Solar energy has long been utilised in crop conservation. The use of solar dryers as a drying
method overcomes the drawbacks of the traditional approach to drying crops under the sun …

This review paper is focused on the various modelling techniques for the solar dryer system.
The modelling techniques are very important to develop, increase drying efficiency, analyse …

Solar air heaters (SAHs) are generally used in different applications because of their simple
structure, low setup cost, and also their higher energy conversion efficiency. In this study, a v …

In this attempt, the main goal is to do annual performance, environomical analysis, energy
analysis and exergy analysis of the modified greenhouse dryer (MGD) operating under …

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 …

The greenhouse dryers consist opaque and insulated north wall with solar air heating
collector at the bottom. It has been used for bitter gourd flakes drying under natural and …

A lab-scale greenhouse dryer was developed and experimentally tested in no-load
condition under the humid climate of hilly region of Mizoram in North East India. Energy …

This research carried out on drying kinetics and quality of dried orange slices in three
indirect solar dryers with natural convection, to compare the thermal performance of solar …

Solar greenhouses are currently the most energy-intensive agricultural sector. In literature,
there is no worldwide mapping of solar greenhouse performance under different climate …

A prototype north wall insulated greenhouse dryer has been fabricated and tested in no-load
conditions under natural convection mode. Experimentation has been conducted in two …