State of the art on solar drying technology: a review
by N.L. Panwar; S.C. Kaushik; Surendra Kothari
International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology (IJRET), Vol. 3, No. 2, 2012

Abstract: Solar thermal energy is used in many countries of the world in the agricultural area to conserve agricultural produce and in the industrial sector for drying commercial products. Solar drying is practical, economical and the responsible approach in an environmental point of view. Solar dryers are available in large range of sizes, different design and are used for drying various food and industrial products. It is found that various types of driers are available to suit the needs of end users. This paper deals with a comprehensive review of the various designs, construction and operational principles of the wide variety of practically-realised designs of solar dryer reported previously. Some very recent developments in solar drying technology are highlighted.

Online publication date: Wed, 29-Oct-2014

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology (IJRET):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com