Advances in Civil, Chemical, and Petrochemical Engineering for Sustainable Development

This new book, Advances in Civil, Chemical, and Petrochemical Engineering for Sustainable Development, brings together a diverse collection of research contributions spanning multiple engineering disciplines, highlighting advancements in sustainability, materials science, environmental technologies, structural engineering, and computational modeling. The chapters discuss key challenges and innovative solutions, covering topics such as kinetic façade systems for energy-efficient buildings, wastewater treatment strategies, structural optimization, and renewable energy applications. Additionally, studies on predictive modeling, adsorption mechanisms, and process optimization provide critical insights for enhancing industrial and environmental performance. By integrating experimental investigations, numerical simulations, and analytical approaches, this book offers a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. It aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and inspire future developments in engineering and technology, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient built environment. Chapters discuss state-of-the-art tools for improving sustainable building performance, traffic safety analysis tools, wastewater treatment using biochar and other methods, analyzing the effects concrete degradation, forecasting irrigation and water requirements for crops, 3D computational fluid dynamics modeling, using magnetic carbon nano-tubes for adsorbing copper (II) ions from wastewater, and more. The book presents selected best papers from the proceedings 9th Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology (BICET 2023) focusing on the theme "Engineering and Technologies for a Cleaner and Greener World". All the selected papers have undergone a double-blind review. The volume provides a diverse perspective, showcasing international collaboration in engineering and technology research. Presenting a selection of research reports on advancements and innovations in engineering and technology, the volume covers diverse topics and provides informative research for researchers, industry professionals, and students engaged in and interested in civil, chemical, and petrochemical engineering for sustainable development.