Publications

High Impact International Journals

1. Jie Wang, K.A. Al-attab, Teoh Yew Heng. Techno-economic and thermodynamic analyses of a novel CCHP system driven by a solid oxide fuel cell integrated with a biomass gasification unit and a double-effect LiBr-water absorption chiller or heat cycle and carbon capture. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (Q2-Impact Factor: 3.5)  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05843-4

2. Jie Wang, K.A. Al-attab, Teoh Yew Heng. Optimization of solid oxide fuel cell system integrated with biomass gasification, solar-assisted carbon capture and methane production. Journal of Cleaner Production 449 (2024) 141712. (Q1-Impact Factor: 11.1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141712   

3. Ching-Ming Lai, Hau Kian Leong, Yew Heng Teoh, Heoy Geok How, Thanh Danh Le, Huu Tho Nguyen, Khaled Ali Al-Attab, Shengfu Zhang, Sabah Ansar, Farooq Sher. Performance and emission characteristics of double split injection biodiesel engine with intake air throttling. Journal of Cleaner Production 429 (2023) 139597. (Q1-Impact Factor: 11.1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139597

4. Mohammad Junaid Khan , K.A. Al-attab, Chan Keng Wai. New annular steam-biomass reactor design for hydrogen-enriched producer gas production. Renewable Energy 214 (2023) 154–167. (Q1-Impact Factor: 8.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.06.012

5. Jie Wang, K.A. Al-attab, Teoh Yew Heng. Techno-economic and thermodynamic analysis of solid oxide fuel cell combined heat and power integrated with biomass gasification and solar assisted carbon capture and energy utilization system. Energy Conversion and Management 280 (2023) 116762. (Q1-Impact Factor: 10.4) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.116762 

6. II Enagi, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal, Yew Heng Teoh. Palm biodiesel spray and combustion characteristics in a new micro gas turbine combustion chamber design. Energy 254 (2022) 124335. (Q1-Impact Factor: 9) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.124335

7. Chai Yik Zhien, KA Al-attab, K.F. Mustafa. Design optimization of air staged combustor geometry for low-grade biomass producer gas combustion. International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, 12 (2022), 121705 (Q3-Impact Factor: 8.11).  https://doi.org/10.20508/ijrer.v12i1.12208.g8367

8. Hamoud A. Al-Nehari, Mahmoud A. Mohammed, Abdulkarem A. Odhah, KA Al-attab, Bakeel K. Mohammed, Abdulwahab M. Al-Habari, Nasr H. Al-Fahd. Experimental and numerical analysis of tiltable box-type solar cooker with tracking mechanism. Renewable Energy 180 (2021) 954-965. (Q1-Impact Factor: 8.7).   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.08.125

9. Chai Yik Zhien, KA Al-attab. Design optimization of trio concept combustor geometry for low-grade biomass producer gas combustion. Energy, 238 (2021), 121705 (Q1-Impact Factor: 9).  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121705

10. Nor Azlina Ahmed, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal, P Lahijani. Microwave assisted steam - CO2 char gasification of oil palm shell. Bioresource Technology Reports. 15 (2021) 100785. (Impact Factor: 3.8). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100785

11. KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal. Kitchen waste torrefaction with the aid of charcoal microwave absorber agent. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 11 (2021) 1691–1701 (Impact Factor: 4.987). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01409-w 

12. N. Badshah, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal. Design optimization and experimental analysis of externally fired gas turbine system fuelled by biomass. Energy 198 (2020) 117340. (Impact Factor: 9)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.117340

13. II Enagi, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal. Alignment and Vibration Responses of High-Speed Alternator Couplings on Micro Gas Turbine. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 45, pages 5215–5225 (2020) (Impact Factor: 1.711) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04389-7  

14. SN Sazali, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal. Gasification enhancement and tar reduction using air fogging system in a double walled downdraft biomass gasifier. Energy 186 (2019) 115901. (Impact Factor: 9) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.115901

15. Lemthong Chanphavong, K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Flameless Combustion Characteristics of Producer Gas Premixed Charge in a Cyclone Combustor. Flow Turbulence and Combustion Journal (Springer Nature) 103, 731–750 (2019). (Impact Factor: 2.472) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10494-019-00043-x

16. Ibrahim I. Enagi, K.A. Al- attab, Z.A. Zainal. Liquid fuels spray and combustion characteristics in a new micro gas turbine combustion chamber design, International Journal of Energy Research, 2019; 43 (8) 3365-3380 (Impact Factor : 3.741) https://doi.org/10.1002/er.4475

17. J.P. Simanjuntak, K.A. Al- attab, Z.A. Zainal. Hydrodynamic flow characteristics in an internally circulating bubbling fluidized bed gasifier. J. Energy Resour. Technol., ASME. 2019; 141(3): 032001 (Impact factor: 2.759)  https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041092

18. Lemthong Chanphavong, K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal.   Swirling flow-field analysis of producer gas premixed charge in a flameless cyclone combustor. International Journal of Energy Research, 2018; 42(14): 4360-4371  (Impact factor: 3.741)  https://doi.org/10.1002/er.4174  

19. Keat-Hor Yeoh, S. A.Shafie, K.A. Al-attab, Z. A.  Zainal. Upgrading agricultural wastes using three different carbonization methods: thermal, hydrothermal and vapothermal. Bioresource Technology, 2018; 265:365–371 (Impact factor: 7.539)  

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.06.024

20. Ibrahim I. Enagi, K.A. Al- attab, Z.A. Zainal. Liquid biofuels utilization for gas turbines: a review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018; 90:43–55 (Impact factor: 12.110).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.03.006

21. S. A.Shafie, K.A. Al-attab, Z. A. Zainal. Effect of hydrothermal and vapothermal carbonization of wet biomass waste on bound moisture removal and combustion characteristics. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018;139:187–195 (Impact factor: 4.725).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.02.073

22. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Micro Gas Turbine Running on Naturally Aspirated Syngas: an Experimental Investigation. Renewable energy Journal, 2018; 119:210–216 (Impact factor: 8.7)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.12.008

23. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Low Grade Waste Heat Recovery Using Diethyl Ether Novel Thermofluid Diaphragm Engine. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017; 127: 944–949 (Impact factor: 4.725).

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.08.114

24. Ibrahim I. Enagi, K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Combustion chamber design and performance for micro gas turbine application. Fuel Processing Technology, 2017; 166; 258–268 (Impact factor: 4.982).

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.05.037

25. Shukri Anuar, K.A. Al- attab, Z.A. Zainal. Gasifier-torrefier using syngas as the thermal agent. Energy Conversion and Management Journal, 2017; 149; 79-86 (Impact factor: 8.208).

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.06.085

26. K.A. Al-attab, A. Wahas, N. Almoqry, S Alqubati. Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil in Yemen: A Techno-economic Investigation. Biofuels. 2017; 8(1): 17–27. (Impact factor: 1.496).

 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2016.1196326

27. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Syngas Production and Combustion Characteristics in a Biomass Fixed Bed Gasifier with Cyclone Combustor. Applied Themal Engineering, 2016; 113: 714-721 (Impact factor: 4.725).

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.11.084

28. Aris Warsita, K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Effect of Water addition in a MicrowaveAssisted Thermal Cracking of Oroducer Gas Tar. Applied Themal Engineering, 2016; 113: 722-730 (Impact factor: 4.725).

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.11.076

29. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Externally Fired Gas Turbine Technology: A review. Applied energy, 2015; 138: 474-487. (Impact factor: 11.2)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.10.049

30. K.A. Al-attab, John Chung Ho., Z.A. Zainal. Experimental Investigation of Submerged Flame in Packed Bed Porous Media Burner Fueled by Low Heating Value Producer Gas. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2015; 62: 1-8. (Impact factor: 3.493)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2014.11.007

31. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Performance of a Biomass Fueled Two-stage Micro Gas Turbine (MGT) System with Hot Air Production Heat Recovery Unit. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2014;70(1):61-70. (Impact factor: 4.725)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.04.030

32. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Turbine startup methods for externally fired micro gas turbine (EFMGT) system using biomass fuels. Applied Energy; 2010, 87 (4):1336-1341. (Impact factor: 11.2)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.08.022

33. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Performance of high-temperature heat exchangers in biomass fuel powered externally fired gas turbine systems. Renewable Energy,2010;35(5):913-920.(Impact factor: 8.7)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2009.11.038

34. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Design and Performance of a Pressurized Cyclone Combustor (PCC) for High and Low Heating Value Gas Combustion. Applied Energy,2010;88(4):1084-1095. (Impact factor: 11.2)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.10.041

Journal (SCOPUS) / Conference Proceedings / Bulletin

1. Abdul-Malik Ebrahim Momin, khaled A. Al-attab,  Mohammed Al-Shaghdari, Hamoud Al-Nehari. Modeling of Basin Type Single Slope Solar Still Under Local Climate Conditions in Yemen. CFD letters, Accepted manuscript.

2. Mohammed Raad Abdulwahab, KA Al-attab, Mohamad Yusof Idroas. Numirical investigation and comparison between internal and external biofuel pre-evaporation in Micro Gas Turbine chamber. CFD letters 15, Issue 11 (2023) 181-200. https://doi.org/10.37934/cfdl.15.11.181200

3. MJ Khan, KA Al-attab. Hydrogen Production Enhancement and Tar Reduction using New Three-Layer Annular Downdraft Air-Steam Biomass Gasifier. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 106, Issue 2 (2023) 54-67. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.106.2.5467

4. MJ Khan, KA Al-attab. Steam Gasification of Biomass for Hydrogen Production – A Review and Outlook. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 98, Issue 2 (2022) 175-204. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.98.2.175204

5. Janter Simanjuntak, KA Al-attab, E. Daryanto, B.H. Tambunan. Bioenergy as an Alternative Energy Source: Recent Progress and Development to Respond to the Future Energy Mix in Indonesia. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology. 97, Issue 1 (2022) 85-104. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.97.1.85104

6. Mohammed Raad Abdulwahab, KA Al-attab, Mohamad Yusof Idroas. Design and Characteristics of a New Pre-Evaporation Chamber Geometry for Low-Grade Palm Oil Fuel Evaporation for Micro Gas Turbine Application. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 94, Issue 2 (2022) 184-199. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.94.2.184199

7. Noor Badshah, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal. Design and performance analysis of a biomass fueled mono-tube boiler for humid air turbine cycle. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 72, Issue 1 (2020) 111-123. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.72.1.111123

8. II Enagi, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal. Combustion stability analysis of liquid biofuels using acoustic signals. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 76, Issue 1 (2020) 145-155. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.76.1.145155

9. II Enagi, KA Al-attab, ZA Zainal. Optimisation of Flame Holder Design for Micro Gas Turbine. IOP Publishing. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 530 (2019) 012021. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/530/1/012021 

doi:10.1088/1757-899X/530/1/012021

10. Abdul-Malik Ebrahim Momin · khaled A. Al-attab. Enhancement of Marib Gas Turbine Power Station Using Recuperator. Journal of engineering Science, 2014; 3 (2): 9-21, ISSN 2312-9999.

https://sites.google.com/site/jessueng/home

http://www.eng-su.academy/ar/magazine.php 

11. Abdul-Malik Ebrahim Momin · khaled A. Al-attab. Accepted Range for the Uncertainty Analysis for Experimental Investigations. Journal of engineering Science- JES ISSN 2312-9999, Accepted on 4th August 2016. will be published in Vol.4, Issue 2 in Dec. 2016.

http://www.eng-su.academy/ar/magazine.php

12. Abdul-Malik Ebrahim Momin, khaled A. Al-attab, Mohammed A. Alshaghdri, Hamoud A. Al-Nehari. Enhancement of Marib Gas Turbine Power Station Using Air Cooling Fogging System. Journal of Science and Technology, 2016, 21 (1): 62-74. DOI: 10.20428/JST.21.1.6

https://ust.edu/ojs/index.php/JST/article/view/1022/1014

13. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Externally Fired Gas Turbine for Small Scale Power Unit / Hot Air Production Unit for Drying Processes Using Biomass Fuel. International Conference on Energy and Environment (ICEE2006), August 28-29, 2006. University Tenaga Nasional, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

14. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Design of high temperature heat exchanger for the indirectly firing of a micro gas turbine using biomass fuels. Conference on Design, Simulation, Product Development and Optimization, December 10-11, 2007. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Park Royal Hotels, Batu ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia.

15. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Performance of Biomass Fuel Powered Micro gas turbine (MGT) System. Symposium of USM Fellowship holders 2009, November 14-15, 2009. Universiti Sains Malaysiai, Penang, Malaysia.

16. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Biomass fuel utilization for gas turbine systems. Regional Conference on New and Renewable Energy 3/2010, October 13-14, 2010. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Vistana Hotel, Penang, Malaysia.

17. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Performance Characterization of Small Scale Turbocharger Based Micro Gas Turbine System Using Biomass Fuels. Abstract and poster at the Yemeni Postgraduate Students Exhibition in Malaysia - 2010 YPSE-2010. 18th October, 2010. Limkokwing University, Cyber Jaya, Malaysia.

18. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Development and Performance of Small Scale Biomass Fueled Combined Heat and Power Micro Gas Turbine System. MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM 2010,June 9-10, 2010. School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.

19. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Performance Characterization of Small Scale Turbocharger Based Micro Gas Turbine System Using Biomass Fuels. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM 2009 (MERC 2009), 30th September to 2nd October, 2009. School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.

20. K.A. Al-attab, Z.A. Zainal. Externally fired turbo charger based gas turbine using biomass fuel. The Sixth Mechanical Engineering Research Colloquium (PPKM), July 11-13, 2006, School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.