Browsing by Author "Belhamel, M."

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Algerian energy policy and potential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
(Taylor & Francis, 2016) Sahnoune, Fatiha; Belhamel, M.; Zelmat, M.
In Algeria, energy consumption is growing rapidly. Due to the high demand and declining conventional energy resources, the country developed a new energy policy based on the promotion of renewable energies and CO2 mitigation. For this purpose, the authorities have taken new steps to reinforce the legislative and institutional framework and put in place a favorable financial support. In addition, an ambitious program to develop solar energy and energy efficiency was adopted recently. The objective of this strategy is to achieve by 2030 a 40% share of solar electricity and to contribute, voluntarily, to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this work, we present an analysis of the current situation and its projection to 2030 and we examine the available opportunities to reduce significantly GHG emissions. The study presents the magnitude of emissions in 2008 and 2012, the temporal evolution of CO2 and particularly what will be the impact on GHG emissions of the new strategy. The results show that, in 2012, GHG emissions totaled 153 MT CO2 eq. and growing at a rate of over 3%. However, there is a high potential for mitigation, especially in energy sectors, in building, transportation, as well as waste management and gas flaring. Two scenarios are developed: with implementation of solar energy and without. This analysis shows that the overall potential of CO2 mitigation will rise in 2030 to about 300 MT CO2 eq
Comparative study between solar and conventional heating-economic study and environmental impact
(Elsevier, 2014) Sahnoune, Fatiha; Madani, M.; Zelmat, M.; Belhamel, M.
Impact of integrated clean energy on the future of the mediterranean: Exploitation of albian geothermal water in South Algeria
(Elsevier Ltd, 2011) Ouali, S.; Benaïssa, Z.; Belhamel, M.; Khellaf, A.; Baddari, K.; Djeddi, M.
The Intercalary Continental aquifer generally called Albian aquifer constitutes the main geothermal resource in South Algeria. Additionally it represents the biggest water reserve in the word. Albian aquifer is used since centuries, especially in the areas where it levels like Tidikelt Touat and Gourara. But however in other areas where this aquifer is deep and whose water is hot, the exploitation of the aquifer is rather difficult. As the only geothermal resource in southern Algeria, the Albian aquifer has a lot of interest from geothermal point of view; therefore good knowledge of the different routes of its exploitations is necessary to facilitate future applications of geothermal in the Saharan regions. The present article gives an overview about various modes of exploitation of the Intercalary Continental aquifer and the major problems which have occurred during exploitation. Finally is added discussion about the main applications of geothermal energy in South Algeria based on projects completed or in progress
Performance improvement of large-scale solar water heating systems by using remote monitoring
(Revista Tecnica de la Facultad de Ingeniera, 2015) Sahnoune, F.S.; Belhamel, M.; Zelmat, M.
Validation of a power module in the fuel cell vehicle
(2012) Benhamou, A.; Morsli, G.; Mahmah, B.; Belhamel, M.