This paper presents an experimental effort on forced convection mixed mode solar dryer for
turmeric at Miraj, India (16.83 N 74.63 E). To study the effect of drying time on mixed mode …

Post harvest losses account for 10 to 30% due to perishable nature, bad weather or lack of
transportation facilities and damage by wild animals resulting in huge loss to the farmers. To …

Increasing population, climate change and post harvest losses lead to scarcity of food
particularly in developing countries. Improvement in storage facilities and drying of crops are …

Preservation of fruits, vegetables, and food are essential for keeping them for a long time
without further deterioration in the quality of the product. In this review paper, the attention is …

The current work presents about the development of thermal energy storage (TES) using
paraffin wax as a phase change material (PCM). In order to investigate the performance of …

Food is a basic need for all human beings along with air and water. Food problem arises in
most developing countries mainly due to the inability to preserve food surpluses rather than …

Abstract Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) is also known as “the elixir of life” since it promotes
longevity. Different parts of plant are used in Ayurveda and Siddha Systems of Medicine for …