Performance analysis of a solar dryer integrated with thermal energy storage using PCM-Al2O3 nanofluids
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19170-6
Abstract: Solar energy will assist in lowering the price of fossil fuels. The current research is based on a study of a solar dryer with thermal storage that uses water and waste engine oil as the… read more here.
Keywords: energy; storage; waste engine; medium ... See more keywords
Performance analysis of a tubular solar dryer for drying Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus) — An experimental approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2021.05.056
Abstract: Abstract 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… read more here.
Keywords: dryer drying; amboinicus leaves; amboinicus; tubular solar ... See more keywords
Energy and exergy analysis of a mixed-mode greenhouse-type solar dryer, integrated with partially covered N-PVT air collector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.04.022
Abstract: Abstract In the present communication, a hybrid mixed mode greenhouse solar dryer, integrated with partially covered number of photovoltaic thermal (N-PVT) solar air collectors has been proposed for drying and different performance parameters are evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: mixed mode; mode greenhouse; energy; air ... See more keywords
Performance analysis of a solar dryer integrated with the packed bed thermal energy storage (TES) system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.02.023
Abstract: Abstract This study presents the energy and exergy-based performances of a solar dryer integrated with packed bed (TES) as thermal energy storage medium. As a sample application, drying kinetics of orange slices was determined. The… read more here.
Keywords: integrated packed; thermal energy; dryer integrated; packed bed ... See more keywords
Modelling and analysis of a hybrid solar dryer for woody biomass
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.119287
Abstract: Abstract Drying is necessary for wood biomass to be used in various applications such as heating. This work aims to assess the energy and performance of a hybrid solar dryer for woody biomass. The study… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid solar; energy; biomass; solar dryer ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation on a solar dryer integrated with condenser unit of split air conditioner (A/C) for enhancing drying rate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.01.109
Abstract: Abstract In an indirect forced circulation solar dyer, solar thermal energy is primarily used for drying the commodities while electrical energy is used for operating the blower/fan to force air through the collector and drying… read more here.
Keywords: solar dryer; condenser unit; air; energy ... See more keywords
Numerical simulation of a heat pump assisted solar dryer for continental climates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.04.119
Abstract: A numerical model has been proposed in this work for predicting the energy performance of a heat pump assisted solar dryer under continental climates. The model is based on energy and mass balance. The energy… read more here.
Keywords: pump assisted; heat pump; solar dryer; dryer ... See more keywords
Exergo-environmental analysis of an indirect forced convection solar dryer for drying bitter gourd slices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.08.066
Abstract: Abstract In this study, a low cost indirect forced convection solar dryer integrated with porous bed sensible heat storage medium has been developed and studied under the climatic conditions of Coimbatore for drying bitter gourd… read more here.
Keywords: bitter gourd; mass; gourd slices; solar dryer ... See more keywords
A multistate investigation of a solar dryer coupled with photovoltaic thermal collector and evacuated tube collector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.02.069
Abstract: Abstract In this study, an indirect solar dryer was designed and manufactured using a Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) collector and Evacuated Tube (ET) collector. The main objectives of this system were to supply the thermal load… read more here.
Keywords: solar dryer; dryer; model; thermal collector ... See more keywords
Performance evaluation of hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PVT) solar dryer for drying of cassava
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.12.027
Abstract: Abstract A prototype hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal (PV – T) solar dryer aided with Evacuated Tube Collector (ETC) is presented for drying of cassava slices under the meteorological conditions of Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India. Further the morphological,… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid photovoltaic; dryer; drying cassava; cassava ... See more keywords
Numerical model of natural convective heat transfer within a solar dryer using an indirect double pass collector
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DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2017.1354316
Abstract: ABSTRACT The double pass collector is one of the most efficient means of drying crops because heating of air takes place from both sides of the absorber plate. To investigate the performance, a double pass… read more here.
Keywords: pass collector; double pass; solar dryer; model ... See more keywords