Modeling and Experiment of Solar Crop Dryer for Rural Application

• Main Authors: Tesfamariam, Dawit Abay, Bayray, Mulu, Tesfay, Meseret, Hagos, F. Y.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pharma Society 2015
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9124/1/Modeling%20And%20Experiment%20Of%20Solar%20Crop%20Dryer%20For%20Rural%20Application.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9124/; http://jchps.com/specialissuse9.html

An indirect passive convectional solar dryer consisting of a solar air heater and dryer chamber is designed, manufactured and tested for its performance. It plays a major role in reducing crop wastage and opens a way to food preservation. The area of the solar collector required to dry a batch of 1...