Research Papers by Imed Houcine

The object of this research is to experimentally investigate the principal operating parameters of a new desalination process working with an air multiple-effect humidification–dehumidification method. A test set-up was designed and constructed to carry out and optimize this technique. The main part

The performance of a newly designed solar air plate collector was investigated. A comparison between indoor and outdoor results of the experiments are presented. Graphs of collector efficiency for different operating conditions were established. Solar irradiation intensity, airflow rate and wind vel

This paper presents an experimental and theoretical study of a pad humidifier used in a new multi-stage solar desalination process in operation in Tunisia. The experimental operation of the humidifier is presented in terms of temperature, relative and absolute humidity, and the quantity of evaporate

Achievements and potential of coupling between renewable energy sources and brackish or seawater desalting technologies in Tunisia have been investigated. These sources of energy, mainly solar, wind and geothermal, have been identified throughout the country, and their suitability for coupling with