Download or read book Solar Drying Systems written by Om Prakash and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solar energy has found its widespread use in direct conversion into electricity either by photovoltaic conversion or through thermal energy, reduction in post-harvest losses, and crop drying. Solar Drying Systems analyzes the fundamentals, principles and applications, heat transfer, elements of drying and solar dryer designs, and related modeling and analysis aspects of solar energy. Discusses both technical and policy-related issues Explores up-to-date status reviews of different solar drying systems Reviews the highlights of present and future solar drying options Includes many figures, solved examples, and tables with problems/exercises at the end of each chapter This book is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in energy engineering.
Download or read book Solar Drying Technology written by Om Prakash and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive reference guide to the latest developments and advances in solar drying technology, covering the concept, design, testing, modeling, and economics of solar drying technologies, as well as their impact on the environment. The respective chapters are based on the latest studies conducted by reputed international researchers in the fields of solar energy and solar drying. Offering a perfect blend of research and practice explained in a simple manner, the book represents a valuable resource for researchers, students, professionals, and policymakers working in the field of solar drying and related agricultural applications.
Download or read book The Solar Food Dryer written by Eben Fodor and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Solar Food Dryer describes how to use solar energy to dry your food instead of costly electricity. With your own solar-powered food dryer, you can quickly and efficiently dry all your extra garden veggies, fruits and herbs to preserve their goodness all year long-with free sunshine! Applicable to a wide geography-wherever gardens grow-this well illustrated book includes: Complete step-by step plans for building a high-performance, low-cost solar food dryer from readily-available materials solar energy design concepts food drying tips and recipes resources, references, solar charts, and more. - A Mother Earth News Book for Wiser Living -
Download or read book Solar Dryers written by B. Brenndorfer and published by Commonwealth Secretariat. This book was released on 1985 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation of solar drying potential. Pre-drying processing operations. The mechamisms of drying. Solar radiation. Solar collectors. Solar dryer classification. Direct dryers employing natural convection with separate collector and drying chamber. indirect dryers employing forced convection eith separate collector and drying chamber. Hybrid dryers. Ancillary equipment and recent develpments. Quality assessment. packaging and storage of dried foodstuffs. Dryer selection and design. Experiomental methodology. From theory into practice. Economics. Extension of solar crop drying technology.
Download or read book Solar Energy Engineering written by Soteris A Kalogirou and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-07-22 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As perhaps the most promising of all the renewable energy sources available today, solar energy is becoming increasingly important in the drive to achieve energy independence and climate balance. This new book is the masterwork from world-renowned expert Dr. Soteris Kalogirou, who has championed solar energy for decades. The book includes all areas of solar energy engineering, from the fundamentals to the highest level of current research. The author includes pivotal subjects such as solar collectors, solar water heating, solar space heating and cooling, industrial process heat, solar desalination, photovoltaics, solar thermal power systems, and modeling of solar systems, including the use of artificial intelligence systems in solar energy systems, modeling and performance prediction. *Written by one of the world's most renowned experts in solar energy*Covers the hottest new developments in solar technology, such as solar cooling and desalination*Packed with quick look up tables and schematic diagrams for the most commonly used systems today'
Download or read book Drying Science and Technology written by Suvanjan Bhattacharyya and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drying Science and Technology provides a thorough and current investigation of the complex area of drying processes. This book is a collaborative effort that brings together prominent professionals to give a comprehensive grasp of drying science’s concepts, methodology, and applications. The book opens by underlining the importance of drying operations in a variety of sectors, including food preservation and materials processing. This opening portion provides the framework for a varied investigation that will appeal to a wide range of readers. The book covers fundamental ideas and digs into the heat and mass transport mechanisms that underpin drying processes. Readers are taken through the fundamentals that determine the efficiency and quality of drying processes, laying the groundwork for additional in-depth research. A large portion of the book is dedicated to a variety of drying processes and procedures, both traditional and cutting-edge. From basic convection drying to modern technologies such as freeze drying and microwave drying, each strategy is evaluated for its uses, benefits, and drawbacks. This broad cover guarantees that readers obtain a full understanding of the equipment available for various drying applications. The use of mathematical modeling provides a quantitative dimension to the book, with chapters focused on the development, evaluation, and application of models in drying science. This part is intended for scholars and practitioners who want a better knowledge of the quantitative features that underpin the discipline. The book highlights the dynamic nature of drying research and includes the most recent advances in drying technology. Innovations in equipment and approaches highlight the changing landscape of drying research, providing insights into cutting-edge discoveries that will impact the field’s future. With a balanced combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, Drying Science and Technology is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals working in the various fields of drying.
Download or read book Sustainable Food Drying Techniques in Developing Countries Prospects and Challenges written by Mahadi Hasan Masud and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive review of renewable energy-based sustainable drying techniques for developing countries. Aspiring towards a world with zero food waste, the book has provided discussion on sustainable drying techniques in terms of energy efficiency. The socio-economic condition of each developing country is unique; therefore, has specific technological requirements. As such, the book presents discussions on food waste scenario around the world, the socio-economic status of developing countries and their correlation with food. The book gives an overview of the quality aspects of drying, along with the required energy and time to retain these features. Additionally, a method of selecting drying techniques for developing countries, taking the cost and safety factor into consideration, has been discussed extensively Also, the renewable and non-renewable energy resources of low income, lower-middle income, middle income, and high-income developing countries have been analyzed and presented. The book also highlights the available drying techniques that are currently being practiced by the consumers and industries of developing countries. The book recommends ten sustainable drying technologies for the developing countries and describes their working principle. Discussion on potential challenges for sustainable drying technology adoption is also presented. The book presents up-to-date research on sustainable drying techniques and their impact on developing countries to reduce food waste. Food waste is not only a humanitarian concern but also a threat to environmental sustainability. Currently, one-third of all produced food is being wasted, when nearly 805 million people - including children remain undernourished on a daily basis. In an effort to solve this crisis, a number of food preservations techniques are being practiced in food supply chain. Drying is one such preservation technique that prevents microbial proliferation, slows enzymatic reaction and preserves the physio-chemical properties of food. Albeit, drying is an effective means of food preservation; it is also highly energy-intensive. Developing countries do not have sufficient energy and financial resources to adopt conventional (expensive and high energy) drying techniques. As such, this is the first reference work dedicated to discussing the prospects and challenges of sustainable (renewable energy based and inexpensive) drying techniques for developing countries in order to reduce food waste. Sustainable food drying techniques in developing countries: Prospects and Challenges is a singular work in the field of food preservation and affordable drying technology.
Download or read book Drying Hardwood Lumber written by Joseph Denig and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drying Hardwood Lumber focuses on common methods for drying lumber of different thickness, with minimal drying defects, for high quality applications. This manual also includes predrying treatments that, when part of an overall quality-oriented drying system, reduce defects and improve drying quality, especially of oak lumber. Special attention is given to drying white wood, such as hard maple and ash, without sticker shadow or other discoloration. Several special drying methods, such as solar drying, are described, and proper techniques for storing dried lumber are discussed. Suggestions are provided for ways to economize on drying costs by reducing drying time and energy demands when feasible. Each chapter is accompanied by a list of references. Some references are cited in the chapter; others are listed as additional sources of information.
Download or read book Modern Drying Technology Volume 4 written by Evangelos Tsotsas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This five-volume series provides a comprehensive overview of all important aspects of modern drying technology, concentrating on the transfer of cutting-edge research results to industrial use. Volume 4 deals with the reduction of energy demand in various drying processes and areas, highlighting the following topics: Energy analysis of dryers, efficient solid-liquid separation techniques, osmotic dehydration, heat pump assisted drying, zeolite usage, solar drying, drying and heat treatment for solid wood and other biomass sources, and sludge thermal processing.
Download or read book Handbook of Industrial Drying written by Arun S. Mujumdar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1995, this book offers a full guide into industrial drying for various materials. Carefully compiled and filled with a vast repertoire of notes, diagrams, and references this book serves as a useful reference for students of medicine and other practitioners in their respective fields.
Download or read book Solar Crop Drying written by M. S. Sodha and published by Springer. This book was released on 1987-04-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy requirements for drying processes and solar air heating systems. Test procedures for the evaluation of the thermal performance of solar dryers. Economics and market potential of solar crop dryers. Case studies in solar drying. World climatic zones for typical cities. Calculation of dryer parameters: some examples. Determination of moisture content. The pressure drop of the air stream. A summary of the simulation models for solar dryers. Computer code listing: economic evaluation of solar crop drying model. Economic evaluation of solar crop drying. Glossary. Conversion factors.
Download or read book Handbook of Industrial Drying Fourth Edition written by Arun S. Mujumdar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 1350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By far the most commonly encountered and energy-intensive unit operation in almost all industrial sectors, industrial drying continues to attract the interest of scientists, researchers, and engineers. The Handbook of Industrial Drying, Fourth Edition not only delivers a comprehensive treatment of the current state of the art, but also serves as a consultative reference for streamlining industrial drying operations. New to the Fourth Edition: Computational fluid dynamic simulation Solar, impingement, and pulse combustion drying Drying of fruits, vegetables, sugar, biomass, and coal Physicochemical aspects of sludge drying Life-cycle assessment of drying systems Covering commonly encountered dryers as well as innovative dryers with future potential, the Handbook of Industrial Drying, Fourth Edition not only details the latest developments in the field, but also explains how improvements in dryer design and operation can increase energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Download or read book Handbook of Food Science Technology and Engineering written by Yiu H. Hui and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Solar Drying written by International Labour Office and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This training manual is the outcome of an ILO regional project on the development and application of appropriate food-processing technologies. During the project, extension workers from four developing Arab countries were trained in techniques of sun and solar drying. The manual provides clear and detailed information on the basic theory and practice of sun and solar drying of various food products (fish, fruit, vegetables and grains). It discusses the type of information needed to determine whether solar drying is feasible and appropriate in particular cases, and, with an explanation of how the sun's energy can be harnessed, outlines basic drying theory. Several different types of dryers - cabinet, tent, paddy, hybrid - are described and some guidance is given on their construction. Information is also provided on the preparation of the raw materials before they are dried and on packaging techniques for the dried product. It is hoped that agronomists, technologists and rural development trainers will use the information to encourage farmers and rural artisans to adopt these food-processing techniques.
Download or read book Solar Drying of Fish and Paddy written by H. Unmole and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1989 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Greenhouse Technology for Controlled Environment written by G. N. Tiwari and published by Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A current and invaluable source for agricultural scientists, researchers, vegetable growers and professional entrepreneurs enabling them to understand the fundamentals of greenhouse technology applicable to vegetable production, crop drying, poultry farms, space heating etc. Imparts systematic information about the historical background, importance and reviews work in a global perspective. It provides design, construction, instrumentation and error analysis in greenhouse. The basic tools like knowledge of solar energy, solar fraction and heat transfer has also been elaborated upon, as well as different heating / cooling concepts used to control a favorable environment condition inside greenhouses, including information on constituents of inside environment, root media, various crop production, thermal modeling, energy analysis and economic aspects of greenhouse technology.
Download or read book Handbook of Industrial Drying Second Edition Revised and Expanded written by A. S. Mujumdar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-02-22 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drying of pharmaceutical products, drying of biotechnologicl products, drying of peat and biofuels, druing of fibrous materials, drying ofpulp and paper, of wood and wood products, drying in mineral proces sing, modeling, measurements, and efficeiencies of infrared eryers for paper drying, drying of coal, drying of coated webs, drying of polymersupeheated stema drying, dryer feeder systems, dryer emision control systems, cost estimation methods for dryers, energy aspects in drying safeth aspects of industrial dryers, humidity measurements, control of industrial dryers.
