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KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
1. Power Transmission Line & Lighting of Highways:
- Design overhead lines, instillation and, maintenance,
- EMF modeling & coupling,
- Pipeline, cable size, poles & illumination (lux).
2. Electrical Design & Low Voltage System:
- Main & sub-main & sizing of cables,
„XVoltage drop calculation,
„XDesign drawing for power, telephone, computer, fire alarm, central clock, TV, lighting, security & audio visual.
3. Electromagnetic Field as a Major Practical Experience:
- Environmental Radiation Effects on Human Health (Member & Organizer of World Health Organization- Inclusion in the Upcoming 2006-2007 (9th) Edition of Who's Who in Science and Engineering).
- Applied Mitigation Solution (Received International Prize from USA in 2002 for Creating New Applicable Techniques to Minimize the EMF ELF).
- EMF Calculation & Measurements (Using the Latest Technology EMF Equipments- EFC400 Magnetic & Electric Field Calculation at Telecommunication, Power Lines and Stations) NARDA Safety Test Solutions-USA/UK Products & Berlin Manufactures in 2005.
- Practical Experience in a Wide Range of Testing: Near Living Areas, Military, Hospital and Commercial Systems and Prepare Technical Reports for Delivery to Clients.
- Applied International Standards and Technical Regulations in the Field of Electromagnetic Compatibility (According To VDE 0848 ICNIRP) and Cover Various Product Testing Environment, Spectrum Ranges & Analyzers, EMF Detectors and Wide Range Of Power Meters.
- Effect of EMF on Pipelines & Measurements (Proposed of Using Satellite Monitoring System- GIS Systems from Startrak Pigging Technologies- Texas- USA 2005)
PROJECTS & LOCATIONS
* Measurement of Electromagnetic Field near Pinjar Northern Terminal Power Transmission Line 380 kV - June 01- Australia
* Measurement of EMF near pipeline junction/Power Transmission Line 380 kV ¡V Feb. 02- Australia
* Subbiah Rd 73 Km (300 kV) - August 03-Kuwait
* Critical Review Risk Associated with ELF EMF Radiation in the State of Kuwait ¡V June 05 ¡V Kuwait
* Measurement of the Electric and Magnetic Fields from High Tension Overhead Power Line and Home Appliances at the Power Frequency Level - August 2004 ¡V Kuwait
* Risks Associated with AC Interference at Kuwaiti Utility Corridors (Pipelines Near Electric Power Lines) - July 2005 ¡V Kuwait
* EMF World Wide Standards at State of Kuwait (prepared) - December 2005 - Kuwait
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in Electrical Engineering
University of Western Australia
B.Sc. in Power Engineering University of Technology
B.Sc. in Power Electronic Engineering University of Technology
AWARDS & CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
- USA Second Place Prize Award - NAPS USA October 02.
- University Postgraduate Award (UPA)-University of Western Australia, Australia, January 99.
- Travel Award - AUPEC 02 - Melbourne- Australia - September 2002.
- IEEE Region 10 Student Paper Competition - Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics- Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia - February 01.
- Ranked the (1st) out of (33) graduates at University of Technology, May 1995.
- Special Courses at Organizational and Staff Development Services, University of Western Australia, School of Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering, Australia 1999-2002.
- Special Courses at Human Resource Division- Manpower Development Department, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, State of Kuwait 2004-2006.
EMPLOYMENT
- August 04-Present (Associate Research Scientist/Project Manger - Department of Advanced Systems-Division of Environment and Urban Development-Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research).
- July 03-July 04 (Project Manager/Senior Consultant Engineer-PACE "Pan Arab Consulting Engineers"- Branch of State of Kuwait).
- February 03-June 03 (Lecturer-Energy Systems Center-University of Western Australia-Western Australia-Perth-Australia).
- May 99-Janurary 03 (Part Time Power System Laboratory Demonstrator, Technician & PhD Student- University of Western Australia-Western Australia-Perth-Australia).
- July 95-December 98 (Power System Engineer-High Voltage Power Transmission Engineer-Zubaidi Agencies & Marketing Consultancy-Republic of Yemen)
PUBLICATIONS (Journals):
1. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Variable Step Length Finite Difference Methods for Calculation of the 3-Phase Electromagnetic Field in the long Conductor Approach", Taylor & Francis Group International Journal of Electronics, Journal TETN Vol. 92 issue 06 pp 357-373 UK.
2. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Phase Position and Phase Relocation for the Feasibility of Electromagnetic Field Mitigation" ACTA (Scientific and Technical Publishing Company), International Journal of Modeling and Simulation, p.p. 121 to 130 Volume 24/Number 3/2004, ISSN: 0228-6203 (205), USA/Canada.
3. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "New Formulation Based on Finite Difference Method for Solving Electromagnetic Field in 3-Phase Systems ". A journal paper submitted to IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, USA.
4. M. A. Elhirbawy, A. Qabazard, L. S. Jennings "Electromagnetic Field Coupling between Electric Power Transmission line and a Pipeline in 3-Phase System" A journal paper submitted to ACTA (Scientific and Technical Publishing Company), International Journal of Modeling and Simulation, USA/Canada.
5. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, and "Finite Difference Method Effective Tool for Analyzing the Electromagnetic Field Coupling" A journal paper submitted to (IJEEE) International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, UK.
6. A. M. Qabazard, M. A. Elhirbawy, "Study on the EMF Coupling Associated with AC Interference at Kuwaiti Pipelines", Journal Submitted to European Journal of Scientific Research (ISSN: 1450-216X) August 2005, UK.
7. M. A. Elhirbawy, "A Rigorous Method for Solving Electromagnetic Field at Interface Regions in Finite Difference", Journal submitted to Euro-Asian Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN: 1450-216X) September 05, UK.
PUBLICATIONS (International & IEEE Conferences):
8. M. A. Elhirbawy, T. T. Nguyen, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Calculation of Electromagnetic Field Established by Power Transmission Line Using Finite Difference Techniques" IEEE CCECE 02, Vol. 1, p.p. 311-316, May 2002, Canada.
9. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Variable Step Size for Calculation of EMF of Power Transmission Line Using Finite Difference Techniques " IEEE TENCON, Vol. 3, p.p. 1830-1833, Oct 02, Beijing, China
10. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Un-Symmetric Vectorized Sparse Solver and Finite Difference Method for Solving Electromagnetic Field in Long Conductor " IEEE EMC Europe 2002, Vol. 2, p.p. 1047-1052, September 2002, Sorrento, Italy.
11. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Practical Results and Finite Difference Method to Analyze the Electric and Magnetic Field Coupling Between Power Transmission Line and Pipeline", ISCAS 2003 Vol. 3, p.p. 431 to 434, May 03, ISBN 0-7803-7762-1, IEEE, Bangkok, Thailand.
12. M. A. Elhirbawy, "A Quantitative Study of the Electromagnetic Field Coupling Between Electric Power Transmission line and Railway" The Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol. 1, p.p. 269 to 374, May 2003, ISBN 0-7803-7762-1, IEEE Catalog Number 03CH37430C, Montreal, Canada.
13. M. A. Elhirbawy, "Simulation of Voltage Distribution Calculation Methods Over a String of Suspension Insulators", IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition in Energy Delivery and Services, September 2003, ISBN 0-7803-8111-4, IEEE Catalogue Number 03CH37495C, Library of Congress 2003107837, Dallas, Texas, USA.
14. M. A. Elhirbawy, "Investigation on the Characteristics of A String of Insulator due to the Effect of Dirt", IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition in Energy Delivery and Services, September 03, ISBN 0-7803-8111-4, IEEE Catalogue Number 03CH37495C, Library of Congress 2003107837, Dallas, Texas, USA.
15. A. M. Qabazard, M. A. Elhirbawy "Critical Review Risk Associated with Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Radiation in the State of Kuwait" IEEE SCI, Volume 3, pp. 330 to 333 ISBN 980-6560-52-3, 2005 Florida USA.
16. A. M. Qabazard, M. A. Elhirbawy "Physical Measurements and Calculation Approach of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field", IEEE EMC 2005, Chicago USA
17. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "A Quantitative Study on the Feasibility of Electromagnetic Field Reduction by Phase Relocation in 3-Phase Systems " NAPS 02, Vol.1, p.p. 21-28, State of Arizona U.S.A.
18. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Boundary Conditions Around Discontinues Conductors Points for Calculation of the Electromagnetic Field in 3-Phase Systems" STCEX 02, Vol. 2, p.p. 114-121, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
19. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Temperature and Earth Resistivity Effects in Calculation of Electromagnetic Field Using Three-Point Formulae Based on Finite Difference Method" Proc of the AUPEC Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Monash University, ISBN 0-7326-2206-9, October 2002, Melbourne, Australia.
20. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Finite Difference Method Simulation and Important Factors Affecting the Electromagnetic Fields Established by Electric Power Transmission Lines", Proc of the IUPEES2002, Inter University Postgraduate Electrical Engineering Symposium, October 2002, Australia.
21. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Optimization of Transmission Line Phase Position for Electromagnetic Field Mitigation In 3-Phase Systems", 7th IASTED International Multi-Conference, Power and Energy Systems, PES 2003, Vol. 1, p.p. 406¡V411, Feb. 24-26, ISBN 0-88986-335-0, ISSN 1482-7891, California, USA.
22. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Numerical Techniques and Experimental Results for Evaluating the Electromagnetic Field Coupling Between Power Transmission Line and Pipeline", 7th IASTED International Multi-Conference, Power and Energy Systems, PES 03, Vol. 1, p.p. 412 to 417, Feb 2003, ISBN 0-88986-335-0, ISSN 1482-7891, California, USA.
23. M. A. Elhirbawy, L. S. Jennings, W. W. L. Keerthipala, "Electromagnetic Field Coupling Between Single Phase Power Transmission Line and Telephone Cable" IPEC2003, ISBN 981-04-8705-3, Nov 2003, Singapore.
24. M. A. Elhirbawy, A. M. Qabazard, O. A. Al-Sayegh "Predicting Magnetic Field in Proximity of Power Transmission Lines Using Artificial Neural Networks" IASTED 2005, pp 92-96, ISBN 0-88986-465-9, ISSN: 1482-7891, PES June 05, Spain.
25. A. M. Qabazard, M. A. Elhirbawy "Danger Classification of EMF Radiation near 5th Ring Road Electric Power Transmission Line", UNESCO/WHO meeting, 2005-Armenia.
26. M. A. Elhirbawy, Adel M. Qabazard, "Occurrence the Induced AC Voltage on Pipeline and Physical Measurements at Aldoha West Plant" Third International Conference on Energy Research & Development (ICERD-3), Volume 2, pp 836 to 844, ISBN, November 21-23, 2005- Kuwait.
27. M. A. Elhirbawy, A. M. Qabazard, "Simulation on Calculation & Measurement the ELF EMF At Vehicle", Paper accepted in the 3rd International Symposium on Systems & Human Science SSR, March 2006, Vienna Austria.
28. M. A. Elhirbawy, A. M. Qabazard, A. Al-Qattan, "Proposal of Satellite Monitoring System for Pipeline Security Assessment in State of Kuwait", Abstract Paper Submitted to 1st International Water Conference & Exhibition, March 2006 Kuwait.
29. M. A. Elhirbawy, A. M. Qabazard, O. Al-Sayegh, " Proposal of Using the Geographic Information System for exploring EMF-ELF in State of Kuwait", Paper accepted in Kuwait Second International GIS Conference & Exhibition, February 2006, Kuwait.
30. O. Al-Sayegh, M. A. Elhirbawy, A. M. Qabazard, "Using Artificial Neural Networks to Measure the ELF EMF inside/outside the Vehicle", Full paper accepted in IASTED International Conference on Energy and Power Systems EPS, March 29-31, 2006, Chiang Mai, Thailand
TECHNICAL REPORTS
31. M. A. Elhirbawy, Adel M. Qabazard, "Survey and Study on the EMF Coupling Associated with AC Interference at Kuwaiti Pipelines", KISR Technical Report, June 2005-Kuwait.
32. A. M. Qabazard, M. A. Elhirbawy, "Classification of EMF Radiation near 5th Ring Road Electric Power Transmission Line", KISR Technical Report, August 2005-Kuwait.
33. M. A. Elhirbawy, Adel M. Qabazard, O. Al-Sayegh "Simulation of Achieving Vehicle Device EMC: Measuring the EMF at Variable Speed", KISR Technical Report, December 2005-Kuwait.
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