Thermal changes and their effect along the heating and cooling periods in the cities of Dohuk governorate

Abstract

Climate change is one of the most environmental phenomena affecting human activity through its effect on the deviation of climatic elements from their natural course, especially temperature in time and place, The increase in temperature rise in urban centers and urban gatherings such as Dohuk, Akri, Amadi, Zakho and Simil, Due to industrial, technological and urban development contributed to the increase in consumption of electric power significantly, They vary between urban centers, Where the length of periods of need for electricity for heating or cooling purposes varies depending on the location of latitude and according to the city elevation, since the elevated cities in which the temperature drops in winter which contributes to increased the consumption of electricity for heating purposes compared to the summer season in these areas, As it differs from low-lying areas where temperatures rise in summer which required increase in electricity consumption.These cases need to be studied and researched in order to rationalize electricity consumption in cities and urban communities and to rebalance energy consumption, development and sustainability.