Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Diğer Uluslararası Fon Programları, 2013 - 2014
Drying of agricultural products consumes 20-25% of the energy used by food processing industry usually by burning diesel or gas. However, a well designed solar dyer can significantly reduce the dependence on fossil fuel. Based on applicant's extensive relevant previous and current work, this project will develop an efficient, reliable and economically attractive solar drying system. A prototype solar dryer will be constructed using most efficient v-groove collector and thermal storage method developed by the applicant. Extensive experiments will be conducted to demonstrate the superior performance of the system and to establish design guidelines and economic viability. Queensland has a plethora of space and resources available to take advantage of the energy of the sun. This invention will benefit farmers, grain, fruit, vegetable and timber drying companies, equipment manufacturers and researchers and policy makers involved in alternative energy sources.