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View article: Membrane distillation module powered by low-temperature solar thermal systems: Modeling and transient performance analysis
Membrane distillation module powered by low-temperature solar thermal systems: Modeling and transient performance analysis Open
This study explores the integration of a direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) module into a solar thermal water distillation system powered by solar energy. The system includes flat-plate collectors (2–6 m2), a 300-liter hot water t…
View article: Dynamic simulation of solar-powered desalination with integrated photovoltaic/thermal collectors and membrane distillation
Dynamic simulation of solar-powered desalination with integrated photovoltaic/thermal collectors and membrane distillation Open
This study describes a computational model that simulates the behaviour of a solar-powered desalination system. The model incorporates photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) collectors and direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). A novel DCMD unit…
View article: Influence of the Number of Tanks on the Performance of a Domestic Solar Water Heater
Influence of the Number of Tanks on the Performance of a Domestic Solar Water Heater Open
A study with the TRNSYS software of solar water heater installations was simulated for the domestic hot water needs of an average family in the Mediterranean climate of the city of Oran in Algeria. Comparisons of systems with one tank and …
View article: The Effect of Operating Parameters on Total Cross-membrane Flux in a PVDF Flat Sheet Membrane
The Effect of Operating Parameters on Total Cross-membrane Flux in a PVDF Flat Sheet Membrane Open
Membrane distillation (MD) is an emerging thermal membrane technology that involves water vapor driven by a vapor pressure gradient over a hydrophobic membrane. MD faces several challenges, one of which is the flux of water vapor. The tota…
View article: Sizing of an Autonomous Individual Solar Water Heater Based in Oran, Algeria
Sizing of an Autonomous Individual Solar Water Heater Based in Oran, Algeria Open
The study concerns an autonomous individual solar water heater installed in the Oran region in Algeria. Supplied by two sources of solar thermal and photovoltaic energy, this solar water heater provides domestic hot water for the needs of …
View article: Performance Investigation of the Solar Membrane Distillation Process Using TRNSYS Software
Performance Investigation of the Solar Membrane Distillation Process Using TRNSYS Software Open
Membrane distillation (MD) is a separation process used for water desalination, which operates at low pressures and feeds temperatures. Air gap membrane distillation (AGMD) is the new MD configuration for desalination where both the hot fe…
View article: Hybrid nano improved phase change material for latent thermal energy storage system: Numerical study
Hybrid nano improved phase change material for latent thermal energy storage system: Numerical study Open
The phase change materials (PCM) are widely used in several applications, especiallyi n the latent heat thermal energy storage system (LHTESS). Due to the very low thermal conductivity of PCMs. A small mass fraction of hybrid nanoparticles…
View article: DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF AN AIR-GAP MEMBRANE DISTILLATION (AGMD) PROCESS USING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS SYSTEM AND FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF AN AIR-GAP MEMBRANE DISTILLATION (AGMD) PROCESS USING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS SYSTEM AND FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS Open
In the desalination field, the membrane distillation (MD) is a new process of producing distilled water that has been developed and tested in recent years. In this paper, the integrated single cassette air-gap membrane distillation (AGMD) …
View article: Numerical analysis of the influence of maximum residual thermal stresses on the intensity factor between the matrix and particle interfaces in metal matrix composite
Numerical analysis of the influence of maximum residual thermal stresses on the intensity factor between the matrix and particle interfaces in metal matrix composite Open
A critical problem in the application of metal matrix composites is the presence of high residual thermal stresses induced during the development process. These thermally induced stresses are generally detrimental to the service life of th…
View article: Numerical investigation of latent heat thermal energy storage system
Numerical investigation of latent heat thermal energy storage system Open
The present work aims to study numerically the performance of a latent heat thermal energy storage unit. Which is composed of shell and tube. The annular space is filled by a phase change material (PCM), however the water used as a heat tr…
View article: The thermal impact of the fin tilt angle and its orientation on performance of PV cell using PCM
The thermal impact of the fin tilt angle and its orientation on performance of PV cell using PCM Open
The temperature rises of photovoltaic's cells (PV) affects its conversion efficiency.However the use of phase change material (PCM) "RT25" layer with horizontal inner fins linked to PV panel can maintain its temperature.A numerical study o…
View article: Thermo-convective Study of a Shell and Tube Thermal Energy Storage Unit
Thermo-convective Study of a Shell and Tube Thermal Energy Storage Unit Open
In this paper, we have studied numerically thermo-convective characteristics between a heat transfer fluid (HTF) and phase change material (PCM) in shell and tube thermal energy storage (TES) unit. The paraffin wax is considered as a PCM, …
View article: Thermodynamic Analysis of the Combined CSP and Desalination in Algeria
Thermodynamic Analysis of the Combined CSP and Desalination in Algeria Open
The aim of this work is thermodynamic analysis of the combine of central receiver solar power plant and multi-effect desalination (MED). The performance of the solar plant and the desalination plant both working together is tested in the M…
View article: Teaching Power Electronics and Digital Electronics using Personal Learning Environments. From Traditional Learning to Remote Experiential Learning
Teaching Power Electronics and Digital Electronics using Personal Learning Environments. From Traditional Learning to Remote Experiential Learning Open
Practical works have a fundamental role in the curriculum of any scientist, engineer, and technician. It helps learners to face the real world and put in practice what they have learned to judge their operability. Moreover, due to some lim…
View article: The Investigation of the Mixed Convection from a Confined Rotating Circular Cylinder
The Investigation of the Mixed Convection from a Confined Rotating Circular Cylinder Open
In this paper, a numerical study on the two-dimensional laminar mixed convective flow and heat transfer from an rotating circular horizontal and isothermal cylinder confined in a horizontal channel. The blockage ratio and the Prandtl numbe…
View article: Effect of the Fins Length for the Passive Cooling of the Photovoltaic Panels
Effect of the Fins Length for the Passive Cooling of the Photovoltaic Panels Open
A two-dimensional (2D) numerical model was used to simulate the use of a phase change material linked to a PV system to control the temperature rise of the PV cells. The predicted temperatures using the 2D model have been compared with exp…
View article: CFD Simulation of Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer Over Rough Surfaces
CFD Simulation of Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer Over Rough Surfaces Open
A three-dimensional numerical study of computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer simulations is conducted for a turbulent flow over rough surfaces. Numerical solutions were obtained using commercial software ANSYS FLUENT 6.3.26 for a …