Investigation on indirect solar dryer for drying sliced potatoes using phase change materials (PCM)

Vigneshkumar, N.; Venkatasudhahar, M.; Kumar, P. Manoj; Ramesh, Aketi; Subbiah, Ram; Stalin, P. Michael Joseph; Suresh, V.; Kumar, Mayank; Monith, S.; Kumar, Rahul; Kriuthikeswaran, M.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.562

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“…The prepared EFY slices (blanched and unbalanced) was dried using both direct and indirect solar drying techniques as explained by Suriya et al (2016) and Vigneshkumar et al (2021), respectively. Both direct solar drying and indirect solar drying processes was performed by solar dryer Matrix for 8 h.…”

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Influence of blanching treatment and drying methods on the nutritional composition, functional, and antioxidant properties of elephant foot yam ( Amorphophallus paeoniifolius ) flour

Suriya

Haripriya

Meera

et al. 2022

Food Processing Preservation

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Nutritional composition, mineral content, functional, and antioxidant properties of elephant foot yam (EFY) flour was studied with the effect of the recent food technological approaches. Different drying methods including solar drying, hot air oven drying, sun drying, and freeze-drying were utilized for the processing of EFY flour with and without blanching treatment was observed for a significant differences in antioxidant activity and reduction in antinutrients. FTIR revealed the presence of dense transitions in open-air conditions and mild dispositions under closed conditions.

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Section: Solar Dryingmentioning

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Influence of blanching treatment and drying methods on the nutritional composition, functional, and antioxidant properties of elephant foot yam ( Amorphophallus paeoniifolius ) flour

Suriya

Haripriya

Meera

et al. 2022

Food Processing Preservation

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“…3.7 to 75.15 % is the efficiency of drying unit has evaluated with 30.28% of mean value.11.33kwh/kg moisture is the specific energy consumption of the rhizomes and 10.53% is the overall efficiency of rhizomes. Vigneshkumar et al (2021) elucidated that the solar dryers are assuming as a vital part in the food businesses for protecting consumable things like grains, vegetables, fish, and so forth, through the expulsion of dampness content from them. Their moisture evacuation rate is high and the quality of the final result would likewise be improved by them.…”

Section: Solar Dryermentioning

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Review on phase change materials for solar energy storage applications

Naveenkumar¹,

Ravichandran²,

Mohanavel

et al. 2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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The energy storage application plays a vital role in the utilization of the solar energy technologies. There are various types of the energy storage applications are available in the todays world. Phase change materials (PCMs) are suitable for various solar energy systems for prolonged heat energy retaining, as solar radiation is sporadic. This literature review presents the application of the PCM in solar thermal power plants, solar desalination, solar cooker, solar air heater, and solar water heater. Even though the availability and cost of PCMs are complex and high, the PCMs are used in most solar energy methods due to their significant technical parameters improvisation. This review's detailed findings paved the way for future recommendations and methods for the investigators to carry work for further system developments.

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“…In that case, it is predicted that the solar dryer might save around 780 USD/month and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 6400 kg/month, according to an evaluation of the solar dryer's economics based on the payback period and CO 2 reduction [15][16][17]. For many farmers and processors, generally in most developing countries, gridconnected electricity and supplies of other non-renewable sources of energy are unavailable, unreliable, scarce, or too expensive; this results in reduced expected profit due to unsuitable post-harvest processing [18][19][20]. But even with all the benefits, it claims, a solar drier still depends on the weather.…”

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Design, Construction, and Investigation of the Drying Equipment Using Solar Power for Bangladeshi Fruits and Vegetables

Bhuiyan,

Afif,

Rahman

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng.

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In underdeveloped nations where fuel and electricity are expensive, crop drying using solar power is a practical and affordable method of food preservation. For farmers in rural areas, it can be difficult or impossible to preserve fruits for later use without access to fuel and huge drying systems. Drying of potatoes in the sun is carried out with industrial dryers integrating solar power. This experiment shows how to design and optimize drying systems for usage in developing nations. A model of an industrial sun-drying system has been created and validated through experimental testing. The ambient temperature is between 28°C and 33°C, while the drying chamber’s temperature ranges from 30°C to 48°C at a flow rate of 1.8 m/s. The moisture content of the dried potato sample was 84.7% and 8.27% under loaded conditions and using only silica gel respectively. We use a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel-powered heating element coil in combination with solar energy that improves the efficiency of agricultural dryers.

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Investigation on indirect solar dryer for drying sliced potatoes using phase change materials (PCM)

Cited by 80 publications

References 31 publications

Influence of blanching treatment and drying methods on the nutritional composition, functional, and antioxidant properties of elephant foot yam ( Amorphophallus paeoniifolius ) flour

Influence of blanching treatment and drying methods on the nutritional composition, functional, and antioxidant properties of elephant foot yam ( Amorphophallus paeoniifolius ) flour

Review on phase change materials for solar energy storage applications

Design, Construction, and Investigation of the Drying Equipment Using Solar Power for Bangladeshi Fruits and Vegetables

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