Dr. Wahiba Yaici, P.Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Image Dr. Wahiba Yaici
Research Scientist

Renewables and integrated energy systems; Hybrid power and energy systems, Renewable heat and power; Thermal/Thermochemical heat storage systems; Hybrid energy storage systems for the electric vehicles

Natural Resources Canada
CanmetENERGY Research Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

Current research and/or projects

Biography:

I research and develop hybrid energy efficient and environmentally sustainable renewable power and energy technologies for building applications and for electric vehicles. The focus of my research is on the experimental, modelling, simulation and optimisation using advanced simulation tools (Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Artificial Intelligence methods (ML, DL, etc.)) for the optimal design, performance and emissions predictions of micro-combined heat and power systems, solar/heat-driven tri-generation, thermal/thermo-chemical energy storage, and hybrid energy storage systems for electric vehicles. The aim of my R&D investigations is to improve the energy efficiency, reduce cost, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation by increasing use of renewables and reducing reliance on unsustainable energy sources such as coal, kerosene and diesel.

Research and/or project statements

  • Combined cooling, heat and power systems
  • Simulation tools for optimising organic Rankine cycle-based tri-generation systems and hybrid energy systems
  • Performance prediction of energy systems using AI (ANNs, ANFIS, FL, etc.) methods
  • Modelling and simulation of thermochemical heat storage system for buildings using CFD
  • Design and experimentation of thermal/thermochemical heat storage systems
  • Solar adsorption/absorption cooling systems for buildings
  • Hybrid organic Rankine cycle-based furnace performance evaluation
  • Micro gas turbine performance evaluation
  • Smart energy networks
  • Modelling and simulation of hybrid battery/supercapacitor energy storage system for the electric vehicles
  • Technical and economic feasibility studies for nation-wide refuelling infrastructure for compressed renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen (H2) long-haul, heavy-duty trucks
  • Internet of Things (IoT) for power and energy systems applications in buildings
  • Power and energy systems performance prediction using AI methods

  • Hybrid renewable energy systems with hydrogen production and storage for buildings application.

Professional activities / interests

  • Serve in international expert panels on renewable and hybrid energy systems, power generation, co-tri generation, solar energy systems, advanced power cycles, thermal energy storage, hybrid energy storage for EVs.
  • Serve as Track and Session organizer, Technical Program Committees, Chair, in many world-renowned international conferences (ASME, IEEE, ICRERA, COMSOL, etc.).
  • Serve as expert reviewer of manuscripts for publication in many international scientific journals and conferences (Awarded Certificates of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing in recognition of the contribution made to the quality of international journals (Applied Thermal Engineering & others). Top 1% of reviewers in Engineering from Publons Peer Review Awards 2017-18).
  • Give presentations in national and international conferences and workshops.
  • Participate in technical committees as member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Power & Energy Society (IEEE-PES), COMSOL, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) and many others.
  • Was voting member and contributor of the ASHRAE SPC204 Standard project committee for the development of the Standard Test Method for micro-combined heat and power SPC204: “Method of Test for Rating Micro-Combined Heat and Power Devices”.
  • Voting member of the CSA Technical Subcommittee for P.15 – “Test Method for Rating Micro Combined Heat and Power (mCHP) Devices”.
  • Serve as Associate Editor, International Journal of Smart Grid.
  • Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and researchers.
  • Networking and collaborating with power generation industry and utility companies, research institutes, and universities.

Education and awards

  • B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, École Nationale Polytechnique, Algiers, Algeria

  • M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine, Nancy, France

  • Ph.D. in Process Engineering, Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine, Nancy, France

International experience and/or work

  • Aerothermal-Combustion Engineering/Technology Specialist & Project Lead, Gas Turbine Energy Research & Technology Centre, Rolls-Royce, Montreal

  • Principal Senior Process Engineer/Project Manager, BPR-Bechtel Ltd. (Tetra-Tech), Montreal

  • Process Engineer/Project Lead, KSH Ltd. (RWE), Montreal

  • Research Engineer/Program & Project Manager, Natural Gas Technologies Centre (Gaz Métropolitain-Gaz de France), Montreal

  • Associate Professor, Ecole Nationale Polytechnique, Algiers, Algeria

  • Adjunct Professor/Design Project Lead, McGill University, Montreal

Additional links

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wahiba_Yaici2

Key publications

List of Scientific Journal Papers

 

  1. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Recent Advances in Small-Scale Carbon Capture Systems for Micro-Combined Heat and Power Applications, Energies 15 (2022) 2938. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15082938
  2. W. Yaïci, M. Longo, Feasibility Investigation of Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure for Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Canada, Energies 15 (2022) 2848. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15082848
  3. W. Yaïci, M. Longo, Hydrogen Gas Refueling Infrastructure for Heavy-Duty Trucks: A Feasibility Analysis, Journal of Energy Resources Technology 144(7) (2022) 070906. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052921
  4. W. Yaïci, M. Longo, Assessment of Renewable Natural Gas Refueling Stations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Journal of Energy Resources Technology 144(7) (2022) 070901. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052544
  5. F. Afsharpanah, M. Izadi, F.A. Hamedani, S.S. Mousavi Ajarostaghi, W. Yaïci, Solidification of nano-enhanced PCM-porous composites in a cylindrical cold thermal energy storage enclosure, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 39 (2022) 10242.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2022.102421
  6. L. Bo, J.M. Mahdi, A. Rahbari, H.S. Majdi, Y. Xin, W. Yaïci, P. Talebizadehsardari, Twisted-fin parametric study to enhance the solidification performance of phase-change material in a shell-and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage system, Journal of Computational Design and Engineering 9 (2022) 2297–2313. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwac107
  7. V. Akbari, M. Naghashzadegan, R. Kouhikamali, F. Afsharpanah, W. Yaïci, Multi-Objective Optimization and Optimal Airfoil Blade Selection for a Small Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) for Application in Regions with Various Wind Potential, Machines 10(8) (2022) 687. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines10080687
  8. V. Akbari, M. Naghashzadegan, R. Kouhikamali, F. Afsharpanah, W. Yaïci, Multi-Objective Optimization of a Small Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Blade for Generating the Maximum Startup Torque at Low Wind Speeds, Machines 10 (2022) 785. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines10090785
  9. H.A. Hasan, J.S. Sherza, J.M. Mahdi, H. Togun, A.M. Abed, R.K. Ibrahim, W. Yaïci, Experimental Evaluation of the Thermoelectrical Performance of Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems with a Water-Cooled Heat Sink. Sustainability 14 (2022) 10231. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141610231
  10. H.M.T Al-Najjar, J.M. Mahdi, D.O. Bokov, N.B. Khedher, N.K. Alshammari, M.J. Catalan Opulencia, M.A. Fagiry, W. Yaïci, P. Talebizadehsardari, Improving the Melting Duration of a PV/PCM System Integrated with Different Metal Foam Configurations for Thermal Energy Management. Nanomaterials 12 (2022) 423. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030423
  11. F.T. Najim, H.I. Mohammed, H.M.T. Al-Najjar, L. Thangavelu, M.Z. Mahmoud, J.M. Mahdi, M.E. Tiji, W. Yaïci, P. Talebizadehsardari, Improved Melting of Latent Heat Storage Using Fin Arrays with Non-Uniform Dimensions and Distinct Patterns. Nanomaterials 12 (2022) 403. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030403
  12. A.M. Abed, H.R. Mouziraji, J. Bakhshi, A. Dulaimi, H.I. Mohammed, R.K. Ibrahem, N. Ben Khedher, W. Yaïci, J.M. Mahdi, Numerical analysis of the energy storage performance of a PCM based triplex-tube containment system equipped with arc-shaped fins, Frontiers in Chemistry 10 (2022) 1057196. doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2022.1057196
  13. H. Togun, R.Z. Homod, Z.M. Yaseen, A.M. Abed, J.M. Dhabab, R.K. Ibrahem, S. Dhahbi, M.M. Rashidi, G. Ahmadi, Yaïci, W., J.M. Mahdi, Efficient Heat Transfer Augmentation in Channels with Semicircle Ribs and Hybrid Al2O3-Cu/Water Nanofluids, Nanomaterials 12 (2022) 2720. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12152720
  14. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, P. Talebizadehsardari, M. Longo, Performance Investigation of Solar Organic Rankine Cycle System with Zeotropic Working Fluid Mixtures for Use in Micro-Cogeneration, Journal of  Energy Resources Technology 143(9) (2021) 090906 (13 pages). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049582
  15. W. Yaïci, A. Annuk, E. Entchev, M. Longo, J. Kalder , Organic Rankine Cycle-Ground Source Heat Pump with Seasonal Energy Storage Based Micro-Cogeneration System in Cold Climates: The Case for Canada, Energies 14(18) (2021) 5705. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14185705
  16. W. Yaïci, K. Krishnamurthy, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Recent Advances in Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructures for Building Energy Systems: A Review, Sensors 21 (2021) 2152. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21062152
  17. W. Yaici, H. Ribberink, Feasibility Study of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Compressed Renewable/Natural Gas Vehicles in Canada, JERT-20-1774, Journal of Energy Resources Technology 143(9) (2021) 090902. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049455
  18. A. Annuk, W. Yaïci, M. Lehtonen, R. Ilves, T. Kabanen, P. Miidla, Simulation of Energy Exchange between Single Prosumer Residential Building and Utility Grid, Energies 14 (2021) 1553. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14061553
  19. A. Annuk, W. Yaïci, A. Blinov, M. Märss, S. Trashchenkov, P. Miidla, Modelling of Consumption Shares for Small Wind Energy Prosumers, Symmetry 13 (2021) 647. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13040647
  20.  A. Annuk, W. Yaïci, V. Sudachenko, T. Kabanen, P. Miidla, MatLab Simulation of Self Consumption in Small Photovoltaic Panel Energy Application: A Case Study in Estonia, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research 11(4) (2021).
  21. C. Leone, L. Sturaro, G. Geroli, M. Longo, W. Yaici, Design and Implementation of an Electric Skibus Line in North Italy, Energies 14 (2021) 7925. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14237925
  22. M. Longo, C. Leone, L. Lorenz, A. Strada, W. Yaici, Electrification of a Bus Line in Savona Considering Depot and Opportunity Charging, Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal 6(5) (2021) 213-221. doi: 10.25046/aj060523
  23. J.M. Mahdi, H.I. Mohammed, P. Talebizadehsardari, M. Ghalambaz, H.Sh. Majdi, A. Khan, W. Yaïci, D. Giddings, Simultaneous and consecutive charging and discharging of a PCM-based domestic air heater with metal foam, Applied Thermal Engineering 197 (2021) 117408.
  24. M. Ghalambaz, S.A.M. Mehryan, A. Hajjar, M.A. Fteiti, O. Younis, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Latent Heat Thermal Storage in a Non-Uniform Metal Foam Filled with Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Material, Sustainability 13 (2021) 2401. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13042401
  25.  M. Ghalambaz, A.H. Eisapour, H.I. Mohammed, M.S. Islam. O. Younis, P. Talebizadeh Sardari, W. Yaïci, Impact of Tube Bundle Placement on the Thermal Charging of a Latent Heat Storage Unit, Energies 14 (2021) 1289. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14051289
  26. M. Ghalambaz, S.A.M. Mehryan, R.K. Feeoj, A. Hajjar, O. Younis, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Effect of the Quasi-Petal Heat Transfer Tube on the Melting Process of the Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Substance in a Thermal Energy Storage Unit, Sustainability 13 (2021) 2871. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13052871
  27. M. Ghalambaz, H.I. Mohammed, J.M. Mahdi, A.H. Eisapour, O. Younis, A. Ghosh, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Intensifying the Charging Response of a Phase-Change Material with Twisted Fin Arrays in a Shell-And-Tube Storage System, Energies 14 (2021) 1619. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14061619
  28. M. Ghalambaz, S.A.M. Mehryan, A. Hajjar, M.Y. Al Shdaifat, O. Younis, P. Talebizadehsardari, and W. Yaïci, Thermal Charging Optimization of a Wavy‐Shaped Nano‐Enhanced Thermal Storage Unit, Molecules 23 (2021) 1496. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26051496
  29. M. Ghalambaz, H. Shirivand, K.A. Ayoubloo, S.A.M. Mehryan, O. Younis, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, The Thermal Charging Performance of Finned Conical Thermal Storage System Filled with Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Material, Molecules 26 (2021) 1605. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26061605
  30. M. Ghalambaz, M. Shahabadi, S.A.M Mehryan, M. Sheremet, O. Younis, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaici, Latent Heat Thermal Storage of Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Material Filled by Copper Foam with Linear Porosity Variation in Vertical Direction, Energies 14 (2021) 1508. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14051508
  31. M. Ghalambaz, J.M. Mahdi, A. Shafaghat, A.H. Eisapour, O. Younis, P.  Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Effect of Twisted Fin Array in a Triple-Tube Latent Heat Storage System during the Charging Mode, Sustainability 13 (2021) 2685. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13052685
  32. N. Chowdhury, C.A. Hossain, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Performance Investigation of the Lifetime of Solar Cell Using Surface Photovoltage (SPV) Method and Efficiency Measurement, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research 11(3) (2021).
  33. M.E. Tiji, J.M. Mahdi, H.I Mohammed, H.S. Majdi, A. Ebrahimi, R.B. Mahani, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Natural Convection Effect on Solidification Enhancement in a Multi-Tube Latent Heat Storage System: Effect of Tubes’ Arrangement, Energies 14 (2021) 7489. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14227489
  34. F.A Lattieff, M.A Atiya, J.M. Mahdi, H.S.Majdi, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Performance Analysis of a Solar Cooling System with Equal and Unequal Adsorption/Desorption Operating Time, Energies 14 (2021) 6749. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14206749
  35. X. Sun, H.I. Mohammed, M.E Tiji, J.M. Mahdi, H.S Majdi, Z. Wang, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Triple TUBE Latent Heat Storage System Using Circular Fins with Inline and Staggered Arrangements, Nanomaterials 11 (2021) 2647. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11102647
  36. M.Z Mahmoud, H.I. Mohammed, J.M. Mahdi, D.O. Bokov, N. Ben Khedher, N.K. Alshammari, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Melting Enhancement in a Triple-Tube Latent Heat Storage System with Sloped Fins, Nanomaterials 11 (2021) 3153. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11113153
  37. M. Li, J.M. Mahdi, H.I. Mohammed, D.O. Bokov, M.Z. Mahmoud, A. Naghizadeh, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Solidification Enhancement in a Multi-Tube Latent Heat Storage System for Efficient and Economical Production: Effect of Number, Position and Temperature of the Tubes, Nanomaterials 11 (2021) 3211. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11123211
  38. Y. Ju, T. Zhu, R. Mashayekhi, H.I. Mohammed, A. Khan, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Evaluation of Multiple Semi-Twisted Tape Inserts in a Heat Exchanger Pipe Using Al2O3 Nanofluid, Nanomaterials 11 (2021) 1570. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11061570
  39. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, P. Talebizadehsardari, M. Longo, Thermodynamic, Economic and Sustainability Analysis of Solar Organic Rankine Cycle System with Zeotropic Working Fluid Mixtures for Micro-Cogeneration in Buildings, Applied Sciences 10 (2020) 7925. doi:10.3390/app10217925
  40. A. Stabile, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, F. Foiadelli, An Algorithm for Optimization of Recharging Stops: A Case Study of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Canadian’s Ontario Highway 401, Energies 13 (2020) 2055.
  41. R. Garruto, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, F. Foiadelli, Connecting Parking Facilities to the Electric Grid: A Vehicle-to-Grid Feasibility Study in a Railway Station’s Car Park, Energies 13 (2020) 3083.
  42. E. Mancini, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, D. Zaninelli, Assessment of the Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Design and Effectiveness of Electric Distribution Grid with Distributed Generation, Applied Sciences 10(15) (2020) 5125.
  43. A. Hossain, N. Chowdhury, M. Longo; W. Yaïci, Feasibility and Cost Analysis of Photovoltaic-Biomass Hybrid Energy System in Off-Grid Areas of Bangladesh, Sustainability 12(4) (2020) 1568.
  44. G. Ciampi, A. Rosato, S. Sibilio, E. Entchev, W. Yaici, Parametric Analysis of Solar Heating and Cooling Systems for Residential Applications, Heat Transfer Engineering 41 (2020) 1052-1074.
  45. M. Brenna, A. Corradi, F. Foiadelli, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Numerical Simulation Analysis of the Impact of Photovoltaic Systems and Energy Storage Technologies on Centralised Generation: A Case Study for Australia, International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering 11 (2020) 9–31.
  46. M. Ghalambaz, H. Arasteh, R. Mashayekhi, A. Keshmiri, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Investigation of Overlapped Twisted Tapes Inserted in a Double-Pipe Heat exchanger using Two-Phase Nanofluid, Nanomaterials, 10(9) (2020) 1656.
  47. M. Ghalambaz, R. Mashayekhi, H. Arasteh, H. Muhammad Ali, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Thermo-Hydraulic Performance Analysis on the Effects of Truncated Twisted Tape Inserts in a Tube Heat Exchanger, Symmetry 12(10) (2020) 1652.
  48. R.B. Mahani, H.I. Mohammed, J.M. Mahdi, F. Alamshahi, M. Ghalambaz, P. Talebizadehsardari, W. Yaïci, Phase Change Process in a Zigzag Plate Latent Heat Storage System during Melting and Solidification, Molecules 25 (2020) 4643.  doi:10.3390/molecules25204643.
  49. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, Coupled Unsteady Computational Fluid Dynamics with Heat and Mass Transfer Analysis of a Solar/Heat-Powered Adsorption Cooling System for Use in Buildings, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 144 (2019) 118648.
  50. F. Foiadelli, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Simulation and Optimization Study of the Integration of Distributed Generation and Electric Vehicles in Smart Residential District, International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, April 2019.
  51. C.A. Hossain, N. Chowdhury, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, System and Cost Analysis of Stand-Alone Solar Home System Applied to a Developing Country, Sustainability 11 (2019) 1403.
  52. D. De Marco, A. Dolara, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Design and Performance Analysis of Pads for Dynamic Wireless Charging of EVs using the Finite Element Method, Energies 12(21) (2019) 4139.
  53. M. Longo, W. Yaïci F. Foiadelli, Hybrid Renewable Energy System with Storage for Electrification - Case Study of Remote Northern Community in Canada, International Journal of Smart Grid 3 (2019).
  54. L. Kouchachvili, W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, Hybrid Battery/Supercapacitor Energy Storage System for the Electric Vehicles, Journal of Power Sources 374 (2018) 237–248.
  55. N. Chowdhury, C.A. Hossain, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Optimization of Solar Energy System for the Electric Vehicle at University Campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Energies 11 (2018) 2433.
  56. W. Yaïci, M. Longo, E. Entchev, F. Foiadelli, Simulation Study on the Effect of Reduced Inputs of Artificial Neural Networks on the Predictive Performance of the Solar Energy System, Sustainability 9 (2017) 1382.
  57. M. Brenna, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Modelling and Simulation of Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations Driven by High Speed Railway Systems, Energies 10 (2017) 1268.
  58. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System Modelling for Performance Prediction of a Solar Thermal Energy System, Renewable Energy 73 (2016) 1346-1357.
  59. W. Yaïci, M. Ghorab, E. Entchev, 3D CFD Study of the Effect of Inlet Air Flow Maldistribution on Plate-fin-and-tube Heat Exchanger Design and Thermal Hydraulic Performance, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 101 (2016) 527–541.
  60. M. Longo, W. Yaïci, D. Zaninelli, “Team Play” between Renewable Energy Sources and Vehicle Fleet to Decrease Air Pollution, Sustainability 8 (2016) 27.
  61. G. Angrisani, E. Entchev, C. Roselli, F. M. Sasso, F. Tariello, W. Yaici, Dynamic Simulation of a Solar Heating and Cooling System for an Office Building Located in Southern Italy, Applied Thermal Engineering 103 (2016) 377–390.
  62. S. Sibilio, G. Ciampi, A. Rosato, E. Entchev, W. Yaïci, Parametric Analysis of a Solar Heating and Cooling System for an Italian Multi-Family House, International Journal of Heat and Technology, 34 (2016), Special Issue 2.
  63. W. Yaïci, M. Ghorab M., E. Entchev, S. Hayden, Three-dimensional Unsteady CFD Simulations of a Thermal Storage Tank Performance for Optimum Design, Applied Thermal Engineering 60 (2014) 152-163.
  64. W. Yaïci, M. Ghorab, E. Entchev, 3D CFD Analysis of the Effect of Inlet Air Flow Maldistribution on the Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Performances of Plate-fin-and-tube Laminar Heat Exchanger, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 74 (2014) 490-500.
  65. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, Performance Prediction of a Solar Thermal Energy System Using Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Thermal Engineering 73 (2014) 1346-1357.
  66. W. Yaïci, M. Ghorab M., E. Entchev, Numerical Analysis of Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators Performance based on CFD for Detailed Design, Applied Thermal Engineering 51 (2013) 770-780.

 

List of Book Chapters

 

  1.  M. Longo, W. Yaici, Harnessing the local innovation system: an overarching solution for policy and financing instruments for promoting the localization of smart infrastructure, Chapter 3, in: Smart Cities Policies and Financing - Approaches and Solutions, Ed. J. Vacca, 1st Edition – Elsevier, 2022, pp. 33-39.
  2. M. Longo, W. Yaici, Revolutionizing the Localization of Smart City Infrastructure Policies and Financing, Chapter 4, in: Smart Cities Policies and Financing - Approaches and Solutions, Ed. J. Vacca, 1st Edition – Elsevier, 2022, pp. 41-47.
  3. M. Longo, W. Yaïci, F. Foiadelli, Future Mobility Advances and Trends, in Self-Driving Vehicles and Enabling Technologies. London, United Kingdom: IntechOpen, 2021 [Online]. Available: https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/76050 doi: 10.5772/intechopen.97108
  4. M. Longo, W. Yaici, F. Foiadelli, Chap. 6 - Smart urban mobility traffic control system components, In: Solving Urban Infrastructure Problems Using Smart City Technologies, Handbook on Planning, Design, Development, and Regulation, Ed. J. Vacca, Elsevier, 2021, pp. 129-142, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816816-5.00006-1
  5. M. Longo, W. Yaici, F. Foiadelli, Chap. 28 - Future developments in vehicle-to-grid technologies, In: Solving Urban Infrastructure Problems Using Smart City Technologies, Handbook on Planning, Design, Development, and Regulation, Ed. J. Vacca, Elsevier, 2021, pp. 613-629, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816816-5.00028-0
  6. A. Annuk, W. Yaïci, M. Lehtonen, R. Ilves, T. Kabanen, P. Miidla, Simulation of Energy Exchange between Single Prosumer Residential Building and Utility Grid, In: Advances in Energy Research: 3rd Edition. Hyderabad, India: Vide Leaf. 2021.
  7.  W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, P. Talebizadeh Sardari, M. Longo, Recent Developments of Combined Heat Pump and Organic Rankine Cycle Energy Systems for Buildings, Book Chapter in Product Design, C. Alexandru, Ed. IntechOpen 2020 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.93130.
  8. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, Unsteady CFD with Heat and Mass Transfer Simulation of Solar Adsorption Cooling System for Optimal Design and Performance, Book Chapter In Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics for Emerging Engineering Processes – Eulerian vs. Lagrangian, A.S. Kim, Ed.; IntechOpen Ltd. 2018. https://www.intechopen.com/books/advanced-computational-fluid-dynamics-for-emerging-engineering-processes-eulerian-vs-lagrangian/unsteady-cfd-with-heat-and-mass-transfer-simulation-of-solar-adsorption-cooling-system-for-optimal-d
  9. M. Longo, F. Foiadelli, W. Yaïci, Electric Vehicles Integrated with Renewable Energy Sources for Sustainable Mobility, Book Chapter in New Trends in Electrical Vehicle Powertrains - Reliability and Resilience, L. Remearal Martinez, M. Delgado Prieto, Eds. IntechOpen Ltd. 2018.

 

List of Conference Papers

  1. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Internet of Things (IoT)-Based System for Smart Home Heating and Cooling Control, 2022 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2022 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope54979.2022.9854634
  2. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Thermodynamic Modeling and Simulation of an Organic Rankine Cycle-Ejector Heat Pump-Based Trigeneration System Using a Zeotropic Mixture, Proceedings of the ASME 2022 16th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2022 Heat Transfer Summer Conference, ASME 2022 16th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. July 11–13, 202 V001T02A001. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2022-80868
  3. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, A. Annuk, M. Longo, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems with Hydrogen and Battery Storage Options for Stand-Alone Residential Building Application in Canada, 2022 11th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA), 2022, pp. 317-323, doi: 10.1109/ICRERA55966.2022.9922705
  4. C.G. Colombo, A. Saldarini, W. Yaici, M. Brenna, M. Longo, Transport Service Electrification in Developing Countries, 2022 11th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA), 2022, pp. 141-145, doi: 10.1109/ICRERA55966.2022.9922785
  5. H. Shahinzadeh, J. Moradi, W. Yaïci, M. Longo, Z. Azani, Impacts of Energy Storage Facilities on Resilient Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Hub Systems, 2022 10th International Conference on Smart Grid (icSmartGrid), 2022, pp. 339-344, doi: 10.1109/icSmartGrid55722.2022.984852
  6. S.M.H. Zanjani, H. Shahinzadeh, A.B. Oskui, W. Yaïci, M. Longo, S.M. Zanjani, Performance Assessment of Heat Pump and Solar Thermal Heating with Seasonal Storage Systems for Smart Microgrid Research Center Building at IAUN, 2022 10th International Conference on Smart Grid (icSmartGrid), 2022, pp. 345-350, doi: 10.1109/icSmartGrid55722.2022.9848623
  7. H. Shahinzadeh, J. Moradi, W. Yaïci, M. Longo, Z. Azani, Impacts of Energy Storage Facilities on Resilient Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Hub Systems, 2022 10th International Conference on Smart Grid (icSmartGrid), 2022, pp. 339-344, doi: 10.1109/icSmartGrid55722.2022.9848525
  8. H. Shahinzadeh, J. Moradi, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, S. Azani, Integration of Parking Lot Capacity in Retail Energy and Reserve Market Mechanism, 2022 10th International Conference on Smart Grid (icSmartGrid), 2022, pp. 275-279, doi: 10.1109/icSmartGrid55722.2022.9848761
  9. E. Zammit, A. Convello, C. Leone, M. Longo, W. Yaici, F. Foiadelli, Cost and Emission Comparison of Long-Distance Travel and Life-Cycle for EV and ICE Vehicle: A Case Study, 2022 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2022 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC/I&CPS Europe), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope54972022.9854748
  10. A. Saldarini, L. Barelli, D. Pelosi, S. Miraftabzadeh, M. Longo, W. Yaici, Different Demand for Charging Infrastructure along a Stretch of Highway: Italian Case Study, 2022 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2022 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC/I&CPS Europe), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope54979.2022.9854643
  11. S.M.H. Zanjani, H. Shahinzadeh, A. B. Oskui, W. Yaïci, M. Longo, S.M. Zanjani, Performance Assessment of Heat Pump and Solar Thermal Heating with Seasonal Storage Systems for Smart Microgrid Research Center Building at IAUN,  2022 10th International Conference on Smart Grid (icSmartGrid), 2022, pp. 345-350, doi: 10.1109/icSmartGrid55722.2022.9848623
  12. A. Di Martino, M. Longo, G. S. Prasad, F. Foiadelli, W. Yaici, D. Zaninelli, Implementation and Validation Modelling of Energy Demand of Electric Buses for Local Public Transport, 2022 10th International Conference on Smart Grid (icSmartGrid), 2022, pp. 266-270, doi: 10.1109/icSmartGrid55722.2022.9848756
  13. C.G. Colombo, S. Miraftabzade, M. Aimar, D. Zaninelli, M. Longo, W. Yaici, A Comprehensive Study on Electrification of Old Bus Fleets: A Real Case Study in Ottawa, 2022 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion (SPEEDAM), 2022, pp. 844-849, doi: 10.1109/SPEEDAM53979.2022.9842033
  14. C. G. Colombo, S. M. Miraftabzadeh, A. Saldarini, M. Longo, M. Brenna, W. Yaici, Literature Review on Wireless Charging Technologies: Future Trend for Electric Vehicle?, 2022 Second International Conference on Sustainable Mobility Applications, Renewables and Technology (SMART), 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/SMART55236.2022.9990331
  15. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Dynamic Simulation of Organic Rankine Cycle-Assisted Ground-Source Heat Pump Based Micro-Cogeneration System in Cold Climates: A Case Study in Canada, ASME 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2021 Heat Transfer Summer Conference, June 2021, Paper No: ES2021-62464, V001T03A003; 10 pages. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2021-62464
  16. W. Yaïci, M. Longo, Feasibility Analysis of Refuelling Infrastructure for Compressed Renewable Natural Gas Long-Haul Heavy-Duty Trucks in Canada, ASME 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2021 Heat Transfer Summer Conference, June 2021, Paper No: ES2021-62478, V001T01A003; 11 pages, https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2021-62478
  17. W. Yaïci, M. Longo, Feasibility Study of Refuelling Infrastructure for Compressed Hydrogen Gas Long-Haul Heavy-Duty Trucks in Canada, ASME 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2021 Heat Transfer Summer Conference, June 2021, Paper No: ES2021-62480, V001T01A004; 12 pages, https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2021-62480
  18. W. Yaïci, A. Annuk, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Performance Investigation of Organic Rankine Cycle-or Photovoltaic-Solar Assisted Heat Pump Based Micro-Trigeneration System for Canadian Climatic Applications, 2021 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2021 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe), 2021, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope51590.2021.9584590.
  19. W. Yaïci, A. Annuk, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Organic Rankine Cycle- and Photovoltaic/Thermal-Solar Assisted Heat Pump-Based Micro-Trigeneration Systems: Comparative Performances in Canadian Condition, 2021 10th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA), 2021, pp. 146-151. doi: 10.1109/ICRERA52334.2021.9598747
  20. G. Galimberti, S. R. Rivera, W. Yaici, M. Longo, Optimal Localization of Charging Stations for EVs: A Preliminary Study for the Transmilenio’s Trunk Lines in Bogotá, Colombia, 2021 5th International Conference on Vision, Image and Signal Processing (ICVISP), 2021, pp. 86-93, doi: 10.1109/ICVISP54630.2021.00024
  21. L. Sturaro, G. Geroli, C. Leone, M. Longo, F. Foiadelli, W. Yaici, Electric Skibus Fleet High-Altitude Network, 2021 AEIT International Annual Conference (AEIT), 2021, pp. 1-6. doi: 10.23919/AEIT53387.2021.9627004
  22. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, P.T. Sardari, Performance Investigation of Solar Organic Rankine Cycle systems with and without Regeneration and with Zeotropic Working Fluid Mixtures for use in Micro-Cogeneration, Proceedings of the ASME 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, June 2020, art. no. V001T04A001. DOI: 10.1115/ES2020-1616
  23. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, P.T. Sardari, M. Longo, Heat Pump-Organic Rankine Cycle Hybrid Systems for Co/Tri-Generation Applications: A State-of-the-art Overview, Proceedings of the ASME 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, June 2020, ES 2020, art. no. V001T04A002. doi.org/10.1115/ES2020-1618
  24. W. Yaïci, H. Ribberink, Feasibility Study of Medium- And Heavy-Duty Compressed Renewable/Natural Gas Vehicles in Canada, ASME 2020 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2020, art. no. V001T17A001. doi: 10.1115/ES2020-1617
  25.  W. Yaïci, L. Kouchachvili, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Performance Analysis of Battery/Supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Source for the City Electric Buses and Electric Cars, 2020 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC/I&CPS Europe), doi: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope49358.2020.9160567
  26. W. Yaïci, K. Krishnamurthy, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Internet of Things for Power and Energy Systems Applications in Buildings: An Overview, June 2020, IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC/I&CPS Europe), doi: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope, doi: 49358.2020.9160522
  27. W. Yaïci, K. Krishnamurthy, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Survey of Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructures for Building Energy Systems, June 2020, IEEE Global Internet of Things Summit (GIoTS). doi: 10.1109/GIOTS49054.2020.9119669
  28. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, Thermodynamic and Performance Study of Solar Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle System for Use in Residential Micro-Combined Heat and Power Generation, Proceedings of the ASME 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 2019, Bellevue, WA, USA
  29.  W. Yaïci, L. Kouchachvili, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Dynamic Simulation of Battery/Supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Storage System for the Electric Vehicles, IEEE 8th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA), November 2019, Brasov, Romania
  30. A.M. Romero, M. Longo, W. Yaici, F. Foiadelli, Feasibility Study of Using an Electric Vehicle in the Actual Infrastructure of a Small City in Spain, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Transport and Smart Cities (ICoTSC 2020), Madrid, Spain, Oct. 19-21 2020
  31.  N. Chowdhury, A. Chowdhury, C. A. Hossain, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Feasibility Study of An Automatic Grid-Tied Solar Irrigation System For Rural Application, IEEE 2021 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2021, pp. 408-412. doi: 10.1109/ICREST51555.2021.933102
  32. M. Lamanuzzi, J. Di Antonio, M. Longo, D. Zaninelli, W. Yaici, Pre-Feasibility Analysis of Electric Vehicle Public Charging Infrastructure in Ontario, Canada, IEEE 2020 9th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA 2020), Sep. 27-30 2020, Glasgow, UK.
  33. D. De Marco, A. Dolara, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, State of the Art on Modelling Inductive Power Transfer for Evs, Proceedings of the  IEEE International Conference on Clean Electrical Power (ICCEP), June 2019, Otranto, Italy.
  34. M. Brenna, F. Foiadelli, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, Infrastructuring of Canadian Transport using Hydrogen from RES: Comparison between BEV and FCV, 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, Milan, Italy, 2019, pp. 1-5.
  35. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, M. Longo, Performance Analysis of Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle System for Solar Micro Combined Heat and Power Generation Applications, Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 7th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, 14-17 October 2018, Paris, France; doi: 10.1109/ICRERA.2018.8566826.
  36. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, 3D Unsteady CFD Simulations of Heat and Mass Transfer with Chemical Reaction of Seasonal Solar Thermochemical Heat Storage System for Buildings, Proceedings of the 2018 COMSOL Conference, October 2018, Boston, MA, USA.
  37. M. Longo, W. Yaici, F. Foiadelli, M. Bottari, Next Generation of Recharge Types for Electric Buses, Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC), 7-9 November 2018, Nottingham, UK; doi: 10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607618
  38. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, J. Ranisau, Coupled 3D Unsteady CFD, Heat and Mass Transfer Simulations of Solar Adsorption Cooling System Proceedings of the 2017 COMSOL Conference, October 4-6, 2017, Boston, MA, USA.
  39. M. Brenna, M. Longo, W. Yaici, T. D. Abegaz, Simulation and Optimization of Integration of Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources and Storages for Remote Communities Electrification, 2017 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), Torino, 2017, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2017.8260274. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8260274
  40. M. Longo, W. Yaici, F. Foiadelli, Electric Vehicles Charged with Residential’s Roof Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study in Ottawa, 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, IEEE Conference Publication, Paper ID 47, 2017, 5-9 November 2017, San Diego, CA, USA.
  41. S. Sibilio, G. Ciampi, A. Rosato, E. Entchev, W. Yaici, Parametric Analysis of a Solar Heating and Cooling System for an Italian Multi-Family House, Proceedings in the 10th AIGE 2016 and 1st AIGE/IIETA International Conference on Energy Conversion, Management, Recovery, Saving, Storage and Renewable Systems.  Napoli (Italy) 9-10 June 2016.
  42. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev  Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) And Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) For Prediction of  Thermal-hydraulic Performance of Plate-fin-tube Heat Exchangers, proceedings of the 2016 COMSOL Conference,  October 5-7, 2016, Boston, MA, USA.
  43. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, M. Longo, M. Brenna, F. Foiadelli, Artificial Neural Network Modelling for Performance Prediction of Solar Energy System, 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, IEEE Conference Publication, Paper ID 329, Pages: 1147 - 1151, 2015, doi: 10.1109/ICRERA.2015.7418589, 22-25 November 2015, Palermo, Italy.
  44. M. Brenna, F. Foiadelli, M. Longo, W. Yaïci, GEM Green Energy and Mobility: The Case of Canada and Italy, Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), 2015 IEEE 15th International Conference, pp. 519-524.
  45. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, Prediction of the Performance of a Solar Thermal Energy System using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System, 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, IEEE Conference Publication, Paper ID 194, pp. 601 - 604, doi: 10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016455, 19-22 October 2014, Milwaukee, USA.
  46. W. Yaïci, M. Ghorab, E. Entchev, Numerical Simulation of the Effect of Inlet Design on Thermal Storage Tank Performance Using CFD, Poster Presentation,  Proceedings of the 2013 COMSOL Conference, October 9-11, 2013, Boston, MA, USA.
  47. W. Yaïci, E. Entchev, K. Lombardi, Experimental and Simulation Study on a Solar Domestic Hot Water System with Flat-Plate Collectors for the Canadian Climatic Conditions, Proceedings of the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES2012-91295, July 23-26, 2012, San Diego, CA, USA.

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Expertise

Energy›Advanced / Alternative Fuels
Energy›Air Emissions
Energy›Carbon capture, utilization & storage
Energy›Co-generation
Energy›Combined Heat and Power
Energy›Conventional Fuels
Energy›Distributed Energy
Energy›Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
Energy›Energy Conversion
Energy›Energy Efficiency
Energy›Energy End Use
Energy›Energy Storage
Energy›Energy technology
Energy›Engines
Energy›Fossil Fuels
Energy›Fuelling Infrastructure
Energy›Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction
Energy›Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Energy›Hydrogen
Energy›Natural Gas
Energy›Post Combustion Capture
Energy›Power Cycles
Energy›Renewable Energy
Energy›Renewable Fuels
Energy›Renewables - Solar Energy
Energy›Renewables - Waste
Energy›Smart Grid
Energy›Thermal Energy Storage
Energy›Waste heat capture and utilization
Energy›Waste-to-Resource
Technology›Solar heating
Transportation›Infrastructure

Affiliations

  • Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Power & Energy Society (IEEE-PES)
  • International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • Canadian Artificial Intelligence Association (CAIAC)
  • Member of the Executive Committee of Research-subgroup, especially devoted to all of the NRCan Research Scientists in the National Capital Region NCR) of The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), is the largest union in Canada representing scientists and professionals employed at the federal and some provincial and territorial levels of  government.

 

Language

English
French

Other languages

Kabyle (Berber), Arabic