The potential of climate-resilient energy practices depends on the integration of sustainable
energy with energy storage, such as solar energy. Solar energy offers desirable thermal …

Mechanical drying of agricultural products is an energy consuming operation in the post-
harvesting technology. Greater emphasis is given to using solar energy sources in this …

A mixed mode natural convection solar crop dryer with a backup heater was designed and
constructed from locally available materials and used to dry freshly prepared pineapples …

ABSTRACT/RÉSUMÉ/RESUMEN Abstract--This book presents the proceedings of a
workshop on solar drying in Africa attended by 24 participants involved with solar drying …

Postharvest losses (PHLs) of biomaterials, such as vegetables and fruits, significantly impact
food security and economic stability in developing nations. In Tanzania, PHLs are estimated …

Many research studies have been performed on forced convection (active) solar dryers for
fruit and vegetables. A short survey of these showed that applying the forced convection …

The unpredictable rise and frequent scarcity of fossil fuel accelerated the continuous search
for an alternative power source. Solar is one of the renewable and sustainable sources of …

In this work a drying system was constructed, consisting of three parts (solar collector, solar
drying cabinent, and air blower). Two identical air solar collectors having V-corrugated …

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 …