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The Optimal Slope Angle for Solar Collectors in Hot and Dry Parts of Iran

M. Abdolzadeh Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
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M. A. Mehrabian Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
Pages 519-530 | Received 12 Feb 2011, Accepted 26 Mar 2011, Published online: 31 Jan 2012

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