Event Program
Saudi MET 2024
Opening and Plenary Session
Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment of mechanical equipment
Dr. Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed
08:30 - 08:40Turbomachinery for a Modern Energy Economy
Dr. Kalus Brun,
The Director of Research & Development at Elliott Group
Afternoon Sessions
Reverse Engineering of Equipment and Spare Parts (overall process and methods) (CFD and modeling)
Amer Al Dhafiri
Rehan Farooqi
Day 1 Tuesday, Dec 10
Parallel Sessions
Optimizing Time-Varying Effluent Discharge in Tidal Waters and Sloping Beaches
Ahmed Al Kasbi
3:40 - 4:00 pmHigh-Resolution Stress Models of Poro-Elastic Deformation in Pressure-Saturated Porous Media
Axel Dorian
Space-born data for the analysis of the dynamics of magnetic elements in the solar atmosphere
Adel Sulaiman Alanezy
3:15 - 3:35 pmA Geometric Formulation of the Navier-Lame Equation using Discrete Exterior Calculus
Pieter Boom
3:40 - 4:00 pmThe Effect of Geodesic Convexity in Fixed Point Theory and Convex Optimization
Sani Salisu
4:05 - 4:25 pmDevelopment and challenges associated with conjugate gradient methods for vector optimization
Jamilu Yahaya
5:40 – 6:00 pmDay 2 Wednesday, Dec 11
Parallel Sessions
Monotonicity Methods for Mean Field Games: A Functional Analytic Perspective
Diogo Gomes
10:50 – 11:30 amStochastic Optimization: Adaptive Variance Reduction and Bayesian Quasi-Newton Methods
Raul Tempone
11:40 – 12:20 pmA numerical model for fluid structure interactions based on a fictitious domain approach
Daniele Boffi
1:30 – 2:10 pmDay 3 Thursday, Dec 12
Parallel Sessions
Enumeration of possible strongly regular graphs with parameters (85,14,3,2)
Sergey Shpectorov
11:15 – 11:55 amA 40-Year Mathematical Journey: From UCED to AI-Driven Insights in the Dirichlet Energy Problem
Mohamed Amine Khamsi
1:15 – 2:05 pmAvatars of a concept from Fixed Point Theory in Graph Theory and Theoretical Computer Science
Vasile Berinde
2:15 – 2:55 pmExploring new optimal fourth-order derivative free iteration techniques for solving nonlinear equations and their applications
Moin-ud-Din Junjua
3:50 – 4:10 pmOn successive approximations for strictly pseudocontactive mappings in Banach Spaces
Ghaziyah Alsahli
4:15 – 4:35 pmEigenvalue free intervals of distance matrices of threshold and chain graphs
Milica Andjelic
3:25 – 3:45 pmAn Improved Conjugate Gradient Methods for Riemannian Manifold on Nonconvex Optimization Problems
Nasiru Salihu
Efficient Inertial Halpern-type Relaxed CQ Algorithms with Applications in Classification Problems
Abdulwahab Ahmad
4:15 – 4:35 pmOpening and Plenary Session
Turbomachinery for Sustainable Energy
Dr. Klaus Brun, the Director of Research & Development at Elliott Group
08:40 - 09:10Proportions and Causes of Mechanical Equipment Failures in Petrochemical Plants
Mosaed Al-Garni, Professional Consultant and Trainer
09:10 - 09:40Additive Manufacturing Technology and Standards
Chip Eskridge,
PE, CWI, Chairman ASME B31
Dr. Mark Douglass,
Business Development Manager for Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions
Panel Discussion 1: Adaptive engineering strategies to resolve emerging technical challenges Selected industry leaders and experts
Selected industry leaders and experts
10:00 - 10:45
Technical Session
Track I- Design, Modeling and Reliability – Session 1
Converting CVN data to toughness in line pipe steel assessment
Presenter: Dr. Nathaniel Switzner American University of Iraq Sulaimani
13:00 - 13:20A new look at reusable launch vehicles for LEO (low earth orbit)
Presenter: Dr. Farooq Saeed Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
13:20 - 13:40Predictive Maintenance Dashboard: Enhancing Boiler Efficiency and Reliability
Presenter: Sella Mahendran and Abdulaziz Mubarak, Saudi Aramco
13:40 - 14:00Track II- Material Transition and Advanced Manufacturing – Session 1
Lattice structures created by Additive Manufacturing are potential materials with distinct mechanical characteristics
Presenter: Dr. Aamer Nazir King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
13:00 - 13:20Success Stories of Deploying AM Components Within Aramco Operating Facilities
Presenter: Dhakhel Aldakhel, Saudi Aramco
13:20 - 13:40Fabrication methods, elemental compositions, and corrosion resistance properties of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) coatings
Presenter: Abdulaziz Alaboodi, Qassim University
13:40 - 14:00Technical Session
Track I - Design, Modeling and Reliability – Session 2
Decarbonization Utilizing Guide Pole Sleeve Covers in Floating Roof Tanks
Presenter: Fayez Al-Ghamdi, Youssef Al-Hannoush, Saudi Aramco
14:25 - 14:45Track II Digital Futures and Transformative Technologies – Session 1
Predicts equipment failure by using Artificial intelligence and Machine learning modules.
Presenter: Hadi Al-Qahtani, Ahmad Al-Ghazal, Saudi Aramco
14:25 - 14:45Piloting use of 5G Orbital welding (FCAW) in a Gas Plant Project
Presenter: Alawi Alsaigh, Saudi Aramco
14:45 - 15:05Machine learning to predict the elemental composition of steel alloys
Presenter: Safwan Zayed, Saudi Aramco
15:05 - 15:25Opening and Plenary Session
Digitally Enhanced Knowledge to Accelerate Competency Development
Dr. Charles Becht IV, CEO of Becht
08:05 - 08:30Fundamentals and Applications of Thermal Spray Coatings
Prof. Javad Mostaghimi, Mechanical Engineering
Director, Centre for Advanced Coatings Technologies (CACT)
08:30 - 09:00Circular Economy: Targeting 2030 net zero commitment through redesigning materials lifecycle
Dr. Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed
Program Leader: BIM
09:00 - 09:30Panel Discussion 2: Steering Professionals for Success in Rapidly Evolving Markets
Selected leaders from academic and training institutions
09:30 - 10:15Technical Session
Track I- Material Transition and Advanced Manufacturing – Session 2
A Case Study on Resolving Chronic High Vibrations of a Critical Centrifugal Gas Compressor
Presenter: Amer Al-Amer Saudi Aramco
11:25 - 11:45Track II – Emerging Trends in Engineering Education
How innovative technologies are reshaping engineering education
Presenter: Dr. Nathaniel Switzner, American University of Iraq Sulaimani
10:45 - 11:05Leveraging Innovative Technologies for Engineering Education Transformation
Presenter: Reem AlKhaldi Saudi Aramco
11:05 - 11:25Feasibility of using byproducts from the orange, mango, and lemon juice manufacturing processes as a renewable energy solution
Presenter: Dr. Mohamed Ismail
King Faisal University
Technical Session
Track I- Energy Resources and Technology – Session 1
Optimizing Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers for Enhanced Decarbonization Efforts
Presenter: Ahamd Afandi, Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Papa Cisse, Saudi Aramco
13:20 - 13:40A Methodology to Reduce Energy Consumption in HVAC Systems
Presenter: Rahaf Almutairi, Hamza Al-Khateeb, and Khaled Al-Mulhim, Saudi Aramco
13:40 - 14:00Track II - Design, Modeling and Reliability – Session 3
Steam Driven Blower Proactive Monitoring Utilizing SEEQ
Presenter: Hussain Al-Kabah, Saudi Aramco
13:20 - 13:40Lesson learned from the very unlikely multiple machinery protection layers failure
Presenter: Jainul Sharq, A SABIC and SPDC Joint Venture
13:40 - 14:00Technical Session
Track I- Energy Resources and Technology – Session 1
Developing heat exchangers for the manufacture of High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Presenter: Leonardo Cotrufo, Saudi Aramco
14:15 - 14:35Excellent fuel quality is essential for ensuring the long-term performance of an aeroderivative gas turbine
Presenter: Sivakumar Sankaran, Saudi Aramco
14:35 - 14:55