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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823084703321

Titolo

Renewable energy . Part IV World Renewable Energy Congress VI, 1-7 July 2000, Brighton, UK : renewables: the energy for the 21st century / / edited by A.A.M. Sayigh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : , : Pergamon, , 2000

©2000

ISBN

1-282-30902-1

9786612309021

0-08-054051-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (634 pages)

Disciplina

333.794

Soggetti

Renewable energy sources

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Renewable Energy; Copyright Page; Contents; PART IV; SOLAR THERMAL APPLICATIONS/POSTER PAPERS; Chapter 1. Application of Solar Energy to Obtain Hydrogen and Hydrogen Containng Gases; Chapter 2. Requirements for successful Solar Cooker Program; Chapter 3. Application of Proportional-Sum-Derivative Control Methodology for Energy Efficiency Enhancement of Building Energy Systems; Chapter 4. A Numerical Model and Experimental Study of Natural Solar Drying of Cassava in Abidjan ( Cote D'Ivoire); Chapter 5. Dissemination of GHE Solar Dryer in Indonesia

Chapter 6. Performance Prediction of A Solar Water Heater Using Artificial Neural NetworksChapter 7. Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables Using Solar Dryers. Comparative Study for Solar and Natural Drying of Grapes, Figs, Tomatoes and Onions. Temperature Measurement, Calculating the Generated Energy and Dryer Efficiency During Drying; Chapter 8. A Comparison of Two Developed Designs of Tilted Tray Solar Still; Chapter 9. A Controlled Laboratory Test on Pyramid Shaped Tilted Tray Solar Still; Chapter 10. Solar Energy Distribution Model for Greenhouses

Chapter 11. Simulation of the Multipass Airflows in Solar Air HeaterChapter 12. Estimation of Convective Mass Transfer in Active



Single Slope Solar Still; Chapter 13. Development of a Rice Hull Cyclonic Furnace for Drying Applications; Chapter 14. The Application of Solar Tunnel Dryer in Indonesia; Chapter 15. Introducing Solar Drying in A Developing Country: The Case of Cambodia; Chapter 16. Theoratical Investigation of the Water-Lithium Bromide Vapour Absorption Cooler; Chapter 17. Development of the Solar Crop Dryers in Tunisia

Chapter 18. Solar Refrigeration for Developing Countries Using A Solid-Absorption CycleChapter 19. Effect of Fluid Prandtl Number on Natural Convection in Cylindrical Enclosure; Chapter 20. Design and Construction of a Solar Thermal Miniplant; Chapter 21. Cost Estimates Air-Cooled and Water Cooled Air-Conditioning Systems; Chapter 22. Solar Powered Air Conditioning System for A Hospital in Manzanillo; Chapter 23. Spot Coolers as An Alternative to Conventional Cooling; Chapter 24. Application of Solar Drying Systems in Rural Nepal

Chapter 25. The Performance of the Capillary Film Solar Still Installed in South AlgeriaChapter 26. Solar Cooking-An Appropriate Technology for Developing Countries; Chapter 27. The Effect of Walls Conductivity on the Convective Structure in a three Heated Walls Vessel; Chapter 28. Dynamic Modelization of a Cascades Solar Distiller Greenhouse; Chapter 29. Solar Energy Utilization in Agriculture in Nigeria; Chapter 30. Solar Installations for Hot-Water Supply in Turkmenistan; Chapter 31. Performance Simulation Model of Natural Convection Type Solar Tunnel Dryer

Chapter 32. Performance Prediction of A Non-airconditioned Passive Solar House for Cold Climate of Srinagar in India

Sommario/riassunto

The World Renewable Energy Congress is a key event at the start of the 21st century. It is a vital forum for researchers with an interest in helping renewables to reach their full potential.  The effects of global warming and pollution are becoming more apparent for all to see - and the development of renewable solutions to these problems is increasingly important globally. If you were unable to attend the conference, the proceedings will provide an invaluable comprehensive summary of the latest topics and papers.