Abstract In present work, a flat plate collector assisted with reflecting system and desiccant wheel was used to dry oleaster fruit (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.). Three levels of air flow rate… Click to show full abstract
Abstract In present work, a flat plate collector assisted with reflecting system and desiccant wheel was used to dry oleaster fruit (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.). Three levels of air flow rate (0.025, 0.05 and 0.09 kg/s) and different dryer conditions: with reflectors (WR), with reflectors and desiccant wheel (WRD) and without reflectors and desiccant wheel (WORD) were considered to dry single layer of oleaster. The results indicated that the effect of using reflectors and desiccant system on extraction moisture from product was significant (P
               
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