Solar dryers are widely used to reduce moisture levels of fruits, vegetables, and fish, but they
are not capable of committing to continuous and fast operation. A solar hybrid dryer (SHD) …

Solar drying has gained significant popularity for drying agricultural and food products in
recent years. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in solar …

Greenhouse drying systems (GDSs) are grouped in direct-type solar dryers and are widely
utilised because of their easy applicability, high product drying capacity and cost …

Abstract Food and Agriculture Organization reports show that farmers today lose 35–45
percent of their crops during harvesting and transportation due to various reasons. One third …

The increasing demand for drying technology for agriculture and food products has gained
significant attention due to population explosion and inadequate resources available. The …

In this work, the impact of flooring (bottom) material selection on the performance of an
active greenhouse dryer (AGD) has been empirically surveyed. In this regard, four AGD …

With the goal of sustainability, an innovative walk-in type Greenhouse Solar Tunnel Dryer
(GSTD) with GI pipe and MS plate foundation, polycarbonate walls and roof, and cudappah …

Using biomass as a fuel in dryers decreases reliance on fossil fuels and encourages the
adoption of renewable energy sources, contributing to the overall energy security of the …

Solar greenhouse drying is considered a useful solar dryer technology for tropical and
subtropical countries. This study examined a Quonset Solar Greenhouse Dryer (QSGD) with …

This work reviews various engineering factors influencing the efficiency of greenhouse solar
dryers, focusing on drying load/volume ratio, ventilation, circulation mode, roof shape …