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Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2015 The main objective is to assess effectiveness of continuous solar dryer integrated with desiccant thermal storage for drying cocoa beans. Two type of desiccants were tested, molecular sieve 13× (Na86 [(AlO2)86·(SiO2)106]·264H2O) as an adsorbent type and ...
Sari Farah Dina +3 more
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Energy Reports, 2021 This work reports the use of tubular solar dryer for drying the Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus) under various mass of leaves. Experiments were carried out in a tubular solar dryer under natural convection mode with direct solar heating. Parameters
Muruganantham P. +3 more
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The effect of colour on the thermal performance of building integrated solar collectors [PDF]
, 2010 The use of solar collectors with coloured absorbers for water heating is an area of particular interest when considering their integration with buildings.
Carson, James K. +2 more
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Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Solar Tunnel Dryer for Ginger Drying
International Journal of Photoenergy, 2022 A series of tests were conducted to investigate the performance of a solar tunnel dryer for drying ginger. To supply hot air to the dryer, two axial flow fans with a power rating of 28 W, a supply voltage of 220 V, and a 50 W photovoltaics (PV) module ...
Assefa Tesfaye, Nigus Gabbiye Habtu
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Performance of a hybrid compound parabolic concentrator solar dryer for tomato slices drying
, 2021 In this study, a hybrid drying system incorporating a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) solar collector and an electric auxiliary heater was developed to make advances in sustainable tomato drying.
Ebadi, Hossein +3 more
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Towards a homogenous drying rate using a solar fruit dryer
, 2017 Solar fruit drying has the potential to reduce food insecurity in developing nations. One possible technique for drying fruit is to use solar dryers. This technique is easy to use without requiring high investments.
Otte, Pia +11 more
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, 2023 Due to the shortages of fossil fuels and higher prices, as well as to reduce the causes of climate change and the fuel consumption utilized in the drying procedure, more emphasis is placed on resources of solar energy, due to it is easily accessible. For
Seyed M.T. Mousavi +7 more
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Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Small Scale Solar Assisted Paddy Dryer for on Farm Processing [PDF]
Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2016 With the continued escalation in population growth and the expansion of international food trade and demand of high quality product for food security at low cost has created considerable interest in the development of new post-harvest technologies.
Sidrah Ashfaq +2 more
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Solar Energy Advances, 2021 This investigation consisted of developing and evaluating solar dryers together with semi-permeable membrane pouches for drying juicy fruits in low-income tropical countries.Two design iterations were carried out including prototype modelling and testing.
Ricardo Bernardo +10 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Shellac, a centuries‐old natural resin, is reimagined as a green material for flexible electronics. When combined with silver nanowires, shellac films deliver transparency, conductivity, and stability against humidity. These results position shellac as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for transparent conductors in next‐generation ...
Rahaf Nafez Hussein +4 more
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