Optimization of process parameters and numerical modeling of heat and mass transfer during simulated solar drying of paddy

A Jha, PP Tripathy - Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2021 - Elsevier
Present study aims to optimize the process parameters and to develop a 3-dimensional,
multi-layered finite element model for predicting moisture and temperature profile during …

Thermo-economic-environmental analysis of a biomass-fueled natural convection dryer with thermal storage materials

A Deb, YD Megeji, M Das Ghatak - Journal of Engineering and Applied …, 2024 - Springer
Using biomass as a fuel in dryers decreases reliance on fossil fuels and encourages the
adoption of renewable energy sources, contributing to the overall energy security of the …

An MCDM approach for selection of a biomass fuel for a natural convection dryer based on thermo-economic-environmental analysis

A Deb, SK Mandal, MD Ghatak - Engineering Research Express, 2025 - iopscience.iop.org
Efficient selection of optimal biomass fuel for the developed natural convection dryers is
essential for enhanced drying performance, ensuring environmental and economic viability …