Solar energy as a clean and abundant energy source has been widely utilized in the drying
domain. Much research has focused on the drying system driven by solar energy to improve …

An indirect-type forced convection solar dryer implementing a phase-changing material
(PCM) as the energy-storing medium was designed, fabricated, and investigated in this …

The forced convection indirect solar dryer (FISD) provides better quality food products for
lower duration than open sun drying (OSD). The drying experiments on guava slices were …

Food processing industries generally use fossil fuels for heating and drying applications
leading to increased carbon footprints in the atmosphere. The carbon emissions can be …

This study investigated the okra drying performance of a dryer in which solar and
geothermal energy are used together to ensure an uninterrupted operation in the drying …

Cardamom, also known as the “Queen of Spices,” is the world's oldest recognized spice with
a high market value for its dried final product. In this work, the drying kinetics of small …

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of solar drying on the physical, chemical, and sensory
properties of lemongrass grown in Antioquia, Colombia. Two single‐factor experimental …

A nonlinear system identification approach was used to exploit the nonlinearly in the exergy
of the system and reduce it into two or more interconnected elements. The Hammerstein …

Cardamom, scientifically known as Elettaria cardamomum, is a highly regarded spice
renowned for its unique aroma and diverse applications in traditional medicine, cosmetics …