Optimization of solar drying process parameters of cooking banana using response surface methodology

Etim, Promise Joseph; Eke, Akachukwu Ben; Simonyan, Kayode Joshua; Umani, Kingsley Charles; Udo, Samuel

doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00964

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“…This study's final moisture content was similar to previous research on directly forced convection household solar dryers [ 5 , 6 ]. The case of sliced bananas in an active indirect mode solar dryer provided a final moisture content of 12% (wet basis) [ 3 , 7 ]. The difference in product quality could be influenced by the drying process design and the sample characteristics.…”

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Dataset on the optimization by response surface methodology for dried banana products using greenhouse solar drying in Thailand

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Dataset on the optimization by response surface methodology for dried banana products using greenhouse solar drying in Thailand

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“…Response surface methodology (RSM) is one of the most popular technique used for optimization of various parameters in any process (Abdulrahman et al, 2021;Boateng, 2023). It has been widely used in food industry by different researchers (Etim et al, 2021;Kushwah et al, 2023;Lysova et al, 2022;Majdi et al, 2019;Onyenwigwe et al, 2023;Parhizi et al, 2022;Richa et al, 2022;Wang et al, 2022). Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has emerged as one of the most viable tool to design and analyze any system before its actual fabrication.…”

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“…, 2021; Boateng, 2023). It has been widely used in food industry by different researchers (Etim et al. , 2021; Kushwah et al.…”

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Design and optimization of a domestic solar dryer: an analytical approach

Shimpy,

Kumar,

Kumar

2024

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PurposeFood loss and wastage is an issue of global concern and the household sector is one of the biggest contributors to this. Solar drying has been explored by many eminent researchers as a solution to this problem but there have been concerns about the lack in designs, higher cost, lower performance, and consumer acceptability. The present research aims to design a small-scale domestic solar dryer by using computer software.Design/methodology/approachResponse surface methodology (RSM) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are used to design the domestic solar dryer. Initially, design variables (inlet and outlet vent height) are identified and a design of experiments has been created using RSM for set of experimental runs. The experimental runs suggested by RSM were carried out using CFD simulation in COMSOL Multiphysics software and the results were used for optimization of response variables (outlet velocity and drying chamber temperature) in RSM.FindingsOutlet vent height was found to be most significantly affecting parameter to both the responses. The optimum values of inlet and outlet vent heights were 0.5 and 2.5 cm, respectively with the overall desirability of 0.728. The model accuracy was tested by conducting a confirmation test as post processing in design expert software.Originality/valueDesigning a solar dryer is a complex, costly and time consuming process, this study presents an easy, economic and fast method to design a new solar dryer. It would help researchers to design and develop new domestic as well as large size industrial solar dryer.

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“…The specific energy consumption needed for the optimum solar dryer process was 1.64 kWh/kg. Joseph Etim et al (2021) optimized the drying process parameters of cooking bananas dried on an active indirect mode solar drier using response surface methodology. The air intake area of an active indirect mode solar drier and the product slice thickness were considered independent parameters.…”

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Response surface optimization and social impact evaluation of Houttuynia cordata Thunb solar drying technology for community enterprise in Chiangrai, Thailand

Kreetachat

Imman

Suwannahong

et al. 2023

Int. J. Renew. Energy Dev.

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Drying has emerged as one of the most important ways of preserving high-quality and quantity food goods. A force convection solar drying is considered an ecologically and environmentally friendly alternative. This research presents parameter optimization of greenhouse tunnel dryer of Houttuynia cordata Thunb (H. cordata) using response surface methodology with the assessment of economic feasibility and social return on invesment. The influence parameters of the drying process were evaluated to obtain maximum efficiency. The individual parameters were temperature (40 – 60 °C), material length (10 – 30 cm), and relative humidity (30 – 50%). The individual parameters of drying temperature showed an extreme effect on the response of moisture content and color value change, while the relative humidity had only an influence on moisture content. On the other hand, the parameter of material length was not significance in both responses. When compared to open-air drying, solar drying reduced the drying time of H. cordata by 57.14%. The payback period of the dryer was found to be 2.5 years. Furthermore, the results reveal that the social return on investment ratio in 2021 was 2.18, then increasing to 2.52 in 2022 and 2.91 in 2023. According to the findings, solar drying technology has the potential to be an adequate product quality improvement technology for H. cordata. It is a feasible drying technology in terms of economic evaluation.

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Optimization of solar drying process parameters of cooking banana using response surface methodology

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

Dataset on the optimization by response surface methodology for dried banana products using greenhouse solar drying in Thailand

Dataset on the optimization by response surface methodology for dried banana products using greenhouse solar drying in Thailand

Design and optimization of a domestic solar dryer: an analytical approach

Response surface optimization and social impact evaluation of Houttuynia cordata Thunb solar drying technology for community enterprise in Chiangrai, Thailand

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