Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Uzair Sajjad, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Sultan
- Language: English
Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments addresses the critical need for energy-efficient climate control solutions in storage, indust… Read more
Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments addresses the critical need for energy-efficient climate control solutions in storage, industry and agriculture, amid climate change and rising energy costs. This reference explores innovative hybrid systems, including evaporative cooling, radiative cooling, desiccant systems, and renewable energy integration, to meet demands of sustainable environmental management. The book's contents encompass thermally driven desiccant dehumidification, phase change materials, solar thermal collectors, AI and IoT-based control systems, and applications in agriculture. It combines theoretical foundations, experimental methods, case studies, and practical applications, offering a holistic view of current advancements and future trends. Designed for practitioners, researchers, and graduate students, "Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments" provides actionable insights to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and support the global energy transition. Its interdisciplinary approach and inclusion of techno-economic analyses make it an essential resource for developing sustainable climate-control solutions aligned with UN SDGs, particularly SDG 7, 9, 11, and 13.
- Presents hybrid cooling and dehumidification systems integrating renewable energy
- Explores advanced control strategies, including AI and IoT applications
- Provides practical case studies for sustainable climate control solutions
- Addresses energy efficiency and environmental impact in controlled environments
- Combines thermal engineering, renewable energy, and agricultural applications
Researchers and professionals in thermal systems, HVAC, and renewable energy
1. Introduction to Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Systems for Controlled Environments
2. Thermally Driven Desiccant Dehumidification System for Greenhouse Application
3. Energy Efficient Evaporative Cooling Systems for Various Applications
4. Study on Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Agricultural Storage Applications
5. Study on Energy Recovery Ventilators for Heat Pump Systems
6. Integration of Solar Thermal Collectors with Desiccant Cooling Systems for Controlled Environments
7. Performance Evaluation of Radiative Cooling for Greenhouse Temperature Control
8. Hybrid Cooling Strategies for Agricultural Storage in Hot and Humid Regions
9. AI and IoT-based Control for Optimized Greenhouse Cooling and Dehumidification
10. Thermal Energy Storage Materials for Day-Night Cooling Applications in Greenhouses
11. Application of Desiccant Coated Heat Exchangers in Agricultural Storage Facilities
12. Passive and Active Cooling Strategies for Livestock Shelters in Arid Climates
13. Endothermic Salts Based Greenhouse Cooling Systems
14. Future Trends in Climate-Responsive Thermal Systems for Sustainable Agriculture
2. Thermally Driven Desiccant Dehumidification System for Greenhouse Application
3. Energy Efficient Evaporative Cooling Systems for Various Applications
4. Study on Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Agricultural Storage Applications
5. Study on Energy Recovery Ventilators for Heat Pump Systems
6. Integration of Solar Thermal Collectors with Desiccant Cooling Systems for Controlled Environments
7. Performance Evaluation of Radiative Cooling for Greenhouse Temperature Control
8. Hybrid Cooling Strategies for Agricultural Storage in Hot and Humid Regions
9. AI and IoT-based Control for Optimized Greenhouse Cooling and Dehumidification
10. Thermal Energy Storage Materials for Day-Night Cooling Applications in Greenhouses
11. Application of Desiccant Coated Heat Exchangers in Agricultural Storage Facilities
12. Passive and Active Cooling Strategies for Livestock Shelters in Arid Climates
13. Endothermic Salts Based Greenhouse Cooling Systems
14. Future Trends in Climate-Responsive Thermal Systems for Sustainable Agriculture
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Uzair Sajjad
Dr. Uzair Sajjad is a postdoctoral fellow at the Interdisciplinary Research Center of Sustainable Energy Systems at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering at the National Taipei University of Technology in Taiwan for two and a half years. He completed his PhD at National Chiao Tung University Taiwan and, for his research excellence, was awarded two science and technology awards by CTCI Taiwan. He is investigating different topics of heat transfer, energy, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, surface engineering, heat pump and vacuum freeze-drying, and additive manufacturing. He has won 3.5 million NTD grants from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) in Taiwan, China. He has published over 80 SCI articles and book chapters in these areas, garnering over 3400 citations. He has also served as a reviewer and guest editor for many respected journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Postdoctoral Fellow, Interdisciplinary Research Center of Sustainable Energy Systems, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi ArabiaHM
Hafiz Muhammad Ali
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ali is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow of Institute of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) UK, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UK and Editor in Chief of Emerging Technologies and Materials in Thermal Engineering (Elsevier). He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS), Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom. He was a postdoc at Water and Energy Laboratory of University of California at Merced, United States. Recently, he has been serving as the Associate Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering, and as Director of Renewable Energy Laboratory at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Renewable Energy Laboratory, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaMS
Muhammad Sultan
Dr. Sultan is an Associate Professor of Energy and Environmental Engineering at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. He is also a Research Fellow at the University of South Africa and INTI International University, Malaysia. He has contributed to research at WPI-I2CNER, Japan, and CORE, Canada. Holding a PhD and postdoctoral research experience from Japan and Canada, he has been recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University/Elsevier. Dr. Sultan has authored over 200 journal articles, 15 books, and 25 book chapters, with more than 6,500 citations. As an editor for 20 journals and a reviewer for over 100, his research focuses on sustainable energy systems, advanced cooling technologies, and agricultural engineering innovations, contributing to both academic excellence and global sustainability
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan