Drying processes are among the most energy-intensive industrial processes. There is a
need for development of the efficient methods needed for estimating, measuring, and …

Solar dryers are used to dry various agricultural products cleanly and cost-effectively. Their
performance can be improved by integrating phase change materials (PCM) for thermal …

Abstract _Predicting solar energy is essential for efficient power system planning and the
successful integration of renewable energy sources. This study aims to develop a framework …

A developed indirect solar dryer is built and operated to dry sweet potato cubes. Since,
numerous instruments have gathered experimental data to comprehensively evaluate the …

This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical advancements and
research trends in solar drying technologies for agricultural products. The study …

The efficiency of the drying operation can be enhanced by accurate modeling of the system.
Machine Learning (ML) models have become crucial in accurately predicting and enhancing …

The shelf life of food products can be increased by reducing their moisture content with the
aid of solar dryers. However, the poor efficiency of solar collectors increases the time and …

Solar energy as a clean and abundant energy source has been widely utilized in the drying
domain. Much research has focused on the drying system driven by solar energy to improve …

The design method of dual working medium, heat exchanger-evacuated tube assisted
drying system is proposed in this work. Operation control method of solar drying system is …

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems are pivotal in enabling wider adoption of renewable
energy sources by overcoming their intermittent nature. However, many existing TES …