Latent heat storage technology plays an important role in the effective utilization of clean
energy such as solar energy in building heating, but the low thermal conductivity of heat …

Several chemical and biological processes have been investigated and predicted using
Response Surface Methodology (RSM) models. Response Surfaces Methodology is a …

Torrefaction is regarded as a promising way to improve the fuel properties of biomass. In this
work, a typical agricultural biomass of cotton stalk with high supply availability was …

It is now widely confirmed by scientific evidence that greenhouse gas emissions must be
reduced to counteract the effects of global warming. The production of heat for industrial …

A novel closed-loop transcritical CO 2 air-source heat pump drying (HPD) system with a
relatively simple structure, higher drying temperature, and internal heat exchanger (IHX) for …

An appropriate drying method is crucial for producing high-quality dried apricots. In this
study, the effects of four drying methods, hot air drying (HAD), infrared drying (IRD), pulse …

Solar drying systems are extensively employed in agriculture for the dehydration of crops,
fruits, and vegetables due to their ability to generate higher temperatures, thereby resulting …

Vacuum drying (VD) and heat pump drying (HPD) are widely used in the food industry.
However, their application is limited due to low drying efficiency and the resultant poor …

In order to improve the specific moisture extraction rate (SMER) of the closed-cycle heat
pump drying (CHPD) system applied to paddy drying, three types (Heating evaporator outlet …

In recent years, the use of solar energy, one of the renewable energy sources, has been
increasing in many areas due to its practical, environmental, and economic benefits …