Depletion of natural fuel resources, rising fossil fuel costs and emission have led to use of
renewable energies. Use of solar energy for drying is one of the most effective methods due …

Uncertain price rise and rapid depletion of fossil fuels accelerated the development of
renewable energy sources in the form of alternative power sources. Solar is an abundant …

Solar dryers are a well-known technology was utilize to dry various agricultural and food
products. There are some limitations to the use of open sun drying but these limitations can …

The application of solar drying technology in agricultural area to preserve vegetables, fruits,
and other crops has proved to be practical, economical, and eco-friendly. In this …

Solar thermal energy is used in many countries of the world in the agricultural area to
conserve agricultural produce and in the industrial sector for drying commercial products …

Solar drying is the basic process to reduce the moisture content of the products to a certain
level below which deterioration of product does not occur. There are mainly three types of …

Drying of agricultural products is an energy-demanding process. High costs, scarcities in
fossil fuels and environmental threats attract the use of solar energy as an alternate source …

Drying for agricultural products are one of the most attractive and cost-effective application of
solar energy. Numerous types of solar dryers have been designed and developed in various …

This research paper presents an experimental investigation of three different types of solar
dryer based on the principle of natural as well as forced convection. Efforts have also been …

Present article is an overview of available solar drying technologies developed for small
rural agricultural farms emphasizing domestic applications. A huge amount (about 61%) of …