A review of solar and solar-assisted drying of fresh produce: state of the art, drying kinetics, and product qualities.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12660
Abstract: BACKGROUND Global demand exists for high-quality fresh produce. Nevertheless, the quality of fresh produce is severely impacted by its perishability due to its high moisture content. Therefore, fresh produces are preserved using artificial dryers (hot-air… read more here.
Keywords: quality; produce; fresh produce; solar drying ... See more keywords
Effects of solar drying on heavy metals availability and phytotoxicity in municipal sewage sludge under semi-arid climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2020.101039
Abstract: Abstract This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of solar drying process, for limed and non-limed sludge, in terms of reducing heavy metals mobility and toxicity in a sewage sludge (SS) generated from an activated… read more here.
Keywords: solar drying; phytotoxicity; drying process; sewage sludge ... See more keywords
The effect of traditional and improved solar drying methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of fruits: A case of mangoes and pineapples
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04163
Abstract: Background This study investigated the effect of traditional and improved solar drying methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of the dried fruit products; using mangoes and pineapples, as a case study. The fruits… read more here.
Keywords: isd; solar drying; quality nutritional; sensory quality ... See more keywords
Valorization of co-products of sardine waste by physical treatment under natural and forced convection solar drying
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.04.012
Abstract: Abstract This work aims to valorise a co-product resulting from the sardine processing chain (Sardina pilchardus) in order to obtain the compounds of interest by the implementation of soft techniques seeking a wider investment, low… read more here.
Keywords: natural forced; convection solar; solar drying; forced convection ... See more keywords
Drying kinetics of natural rubber sheets under two solar thermal drying systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.11.035
Abstract: Abstract This work describes the thermal behavior and evaluation of kinetics drying of natural rubber sheets using two solar drying technologies: direct and indirect. The solar drying tests were carried out simultaneously in order to… read more here.
Keywords: natural rubber; solar drying; rubber sheets; drying kinetics ... See more keywords
Application of solar drying on the apple peels using an indirect hybrid solar-electrical forced convection dryer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.12.046
Abstract: Abstract Apple peels are available worldwide as organic waste from the food processing industries which have many functional groups that can be exploited for industrial such as food supplements. the valorization and conservation of this… read more here.
Keywords: application solar; apple peels; solar drying; apple ... See more keywords
Insight into the Enhanced Removal of Water from Coal Slime via Solar Drying Technology: Dewatering Performance, Solar Thermal Efficiency, and Economic Analysis
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06197
Abstract: In this work, solar drying technology was applied for the deep dewatering of coal slime to save thermal energy and reduce the dust produced during the hot drying process of coal slime. Solar drying technology… read more here.
Keywords: drying technology; solar drying; slime; coal slime ... See more keywords
Embodied energy analysis of the indirect solar drying unit
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DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2015.1092471
Abstract: ABSTRACT The increase in cost of fossil fuel and unavailability of electricity are the barrier for farmers to run their farm machineries and their development. Solar drying is a technique that not only helps in… read more here.
Keywords: indirect solar; solar drying; unit; energy ... See more keywords
Advancements and 4E + Q performance analyses in solar drying for maize kernels preservation: A comprehensive review
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DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14659
Abstract: The world's population is projected to increase, impacting a 60% rise in food production demand by 2050, including the demand for maize. Currently, maize production is estimated to reach 1510 million tons in 2023, necessitating… read more here.
Keywords: energy; solar drying; analysis; maize kernels ... See more keywords
Kinetics and modelling of the heat and mass transfer during the solar drying of cassava slices under natural convection mode
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4066694
Abstract: The kinetics and modelling of heat and mass transfer during the solar drying of cassava slices integrated with the pebble's sensible thermal storage material (PSTSM) were investigated. Fifteen (15) thin layer drying models were adopted… read more here.
Keywords: cassava slices; solar drying; drying cassava; mass transfer ... See more keywords
Influence of Drying Temperature on the Different Thermodynamic Parameters during the Indirect Convective Solar Drying of Crocus sativus L. Of Morocco Thin-Layer Solar Drying of Moroccan Saffron
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/1656862
Abstract: This work deals with the study of the drying kinetics of Crocus sativus L. using convective solar drying. The main objective was to identify the influence of airflow drying temperatures for ambient air temperature ranged… read more here.
Keywords: crocus sativus; influence; temperature; solar drying ... See more keywords