algorithm is iterative and designed to take advantage decoupling the load flow Jacobian matrix to decrease the computation time. The effectiveness of the developed algorithm is identified through its application to the IEEE 14 test system. The calculation results show excellent performance of the proposed method, in regard to computation time and quality of results. Author Names: Ismail Ziane, SLIMANE SOUAG, FARID BENHAMIDA, amel graa, Paper ID: 1123 Title: Urban temperature analysis and impact on the building cooling energy performances: the case of Rome, Italy Abstract: Climate changes and urban sprawl are dramatically increasing the heat island effect in urban environments, whatever the size and the latitude are, affecting these latter parameters the effect intensity. The urban heats island is a phenomenon observed since the last decades of the XIX century but demonstrated at large scale only one century later, characterised by the increase of air temperature in densely built urban environments respect to the countryside surround cities. Many studies are available, showing urban heat island intensities up to 12°C. This thermal stress causes social, health and environmental hazards, with major consequences on weaker social classes, as elderly and low income people, it is not by chance that survey demonstrated the increase of deaths in such categories during intense and extended heat waves. This study presents the firs results on the observation of air temperature measures in different spots of Rome, city characterised by a typical Mediterranean climate and by a complex urban texture, in which densely built areas are kept separated by relatively green or not-built zones. Six spots are monitored since June 2014 and include: historical city centre, semi-central and peripheral zones and with different urban and building designs. The paper is focused on the analysis of summer temperature profiles MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 62 and the impact on the cooling performance of buildings. Temperature datasets and a reference building model were inputted into the well-known and calibrated dynamic tool TRNSYS. Cooling net energy demand of the reference building was calculated, as well as the operative temperature evolution in the not cooled building configuration. The results of calculation allow to compare the energy and thermal performances in the urban environment respect to the reference conditions, usually adopted by building codes. Advice and recommendation of suitable technologies to mitigate such conditions are finally given. Author Names: Michele Zinzi, Enea, Emiliano Carnielo, Alessandro Mangione, Archtect, carlo Romeo Paper ID: 1122 Title: Passive Cooling Systems in Arid Climate: Case of Ghardaïa in Algeria Abstract: The inhabitants of Ghardaïa commonly called ''the Mozabites'' have introduced a specific cooling system adapted to the arid climate to which they belong, a system which is still used by the new generations and which can be reproduced in other regions submitted to such environment. What are the teachings that one can draw from this heritage, inexhaustible source concerning architectural and urban production? This research will analyze the passive cooling system related to houses built in the M’zab and particularly the case of Ghardaïa, while observing the effects of the climate on the way of living the architectural and urban space. This paper will help to recognize the existence of many different spatial references, the conception of one’s home and district being a privileged support of identity. Author Names: Lilia Makhloufi, EPAU Algiers Paper ID: 95 Title: Simulation of a 2 KW roof PV installation performance in the city of Oujda, Eastern Morocco Abstract: This paper presents the simulation results of a small rooftop PV system with a nominal power of 2KWp under the climate of Oujda city (North East of Morocco). The results show that for an annual global horizontal irradiance of 1891KWh/m², this system can provide a yearly production of 3230.1 KWh for a total load of 1538 hours/year and with a mean system efficiency of 8.6%. Results show that the integration of PV systems for small utility scale in Eastern Morocco, is very promising and it can give an idea for local political and economical actors in the field of solar energy to enhance the PV integration on the buildings. Author Names: Ahmed ALAMI MERROUNI MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 63 Paper ID: 59 Title: Behavior of a lightweight external wall under Mediterranean climatic conditions Abstract: The increasing development and use of new lightweight building technologies makes more urgent the evaluation of their energy performance. It is even more necessary in climatic contexts, like the Mediterranean basin, in which the effect of the solar irradiation during the summer period should be lessened by high thermal masses. In Sardinian region, for example, the average irradiance value on a horizontal plane is higher than of 290 W/m2. In that case Italian legislation requires the use of an opaque envelope with an areal density bigger than 230 kg/m² for all orientations with the exception of NW-N-NE or, a periodic thermal transmittance Yie<0,12 W/m2K for external walls and Yie<0,20W/m2K for horizontal or sloped roofs. The study here presented deals with the assessment of thermal performance of an opaque envelope designed and built in Sardinia in 2013. The building is aimed at maximizing the energy saving and the use of natural materials. The study is focused on the measurement of the steady state thermal transmittance and the dynamic parameters of prebuilt wall, made of OSB (Oriented Strand Board) panels and cellulose. The measurement is compared with the minimum requirements of Italian national standards. The analysis was carried out using a climatic chamber settled in the DICAAR (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture) laboratories of the University of Cagliari. The chamber consists of two shells that create on both faces of a full scale wall different hygro-thermal conditions. One of the shell simulates the external conditions while the other recreates internal ones. A first set of data was collected in steady state measuring the heat trough the specimen by means of flux meters and RTD sensors. A second set of data was acquired to measure the heat storage capacity of the specimen, and then the dynamic parameters were calculated according to the EN ISO 13786:2008. Author Names: Roberto Ricciu, Unica, Luigi Antonio Besalduch, UNICA, Stefania Di Benedetto, unica,Alessandro Demontis, ICHNOS19 srl, Giuseppe Desogus, University of Cagliari MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 64 MGEF 2015: Mediterranean Green Energy Forum 65
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