Drying temperature, air velocity, material thickness during hot air drying usually have a
significant influence on drying kinetics and quality attributes of fruits and vegetables …

The main purpose of this study was to develop and apply an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference
system (ANFIS) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) model for predicting the drying …

Algeria industry fruit processing generates a huge amount of waste which causes a serious
environmental problem. Thereby, the use of solar drying as a clean energy process seems …

Water contained in foods allows the proliferation of microorganisms and the development of
chemical reactions that deteriorate the product. This experimental study is focused on the …

In the past decay, the olive by-products were used for various applications. Indeed, many
studies have been focused on the exploitation of olive mill solid waste (OMSW) derived from …

In regards to the highly perishable character of most food products and plants, their
conservation during large transportation distances and storage is a sensitive issue. The …

Drying is one energy-intensive process in the industry. Heat pump system for drying process
by employing carbon dioxide/low-global warming potential working fluid mixture is proposed …

The current study aims to explore the hybrid solar-electric drying (HSED) of garlic cloves,
tests were carried out at three different temperatures 50, 60 and 70° C under natural …

The drying of olive pomace waste was performed using a partially indirect solar convective
dryer operating in forced convection. This comparative study is focused on the drying …

Precise modeling of the drying process permits to achieve three key objectives:(i) assessing
material properties,(ii) characterizing the microstructure, and (iii) optimizing the drying …