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Solar drying of whole mint plant under natural and forced convection

Journal of Advanced Research, 2015
Two identical prototype solar dryers (direct and indirect) having the same dimensions were used to dry whole mint. Both prototypes were operated under natural and forced convection modes. In the case of the later one the ambient air was entered the dryer
Y.I. Sallam, M.H. Aly, A.F. Nassar, E.A. Mohamed   +3 more
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Design and numerical performance analysis of a parabolic trough solar concentrator for solar dryer application

Discover Applied Sciences
The search for innovative solutions to improve the performance of indirect solar dryers (ISD) remains a challenge. The aim of this study is to propose a numerical approach to a Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrator (PTSC) that can be coupled to a solar ...
Magloire Bienvenu Pakouzou, Venant Sorel Chara-Dackou, Vinci De Dieu Bokoyo Barandja, Thierry Serge Gbembongo, Noé Landry M’bouana, Oscar Auguste Mackpayen, Timoléon Mbaïkoua, Deli Goron, Mahamat Hassane Babikir   +8 more
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Perceptions and behavioral intentions of smallholder farmers toward the adoption of solar dryers for postharvest management of perishable horticultural products in Tanzania

Cogent Food & Agriculture
Persistent postharvest losses among smallholder farmers in developing countries, particularly in horticultural value chains, continue to threaten food security and income stability.
Dismas Jerome Kimaro, Thomas Kivevele, Maruf Sanni, Ann Kingiri, Anthony Nyangarika   +4 more
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Design and Fabrication of Solar Dryer

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
bstract: In a present modern busy life leading by the people, they are showing interest in eating readymade food items which can be instantly cooked and also save their time .In these readymade food items dried ingredients (fruits and vegetables) are used for long term preservative purpose .The drying of food products are done by traditional method ...
Katta Nikhil Kumar, Gorlakadi Shivaraj, Bandi Nishanth, Dharmarapu Swathi, Santosh Madeva Naik   +4 more
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Red pepper drying with a double pass solar air heater integrated with aluminium cans

Scientific Reports
In this paper, an experimental evaluation of a newly developed flat plate double pass solar air heater combined with aluminum cans for drying red pepper was presented. The proposed solar dryer system was designed, modeled, and evaluated. Solar air heater
Zigale Admass, Ayodeji Olalekan Salau, Bimrew Mhari, Ewnetu Tefera   +3 more
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Solar Energy Use in Dryers as an Alternative Energy Source in Agriculture [PDF]

, 2010
Solar energy represents one of the future energy sources with a high potential, used as an alternative to conventional methods, especially during summer.
POSTELNICU, Elena, VLĂDUŢ, Valentin, CHIŢOIU, Mihai, MILITARU, Mirela   +3 more
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Modification approach of Northern Wall to improve the performance of solar greenhouse dryers: A review

Green Energy and Resources
Globally, interest is shifting toward green energy due to its environmental appeal. Therefore, to promote energy and environmental conservation in drying, several solar dryers have been developed which offers limitless, clean, and free energy to dry ...
M.C. Ndukwu, Leonard Akuwueke, Godwin Akpan, M.F. Umunna, Godwin Usoh, Inemesit Ekop, Promise Etim, I. Okosa, Francis Orji, E.C. Ikechukwu-Edeh, Ifiok Ekop, Merlin Simo-Tagne, Lyes Bennamoun, Hongwei Wu, Fidelis Abam   +14 more
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Designing photovolaic/thermal solar collectors for building integration [PDF]

, 2008
With concern growing over the environment and resource use, there has been greater emphasis placed on sustainability, particularly in the built environment.
Carson, James K., Duke, Mike, Anderson, Timothy Nicholas   +2 more
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Investigation of thermodynamics performance of a heat exchanger-incorporated solar dryer equipped with double-pass flat, v-corrugated, and low-e coated collectors for drying applications

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
In this study, a solar dryer incorporating a flat plate heat exchanger to recover heat from exhaust air was investigated to explore the usability of different types of collectors in the system.
Ananta Aacharya, Henrik Davidsson, Bivek Baral, Martin Andersson   +3 more
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Heat Transfer Analysis and Modeling for a Coaxial Solar Collector in a Domestic Cogeneration System

, 2011
The need for an efficient energy system in domestic houses push the research toward innovative cogeneration system, which can meets the needs for electricity, heating and cooling power.
Alberto Bertaso, Alberti, Fabrizio, Crema, Luigi, Bertaso, Alberto, Luig Crema, Fabrizio Alberti   +5 more
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