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Prof. Dr. Eng. Habib Ben Bacha, full Professor of Mechanical Engineering, at Engineering School of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax - Tunisia. Currently Associate Professor at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU), College of Engineering at Alkahrj - Saudi Arabia. Head of Department of M.E.D at PSAU (2008-2018). Manager of training at the ENIS (2005-2007). Elected as a member of the scientific council of the ENIS (2002-2005). He received his Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering in 1987 from Sfax University, Master of Science in Electric Machines and Power Systems in 1992 and Doctorate PhD in Automatic Control in 1996 from Tunisia University, and Academic Habilitation Degree (HDR) in Mechanical Engineering in 2004 from Sfax University. Head of Team “Renewable Energy, Desalination and Maintenance” at the LASEM Laboratory (Laboratory of Electro-Mechanical Systems) - ENIS, University of Sfax (1999 – 2017). Consultant member at the LEEE Laboratory (Laboratory of Water, Energy and Environment) - ENIS, University of Sfax (1999 - 2007). He has over 27 years’ experience in various aspects of applied solar energy: desalination and air conditioning by solar energy. He has worked on a wide variety of applied solar energy projects over a period of many years. His scientific activities and production include advisement for several students in mechanical engineering (Master and Doctorate level students) and more than 100 of articles published in ISI ranked journals and presented in international conferences.
In 2011, Dr. Habib received the scientific research award (Ranked 2nd) of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. His work contains a combination of experimental and numerical modelling systems.
He has been serving on the scientific committees of numerous national and international conferences and has been organizing workshops, seminars and various national and international conferences in the field.
He has been serving as a reviewer of many scientific journals in desalination and renewable energy areas.
He is a Fellow of many national and international professional organizations such as American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME and World Renewable Energy Network WREN.
In addition to his research, Dr Habib is active in teaching topics in Mechanical Engineering, he has developed both undergraduate and graduate curricula covering mainly series of courses and labs including: Water Desalination, Dynamic Systems and Control, Heat Transfer, Mechatronics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Thermodynamics, Industrial Maintenance, Instrumentation of industrial systems, and Renewable Energy & desalination systems. He has supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students, and plus 120 undergraduate thesis students.
His research interests encompass a number of related areas, including mainly: Desalination, Renewable Energy (Solar energy application for water desalination and air conditioning: Modeling, Simulation and Experimental Studies), and Maintenance & Availability modeling.
He has participated in the establishment of many research projects in Tunisia such as “Water Desalination by Solar Energy" (1994/1998), (2004/2007), (2010/2012), "Solar Cooling" (2003/2006), (2008/2009); Tunisian - French research cooperation (1999/2001), Tunisian - German research cooperation (1994/1998) and (2014/2016), and in Salman Bin Abdulaziz University - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has participated in two research projects dealing in the same research area (2011/2012) and (2020/2021). The main techniques that have been studied and developed deal about desalination using the principle of humidification-dehumidification, solar still production, and solar driven membrane distillation. For the air conditioning the method that have been studied deals about solar powered air conditioning systems based on adsorption technique.

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A comprehensive review on nanofluids: Synthesis, cutting-edge applications, and future prospects

International Journal of Thermofluids
2024-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2666-2027
Contributors: Habib Ben Bacha; Naeem Ullah; Aamir Hamid; Nehad Ali Shah
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Applications of different types of heat pipes in solar desalinations: A comprehensive review

Water Science & Technology
2024-04-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Habib Ben Bacha; Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari; Naeem Ullah; Nehad Ali Shah
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Microconvection of MHD solarized nanofluid in the presence of double slip and surface suction

Ain Shams Engineering Journal
2024-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Khaled S. AlQdah; Naseer M. Khan; Dania Qaiser; Habib Ben Bacha; Y.M. Mahrous; Soliman Alkhatib
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Design and development of a tubular solar distiller using a convex absorber, wick materials, and PCM reservoir combined with a solar parabolic concentrator

Journal of Energy Storage
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85148692973

Part of ISSN: 2352152X
Contributors: Bacha, H.B.; Abdullah, A.S.; Kabeel, A.E.; Abdelgaied, M.
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Theoretical study of a mathematical approach of a modeling of the solar collector with a parabolic cylindrical type concentration effect

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85150030756

Part of ISSN: 23657448 23656433
Contributors: Maatoug, M.A.; Boukhriss, M.; Timoumi, M.; Jammali, A.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Thermo economic assessment of photovoltaic/thermal panels-powered RO desalination unit combined with preheating using geothermal energy

ResearchSquare
2023 | Other
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2-s2.0-85148591272

Contributors: Bacha, H.B.; Abdullah, A.S.; Abdelgaied, M.; Kabeel, A.E.
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Thermodynamic comparison of the operation of the HDH system with water heating or air heating in closed water circulation and semi-open-air circulation

International Journal of Thermofluids
2023-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Habib Ben Bacha
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Energy, Exergy, Economic, and Environmental Prospects of Solar Distiller with Three-Vertical Stages and Thermo-Storing Material

Processes
2023-11-30 | Journal article
Contributors: Habib Ben Bacha; AbdelKader S. Abdullah; Fadl A. Essa; Zakaria M. Omara
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Thermo-Economic Assessment of Photovoltaic/Thermal Pan-Els-Powered Reverse Osmosis Desalination Unit Combined with Preheating Using Geothermal Energy

Energies
2023-04 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Habib Ben Bacha; Abdelkader Saad Abdullah; Mutabe Aljaghtham; Reda S. salama; Mohamed Abdelgaied; A.E.Kabeel, abd elnaby kabeel, kabeel abd elnaby, Kabeel A.E.
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Thermo economic assessment of photovoltaic/thermal panels-powered RO desalination unit combined with preheating using geothermal energy

2023-01-30 | Preprint
Contributors: Habib Ben Bacha; Abdelkader Saad Abdullah; Mohamed Abdelgaied; Abd Elnaby Kabeel
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Employing convex shape absorber for enhancing the performance of solar still desalination system

Journal of Energy Storage
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85119272282

Part of ISSN: 2352152X
Contributors: Abdullah, A.S.; Omara, Z.M.; Bacha, H.B.; Younes, M.M.
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Design and analysis of a novel solar hybrid air conditioning-ventilation-HDH desalination system

International Journal of Ventilation
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85076906418

Part of ISSN: 20444044 14733315
Contributors: Mbarek, W.; Nciri, R.; Nasri, F.; Ali, C.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Enhancing Trays Solar Still Performance Using Wick Finned Absorber, Nano-Enhanced PCM

SSRN
2021 | Other
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2-s2.0-85119310456

Part of ISSN: 15565068
Contributors: Abdullah, A.S.; Omara, Z.M.; Fahmi, M.E.; Alqsair, U.; Shanmugan, S.; Mansir, I.B.; Bacha, H.B.; Alawee, W.H.; Essa, F.A.
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Nonlinear Eyring–Powell bioconvective nanofluid flow over a vertical plate with temperature dependent viscosity and surface suction

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85114983997

Part of ISSN: 07351933
Contributors: Khan, N.M.; Bacha, H.B.; Kejia, P.; Saeed, T.
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Marangoni Convection of Dust Particles in the Boundary Layer of Maxwell Nanofluids with Varying Surface Tension and Viscosity

Coatings
2021-09-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Khaled S. AlQdah; Naseer M. Khan; Habib Ben Bacha; Jae-Dong Chung; Nehad Ali Shah
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Correction to: The design of a unit sweeping gas membrane distillation: experimental study on a membrane and operating parameters (Applied Water Science, (2020), 10, 5, (110), 10.1007/s13201-020-01194-3)

Applied Water Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85114074067

Part of ISSN: 21905495 21905487
Contributors: Boukhriss, M.; Hamida, M.B.B.; Maatoug, M.A.; Zarzoum, K.; Marzouki, R.; Bacha, H.B.
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Improving the trays solar still performance using reflectors and phase change material with nanoparticles

Journal of Energy Storage
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85089146181

Part of ISSN: 2352152X
Contributors: Abdullah, A.S.; Essa, F.A.; Bacha, H.B.; Omara, Z.M.
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The design of a unit sweeping gas membrane distillation: experimental study on a membrane and operating parameters

Applied Water Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85100318813

Part of ISSN: 21905495 21905487
Contributors: Boukhriss, M.; Ben Hmida, M.B.; Maatoug, M.A.; Zarzoum, K.; Marzouki, R.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Experimental parametric study of membrane distillation unit using solar energy

Solar Energy
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85068785133

Part of ISSN: 0038092X
Contributors: Zarzoum, K.; Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.; Koschikowski, J.
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Experimental parametric study of solar still coupled with humidification dehumidification desalination system

Desalination and Water Treatment
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85055741264

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Zarzoum, K.; Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Original methodology and nomography tool for dimensioning multi-packed-bed dehumidifiers

Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85042233615

Part of ISSN: 14321181 09477411
Contributors: Nciri, R.; Rabhi, K.; Nasri, F.; Ali, C.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Simulation and experimental study of an AGMD membrane distillation pilot for the desalination of seawater or brackish water with zero liquid discharged

Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85047239913

Part of ISSN: 14321181 09477411
Contributors: Boukhriss, M.; Khemili, S.; Ben Hamida, M.B.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Experimental performance analysis of a modified single-basin single-slope solar still with pin fins absorber and condenser

Desalination
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85018393949

Part of ISSN: 00119164
Contributors: Rabhi, K.; Nciri, R.; Nasri, F.; Ali, C.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Optimization of membrane distillation (MD) technology for specific application desalination

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84964408737

Part of ISSN: 14333015 02683768
Contributors: Boukhriss, M.; Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Autonomous solar powered membrane distillation systems: state of the art

Desalination and Water Treatment
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84948763820

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Zhani, K.; Zarzoum, K.; Ben Bacha, H.; Koschikowski, J.; Pfeifle, D.
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Numerical study of a water distillation system using solar energy

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84957990695

Part of ISSN: 1738494X
Contributors: Zarzoum, K.; Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Domain knowledge versioning and aggregation mechanisms in product design processes

Concurrent Engineering Research and Applications
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84950313150

Part of ISSN: 15312003 1063293X
Contributors: Zouari, A.; Tollenaere, M.; Ben Bacha, H.A.B.I.B.; Maalej, A.Y.
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Novel Design and Simulation of a Solar Air-Conditioning System with Desiccant Dehumidification and Adsorption Refrigeration

Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84946592742

Part of ISSN: 21914281 2193567X
Contributors: Rabhi, K.; Ali, C.; Nciri, R.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Improving the design, modeling and simulation in dynamic mode of a solar still

Desalination and Water Treatment
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84908242800

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Zarzoum, K.; Zhani, K.; Bacha, H.B.
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A study of an air-conditioning prototype powered by solar energy

International Review of Mechanical Engineering
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84875597731

Part of ISSN: 25325655 19708734
Contributors: Ali, C.; Nciri, R.; Rabhi, K.; Nasri, F.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Contributing to the improvement of the production of solar still

Desalination and Water Treatment
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84875787413

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Bacha, H.B.; Zhani, K.
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Design and analysis of an original multi-bed dehumidifier used for air-conditioning prototype powered by solar energy

HVAC and R Research
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84883568081

Part of ISSN: 10789669
Contributors: Nciri, R.; Ali, C.; Bacha, H.B.
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Dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a water desalination prototype by solar energy using humidification dehumidification process

Desalination
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84879737189

Part of ISSN: 00119164
Contributors: Ben Bacha, H.
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Modeling, simulation and experimental validation of a pad humidifier used in solar desalination process

Desalination and Water Treatment
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84875800614

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Zhani, K.; Bacha, H.B.
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New adsorption air conditioning system powered by solar energy; operation principals and winter mode modelling and simulation

International Review of Mechanical Engineering
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84875581699

Part of ISSN: 25325655 19708734
Contributors: Ali, C.; Rabhi, K.; Nciri, R.; Nasri, F.; Ben Bacha, H.
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New solid desiccant solar air conditioning unit in Tunisia: Design and simulation study

Applied Thermal Engineering
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84879096803

Part of ISSN: 13594311
Contributors: Guidara, Z.; Elleuch, M.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Experimental investigation and modelling of a PV/T solar cooker

International Review of Mechanical Engineering
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84873441785

Part of ISSN: 25325655 19708734
Contributors: Attyaoui, S.; Ali, C.; Rabhi, K.; Nasri, F.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Heat and mass transfer in a solar tunnel dryer: Modelling and simulation

International Review of Mechanical Engineering
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84866049823

Part of ISSN: 25325655 19708734
Contributors: Ali, C.; Attyaoui, S.; Nasri, F.; Bacha, H.B.
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Numerical study of combined heat and mass transfer in the silica gel-water adsorption chiller

International Review of Mechanical Engineering
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84869209556

Part of ISSN: 25325655 19708734
Contributors: Rabhi, K.; Ali, C.; Bacha, H.B.
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Modeling and experimental validation of a humidification-dehumidification desalination unit solar part

Energy
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79955663935

Part of ISSN: 03605442
Contributors: Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.; Damak, T.
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An approach to optimize the production of solar desalination unit using the SMCEC principle

Desalination and Water Treatment
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77954221763

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Experimental investigation of a new solar desalination prototype using the humidification dehumidification principle

Renewable Energy
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77955690214

Part of ISSN: 09601481
Contributors: Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Modeling and simulation of a new design of the SMCEC desalination unit using solar energy

Desalination and Water Treatment
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-78449277795

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Zhani, K.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Solar energy integration in the treatment of industrial effluent by coagulation-electroflotation

Desalination and Water Treatment
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77957980477

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Ksentini, I.; Aouadi, M.L.; Ben Bacha, H.; Ben Mansour, L.
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A study of asymptotic availability modeling for a failure and a repair rates following a gamma distribution

International Review on Computers and Software
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77952215367

Part of ISSN: 18286003 18286011
Contributors: Bahri, S.; Gheribi, F.; Ben Bacha, H.
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Study of a water desalination unit using solar energy

Desalination and Water Treatment
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77954237451

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Zhani, K.; Bacha, H.B.; Damak, T.
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Analysis of cellular manufacturing systems in the presence of machine breakdowns: Effects of intercellular transfer

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-39449086786

Part of ISSN: 1741038X
Contributors: Elleuch, M.; Ben Bacha, H.; Masmoudi, F.; Maalej, A.Y.
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A methodology to predict operation of a solar powered desalination unit

NATO Security through Science Series C: Environmental Security
2007 | Book
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2-s2.0-34249293645

Part of ISSN: 18714668
Contributors: Ben Bacha, H.; Maalej, A.Y.; Ben Dhia, H.
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Can C-K theory apply to Knowledge-Based Engineering systems?

International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management
2007 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-80052787286

Part of ISSN: 17435129 17435110
Contributors: Zouari, A.; Tollenaere, M.; Ben Bacha, H.; Maalej, A.Y.
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Desalination unit coupled with solar collectors and a storage tank: modelling and simulation

Desalination
2007 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-33846682279

Part of ISSN: 00119164
Contributors: Ben Bacha, H.; Dammak, T.; Ben Abdalah, A.A.; Maalej, A.Y.; Ben Dhia, H.
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