Application of sandy bed solar collector system for water extraction from air

International Journal of Energy Research

Volumn 30, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 381-394

  Kabeel, A E ^a  

^a Tanta University   (Egypt)

Author keywords

Absorption regeneration; Desiccant; Water from air

Indexed keywords

ABSORPTION; AIR; EXTRACTION; HEAT TRANSFER; SOLAR RADIATION; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; WATER;

CALCIUM CHLORIDE; DESICCANT; SANDY BED SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM; WATER EXTRACTION;

SOLAR COLLECTORS;

ABSORPTION; AIR; EXTRACTION; HEAT TRANSFER; SOLAR COLLECTORS; SOLAR RADIATION; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; WATER;

EID: 33646458104     PISSN: 0363907X     EISSN: 1099114X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/er.1155     Document Type: Article

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