Essays about: "Open air drying"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Open air drying.

  1. 1. Direct solar dryer

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Jamyang Dorji; Lungten Lungten; [2023]
    Keywords : Open air drying; Thermocouple; Air circulation; Sustainable farming; Drying Efficiency; Drying Chamber; Airflow; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The study presents the design, construction, and performance evaluation of a direct solar dryer with a focus on enhancing the post-harvest preservation of fruits. The increasing demand for the dry fruits in both the local and export markets demand effective and environmentally friendly drying methods. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Development and Testing of Low-Cost Heat Transfer Enhancements for Solar Dryers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Hoda Mahmoodi; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar dryer; Bhutan; Drying rate; Solar absorber; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the mountainous regions of Bhutan and Nepal, post-harvest losses cause significant challenges for producers. Open air sun drying is usually used by farmers to preserve their produce. There are many disadvantages to this method. READ MORE

  4. 3. The impact of induced airflow on the drying process of apples inside a solar drying chamber.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Marion Karlsson Faudot; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food scarcity is a common occurrence for farmers in the rural Himalayan regions. As fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of most farmers' diet, food deficiency can become evident in between harvesting periods, when there is no fresh supply. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development and testing of a novel solar dryer design with an incorporated heat exchanger - For use in the Himalayan regions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Adam Probert; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food scarcity is a common occurrence for farmers in the rural Himalayan regions. As fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of most farmers' diet, food deficiency can become evident in between harvesting periods, when there is no fresh supply. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effect of reversible permeabilization in combination with different drying methods on the structure and sensorial quality of dried basil leaves

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Anna Telfser; [2017]
    Keywords : Basil; pulsed electric field; drying; air drying; vacuum drying; freeze drying; Technology and Engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : In this work the impact of different drying techniques and the stomata aperture induced by pulsed electric field (PEF) prior drying on quality of the dried products was assessed. The conditions of the electroporation treatment were chosen to induce an irreversible opening of the stomata of the basil leaves. READ MORE