PHD at Lehigh University, Iraq
Saif Watheq Mohammed Ali Al Tareehee is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kufa. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University, where he maintains a GPA of 3.7. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Baghdad and a Bachelor’s degree from Kufa University. His research interests include Computational Fluid Dynamics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, energy and exergy analysis, cooling systems, and renewable energy technologies. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, turbomachinery, mathematics, and heat transfer. Saif is based in Najaf, Iraq.
Professional Profiles
Academic Preparation
PhD in Mechanical Engineering Institution: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA GPA: 3.7/4.0 Duration: 08/2019 – Present MS in Mechanical Engineering Institution: University of Baghdad, College of Engineering Duration: 11/2008 – 04/2011 BSc in Mechanical Engineering Institution: College of Engineering, Kufa University Duration: 09/2003 – 07/2007
Research Interests
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Aerodynamics Turbomachines Power plant energy and exergy analysis Cooling systems Carbon capture analysis Renewable energy resources and technologies
Teaching Interests
Thermodynamics (Basic and Advanced Level) Gas Dynamics (Basic and Advanced Level) Turbomachinery (Basic and Advanced Level) Mathematics (Basic and Advanced Level) Heat Transfer (Basic and Advanced Level).
Research Focuse
Saif Watheq Mohammed Ali Al Tareehee focuses his research on various aspects of mechanical engineering, particularly in energy systems and fluid dynamics. His studies encompass computational and experimental approaches to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems. Key areas include solar chimney design for natural ventilation, optimizing cooling systems in natural gas combined cycle power plants, and carbon capture technologies. Additionally, he explores the thermal performance of integrated cooling systems and the behavior of turbines under different operational conditions. His work aims to advance renewable energy technologies and enhance energy efficiency in power generation systems.
Publications
- Investigating the thermal performance of air-cooling system integrated with TEC modules: Transient numerical simulation, Publication date: 2023.
- Investigating the thermal behavior and productivity of a double slope solar still system integrated with a basin of phase change material supported by an experimental data, Publication date: 2023.
- Premixed flame characteristics for LPG/air mixture with CO2 dilution, Publication date: 2023.
- Assessment of Thermal Performance of Non-Evaporative Cooling System Assisted with TEC Models at High Temperature Climate, Publication date: 2023
- Francis Turbine Operation at Excess Flow Rate Using Large Eddy Simulation: The Effect of Water Injection, Publication date: 2021.
- Large Eddy Simulations of Francis Turbine Operating at Ultra-Low Loads, Publication date: 2021.
- Flow Characterization of an Industrial Size Francis Turbine Operating at Ultra-Low Load – The Effect of Water Injection, Publication date: 2021.
- Large Eddy Simulations of Francis Turbine Operating at Ultra-Low Loads, Publication date: 2020.
- Francis Turbine Operation at Excess Flow Rate Using Large Eddy Simulation: The Effect of Water Injection,Publication date: 2020.
- Solar Integrated Unit to Reduce Power and Cooling Penalty of a Natural Gas Combined Cycle Plant integrated with a Carbon Capture System, Publication date: 2020.
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