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The teaching of thermodynamics today. (2015)
Book Chapter
Bartlett, R., & Kubie, J. (2015). The teaching of thermodynamics today. In M. W. Collins, R. C. Dougal, C. Koenig, & I. S. Ruddock (Eds.), Kelvin, Thermodynamics and the Natural World; WIT Transactions on State of the Art in Science and Engineering (261-271). WITPRESS LTD. https://doi.org/10.2495/978-1-84564-149-8/011

Although there are several robust theories of ‘thermodynamics’ operating very successfully over a range of different disciplines, for example, biology, chemistry, geoscience, quantum theory, astrophysics and numerous associated technologies, there ar... Read More about The teaching of thermodynamics today..

Wind resource assessment in the Edinburgh region (2009)
Conference Proceeding
Irshad, W., Goh, K., & Kubie, J. (2009). Wind resource assessment in the Edinburgh region. In 2009 World Non-Grid-Connected Wind Power and Energy Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/wnwec.2009.5335836

In recent years, a growing number of manufacturers have produced small wind turbines that are suitable for utilization of wind energy by individual householders or small businesses. These small wind turbine systems are unavoidably installed close to... Read More about Wind resource assessment in the Edinburgh region.

Security assessment of importing solar electricity for the EU (2009)
Journal Article
Asif, M., Currie, J., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2009). Security assessment of importing solar electricity for the EU. Journal of the Energy Institute, 82(2), 102-105. https://doi.org/10.1179/014426009x394008

Prosperity in any society is subject to an adequate and consistent provision of energy. It is crucial to adopt an energy strategy with least dependence on vulnerable energy supply channels such as imported oil from foreign/overseas countries. The p... Read More about Security assessment of importing solar electricity for the EU.

Solar application for Drying Woodchip in Scotland. (2008)
Journal Article
Clemente, A., Grassie, T., Henderson, D., & Kubie, J. (2008). Solar application for Drying Woodchip in Scotland. EuroSun,

A novel solar dryer for drying woodchip has been developed in Scotland. In this paper, designs and performance of both solar collector and dryer have been presented separately. Woodchip drying performance has been analysed for a range of temperatures... Read More about Solar application for Drying Woodchip in Scotland..

Models for the estimation of building integrated photovoltaic systems in urban environments (2008)
Journal Article
Clarke, P., Muneer, T., Davidson, A., & Kubie, J. (2008). Models for the estimation of building integrated photovoltaic systems in urban environments. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 222(1), 61-67. https://doi.org/10.1243/09576509jpe474

Growing concerns of global warming has spurred a rapid growth in micro-renewable technologies. Technologies, which can be integrated into building structures, such as photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, are a popular choice with clients and insta... Read More about Models for the estimation of building integrated photovoltaic systems in urban environments.

Modelling of a low temperature differential Stirling Engine. (2007)
Journal Article
Robson, A., Grassie, T., & Kubie, J. (2007). Modelling of a low temperature differential Stirling Engine. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 221, 927-943. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544062JMES631

Abstract: A full theoretical model of a low temperature difference Stirling engine is developed in this paper. The model, which starts from the first principles, gives a full differential description of the major components of the engine: the behav... Read More about Modelling of a low temperature differential Stirling Engine..

Evaluation of a new photodiode sensor for measuring global and diffuse irradiance, and sunshine duration. (2007)
Journal Article
Wood, J., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2007). Evaluation of a new photodiode sensor for measuring global and diffuse irradiance, and sunshine duration. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 125, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1531149

A new integrated device (called the BF3) has been developed, which enables the simultaneous measurement of horizontal global and diffuse irradiance as well as sunshine presence at any time. The sensor needs no specific polar alignment or routine adju... Read More about Evaluation of a new photodiode sensor for measuring global and diffuse irradiance, and sunshine duration..

Two years of measured performance of a medium-sized building integrated photovoltaic facility at Napier University, Edinburgh. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Clarke, P., Davidson, A., Kubie, J., & Muneer, T. (2007). Two years of measured performance of a medium-sized building integrated photovoltaic facility at Napier University, Edinburgh.

An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation. (2007)
Journal Article
Clarke, P., Munawwar, S., Davidson, A., Muneer, T., & Kubie, J. (2007). An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation. Building Service Engineering Research and Technology, 28, 189-197. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143624407076907

Horizontal hourly and sub-hourly diffuse and beam irradiance are required for the estimation of global irradiance on a given tilted surface. This information is used by engineers and architects for various solar energy applications and also to calcul... Read More about An investigation of possible improvements in accuracy of regressions between diffuse and global solar irradiation..

Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry. (2005)
Journal Article
McCourt, I., & Kubie, J. (2005). Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 219(11), 1191-1197. https://doi.org/10.1243/095440605X32066

To carry out remedial work in oil wells through the production tubing string, a method using a continuous length of steel coiled tubing is used. In horizontal wells substantial friction forces are generated which resist the motion of the tubing as it... Read More about Limits on the penetration of coiled tubing in horizontal oil wells: effect of the pipe geometry..