On February 20, 2025, a master’s thesis was discussed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering at the University of Kerbala by master’s student Hamza Abdul Waheed Kazem. His thesis is titled: “Analysis of the Kinetic Energy of a Compression Ignition Engine Operating on Exhaust Gas Recirculation Principles for Performance Evaluation and Emission Control.”
The thesis aimed to analyze the performance of a diesel engine that relies on the technology of recirculating a portion of exhaust gases to harness energy and reduce pollutant levels using an exergy methodology.
The results of the thesis led to a comprehensive graphical description of all performance variables of the diesel engine, utilizing different ratios of exhaust gases mixed with the fresh air entering the engine cylinder under various load conditions, ultimately finding the optimal operating state for the engine that ensures the highest performance levels while maintaining energy and reducing pollutant levels by ideally blending exhaust gases with fresh air.
The discussion was conducted by a committee consisting of:
1. Assistant Professor Dr. Haidar Jabbar Kurji (College of Engineering, University of Karbala) – Chair.
2. Lecturer Dr. Ali Basem Mohammed Ali (College of Engineering, Al-Warith University) – Member.
3. Lecturer Dr. Abdul Razzaq Khudhair Abbas (College of Engineering, University of Karbala) – Member.
4. Professor Dr. Mohammed Wahab Kazem (College of Engineering, University of Karbala) – Member and Supervisor.
5. Assistant Professor Dr. Raouf Mohammed Razi (College of Engineering, Al-Warith University) – Member and Supervisor.
