Search Results - subject:"Solar dryer"

Modeling and experimental studies on a domestic solar dryer

Saleh, A.; Badran, I. - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 10, pp. 2239-2245

A domestic solar dryer with transparent external surfaces was designed, built and tested. Thin-layer drying models that … since the temperature of the drying medium is rarely constant. This paper aims to propose a solar dryer with a uniform …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010806819

Experimental and modelling performances of a roof-integrated solar drying system for drying herbs and spices

Janjai, S.; Srisittipokakun, N.; Bala, B.K. - In: Energy 33 (2008) 1, pp. 91-103

dryer and also presents modelling of the roof-integrated solar dryer for drying of chili. Field-level tests for deep bed … drying of rosella flower and chili demonstrated that drying in the roof-integrated solar dryer results in significant … the quality products in the markets. The payback period of the roof-integrated solar dryer is about 5 years. To simulate …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010811430

Experimental investigation of a solar dryer with natural convective heat flow

Gbaha, P.; Yobouet Andoh, H.; Kouassi Saraka, J.; … - In: Renewable Energy 32 (2007) 11, pp. 1817-1829

A direct type natural convection solar dryer is designed. It is constructed in local materials (wood, blades of glass …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011045081

Design, construction and study of a hybrid solar food processor in the climate of Costa Rica

Nandwani, Shyam S. - In: Renewable Energy 32 (2007) 3, pp. 427-441

During the last 25 years, the author has designed, constructed, studied and promoted solar oven, hybrid solar/electric oven, solar oven cum drier, solar cooker cum water heater and solar still. In different parts of the world, solar cookers have been made, studied, patented, however, their real...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011045604

Design of mixed-mode natural convection solar crop dryers: Application of principles and rules of thumb

Forson, F.K.; Nazha, M.A.A.; Akuffo, F.O.; Rajakaruna, H. - In: Renewable Energy 32 (2007) 14, pp. 2306-2319

A mixed-mode natural convection solar crop dryer (MNCSCD) designed and used for drying cassava and other crops in an enclosed structure is presented. A prototype of the dryer was constructed to specification and used in experimental drying tests. This paper outlines the systematic combination of...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011045773

Performance of a solar dryer using hot air from roof-integrated solar collectors for drying herbs and spices

Janjai, S.; Tung, P. - In: Renewable Energy 30 (2005) 14, pp. 2085-2095

A solar dryer for drying herbs and spices using hot air from roof-integrated solar collectors was developed. The dryer …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011044774

Multi-shelf portable solar dryer

Singh, Sukhmeet; Singh, Parm Pal; Dhaliwal, S.S - In: Renewable Energy 29 (2004) 5, pp. 753-765

The solar dryer reported in this paper was developed to enable farmers to add value to their produce by drying it at … intermediate heating, passive, integral, direct/indirect and portable solar dryer. Intermediate heating of air in-between trays …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011044860

Optimization of mixed-mode and indirect-mode natural convection solar dryers

Simate, I.N - In: Renewable Energy 28 (2003) 3, pp. 435-453

shorter collector length for the mixed-mode solar dryer (1.8 m) than for the indirect-mode dryer (3.34 m) of the same grain …. The mixed-mode and indirect-mode solar drying simulation models were validated against results from a laboratory solar … dryer with experiments carried out under a solar simulator at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The models are now …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010805814

The benefits of solar dryers in Iran

Wahidi, R.; Rohani, Ali Afkhami - In: Renewable Energy 9 (1996) 1, pp. 700-702

solar dryer with the capacity of 500 kgs/day has been installed in Bojnord, a city in khorasan province of Iran. The benefit …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010806386