Mohammed Abdelbassit Kherrafi, Abdelouahab Benseddik, Rachid Saim, Djamel Daoud, Amel Bouregueba, Ahmed Cherif Krami, Farouk Hamaimi
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Abstract
This study presents a novel, low-cost material used for solar drying of medicinal and aromatic plants, namely clay. Two solar dryers, one direct and one indirect, were designed, constructed, and ex...
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Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects aims to investigate resolutions for the continuing increase in worldwide demand for energy, the diminishing accessibility of natural energy resources, and the growing impact of energy use on the environment.
You are invited to submit manuscripts that explore the technological, scientific and environmental aspects of:
Coal energy sources
Geothermal energy sources
Natural gas
Nuclear energy sources
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Organic waste from energy use
Petroleum
Solar energy sources
Tar utilization
Sand utilization
Wind energy.