Efficiency and durability of a self-cleaning coating on concrete and stones under both natural and artificial ageing trials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.10.052
Abstract: Abstract This study aimed to test the performance under long-term working conditions of a commercial self-cleaning coating, a water-based TiO 2 sol, on three building materials important in recent and older European heritage; Portland limestone,… read more here.
Keywords: efficiency durability; artificial ageing; self; self cleaning ... See more keywords
Feasibility of water-cooled photovoltaic panels under the efficiency and durability aspects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.06.087
Abstract: Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) panels can increase their efficiency and durability by using water-cooled systems. In this paper, the authors present a methodology to establish the degradation rate (DR) of PV panels related to their durability… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; water cooled; water; efficiency durability ... See more keywords
Efficiency and durability of the linings channels of geosynthetics
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DOI: 10.18720/мсе.96.4
Abstract: Abstract. The investigation is concerned with seepage-control canal lining made of geosynthetic materials (GSM): polymer geomembranes and bentonitic mats (bentomats) with protective coatings. Efficiency and longevity criteria of lining made of geomembranes, bentomats and protective… read more here.
Keywords: lining compared; durability linings; lining made; bentomat lining ... See more keywords