Solar energy as a heat source in crop drying in Sierra Leone

This paper examines various aspects of solar crop drying. The evaluation of available solar energy and its utilization in various types of dryers are discussed. Factors affecting the design of these dryers, which are mainly for use in developing countries are outlined.

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Main Author Bassey, M.W. (University of Sierra Leone, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Freetown (Sierra Leone))
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
French
Published Ottawa (Canada) IDRC 1982
Subjects
ENERGIA SOLAR
ENERGIE SOLAIRE
HORTALIZAS
LEGUME
METHODE
METODOS
SECADO NATURAL
SECADORAS
SECHAGE NATUREL
SECHOIR
SIERRA LEONA
SIERRA LEONE
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Summary:This paper examines various aspects of solar crop drying. The evaluation of available solar energy and its utilization in various types of dryers are discussed. Factors affecting the design of these dryers, which are mainly for use in developing countries are outlined.
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