Journal of
Mechanical Engineering Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Mech. Eng. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2383
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMER
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 119

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TRNSYS 16: A veritable solar modelling and programming simulation tool used in the design of a continuous solar powered adsorption refrigeration system

A. R. Sowunmi
  • A. R. Sowunmi
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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F. O. Anafi
  • F. O. Anafi
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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C. O. Folayan
  • C. O. Folayan
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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O. A. Ajayi
  • O. A. Ajayi
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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N. O. Omisanya
  • N. O. Omisanya
  • National Automotive Design and Development Council, Zaria, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 May 2021
  •  Accepted: 25 October 2021
  •  Published: 30 November 2021

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