Augmentation of alternative energy supply in the global energy mix and amplifying the
energy efficiency of thermal systems are emphasized in the Sustainable Development Goals …

Industrial drying is one of the most energy intensive unit operations encountered in most
industrial sectors. Therefore, much effort has been devoted to energy savings in drying. Most …

Highlights An exergy and energy analysis during basil leaf drying is performed. Factors
investigated include drying rate, energy utilization, energy utilization ratio, exergy efficiency …

In this paper, the evaluation of exergoeconomic analysis of two different drying technologies
was performed. Components of both systems were handled individually by considering the …

In the agricultural processing industry, drying technology plays a crucial role in ensuring
product quality, extending shelf life, and reducing transportation costs. Given the rising …

Thermodynamic analysis of a forced convective solar dryer integrated with black coated
sensible (firebrick) thermal storage material (STSM) for cocoa was investigated. The …

In our study, we developed a system to reduce both energy consumption and pollutant
discharge during the drying process. We present a new technology, a stationary bed grain …

Investigation of exergy transfer is an important aspect for all grain drying industry. Exergy
transfer of rice husk fired cyclonic furnace assisted recirculating mixed flow dryer (MFD) …

A thermo-economic assessment of bubbling fluidized bed paddy dryers under atmospheric
conditions applying the response surface methodology (RSM) was carried out on three …

The use of a batch dryer in conjunction with a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cooling system
has not been extensively implemented due to insufficient research on its effects on rice …