The ongoing search for alternate energy sources was spurred by the unpredictable rise and
periodic scarcity of fossil fuel. One of the clean and renewable energy sources that has …

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 is an essential process in the preservation of agricultural crops and in industries,
such as textile production, dairy processing, cement production, clay brick production, tile …

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 …

Crop drying is essential for preservation in agricultural applications. It is performed either
using fossil fuels in an artificial mechanical drying process or by placing the crop under the …

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 …

In many countries of the world, the use of solar thermal systems in the agricultural area to
conserve vegetables, fruits, coffee and other crops has shown to be practical, economical …

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 …

The growing use of fossil fuels and the consequent economic growth in fuel prices has led to
the need for alternative energy sources. Solar energy is one of the most renewable and …

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