A review of natural energy storage materials used in solar dryers for food drying applications
The application of solar energy in food drying is a well-known technology. Open sun drying
has some limitations but these limitations can be overcome in solar dryers. Thermal energy …
has some limitations but these limitations can be overcome in solar dryers. Thermal energy …
An evaluation for the optimal sensible heat storage material for maximizing solar still productivity: A state-of-the-art review
KJ Khatod, VP Katekar, SS Deshmukh - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar still can be used economically to convert saline water into potable water; however, it
has been observed that the heat loss from the solar still is the primary reason for its deprived …
has been observed that the heat loss from the solar still is the primary reason for its deprived …
Analysis of a novel V-grooved double pass photovoltaic thermal solar dryer including thermal energy storage
As to a sustainable future, the available storage of foods is of great importance since they
are the most basic component for the source of life. The requirement that foods be …
are the most basic component for the source of life. The requirement that foods be …
Performance assessment and modeling techniques for domestic solar dryers
Solar dryers have always been criticized for their lower performances. There are numerous
ways to define the performance of a solar drying system such as thermal performance …
ways to define the performance of a solar drying system such as thermal performance …
[HTML][HTML] Thermal energy storage systems applied to solar dryers: Classification, performance, and numerical modeling: An updated review
Drying is a complex process involving simultaneous heat and mass exchanges, and it is
considered one of the oldest unit operations performed for preserving agricultural products …
considered one of the oldest unit operations performed for preserving agricultural products …
Advancements in solar drying technologies: Design variations, hybrid systems, storage materials and numerical analysis: A review
MA Kherrafi, A Benseddik, R Saim, A Bouregueba… - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar drying technologies and applications in the last 10 years have been summarized and
discussed in this article. A wide scope of the main elements that make this technique …
discussed in this article. A wide scope of the main elements that make this technique …
Experimentation and optimization of phase change material integrated passive bifacial photovoltaic thermal greenhouse dryer
A greenhouse dryer is the most economical and environmentally friendly device used to dry
various products like fruits, vegetables and meats. The operating hours and heat losses from …
various products like fruits, vegetables and meats. The operating hours and heat losses from …
Ensuring self-sustainability in decentralized communities through solar cookers combined with food dryers
In the background of the COVID 2019 pandemic, the importance of developing realistic and
efficient decentralized energy solutions is one of the essential requirements. This paper …
efficient decentralized energy solutions is one of the essential requirements. This paper …
Progress in solar thermal systems and their role in achieving the sustainable development goals
The use of solar thermal systems (STSs) has recently reached a significant edge. The
increasing research on developing an alternative power supply for limiting fossil fuel usage …
increasing research on developing an alternative power supply for limiting fossil fuel usage …
Study of drying parameters of pineapple and performance of indirect solar dryer supported with thermal energy storage: Comparing passive and active modes
MC Gilago, VP Chandramohan - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, passive and active indirect solar dryers (PISD and AISD) with an energy
storage system (paraffin wax) and the drying kinetics of pineapple were investigated. To …
storage system (paraffin wax) and the drying kinetics of pineapple were investigated. To …