Essays about: "solar thermal drying"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words solar thermal drying.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Assessment of the integration of solar heat power into food drying processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Charalampos Psilopoulos; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable; sustainability; co2 reduction; feasibility; solar thermal; direct steam generation; drying; food industry; scope 1 emissions; sdg; sustainable development goals; spray drying; drum drying; powder; food; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The long-lasting usage of fossil fuels has brought its negative impact on the planet and thus the society is turning towards more environmentally sustainable solutions in every aspect of life. This master’s thesis discusses the novel topic of integrating concentrated solar thermal collectors, which directly produce steam, to drying processes in the food industry, which is proven to currently emit significant amounts of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). READ MORE

  4. 3. Low cost thermal storage for solar dryers in the Himalayas

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Adam Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : heat storage; solar dryer; solar drying; rock bed storage; thermal storage; pcm; water heat storage; himalayas; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Post-harvest losses in the himalayan regions of Nepal and Bhutan are high, and current drying methods are in need of improvement. This report improves on a previously developed solar dryer design and evaluates thermal storage solutions for the ’SolarFood: Reducing post-harvest losses through improved solar drying’ project. READ MORE

  5. 4. A study of poly(vinyl alcohol) as a solid polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Strukturkemi

    Author : Gustav Ek; [2016]
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    Abstract : The use of solid polymer electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries has the advantage in terms of safety and processability, however they often lack in terms of performance. This is of major concern in applications where high current densities or rapidly changing currents are important. READ MORE

  6. 5. Solar Assisted Air Heating Process‐Implementing Solar Collectors in Sri Lankan Tea Industry

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Paulina Erikson Brangstrup; Azadeh Hajiakbar; [2014]
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    Abstract : Sri Lanka is one of the greatest producers and exporters of quality tea in the world. The tea industry plays a key role in the economy and there is a great interest of continuously improving it in order to stay competitive. READ MORE