Drying fruits and vegetables is a procedure of food preservation with simultaneous heat,
mass, and momentum transfer, which increases the shelf life of the food product. The aim of …

One important problem that is closely related to developing and refining novel drying
techniques is the deterioration of aromatic herbs, fruits, and vegetables during the drying …

This study aimed to predict the drying kinetics, energy utilization (Eu), energy utilization ratio
(EUR), exergy loss, and exergy efficiency of quince slice in a hot air (HA) dryer using …

Solar air heaters (SAHs) are commonly utilized in different applications due to their simple
structure and low setup cost. Optimizing operating parameters of the SAH is highly linked to …

As the main drying systems used in different industries, convective dryers are associated
with some elementary shortcomings. Combination of the systems and infrared power could …

In regards to the highly perishable character of most food products and plants, their
conservation during large transportation distances and storage is a sensitive issue. The …

The main challenge in implementing biomass gasification technology lies in retrofitting the
existing diesel engines with a biomass power generation unit, because the operating …

This study aimed at optimizing the hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) removal from aqueous
solution by a new cassava sludge-based activated carbon (CSAC) using response surface …

In this research, Ginkgo biloba L. seeds (GBS) were freeze‐dried, infrared‐dried, hot‐air
dried, and pulsed‐vacuum dried. A detailed analysis of their drying kinetics (drying curve …

Restoring a healthy environment and meeting the nation's expanding energy demand
requires an uninterrupted renewable energy supply with efficient technology. One of the …