Professor Magdy Abou Rayan

Former President of Mansoura University, Egypt

 

 

"THE SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION"

 Personal Data

 

 

  Name                 Magdy Abou Rayan

  Date of Birth       15 August 1947, Alexandria, Egypt

  Nationality          Egyptian

  Marital status      Married + 2 Kids

  Address              91 Omar Lautfi Street, Ibrahimia, 12321 Alexandria, Egypt

  Telephone           (Private) 203-5563619

                            Office: Fax & Tel: 203-5920641

  E-Mail                 mrayan@mans.edu.eg

                           mrayan@usa.com

 

 Education

 

  • Ph.D. (Docteur Inginieur), June 1974, (First grade of Honors). The major field of the thesis was the turbulent flow of sediment in open channels, University of Paris VI, France.

  • D.E.A., September 1971, Diploma of Advanced Studies in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, University of Paris VI, Paris, France.

  • B.Sc. Engineering, July 1969 in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering College, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.

 
 Experiences

 

    Industrial Experiences

  • Member of the board of directors of Alexandria University, Faculty of Engineering, Desalination Technologies Center ADST, April 1999-April 2001.

  • Member of board of directors for Technical Affairs, Dakhila Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage Authority. (August 1996 – to present), Egypt.

  • March 1974 to April 1976, Analysis Engineer, Dresser Industries, Clark (Compressors & Pumps) Division, (Actually Dresser Rand) European head quanter, 5 rue D’Antony 94533 Rungis France

  • March to June 1970, Engineer in Training Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Diesel Dept., 2 Quai de la Seine, 93 Saint Denis, France.

   Academic Experiences

  • November 2003 – present time, Vice-President for Graduate Studies, Research and Cultural Affairs, Mansoura University, Egypt.

  • August 2003 – September 2003 Acting Dean of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.

  • September 1998 – to the present time, Vice-Dean Graduate studies and research, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.

  • October 1987 to the 1994, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Mansoura University, Egypt.

  • March 1986 to the present time, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Mansoura University, Egypt.

  • September 1991 to March 1992, Deputy Director, Environmental management department, the International African France University for Development, Alexandria, Egypt.

  • February 1991 to June 1993, Visiting professor, The International African France University for African Development, Alexandria, Egypt.

  • February 1976 to 1986, Lecturer and Associate Professor of Mech. Eng. Dept., Mansoura University, Egypt

  • February 1979 to January 1980, Visiting Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29631 South Carolina, U.S.A.

  • January to February 1979, Visiting Lecturer of Hydraulic Mechanics Engineering College, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.

   Experience in Project Design and Consultants

  • General Consultant for Water and Sanitary Drainage Sinai Golf City, May 2004.

  • Consultant for the Taba Desalination Plant of 2000 meter cubic per day. The contactor is Horse Engineering, 2000.

  • Consultant for Sharm El-Sheikh Desalination Plant Capacity 5000 cubic meters per day – Contractor Industrial Project Company 1998.

  • Consultant for the hydraulic and mechanical work of Sheikh Gaber Irrigation Canal Intakes, North Sinai 2001.

  • Consultant for the water hammer protection system for the City of Nweiba, Southern Sinai, 2000.

  • Consultant for hydraulic and mechanical work of Damanhour Potable Water Treatment Plant, 1999.

  • Consultant of hydraulic and mechanical work of Kafre El-Zayat Sewage Pump Station, 1999.

  • Design of open sea intake of Sharm El-Sheikh Desalination Plant, 1999.

  • The integrated development plan for northern coast, feasibility studies, June 1998.

  • Environmental impact assessment for lead smelters, report, December 1997.

  • The economic and technical evaluation of compact unit for water purification. (Ismailia and Dakhlia Governorates) October 1996.

  • Biomass assessment for development of rural areas in Egypt and Morocco. (European Union project, January 1955).

  • The hydraulic calibration of potable water network of the Cities of Suez and Port Said, USAID contract through MetCalf and Eddy Engineering Consultants, October 1995. (USAID project).

  • The technical and commercial study of the proposal for the development of Suez Gulf Area, (with others). The proposal includes water distribution network and sewage and rain fall conduits. (The approximate cost of the tender is 35 Millions Dollars. August 1994

  • The design of raw water intake for Suez Canal University farm, 1994.

  • A study for Revamping the rapid filter Gates of Water Treatment Plant (Ismailia Water Treatment Plant), 1994.

  • The Erosion of Water Pump impeller in El-Nasre Wood Manufacture Company. (A Consultant Report), 1989.

  • The performance of the Japanese Hydraulic Excavator JSW (A Consultant Report), 1986.

  • Design and Manufacture Anti-Surge Control System and Lub and Seal Oil System for Large Centrifugal Compressors (Dresser Rand Compressors) for Elf Company, France, 1975.

  • Design and manufacture of Lub and Seal Oil system for Large Centrifugal Compressors. (Dresser Rand Compressors) for Aramco Company, Saudi Arabia, 1974.

   Others

  • President of Egyptian Water Technology Association, January 2004.

  • Member of the board of directors of Dakhlia Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage Authority, (Sept. 1996- present)

  • Member of the board of directors of Alexandria University, Faculty of Engineering, Desalination Technologies Center ADST, April 1999-April 2001.

  • Member of International Desalination Association Mem. IDA.

  • Vice president of Egyptian Desalination Association (Sep. 1999- to the time) [EDA]

  • Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mem. ASME.

  • Member of the Egyptian Society of Mechanical Engineers.

  • Member of the Foreign Scientific Relation Committee of Mansoura University. (1987-1990).

  • Member of the Environmental Protection Committee of Mansoura University (1987-1990).

  • Member of the Editorial Board of the ME (Mansoura Engineering Journal). (1986-1991).

  • Editor in chief of the Editorial Board of the ME (Mansoura Engineering Journal), October 1998.

  • Member of the Editorial Board of Mansoura Environmental Sciences Journal.

  • Member of the education committee of the Mediterranean solar council. (MSC) created within the World Solar Summit Process (WSSP).

  • The reporter and coordination committee of the Solar Energy Development in Arab mashrek countries, submitted to the World Solar Summit conference UNESCO head quarter, Paris, July 1993.

  • Head of the Water Desalination Strategical project committee. The task of this committee is to submit, after consultation with the Mediterranean countries competing authorities, a water desalination project to the strategical project committee of the Mediterranean Solar Council (MSC).

  • Member of the program committee of the International Conference of Engineering Dean and Industrial Leader prepared jointly by UNESCO and the International Engineering Federation WFEO, held in July 1996 in Paris, UNESCO head quarters.

  • Member of group GEMFOR Created by the International Institute of Energy (IEPF) Quebec, Canada. The objective of the group is the evaluation and the study of curriculum development in the field of Energy.

 
 Languages

 

  • Arabic native tongue

  • English V. good, reading writing speaking

  • French V. good, reading writing speaking

 
 Funded Research Projects

 

  • The Development of Environmental Engineering Master Degree Based on E-Learning Technology and Web Enabled. TEMPUS Project, European Union Funded Project, July 2004.

  • Noise Identification in Vacuum Cleaners, Mechanical Engineering Department, Clemson University, South Carolina, 1979, U.S.A. (Co-Investigator).

  • Energy Conservation in Petrochemical Industries, F.R.C.U. Supreme Council Of Universities. Grant 851015, Principal Investigation, Egypt, 1985-1986.

  • Study Of Wear In dredge Pumps In Application with Suez Canal Authority Dredgers F.R.C.U. Grant 90032 Supreme Council Of Universities, Principal Investigation. Egypt 1990-1992.

  • A Computer Based System for the Control and Management in Petrochemical Industries, December 1990-1993, Co-Investigator, F.R.C.U. Grant Supreme Council of Universities.

  • Water Desalination, UNESCO Project, SC 214-080-October 1994-1996.

  • Biomass for the Development of Rural Areas in Egypt and Morocco, European Union Project, January 1995-1998.

  • Water Desalination for Development UNESCO, SIDEF, Project, 1997-2001.

  • Potable Water Network Modeling and Analysis, research grant, Mansoura University, March 1999.

  • The Development of Competitiveness of Small and Medium Industries using IT Technology, Simit-Eumedes Initiative, European Union Funded project April 2002.

 
 Awards and Honors

 

  • Awarded a research grant from French Government to visit research and university institution, September 1989.

  • The Mansoura University recognition award prize in Engineering Sciences, 1998.

  • The Mansoura University prize for outstanding research in Engineering Sciences, 1989.

  • The Fertilizer Industry prize for best Industrial Applied Research, 1989.

  • Mentioned in the Marquis World Encyclopedia of WHO IS WHO in the world (Outstanding world personalities) 7th edition, December 1996.

  • Mentioned in the Egyptian Encyclopedia of WHO IS WHO in Egypt, 2nd edition.

  • Mentioned in the roster of International Energy Experts, published by the International Institute, Canada, IEPE.

 
 Organization of Conferences

 

  • The First Fluid Mechanics Conference (CFM) held in Mansoura, Egypt, 1978, Secretary General and Member of the Organizing Committee

  • The Second Fluid Mechanics Conference (CFM2) held in Mansoura, Egypt, 1978, Secretary General and Member of the Organizing Committee.

  • The First Alternative Energy Sources and Technology Conference (AESTC 1) held in Mansoura, Secretary General and Member of the Organizing Committee.

  • Symposium of New and Renewable Energy held in Talkha, Egypt, 1987, Secretary General.

  • The Third International Fluid Mechanics Conference (ICFM3) held in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 1990, Secretary General and Member of the Organizing Committee.

  • 5eme journées internationals de thérmique (J.I.T.H.), held in Monastir, Tunisie, April 1991, Member of the permanent Scientific Committee.

  • The Fourth International Fluid Mechanics Conference (ICFM4), Alexandria, Egypt, 1991, Secretary General and Member of the International Scientific Committee.

  • The First International Thermal Energy Conference "ITEC-93", 31 May - 3 June 1993. Rabat, Morocco. Member of the International Scientific Committee.

  • 6eme journées internationales de thermique (J.I.T.H.) 18-22 Avril 1993, Alexandria, Egypt. President of the Organizing Committee and Member of the permanent International Scientific Committee.

  • The Fifth International Fluid Mechanics Conference (ICFM5), Cairo, Egypt, 2-5 January 1995, Secretary General and Member of the International Scientific Committee.

  • 7eme journées internationales de thérmique (J.I.TH.) 6-9 Avril 1995,  Marrakech, Morocco, Member of the International Scientific Committee.

  • First Water Technology Conference IWTC, Alexandria, Egypt, 26-29 Feb. 1996, Secretary General and Member of the International Scientific Committee.

  • The Second International Conference of Industrial Leaders and University Deans, organized by UNESCO head quarter in Paris, Member of the Scientific Committee, Paris, July 1996.

  • Second to Twelfth International Water Technology Conference IWTC, Egypt, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, Chairman, Secretary General and Member of the International Scientific Committee.

 

 

 Teaching and Academic Activities

 

   Experiences teaching the following courses:

  • Sediment Transport in Open Channels, post graduate level.

  • Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Machines, Engineering Mechanics, under graduate level.

  • Fluid Mechanics Energy Conversion, post graduated level.

   Experiences in the foundation of the following laboratories:

  • Renewable Energy Laboratory, Mansoura University, Egypt.

  • Hydraulic Laboratory, Mansoura University, Egypt.

  • Turbomachinery Laboratory, Clemson University, USA.

   Short terms visits and international conference attendance:

  • September-November 1989, Research Award, ACTIM, France.

  • Visiting Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29631 South Carolina, USA.

  • January to February 1979, Visiting Lecturer of Hydraulic Machines, Engineering College Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.

  • Since 1980 to the present time, has attended over 15 international conferences abroad.

 

 Publications

 

   List of Publications

  1. Publications in the field of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics.

  2. Publications in the field of Energy and Environment.

  3. Publications in the field of Operation and Maintenance of Fluid Machinery.

  4. Publications in the field of Water Desalination.

  5. Publications of General Interest.

 
 Part I: Publications in the field of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
 

  1. M. A. Rayan, "Etude d’un Distributeur des Particules Solides Mouillies", Internal Report, Laboratory of Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Orsay 91405, France, September 1973.

  2. M. A. Rayan, "L’écoulement Turbulent d’une Suspension dans un Canal", Dr. Ing. Throsis, Paris VI University, Paris, France, June 1974.

  3. M. A. Rayan, "Fundamentals of Turbomachinery", School Notes, 1978.

  4. M. A. Rayan, "The Influence of Solid Particle in Suspension on Some Turbulent Characteristics", Proceeding of the 1st Multi-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Conference, Multiphase Transport, Vol. 4, pp. 1964-91, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, USA, April 1979.

  5. M. A. Rayan and T. T. Yang, "An Investigation on the Vane-Island Diffuser at High Swirl", ASME Paper No. 80 GT. 184-1980.

  6. M. A. Rayan and H. Mansour, "The Characteristics of Turbine Flow Meters Handling Water and Solid Mixture", Proceeding of the 16th Southeastern Seminar on Thermal Science. Hemispheres Publishing Corporation, pp. 103-117, April 1982.

  7. M. A. Rayan, N. Gad El-Hak, R. El-Badrawy and N. Helaly, "The Influence of Concentration on the Suction Performance of Dredging Pumps", ASME 17th Annual Cavitation and Polyphase Flow Forum, ASME Book No. G 00208, pp. 64-67, St. Louis, Missouri, June 1982.

  8. M. A. Rayan and N. Gad El-Hak, "Performance Characteristics of Dredge Pumps and the Factors Affecting their Optimizations", Proceedings of the 2nd Fluid Mechanics Conference, pp. 257-268, El-Mansoura, Egypt, December 1983.

  9. M. A. Rayan, H. Mansour and S. El-Emam, "The Viscosity Effect on Turbine Flow Meter Characteristics", Proceedings of the 2nd Fluid Mechanics Conference, pp. 297-308, El-Mansoura, Egypt, December 1983.

  10. M. A. Rayan and N. Gad El-Hak, "An Investigation of the Factors Affecting the Performance Characteristics of Dredge Pumps", ASME Annual Cavitation and Multiphase Flow Forum publ. ASME, FED Vol. 3, pp. 84-87, February 1984.

  11. M. A. Rayan and H. Mansour, "Optimization of the Vane-Island Diffusers at High Swirl", Mansoura Bulletin, Vol. 9, No. 1, December 1985.

  12. M. A. Rayan, "The Performance of Turbine Flow Meters in Two-Phase Flow", 3rd International Multi-phase Flow and Heat Transfer Conference Fla., U.S.A., April 1983, publ. Elsevier, Science publ., part. 3 Applications, pp. 827-834, 1984.

  13. M. A. Rayan and N. Gadelhak, "An Experimental Study on the Erosion in Dredge Pumps", Design Methods for Two-phase Flow in Turbomachinery, ASME publ. Book G00293 FED-Vol. 2, pp. 16-20, June 1985.

  14. M. A. Rayan, "Experimental Study of Cavitation Erosion in Centrifugal Pump Impeller", ASME Cavitation and Multi-phase Flow Forum, publ. ASME FED Vol. 2, pp. 82-84, 1985.

  15. M. A. Rayan, "A Model for the Analysis of the Turbulent Flow in a Finite Circular Gap", Mansoura Bulletin, Vol. 10, No. 1, June 1985.

  16. W. Wledenrouth, M. A. Rayan and N. Gad Elhak, "Friction Power Approach for the Evaluation of Wear in Centrifugal Slurry Pumps", Cavitation and Multi-phase Flow Forum publ. ASME, FED-Vol. 51, pp. 149-152, June 1987.

  17. M. A. Rayan, M. Mahgob and N. Hassabo, "Cavitation Erosive, Wear in Centrifugal Pump Impeller", ASME Cavitation and Multi-phase Flow Forum. publ. ASME, July 1987.

  18. M. A. Rayan and M. Shawky, "Evaluation of Wear in a Centrifugal Slurry Pumps", Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs., Power Journal Part: A, Vol. 1, pp. 204-209, 1989.

  19. M. A. Rayan, M. Mahgob, and N. Mostafa, "Theoretical Model for Cavitation Erosion Prediction in a Centrifugal Pump", Third International Fluid Mechanics Congress ICFM3, Vol. 3, pp. 961-97, Cairo, Egypt, January 1990.

  20. M. A. Rayan, M. Mahgob, and N. H. Mostafa, "An Energetic Model for Cavitation Erosion Prediction in Centrifugal Pump Impeller", ASME 1990 Cavitation and Multiphase Flow Forum.

  21. M. A. Rayan, "Study of Dredge Pump Erosion, Part 1: Economical Considerations", Report 1 FRCU Grant 90032, Cairo, 1991.

  22. M. A. Rayan and N. Gadelhak, "Erosion Wear Modeling in Centrifugal Slurry Pumps", Proceedings of Interfluid 1, International Congress on Fluid Handling Systems, Bmga-Hall, Essen, Germany, 1991.

  23. M. A. Rayan, "Study of Dredge Pump Erosion, Part 2 and 3, (Modeling)". Reports 2, 3 PRCU Grant 90032, Cairo, 1992.

  24. M. A. Rayan, "Study of Dredge Pump Erosion" (Optimum Impeller Design and Recommendations). Final Report RFCU Grant 90032, Cairo, Egypt, 1992.

  25. M. A. Rayan and N. Gadelhak, "Evaluating the Economical Cost of the Erosion of Dredge Pumps Impeller", Proceeding of XIII Word Dredging Congress and Exhibition, Bombay, India, April 1992.

  26. M. A. Rayan and N. Gadelhak, "Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on the Factors Affecting the Erosion in the Dredge Pumps Impellers" Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference of Fluid Mechanics ICFM4, Vol. 3, pp. 37-58, Alexandria, Egypt, April 1992.

  27. "Modeling of Dredge Pump Erosion", ASME Summer Meeting, Washington, DC, USA, 1993. ASME publication.

  28. M. A. Rayan, N. Gadelhak, and S. A. Askr, "A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Inlet Impeller Geometry on Erosion of Dredge Pumps", Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference of Fluid Mechanics ICFM5, Vol. 2, pp. 369-405, Cairo, Egypt, January 1995.

  29. B. Djebedjian, M. Giat, J. P. Renaudeaux and M. A. Rayan, "Numerical Study of Turbulent Flow through Equiangular Annular Diffusers", Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference of Fluid Mechanics ICEM5, Vol. 2, pp. 719-729, Cairo, Egypt, 2-5 January 1995.   <

  30. M. S. Mohamed, M. A. Rayan and S. G. El-Saraf, "Characteristics of the Near Wake of Airfoil Sections", Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference of Fluid Mechanics ICFM5, Vol. 3, pp. 1297-1323, Cairo, Egypt, January 1995.

  31. M. A. Rayan and A. Helal, "Hydraulic Measurements for Potable Water Network", Proceeding of the Second International Water Technology Conference, pp. 265-276, Alexandria, Egypt, 5-8 March 1997.

  32. M. A. Rayan, N. Gad El-Hak and A. Helal, "An Investigation on Potable Water Network Calibration and Leakage Prediction", Proceeding of IWTC'1998, Third International Water Technology Conference, 20-23 March 1998, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 145-158.

  33. B. Djebedjian, A. Herrick and M. A. Rayan, "An Investigation of the Optimization of Potable Water Network", Proceedings of IWTC'2000, Fifth International Water Technology Conference, 3-5 March 2000, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 61-72.   <

  34. M. S. Mohamed, B. Djebedjian and M. A. Rayan, "Experimental and Numerical Studies of Flow in a Logarithmic Spiral Curved Diffuser", Proceedings of FEDSM’2000,  2000 ASME Fluids Engineering Summer Conference, June 11-15, 2000, Boston, USA, Paper No. FEDSM00-11182.   <

  35. B. Djebedjian, S. Abdalla and M. A. Rayan, "Parametric Investigation of Boost Jet Pump Performance", Proceedings of FEDSM’2000, 2000 ASME Fluids Engineering Summer Conference, June 11-15, 2000, Boston, USA, Paper No. FEDSM00-11310.   <

  36. B. Djebedjian, A. Herrick and M. A. Rayan, "Modeling and Optimization of Potable Water Network", Proceedings of International Pipeline Conference (IPC 2000), Paper No. IPC00-0214, October 1-5, 2000, Calgary, Canada.   <

  37. B. Djebedjian, M. S. Mohamed and M. A. Rayan, "The Influence of Inlet Conditions on the Performance of Logarithmic Spiral Curved Diffuser", Proceedings of ASME FEDSM'01, 2001 ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29-June 1, 2001, Paper FEDSM2001-18248.   <

  38. M. A. Rayan, P. Vlasak, I. El-Sawaf, N. Gad El-Hak and K. El-Nahhas, "Pressure Loss Reduction of Dense Kaolin Slurries Flowing in Pipes by Addition of Peptising Agent", Port-Said Engineering Research Journal, Vol. 7, 2003, No. (1).

  39. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian, N. Gad El-Hak and A. Herrick, "Optimization of Potable Water Network (Case Study)", Proceedings of IWTC'2003, Seventh International Water Technology Conference, June 3-5, 2003, Cairo, Egypt, pp. 507-522.  <

  40. K. El-Nahhas, N. Gad El-Hak, M. A. Rayan, P. Vlasak and I. A. El-Sawaf, "The Laminar Turbulent Transitional Condition of Non-Newtonian Slurries Flow in Pipes", 16th International Conference on Slurry Handling and Pipeline Transport, Hydrotransport 16, BHRG Fluid Engineering, Cranfield, UK, 2004, pp. 47-59.

  41. K. El-Nahhas, M. A. Rayan, N. Gad El-Hak, and I. A. El-Sawaf, "Flow Behaviour of Non-Newtonian Clay Slurries", Ninth International Water Technology Conference, IWTC9, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 17-20 March 2005, pp. 627-640.   <

  42. B. Djebedjian, A. Yaseen, and M. A. Rayan, "A New Adaptive Penalty Method For Constrained Genetic Algorithm and its Application to Water Distribution Systems", Ninth International Water Technology Conference, IWTC 2005, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 17-20 March 2005, pp. 1077-1099.   <

  43. B. Djebedjian, A. Mondy, M. S. Mohamed and M. A. Rayan, "Fluid Transients and Pipeline Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms", Ninth International Water Technology Conference, IWTC 2005, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 17-20 March 2005, pp. 1101-1115.   <

  44. K. El-Nahhas, M. A. Rayan, I. A. EI-Sawaf, and N. Gad El-Hak, "Energy and Water Management for Non-Newtonian Suspensions Transport by Pipes", Tenth International Water Technology Conference, IWTC10, Alexandria, Egypt, 23-25 March, 2006, pp. 419-429.   <

  45. B. Djebedjian, A. Yaseen, and M. A. Rayan, "Optimization of Large Water Distribution Network Design Using Genetic Algorithms", Tenth International Water Technology Conference, IWTC 2006, Alexandria, Egypt, 23-25 March 2006, pp. 447-477.   <

  46. B. Djebedjian, A. Yaseen, and M. A. Rayan, "A New Adaptive Penalty Method For Constrained Genetic Algorithm and its Application to Water Distribution Systems", International Pipeline Conference and Exposition 2006 (IPC2006), September 25-29, 2006, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, IPC2006-10235.   <

  47. B. Djebedjian, H. A. A. Abdel-Gawad, R. Ezzeldin, A. Yaseen and M. A. Rayan, "Evaluation of Capacity Reliability-Based and Uncertainty-Based Optimization of Water Distribution Systems", Proceedings of IWTC'2007, Eleventh International Water Technology Conference, March 15-18, 2007, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, pp. 565-587.   <

  48. R. Ezzeldin, H. A. A. Abdel-Gawad and M. A. Rayan, "Reliability-Based Optimal Design for Water Distribution Networks of El-Mostakbal City, Egypt (Case Study)," Proceedings of IWTC'2008, Twelfth International Water Technology Conference, March 27-30, 2008, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 519-545.   <

  49. K. El-Nahhas, M. A. Rayan, I. El-Sawaf and N. Gad El-Hak, "Flow Behaviour of Coarse-Grained Settling Slurries", Proceedings of IWTC'2008, Twelfth International Water Technology Conference, March 27-30, 2008, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 547-559.   <

  50. B. Djebedjian, N. H. Mostafa, E. M. S. El-Said and M. A. Rayan, "Experimental and Numerical Study of Spoiler Effect on Ship Stability: Effect of Spoiler Inclination Angle", Proceedings of IWTC'2008, Twelfth International Water Technology Conference, March 27-30, 2008, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 729-746.   <

 

Part II: Publications in the field of Energy and Environment
   

  1. M. Rayan, "Efficiency Optimization Analysis of Flat Plate, Solar Collectors", Proceeding of 4th Miami Conference on Alternative Energy Sources, Vol. 1, Solar Collectors Storage, pp. 59-67, Ann Arbor Science, USA, December 1981.

  2. H. Mansour and M. A. Rayan, "Potential Energy Effect in, Wave Energy Evaluation", Proceeding of the 5th Miami Conference on Alternative Energy Sources, Part I Indirect, Solar Thermal, pp. 243-253-254, Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam 1983.

  3. M. Rayan, A. A. Desoky and H. Osman, "An Investigation of Solar Absorption Refrigeration System for Domestic Use", Proceedings of First International Alternative Energy, Sources and Technology Conference AESTCI, pp. 49-60, El-Mansoura, Egypt, April 1985.

  4. M. A. Rayan, "Energy Conservation in Petrochemical Industry, Fertilizer Sector", Progress Report Grant FRCU 851015, September 1985.

  5. M. A. Rayan, A. A. Desouky and H. Osman, "Experimental Investigation, of Solar Absorption Refrigeration System", Mansoura Bulletin, Vol. 11, No. 2, December 1985.

  6. M. A. Rayan, "Energy Conservation in Petrochemical Industry, Fertilizer Sector", Final Report Grant FRCU 851015, May 1986.

  7. H. E. Gad and M. A. Rayan, "Simple Method of the Analysis of Ammonia Water Solar Absorption System", Proceedings of the First Alternative Energy Sources Conference, Cairo, March 1986.

  8. M. A. Rayan, "The Principal of Energy Conservation in Fertilizer Industry", The Second Alternative Energy Sources Conference, Cairo, March 1989.

  9. H. Mansour, M. A. Rayan and M. El-Nagar, "Design Optimization of HAWT for Egyptian Climatology- Part I", Proceedings of the Third International Conference of Fluid Mechanics ICDMF3, Vol. 1, pp. 169-182, Cairo, Egypt, 1990.

  10. H. Mansour, M. A. Rayan and M. El-Nagar, "Design Optimization of HAWT for Egyptian Climatology- Part II", Proceedings of the Third International Conference of Fluid Mechanics ICDMF3, Vol. 1, pp. 183-201, Cairo, Egypt, 1990.

  11. Abdel Aziz, M. A. Rayan, M. Abdel Baki and A. Ghanem, "Design Optimization for Beam Extraction System of the Duoplasmatron Source of Charged Particles", Proceedings of Al-Azhar Engineering International Conference AEC 91, Vol. VII, pp. 585-596, Cairo, Egypt, 1991.

  12. M. S. Abdel-Salam, M. A. Rayan, H. E. Gad and A. Kabeel, "Passive Ventilation Using an Air Heater", Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Thermal Energy JITH 91, Vol. II, pp. 705-716, Tunisia, 1991.

  13. M. A. Rayan, "L’Enseigement de L’Inter-Action Energie Environment", Review Liaison Energie Francophonic, October 1992.

  14. M. A. Rayan, J. P. Revert and A. Keita, "La Strategie de Development Energetique en Afrique", Submitted to the International Energy Conference, Alexandria, Egypt, April 1993.

  15. M. A. Rayan and M. Aziz, "Strategie de L'Electrication des Zones Rurales El-Isoles en Egypte", Workshop on Rural Electrification, Marrakech, Morocco, October 1993.

  16. H. E. Gad and M. A. Rayan, "A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on the Passive Solar Ventilation", Submitted to First International Thermal Energy Conference, Fesse, Morocco, March 1993.

 

 Part III: Publications in the field of Water Desalination
   

  1. "Technologies de Dessalement de l'Eau" Co-Editor, UNESCO, Energy Engineering Learning Package, Paris, January 1996.

  2. M. A. Rayan, "Prospect of Solar Desalination", Proceeding of Second International Water Technology Conference IWTC-97, pp. 339-354, Alexandria Egypt, 1997.

  3. R. Morris, P. Baltas and M. A. Rayan, "The Prospect of Solar Desalination in the Mediterranean", Proceedings of the European Conference on Renewable Energy, Athens, May 1997.

  4. M. A. Rayan and I. Khaled, "Sea Water Desalination by Reverse Osmosis (Case Study)", Proceeding of Second International Water Technology Conference IWTC97, pp. 355-365, Alexandria, Egypt, 1997.

  5. M. A. Rayan, "Prospects of Solar Desalination", Proceeding of Second International Water Technology Conference IWTC97, pp. 339-354, Alexandria, Egypt, 1997.

  6. M. A. Rayan, A. E. Kabeel and A. A. Risha, "Optimization of Solar Distillator System", Proceeding of Third International Water Technology Conference IWTC98, pp. 343-350, Alexandria, Egypt, 1998.

  7. R. Morris and M. A. Rayan, "The Renewable Energy Technologies and the Prospects of Water Desalination Using Renewable Energies for MENA Countries", Proceeding of Third International Water Technology Conference IWTC98, pp. 289-306, Alexandria, Egypt, 1998.

  8. A. E. Kabeel and M. A. Rayan, "Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Solar Still Cover Glass Cooling on Productivity", Proceeding of Fourth International Water Technology Conference IWTC99, pp. 183-196, Alexandria, Egypt, 1999.

  9. A. E. Kabeel and M. A. Rayan, "An Investigation on Solar Still Distillation System", IDA, World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, IDA, August 1999, USA.

  10. B. Djebedjian and M. A. Rayan, "Theoretical Investigation on the Performance Prediction of Solar Still", Proceedings of IWTC'99, Fourth International Water Technology Conference, 5-8 March 1999, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 437-448.   <

  11. M. A. Rayan and B. Djebedjian, "The Role of Water Recycle in Egypt's Water Supply", Arab Water World, Vol. XXIV Issue No. 2, March/April 2000, pp. 42-44.   <

  12. B. Djebedjian and M. A. Rayan, "Theoretical Investigation on the Performance Prediction of Solar Still", Desalination, Vol. 128, 2000, pp. 139-145.   <

  13. M. A. Rayan and B. Djebedjian, "Egypt's Water Demand, Supply and Management Policies", Workshop and Training Course entitled "Mediterranean Cooperation for Water Desalination Policies in Perspective of a Sustainable Development", January 2000, Paris.   <

  14. M. A. Rayan and I. Khaled, "Desalination Option within the Integrated Water Resources Management for Sinai", Presented in Third Mediterranean Conference on Policies and Strategies for Desalination and Renewable Energies, 21 – 23 June 2000, Santorini Island, Greece.

  15. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "Water Desalination Project Identification in Sinai, Egypt", "RES-Powered Desalination Systems in the Mediterranean Region: From Identification to Project Implementation", September 1-2, 2000, Limassol, Cyprus.   <

  16. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "Water Supply and Demand and a Desalination Option for Sinai, Egypt", EUROMED 2000, Desalination Strategies in South Mediterranean Countries, September 11-13, 2000, Jerba, Tunisia.   <

  17. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "Water Supply and Demand and a Desalination Option for Sinai, Egypt", Desalination, Vol. 136, 2001, pp. 73-81.   <

  18. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "The Use of GIS Tool for the Evaluation of Desalination Needs for Sinai", Proceedings of IWTC'2001, Sixth International Water Technology Conference, March 23-25, 2001, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 475-490.   <

  19. M. A. Rayan , B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "The Role of Sea Water Desalination within the Integrated Water Resources for Red Sea", EUROMED Conference, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 4-6 May 2002. 

  20. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "Water Demand and Supply in Red Sea Coast in Egypt", EUROMED 2002, Desalination Strategies in South Mediterranean Countries, May 4-6, 2002, Sharm El-Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt.  

  21. M. A. Rayan and I. Khaled, "A Case Study of Reverse Osmosis Plant for Water Desalination", EUROMED Conference, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 4-6 May 2002.

  22. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "Water Supply, Demand and Desalination Option for Red Sea Coast in Egypt", Arab Water World, Vol. XXVI, Issue No. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 4-5.  <

  23. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian, I. Khaled, and S. El-Sarraf, "Desalination Option within Water Demand Management and Supply for Red Sea Coast in Egypt", Proceedings of IWTC'2003, Seventh International Water Technology Conference, June 3-5, 2003, Cairo, Egypt, pp. 25-34.    <

  24. M. A. Rayan, B. Djebedjian and I. Khaled, "Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Performance of Desalination Equipment in Egypt", Proceedings of IWTC'2004, Eighth International Water Technology Conference, March 26-28, 2004, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 653-668.  <

  25. M. A. Rayan and B. Djebedjian, "Egypt's Water Demand, Supply and Management Policies", International Water Demand Management Conference, May 30 – June 3, 2004, Dead Sea – Jordan.   <

  26. B. Djebedjian, M. S. Mohamed, S. El-Sarraf and M. A. Rayan, "Evaluation of Desalination and Water Transport Costs (Case Study: Abu Soma Bay, Egypt)", Ninth International Water Technology Conference, IWTC 2005, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 17-20 March 2005, pp. 199-207.   <

  27. B. Djebedjian, H. Gad, I. Khaled and M. A. Rayan, "An Experimental Investigation on the Operating Parameters Affecting the Performance of Reverse Osmosis Desalination System", Tenth International Water Technology Conference, IWTC 2006, Alexandria, Egypt, 23-25 March 2006, pp. 703-715.   <

  28. B. Djebedjian, H. Gad, I. Khaled and M. A. Rayan, "Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant in Nuweiba City (Case Study)", Proceedings of IWTC 2007, Eleventh International Water Technology Conference, March 15-18, 2007, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, pp. 315-330.  <

  29. B. Djebedjian, H. Gad, I. Khaled and M. A. Rayan, "Optimization of Reverse Osmosis Desalination System Using Genetic Algorithms Technique", Proceedings of IWTC 2008, Twelfth International Water Technology Conference, March 27-30, 2008, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 1047-1067.   <

 

Part IV: Publications in the field of Operation and Maintenance of Hydraulic Machines

   

  1. M. A. Rayan and T. T. Yang, "Noise Identification in Vacuum Cleaners", Mansoura Bulletin, Vol. 6, No. 2, December 1980.

  2. M. A. Rayan and S. Shabara, "The Characteristics of Lateral Critical Speeds of Flexible Rotors with Rigid Supports", Mansoura Bulletin, Vol. 6, No. 2, Dec. 1981.

  3. M. A. Rayan, "On the Evaluation of the Lateral Critical Speeds of Flexible Rotors with Rigid Supports", the 2 ed., Continuing Education and Workshop on the Vibration of High Speed Turbomachinery Rotors, El-Naser Fertilizer Company, Talka, Egypt, April 1983.

  4. M. A. Rayan and S. A. Rayan, "Rotating Machinery Preventive Maintenance Through Vibration Analysis", Mansoura Bulletin, Vol. 8, No. 2, 1983.

  5. M. A. Rayan, H. Mahgob and N. Moustafa, "Correlation Sound Energy with Erosion in Centrifugal Pump Impeller", Cavitation and Multi-Phase Flow Forum Publ. ASME, July 1988.

  6. M. A. Rayan and N. Gad El-Hak, "Evaluating the Economical Cost of the Erosion of Dredge Pumps", Proceedings of XIII World Dredging Congress and Exhibition, Bombay, India, April 1992.

  7. M. A. Rayan, E. Shaban, N. Mostafa and Y. Enab, "Computer Based Intelligent Control System for Turbomachinery Operation", Forum on Artificial Intelligence, Alexandria, Egypt, 1992.

  8. E. El-Mitwally, M. A. Rayan, N. Mostafa and Y. Enab, "Computer Based Expert System for Rotating Machinery Preventive and Predictive Maintenance", ASME Computer in Engineering Conference Computer in Fluid Mechanics, USA, 1992, Vol. 1, pp. 99-103.

  9. M. A. Rayan, N. H. Mostafa and El-Azoul, "Hydraulic Machines Process Control and Simulation", ISROMAC 6, February 1996, USA.

  10. M. A. Rayan and EL-Azoul, "Surge Prediction Modeling for Low Pressure Compression Process", ASME Publication, June 1996.

  11. E. EL-Mitwally, M. A. Rayan, N. Mostafa and A. H. Hassanien, "Modeling Techniques for Predicting Computer Performance during Surge and Rotating Stall", Expert System for Centrifugal Compressor, ASME Publication, June 1996.

  12. M. A. Rayan and N. Gad El-Hak, "Computer Based Monitoring and Control System for Water Purification Plants", Proceeding of International Water Technology Conference, Alexandria, Egypt, February 1996.

  13. M. A. Rayan and N. Gad El-Hak, "Operation and Maintenance of Water Purification Plant Through Computer Based System", National Organization for Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage, October 1997.

  14. M. A. Rayan and N. Mostafa, "General Solution for on Line Computer Based Expert System", International Water Technology Conference IWTC99, Alexandria, Egypt, 1999.

 

 Part V: Publications of General Interest
   

  1. "The Ways of Reinforcing Cooperation between Universities and Industry" In Arabic Proceeding of 2nd Conference on Engineering Education Development pp. 98-104, Cairo, April 1987 also Engineering Review, No. 390, September 1987.

  2. "Research and Development is a Necessity for the Development of the Self Technological Capacity", In Arabic, Engineers Review, No. September 1990.

  3. "The New Renewable Energy; Wind or Solar", Science Review No. 185, Feb. 1992.

  4. "A Non Conventional Approach to Engineering Education", presented during the round table on the Strategy of Engineering Education Sponsored by UNESCO during the ICFM4, Alexandria, Egypt, April 1992.

  5. "The Role of the Research and Development in the Enhancement of the Self Technological Based", presented during the International Conference on University Industry Interaction, Cairo, Egypt, 19-20 March 1994.

  6. M. A. Rayan, "The Development of Local Know How Through the Development of Research and Development", Proceedings of the Society Egyptian Mechanical Engineers, Alexandria, March 1997 (in Arabic).

   
 M.Sc. and Ph.D. Theses Supervised

 

A- In the field of Fluid Mechanics

  1. Nageh Gad El-Hak, "An Investigation on the Factors Influences the Performance of Dredge Pumps at High Concentration" (Defended 1982) M.Sc.

  2. Nabil Hassan Mostafa, "Study of Cavitation Phenomenon and its Influence on the Mechanism of Flow Inside a Centrifugal Pump Impeller (Defended 1987) Ph.D.

  3. Nageh Gad El-Hak, "Erosion in Dredge Pump Impeller" (Defended 1988) Ph.D.

  4. "Optimization of Dredge Pump Impeller Design" (Defended 1994) M.Sc.

  5. Salah El-Sarraf, "Experimental Investigation on the Wake behind an Airfoil" (Defended Sept. 1995) M.Sc.

  6. Rasmy El-Azoul, "Computer Data Base and Expert System for Hydraulics Machines" (Defended Dec. 1995) M.Sc.

  7. "Computer Expert System for Centrifugal Compressor" (Defended May 1996) Ph.D.

  8. Ahmed Herrick, "Modeling of Potable Water Network" (Defended Sep. 2000) M.Sc.

  9. Kamal El-Nahhas, "Hydraulic Transport of Dense Fine-Grained Suspensions" (Defended 2002) Ph.D.

  10. Ashraf Yaseen, "Reliability-Based Optimization of Potable Water Networks Using Genetic Algorithms and Monte Carlo Simulation" (Defended 2007) M.Sc.

  11. Ibrahim Khaled Gabr, "Experimental and Numerical Optimization of Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant" (Defended 2007) Ph.D.

  12. AbdelGawad Mondy AbdelBary, "Optimization of Water Distribution Systems Subjected to Water Hammer Using Genetic Algorithms" (Expected 2008) M.Sc.

  13. Emad Mohammed Saad El-Said, "Experimental and Numerical Study of Spoiler Effect on Ship Balance" (Expected 2008) M.Sc.

  14. Abdou El-Nakieb, "Erosive Wear due to Multiphase Flow and Cavitation in Centrifugal Pumps" (Defended May 2008) Ph.D.

B- In the field of Energy

  1. Hala Osman, "Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Absorption Refrigeration System Using Solar Energy" (Defended 1987) M.Sc.

  2. Ahmed Hamed, "Continuous Operation of the Intermittent Absorption Solar Cooling System" (Defended 1988) M.Sc.

  3. Mohamed Abd Allah El-Nagar, "Optimum Design of Wind Mill Suitable for Egyptian Climate" (Defended 1989) M.Sc.

  4. Abdel Naby Kabeel, "Passive Solar Ventilation" (Defended 1988) M.Sc.

  5. Abdel Aziz El-Ghannam, "A Study of Dioplasma Ion Source" (Defended 1989) Ph.D.