Calculations of the impact of friction and wear on energy consumption, economic
expenditure, and CO 2 emissions are presented on a global scale. This impact study covers …

The alarming issue of climate change and the necessity to increase the renewable energy
stake has become the driving force for cost reduction measures taken in various renewable …

The profitability of a CSP plant is highly affected by the efficiency of the solar field: it is
essential to maintain mirrors' reflectivity at high level to avoid thermal power loss. Dust …

The process of a cluster-containing water jet im**ing on a monocrystalline silicon
substrate was studied by molecular dynamics simulation. The results show that as the …

The effect of dust accumulation on CST (concentrated solar thermal) reflectors is to deflect,
or scatter, incident light rays missing the receiver with a subsequent power produced loss …

This project was a step forward in establishing an effective high-pressurised cleaning
procedure to investigate soil detachment from CSP reflectors through fluid dynamic …

This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the
Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of …

Dinesh Kumar Sharma1, 2, Dilip Sharma2, Ahmed Hamza H Ali3 1 (Corresponding Author)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology …

Laparoscopy is a method of minimally invasive surgery that is used in millions of procedures
annually around the globe. Its usage trend is rising rapidly due to more favorable medical …