The photovoltaic thermal (PVT)-based solar dryer is advantageous in terms of energy-saving ability, efficiency, self-sufficient design, and ability to work without any additional electrical energy requirement. However, there a requirement for comprehensive analysis the energy, exergy, environ-economic parameters developing an efficient sustainable PVT dryer. In this study, PVT-based indirect mo...

The paper describes the detailed techno-commercial analysis done on a 46 m2 solar air heating system developed in a food processing industry. The solar air heating system was connected to an indoor drier through a duct. A detailed performance analysis was undertaken on the system by loading with 75 kg of ripe mango flake. The product loaded was uniform in size having a thickness of 4mm. On a cl...

BACKGROUND Hair dryers are commonly used and can cause hair damage such as roughness, dryness and loss of hair color. It is important to understand the best way to dry hair without causing damage. OBJECTIVE The study assessed changes in the ultra-structure, morphology, moisture content, and color of hair after repeated shampooing and drying with a hair dryer at a range of temperatures. METH...

Abstract One of the food diversification strategies coconut commodity is to process it into Pliek U. U a typical Province Aceh, Indonesia, which in its processing stage requires drying process. So far, often conducted conventionally through direct (sun drying), so that produced susceptible dust and other dirt contamination. This research aimed design dryer using Dafa type solar energy. The ener...

The world is beginning to move away from its consumption of fossil fuels. Various technologies are being developed make use renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and tidal, etc. Solar the best choice among these because it readily available, abundant, capable producing both electric space heating. can be used directly or indirectly dry agricultural non-agricultural products preserve the...