In a new scientific achievement added to the record of the College of Engineering – University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Dhai’a Assi, a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, supervised an innovative project by senior student Ammar Nidal Qasim, who won the Excellence Award at the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Conference.
The event was organized by the Skills Foundation for Education and Culture (NGO) under the patronage of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and held at the Boulevard Hall – City Center, in Kirkuk Province, from October 14–15, 2025.
The project, titled “Modifying an Air Compressor to Operate Silently Using a Hermetic Refrigerator Compressor,” aimed to address the problem of noise pollution caused by conventional air compressors.
The innovation introduced a practical solution by replacing the electric motor with a hermetic refrigerator compressor, reducing the noise level from 80.3 dB to 55.8 dB without affecting volumetric efficiency. This makes it an ideal option for use in indoor environments without causing hearing discomfort or damage.
During the conference, student Ammar Nidal Qasim was honored with a certificate of appreciation, while Prof. Dr. Abdullah Dhai’a Assi received both a shield of creativity and excellence and a certificate of appreciation, after delivering a scientific lecture highlighting the importance of innovation and its practical applications.
This achievement reflects the excellence of the College of Engineering – University of Baghdad, showcasing the competence of its faculty and students in presenting innovative projects that serve the community and advance the industrial sector in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
