Sitthiphong, N. Boon-Long, P. Sucharitakul, T. Siriplabpla, P.
Large-scale solar-assisted multiple-crop dryers - 6 p. tbls., ill.
Discusses the conversion of dryer from a tobacco curing basin to a dryer to be used for drying of crops, including tobacco leaves (SEE DOCUMENT). The main objective being to increase the utilization of the dryer from a seasonal basis to a year round basis. Also discusses experiments conducted using both solar energy and a backup heat source from a liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
General
SOLAR ENERGY
DRYING
CROPS
INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
THAILAND
00055-VV
Large-scale solar-assisted multiple-crop dryers - 6 p. tbls., ill.
Discusses the conversion of dryer from a tobacco curing basin to a dryer to be used for drying of crops, including tobacco leaves (SEE DOCUMENT). The main objective being to increase the utilization of the dryer from a seasonal basis to a year round basis. Also discusses experiments conducted using both solar energy and a backup heat source from a liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
General
SOLAR ENERGY
DRYING
CROPS
INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
THAILAND
00055-VV