[HTML][HTML] Optimizing the configuration of external fins of solar receiver tubes for the solar parabolic trough collector

T Limboonruang, M Oyinlola, D Harmanto… - Applied Thermal …, 2025 - Elsevier
This paper aims to present a numerical study that aims to enhance the thermal efficiency of
externally finned solar absorber tubes for use in the solar parabolic trough collector (SPTC) …

[PDF][PDF] Studying the effect of phosphogypsum addition on ceramic membrane properties

A Zrelli, E Metoui, A Doucouré - Engineering and Technology Journal, 2023 - iasj.net
Membrane technology is a rapidly evolving field that has revolutionized the separation and
purification processes in various industries [1], including principally wastewater treatment …

Valorization of date palm wastes by lignin extraction to be used for the improvement of polymeric membrane characteristics

A Zrelli, W Elfalleh, A Ghorbal… - Periodica Polytechnica …, 2022 - pp.omikk.bme.hu
This work aimed to valorize Date Palm Wastes (DPW) by the extraction of lignin and its
application for polymeric membrane modification. Lignin was extracted from five types of …

Eco-Friendly Superhydrophobic Modification of Low-Cost Multi-Layer Composite Mullite Base Tubular Ceramic Membrane for Water Desalination

J Zare, M Abbasi, SA Hashemifard, N Dizge, M Dibaj… - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to investigate and develop a cost-effective and superhydrophobic ceramic
membrane for direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) applications. Two types of …

Simulation of a Solar-Powered Reverse Osmosis System Integrated with Vacuum Membrane Distillation for Desalination Brine Treatment

J Alam, OA Daoud, AK Shukla, FAA Ali… - Arabian Journal for …, 2023 - Springer
This study simulates a solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) system integrated with vacuum
membrane distillation (VMD) for desalination brine treatment. The models were simulated …

How far can membrane characteristic parameters bestow at the vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) performance: Modeling and simulation

SS Ibrahim, QF Alsalhy - Separation Science and Technology, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A mathematical model of simultaneous heat and mass transfer was presented to
describe for the first time the effects of the variation in the characteristic parameters of the …

Desalination by vacuum membrane distillation: a numerical study on the effect of heat transfer correlations and slip flow

N Loussif, J Orfi, E Ali - Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2024 - Springer
This paper deals with a numerical study of heat and mass transfer in a vacuum membrane
distillation unit used for desalination. The governing equations expressing the conservation …

Valorization of waste plastics and waste oases of Gabes-Tunisia to prepare polymeric membrane for oily wastewater treatment

A Zrelli, S Ismaili, Q Alsalhy - Euro-Mediterranean Journal for …, 2023 - Springer
Industries generate significant amounts of oily wastewater that require treatment using
various techniques, including membrane microfiltration. In this study, we investigate the …

[PDF][PDF] Applications of Helical Versus Straight Hollow Fiber Membranes: A Review

A Zrelli, J Debaya, A Doucoure, B Chaouachi - Engineering and Technology …, 2023 - iasj.net
The field of separation sciences has gained increased visibility throughout the years. In
particular, the number of articles dedicated to membrane distillation studies has steadily …

Effect of non‐solvent on the synthesis of polyvinylidene fluoride membranes for vacuum membrane distillation desalination

FH Sachett, J Duarte, M Zeni… - Environmental …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The need for freshwater boosted the research for alternative technologies with a cleaner and
more efficient approach. Membrane distillation (MD) stands out due to its efficiency in …