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Performance Assessment and Modeling Techniques for Domestic Solar Dryers
Solar dryers have always been criticized for their lower performances. There are numerous ways to define the performance of a solar drying system...
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Designs, Performance and Economic Feasibility of Domestic Solar Dryers
Present article is an overview of available solar drying technologies developed for small rural agricultural farms emphasizing domestic applications....
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Identification of barriers and drivers to implementation of solar drying technologies
The requirement for energy is increasing day by day, and the available fossil reserves will be depleted shortly leading to various environmental...
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A conspectus review on solar drying of wood: regional and technical contrivances
Fuel quality is an important measure to assess as conventional fuel resources have been depleted at an alarming rate over recent years. For...
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The application of solar drying process for the valorisation of papaya fruit
Food loss and malnutrition are critical aspects of modern society and a source of concern especially in develo** countries, such as East Africa....
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Experimental investigations on drying kinetics and modeling of two-phase olive pomace dried in a hybrid solar greenhouse dryer
Olive pomace is generated during the production of olive oil. The disposal of olive pomace presents a serious environmental issue to the agricultural...
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Recent Advancements in Design, Application, and Simulation Studies of Hybrid Solar Drying Technology
Hybrid solar drying technology for food products is a clean and cost-effective replacement of highly energy intensive thermal dryers employed in...
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Sustainable Renewable Energy Sources for Food and Dairy Processing
Increasing population, urbanization and rising food demands growing energy needs that cause depletion of conventional fossils fuels at a rapid rate....
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Feasibility study and optimization of solar-assisted intermittent microwave–convective drying condition for potato
Intermittent microwave–convective drying (IMCD) is an advanced drying technology that overcomes the shortcomings of microwave, convective, and...
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Thermodynamic analysis on using titanium oxide/oil nanofluid integrated with porous medium in an evacuated tube solar water heater
Solar water heaters are one of the most popular applications of renewable energy. So, many modifications have been performed on them to boost their...
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Comparative evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions and specific energy consumption of different drying techniques in pear slices
In recent years, global warming, climate change, and carbon emissions have emerged due to the uncontrolled use of fossil fuels and the lack of...
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Fig (Ficus carica) Drying Technologies
The need for drying biological materials is essential in the agri-food industry, producing high-quality and shelf-stable products. Notorious for its...
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Emerging Novel Technologies for Food Drying
Food is vital for the survival of human beings. However, due to its perishable nature, it will spoil rapidly; therefore, it must be preserved....
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An In-Depth Analysis of Various Technologies Used for Mushroom Drying
The possible health advantages and abundance of physiologically active substances in mushrooms make them a prized food. To preserve mushrooms and...
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Computational fluid dynamics simulation and energy analysis of domestic direct-type multi-shelf solar dryer
Solar food drying is a well-established food-conserving process in India. Various researchers had developed solar dryer models which were usually...
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A comparative numerical analysis of concentric and hairpin heat exchanger for efficient energy storage using phase-change material
The use of latent heat energy storage can minimize the consumption of conventional fuels. The application of latent heat energy storage using...
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Development and reliability assessment of nano-enhanced novel organic eutectic mixtures as phase change materials for latent heat energy storage
From the huge unexplored potential of non-paraffin organic compounds with exceptional thermal energy storage characteristics, this study identifies...
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Figs in Morocco: Diversity Patterns, Valorization Pathways and Value Chain Resilience
Morocco is one of the most important fig (Ficus carica L.) diversity hotspots globally, where its cultivation is ancestral. This large diversity,...
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A comprehensive review of Trinitor components: A sustainable waste heat recovery polygenerative system for diesel vehicles
Internal combustion engine inefficiencies and waste heat emissions raise environmental concerns, as they waste fuel energy in the form of heat,...
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Saffron and Tulasi
Saffron The chapter begins with discussion of length, the origin, description and distribution of Saffron, worldwide. It goes further to discuss the...