Ghaida Abu-Rumman

TL;DR: The current energy situation in Jordan is analyzed and the available renewable energy resources potential for direct investments is assessed and plans for 2,000 MW investments in wind and solar energy are ready for bidders.

TL;DR: In this article, international practices applied in olive mill wastes management and treatment methods used in major oil producing countries are presented, aiming at adding value to the olive production sectors and potential valorization options for byproducts in the MENA region.

TL;DR: Cleaner production options and proper environmental waste management systems at the mills are needed to reduce their environmental impact, this may include the adoption of the two-phase mills to reduce water use to less than half the quantities used in traditional and three phases mills.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discussed the benefits of using passive cooling in non-mechanical buildings from the economic point of view and found that the competition between cost saving and added cost (owing to the initial investment, maintenance and operation cost) can specify the usefulness and effectiveness of using the passive cooling techniques.

TL;DR: In this article, the results of the study indicated that there is a significant difference in olive oil quality obtained from different pressing systems in terms of free acidity, ultraviolet absorption, peroxide value, polyphenol content, organoleptic assessment and overall quality index.