To maintain the right balance between the supply and demand of food for growing human
population, it is essential to reduce food item losses. Increasing the food production …

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 …

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 order to conserve the food products like chillies, grapes, potatoes & other agricultural
products, for a longer period of time & with same the quality they need to be dried by using …

Over the past three decades there has been nearly exponential growth in drying R&D on a
global scale. Improving of the drying operation to save energy, improve product quality as …

This paper presents the design, construction and testing of a simple solar dryer for food
preservation. Its construction was accomplished using mainly inexpensive locally available …

Solar energy is one of the most obtainable renewable energies all over the world. Hence, it
is high time for researchers to develop suitable drying technology for the production of high …

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 …

According to investigations around 15% of the today's world population is undernourished.
The increase of world's population, which is predicted to be around 3 billion people within …

Increasing population, climate change and post harvest losses lead to scarcity of food
particularly in developing countries. Improvement in storage facilities and drying of crops are …