Assessment of landfill leachate in semi-arid climate and its impact on the groundwater quality case study: Hamedan, Iran
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-019-7215-8
Abstract: To evaluate environmental impacts of solid waste landfilling, groundwater quality near the MSW landfill in a semi-arid climate of Iran (Hamedan) and its leachates were analyzed. To this aim, heavy metal concentrations, COD, BOD5, TOC,… read more here.
Keywords: groundwater; semi arid; groundwater quality; landfill ... See more keywords
Degradation Characteristics of the Optical Constants of PE-LD Film-Covered Greenhouses in an Arid Climate
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DOI: 10.1007/s10765-019-2528-y
Abstract: This study is to describe the degradation behavior of the optical constants (refractive index $$ \bar{n} $$n¯ and extinction coefficient $$ \bar{\sigma } $$σ¯) of PE-LD sheets during exposure to an arid climate. Values of… read more here.
Keywords: bar sigma; degradation; arid climate; bar ... See more keywords
Outdoor performance analysis of different PV technologies under hot semi-arid climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2020.08.023
Abstract: Abstract The outdoor performance evaluation of a 5.94 kWp grid connected photovoltaic (PV) system, implemented on the rooftop of the National School of Applied Sciences of Safi (NSASS) Morocco, has been carried out under hot… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; outdoor performance; arid climate; performance ... See more keywords
Usefulness of loading PCM into envelopes in arid climate based on Köppen–Geiger classification - Annual assessment of energy saving and GHG emission reduction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2021.103152
Abstract: Abstract A share of 22% for residential buildings along with 18% for commercial ones has caused the share of buildings in energy consumption to reach 40% in 2020. Focusing on energy demand reduction, this numerical… read more here.
Keywords: city; energy; arid climate; envelopes arid ... See more keywords
Lithium isotope signatures of weathering in the hyper-arid climate of the western Tibetan Plateau
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2020.10.021
Abstract: Abstract This study of Lithium (Li) isotopes in surface waters and sediments in the catchment of Lake Bangong and the Upper Indus on the western Tibetan Plateau aims to identify processes that control Li isotope… read more here.
Keywords: hyper arid; plateau; 7li values; tibetan plateau ... See more keywords
Seasonal variations in HbA1c among type 2 diabetes patients on a semi-arid climate between the years 2005-2015.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.11.013
Abstract: AIMS To investigate the seasonal variations of HbA1c values in a semi-arid climate among type 2 diabetic patients throughout 11 years of care. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of 2860 patients with 61,187 HbA1c measures.… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; variations hba1c; seasonal variations; arid climate ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation and modeling of photovoltaic soiling loss as a function of environmental variables: A case study of semi-arid climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2020.110874
Abstract: Abstract Photovoltaic technology is still developing in the MENA region. Nevertheless, soiling remains a major cause for performance loss in PV Modules. In this work, the soiling rate is modeled as a function of environmental… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; energy; arid climate; day ... See more keywords
Energy and Economic Performance of Plant-Shaded Building Façade in Hot Arid Climate
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DOI: 10.3390/su9112026
Abstract: The use of vegetated walls and intensive plantation around buildings has increased in popularity in hot and arid climates, such as those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is due to its contribution towards… read more here.
Keywords: plant shaded; building; arid climate; hot arid ... See more keywords