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Energy and exergy analysis of a solar dryer integrated with sodium sulfate decahydrate and sodium chloride as thermal storage medium by Ndukwu, M.C., Bennamoun, L., Abam, F.I., Eke, A.B., Ukoha, D.

“…Energy and exergy-based performances of a natural-convective solar dryer (NCSDR) integrated with sodium sulfate decahydrate (Na2SO4·10H2O) and sodium chloride…”
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Exergetic sustainability and economic analysis of hybrid solar-biomass dryer integrated with copper tubing as heat exchanger by Ndukwu, M.C., Simo-Tagne, M., Abam, F.I., Onwuka, O.S., Prince, S., Bennamoun, L.

“…The aim of this study is to present a new hybrid solar-biomass dryer and carry out thermal analysis based on energy and exergo-sustainability analysis…”
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Experience of Solar Drying in Africa: Presentation of Designs, Operations, and Models by Ndukwu, M. C., Bennamoun, L., Abam, F. I.

“…Africa has a very high solar insolation and a large agrarian sector with a lot of drying of agricultural products carried out with mostly open sun drying…”
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Evolution of thermo-physical properties of Akuama (picralima nitida) seed and antioxidants retention capacity during hot air drying by Ndukwu, M. C., Bennamoun, L., Anozie, O.

“…Interest in picralima nitida is growing over the years because of its therapeutic application in human and animal medicine. In many countries the dried seed is…”
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Moisture evolution, thermal properties and energy consumption of drying spent grain pellets from a blend of some cereals for small-scale bio-energy utilization: modelling and experimental study by Ndukwu, M. C., Horsfall, I. T., Lamrani, B., Wu, H., Bennamoun, L.

“…   A fixed bed convective dryer was used to assess the influence of drying temperature and geometry deformation on moisture and thermo-physical property…”
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Optimization of the energy consumption, drying kinetics and evolution of thermo-physical properties of drying of forage grass for haymaking by Ihediwa, V. E., Ndukwu, M. C., Abada, U. C., Ekop, Inemesit E., Bennamoun, L., Simo-Tagne, M., Abam, F. I.

“…The study aims to evaluate and optimise the process parameters for effectively drying two forage plants indigenous to Africa to make hay. The goal is to…”
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Nigeria's Energy deficit: The challenges and Eco- friendly approach in reducing the energy gap by Ndukwu, M. C., Onwude, D. I., Bennamoun, L., Abam, F. I., Simo-Tagne, M., Horsfall, I. T., Briggs, T.A.

“…This study provides an overview of the current energy deficit in Nigeria due to the massive challenges linked to the energy value-chain particularly the…”
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Application of a statistical design to the optimization of culture medium for α-amylase production by Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404 grown on orange waste powder by Djekrif-Dakhmouche, S., Gheribi-Aoulmi, Z., Meraihi, Z., Bennamoun, L.

“…The production optimization of α-amylase (E.C.3.2.1.1.) from Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404 fungus is obtained with statistical experimental designs. The…”
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In-Situ Evolution of Heat and Mass Transfer Phenomena and Evaporative Water Losses of Three Agro-Waste Evaporative Cooling Pads: An Experimental and Modeling Study by Ndukwu, M. C., Manuwa, S. I., Bennamoun, L., Olukunle, O. J., Abam, F. I.

“…Utilization of evaporative cooling to condition rooms for increased productivity of farm animals is very common. The major challenge in adopting this…”
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Determination of the Moisture-Sorption Isotherms and Isosteric Heat of Henna Leaves by Bennaceur, S., Draoui, B., Touati, B., Benseddik, A., Saad, A., Bennamoun, L.

“…Equilibrium moisture desorption and adsorption isotherms of Lawsonia inermis L. (commonly known as henna) leaves at temperatures of 30, 40 and 50°C with a…”
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Baker's Yeast Behavior during Vacuum Agitated Contact Drying by Bennamoun, L., Afzal, M., Léonard, A.

“…Drying is considered as an intensive operation that consumes large quantities of energy. Usually, baker's yeast is obtained using freeze drying or…”
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CONVECTIVE DRYING OF CHERRY TOMATO: STUDY OF SKIN EFFECT by R. KHAMA, F. AISSANI, R. ALKAMA, L. BENNAMOUN, L. FRAIKIN, T. SALMON, E. PLOUGONVEN, A. LEONARD

“…A whole single cherry tomato was dried in a forced convective micro-dryer. The experiments were carried out at constant air velocity and humidity and…”
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Comparative experimental evaluation and thermodynamic analysis of the possibility of using degraded C15-C50 crankcase oil waste as thermal storage materials in solar drying systems by Ndukwu, M.C., Edet Ben, Augustine, Lamrani, B., Wu, Hongwei, Bennamoun, L., Abam, F.I.

“…•Solar dryer with liquid thermal storage infused in copper tubes to form a composite heat exchanger is investigate.•Used C15-C50 crankcase oil formed part of…”
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Etude expérimentale et modélisation du séchage de boues générées par l'épuration des eaux usées by BENNAMOUN, L, LEONARD, A

“…Dans ce travail, des résultats expérimentaux relatifs au séchage de boues générées dans deux stations d’épuration d’eaux usées sont présentés. Les expériences…”
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Modeling of coupled heat and mass transfer during drying of ebony wood using indirect natural convection solar dryer by Simo-Tagne, Merlin, Bonoma, Beguidé, Bennamoun, Lyes, Monkam, Louis, Léonard, Angélique, Zoulalian, André, Rogaume, Yann

“…This study presented the behavior of a laboratory scale solar dryer, which was designed with the objective of meeting the needs of low income carpenters of the…”
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Influence of drying applications on wood, brick and concrete used as building materials: a review by Ndukwu, M. C., Bennamoun, L., Simo-Tagne, M., Ibeh, M. I., Abada, U. C., Ekop, I. E.

“…Concrete, brick and wood are commonly used materials for building and other infrastructures. Drying is an important process involved in the production and the…”
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Numerical simulation of drying under variable external conditions: Application to solar drying of seedless grapes by Bennamoun, Lyes, Belhamri, Azeddine

“…The aim of this work is to study the drying kinetic behavior with respect to the variation of the external conditions. Diffusion model based on Fick’s law is…”
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Design and simulation of a solar dryer for agriculture products by Bennamoun, Lyes, Belhamri, Azeddine

“…The aim of this work is to study a simple efficient and inexpensive solar batch dryer for agriculture products. During periods of low sunshine a heater is…”
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Contribution à l'étude de faisabilité de séchoirs solaires pour les produits agricoles by Belhamri, Azeddine, Bennamoun, L

“…Le séchoir simulé est de type 'lots', utilisant l'air chauffé par un capteur plan à air. L'étude prend en considération l'effet de rétrécissement, conduisant…”
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Use of experimental planning for the optimization of the production of amylase by Aspergillus oryzae Ahlburg (Cohen) 1042.72 cultivated on medium containing orange scrap by Bennamoun, L, Meraihi, Z, Dakhmouche, S

“…Les dechets d'oranges issus de la fabrication du jus, par leurs richesses en sucres facilement fermentescibles ont ete utilises comme milieu de base a 2% (w/v)…”
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