Experimental investigation of the performance of a large-scale greenhouse type solar dryer for drying chilli in Thailand

被引：78
|
作者：
Kaewkiew, J. [1 ]
Nabnean, S. [1 ]
Janjai, S. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Silpakorn Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, Solar Energy Res Lab, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
来源：
ISEEC | 2012年 / 32卷
关键词：
Large-scale greenhouse dryer; Chilli; Solar drying;
D O I：
10.1016/j.proeng.2012.01.1290
中图分类号：
T [工业技术];
学科分类号：
08 ;
摘要：
Solar drying is considered to be a useful solar energy technology for developing counties. In this work, the performance of a large-scale greenhouse type solar dryer for drying chilli was investigated. The dryer has a parabolic shape and it is covered with polycarbonate sheets. The base of the dryer is a concrete floor with an area of 8x20 m(2). Nine DC fans powered by three 50 W solar cell modules were used to ventilate the dryer. The dryer was installed at Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand. Three batches of chilli were dried in the dryer. It was found that five hundred kilograms of chilli with the initial moisture content of 74% (wb) were dried within 3 days while the natural sun dried needed 5 days. The chilli dried in this dryer was completely protected from insects, animals and rain. In addition, good quality of chilli was obtained. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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页码：433 / 439
页数：7
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