Papers by Eiman Elbanhawy
eCAADe proceedings, 2017
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New Trends in Electrical Vehicle Powertrains
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eCAADe proceedings
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Proceedings of the 35th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe) [Volume 1]
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eCAADe proceedings
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Community engagement is part of a common vocabulary among authorities and other stakeholders asso... more Community engagement is part of a common vocabulary among authorities and other stakeholders associated to energy conservation in the UK. And it has been a concern also for technology designers. In this paper, we present three stories of technology design for energy conservation and the need to engage people with that. We introduce some possible approaches, creating a scenario for discussions among the workshop participants.
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This study aims at exploring the effects of both static and dynamic loading of volcanic ash on a ... more This study aims at exploring the effects of both static and dynamic loading of volcanic ash on a building roof, by proposing a revision of the building regulations with the objective of making existing and future European buildings more resilient to volcanic ash loading on the buildings in the prone areas. Preliminary results show that there is a direct proportionality between deformations of the roof and the load due to weight of the impacting ash as demonstrated through simulation tests using a finite element method.
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Proceedings of the 2016 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing: Adjunct, 2016
Roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) generation is becoming more prevalent within the domestic setting.... more Roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) generation is becoming more prevalent within the domestic setting. Recently battery systems have enabled households to store excess self-generated electricity for subsequent use. However the associated user-interfaces and displays can be hard to understand, potentially preventing households from optimizing their solar usage. This paper introduces a known method being deployed in a new context. It reports on on-going research that investigates the effect of in-home ambient light displays linked to the home battery system. The paper covers the design stage and potential feedback solutions to raise awareness and influence consumer behaviour to promote energy conservation. An Ambient Light System is proposed to enable better user feedback. The study outlines the design recommendation for an ambient light display to be used in an energy consumption context. Using such a display, households can optimize use of low Carbon solar energy within the home, thus minimizing grid electricity usage.
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Smart City 360°, 2016
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Smart City 360°, 2016
From a planning and policy making standpoint, the location allocation of electric vehicle (EV) re... more From a planning and policy making standpoint, the location allocation of electric vehicle (EV) refueling stations is intrinsic problem. The preposition is that the more the charging points are installed, the higher the possibility of potential users gaining confidence in driving their EVs. However, the unplanned deployment of infrastructure may cause a waste of investment. Previous research focused on the domestic charging events and the connection to the grid, slim literature covered the non-domestic charging events and patterns of EV owners. This article develops and identifies the charging personas of EV owners using non-domestic charging points. Spatiotemporal analysis was conducted based on the usage data provided by Charge Your Car (CYC) Ltd. Company, the service provider in Tyne and Wear County. This paper reports on the e-mobility system of a metropolitan area in the North East of England, Newcastle-Gateshead Area. It proposes a methodological approach to analyse current EV users’ patterns and assists planning authorities and policy makers in understanding the mobility system hence strategically plan for future EV users.
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Proceedings of the 2015 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing, 2015
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One of the greatest potentials for enhancing the economic return and the sustainability of neighb... more One of the greatest potentials for enhancing the economic return and the sustainability of neighborhood developments is the visual quality. This is determined mainly by the maximizing the access to favorable views and minimizing the visual impact values. Furthermore, improving the visual quality will have a direct impact on the profitability of any neighborhood development project as well achieving points for certain sustainable rating systems such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The visual quality is a function of the carrying capacity or density for a certain neighborhood and influences the pricing strategy of the units in the development. This research aims at maximizing the profitability of neighborhood development projects while enhancing the visual sustainability parameters by determining the best number, location and orientation of the units in the neighborhood development. To achieve this goal, a spatial evolutionary model was developed and related to LEED ND standards. The developed model works on assisting real estate developers in building green neighborhood development and implementing competitive pricing strategy. This model is developed after conducting an experiment to quantify the cost impact associated with the selected visual quality parameters. The optimal layout of the units which optimizes the multi-objective criteria of profitability and visual quality is determined by applying a genetic algorithm. The site boundaries, number of units, and internal unit design, among as treated, as constraints. The developed model named SAT (Spatial Analysis Design Tool) is capable of producing schematic designs, including the arrangement and configuration of the units in the neighborhood development considering the pricing strategy for real estate developers.
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Proceedings of the 2015 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing and Proceedings of the 2015 ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computers - UbiComp '15, 2015
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5th IET Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Conference (HEVC 2014), 2014
Designing an integrated charging network to support alternative means of transport is an intrinsi... more Designing an integrated charging network to support alternative means of transport is an intrinsic matter; it contributes to users' satisfaction and market penetration. It has given attention over the last three years; a few studies were undertaken addressing the location of the charging station problem. On the other hand, automotive manufacturers are working on extending the range to 250 miles or more in the Electric Vehicle (EV) hence reduce the urgent need of public recharging facilities. Another initiative is taken by the UK government to fund domestic charger installation to promote the market [1]. Planners and policy makers have to economically design integrated RFs that can support the demand and secure the way for potential users to join the market. Analysing the behavioural element and the business aspect of the current EV system, will assist in designing future EV users. This article examines and evaluates Newcastle Upon Tyne EV system among three years of operation. The comparison portrays the change and the evolving use of the system by inhabitants and visitors driving EVs. Time series model is developed to map the three years of operation. Forecast model is designed to predict the charging patterns of the real users in the capital of the North East of England, Newcastle. The outcome of this study should assist planning authorities and policy makers in assessing current EV systems and provide design guidelines for future planning.
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The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2013
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E-Mobility in Europe, 2015
The world is witnessing an accelerating expansion of urban areas and intensive urbanisation. The ... more The world is witnessing an accelerating expansion of urban areas and intensive urbanisation. The robust relation between transport infrastructure and urban planning is reflected in how integrated and reliable a system is within the urban fabric. Designing an integrated infrastructure to support full electric vehicle (EV) use is a crucial matter, which worries planning authorities, policy makers, as well as current and potential users. Reducing range anxiety by facilitating access to public recharging facilities is designed to overcome the main barrier that stops potential users to utilise EVs. The uncertainty of having a reliable and integrated charging infrastructure also presents hurdles, and slows down the growing trend of smart ecosystems and sustainable urban communities as a whole. Automotive, battery and utility technologies have formed the cornerstone of the EV industry to compete with currently mainstream means of transport, and to gain more prominence within many regions. Strategically locating public EV charging points will help to pave the way for better market penetration of EVs. This paper analyses real information about EV users in one of these metropolitan areas. A case study of 13 charging points with 48 EV users located in the inner urban core (NE1 postcode district) of a metropolitan area in North East England, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, incorporating space-time analysis of the EV population, is presented here. Information about usage and charging patterns is collected from the main local service provider in North East England, Charge Your Car (CYC) Ltd. The methodology employed is a clustering analysis. It is conducted as a dimensional analysis technique for data mining and for significant analysis of quantitative data sets. A spatial and temporal analysis of charging patterns is conducted using SPSS and predictive analytics software. The study outcomes provide recommendations, exploring design theory and the implementation of public EV recharging infrastructure. The chapter presents a methodological approach useful for planning authorities, policy makers and commercial agents in evaluating and measuring the degree of usability of the public electric mobility system.
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AEI 2013, 2013
Ƞ 뀀ഀȠ Creating green neighborhood developments yet remains a problem. Real estate developers in m... more Ƞ 뀀ഀȠ Creating green neighborhood developments yet remains a problem. Real estate developers in many of the developed countries work on providing smart complexes for new generations. Green thinking and resilience approach is started to spread more and widely applied due to the environmental and socioeconomic burden of livable communities. Green developments market is hampered by several factors one of which is the financing capabilities and the higher capital cost the owner will invest. The go-green decision has to be made during the pre-design phase where the feasibility and preliminary concept design are set for discussion. Development's profitability and pricing strategy are correlated as the latter reflects the property competitiveness hence potentially positions the developer in the market. The study proposes a spatial assistant tool for policy makers and local and private planning authorities to better plan and price for new green communities. The development of the model provides a methodological approach to quantify some aesthetic indices.
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3rd International Symposium on Environmental Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA), 2014
This article explores the charging profiles and preferences of electric vehicle (EV) drivers. It ... more This article explores the charging profiles and preferences of electric vehicle (EV) drivers. It identifies three main strands: The charging profiles, preferences, and the recharging facilities through various clustering analyses. This, in turn, investigates the unique nature of the electric mobility (e-mobility) system. It is an empirical data-driven analyses of an existing EV system in the North East of England. The first analysis is charging-network oriented. It labels the main design and behavioural variables that affect the use of the Recharging Facilities (RFs) and investigates the correlation between the network design features and the users' charging patterns. The second analysis is end-user oriented and it aims at exploring the non-linear charging profiles and patterns of the EV drivers. This is followed by a matrix that links and puts together the carried out analyses. The study should be of interest to planning authorities and policy makers; it gives insights on the charging patterns and recommendations to understand the nature of the EV system and plan for new RFs.
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