The potential of climate-resilient energy practices depends on the integration of sustainable
energy with energy storage, such as solar energy. Solar energy offers desirable thermal …

The recent studies on thermal performance enhancement of the flat plate solar air collectors
are critically reviewed primarily regarding the absorber surface modifications, multiple …

This article examined the performance of a low cost, economically viable and a novel forced
convection solar drying system. To control the thermal fluctuations during the day-night …

Solar drying is a traditional method for removing moisture from food products. Dryers with
different dimensions and models are often used for drying food products using solar energy …

Solar dryers are cutting-edge equipment that uses solar energy to remove moisture from
various materials, including agricultural produce, textiles, and industrial components. It is …

Preserving fruits and vegetables by drying is a traditional yet effective way of reducing food
waste. Existing drying methods are either energy-intensive or lead to a significant reduction …

Drying of materials is an important and essential mechanism during the production process
in industries. Drying fruits and vegetables is an ancient method used for food preservation …

Inappropriate food conservation practices along with insufficient and inefficient storage
systems are often responsible for the deterioration in food quality of agricultural products …

The energy, exergy and economic analysis of indirect type solar dryer (ITSD) was performed
while drying green chilli under forced and natural convection. Fans powered by PV panels …

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 …