Solar energy assisted crop and fruit drying systems: theory and applications
By: Kilkis, B
Publisher: Technical Information Service ; Bangkok ; September 1980Description: 28 p; illSubject(s): SOLAR ENERGY | ENERGY | DRYING | DRIED FOODS | AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTSSummary: This paper deals with crop and fruit drying systems. Following the introductory remarks and description of the fundamentals of drying, emphasis is given to solar drying. Types of solar drying equipment are discussed and examples are given. Evolution of direct solar dryers as a consequence of disadvantage exhibited by the natural driers is explained. The text gives the details and also an economical evaluation of a novel solar-fluidized bed grape-dryer as a case study. The text commences with recommendations and conclusions.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Vertical File | 00508-VV (Browse shelf) | Available | 1871 |
This paper deals with crop and fruit drying systems. Following the introductory remarks and description of the fundamentals of drying, emphasis is given to solar drying. Types of solar drying equipment are discussed and examples are given. Evolution of direct solar dryers as a consequence of disadvantage exhibited by the natural driers is explained. The text gives the details and also an economical evaluation of a novel solar-fluidized bed grape-dryer as a case study. The text commences with recommendations and conclusions.
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