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Farouk Hachem
Researcher at Lebanese International University
Publications - 19
Citations - 719
Farouk Hachem is an academic researcher from Lebanese International University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Computer science & Heat exchanger. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 14 publications receiving 340 citations.
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Phase change material thermal energy storage systems for cooling applications in buildings: A review
Khaireldin Faraj,Mahmoud Khaled,Mahmoud Khaled,Jalal Faraj,Jalal Faraj,Farouk Hachem,Cathy Castelain +6 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an overview of different phase change materials (PCM) cooling applications in buildings and present a summary of the used PCM and their respective properties.
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Improving the performance of photovoltaic cells using pure and combined phase change materials – Experiments and transient energy balance
Farouk Hachem,Bakri Abdulhay,Mohamad Ramadan,Hicham El Hage,Mostafa Gad El Rab,Mahmoud Khaled,Mahmoud Khaled +6 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of using pure (White petroleum jelly) and combined PCM (white petroleum jelly, copper, and graphite) on the thermal behavior and electrical performance of a PV panel was investigated.
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A review on phase change materials for thermal energy storage in buildings: Heating and hybrid applications
Khaireldin Faraj,Mahmoud Khaled,Mahmoud Khaled,Jalal Faraj,Jalal Faraj,Farouk Hachem,Cathy Castelain +6 more
TL;DR: In this article, a review of thermal energy storage systems using PCM technology for buildings is presented, where the authors highlight the promising effectiveness of PCM in building heating applications, and highlight the significance of the PCM system hybridization.
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Improving Photovoltaic Panel Using Finned Plate of Aluminum
Ahmad El Mays,Rami Ammar,Mohamad Hawa,Mohamad Abou Akroush,Farouk Hachem,Mahmoud Khaled,Mahmoud Khaled,Mohamad Ramadan,Mohamad Ramadan +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, an experimental study is presented to enhance the performance of PV panels using aluminum finned plate, and cooling under natural convection, and the results show that the use of an Aluminum Finned plate has increased the solar to electrical conversion efficiency by 1.75%.
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Using phase change material in under floor heating
Ahmad El Mays,Rami Ammar,Mahamad Hawa,Mahamad Abou Akroush,Farouk Hachem,Mahmoud Khaled,Mahmoud Khaled,Mohamad Ramadan,Mohamad Ramadan +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a study on application of white petroleum jelly, which is used as a phase change material, with an electrical under floor heating system in a well-insulated house.