Performance Evaluation Of A Grain Maize Solar Dryer
Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.4, No. 9)Publication Date: 2015-09-15
Authors : Osondu L. C.; Ugwuoke E. C.; Chikelu C. C.; Eze N. N; Ukwuani S. T;
Page : 161-163
Keywords : Index Terms Solar radiation; Temperature; Moisture; Time; Drying;
Abstract
Abstract Drying under direct sunlight is one of the oldest techniques used by mankind to preserve Agriculture based food and non-food products. This paper focused on the use of solar dryer to reduce the moisture content of Agriculture produce such as maize. The experiment performed showed the moisture content of maize reduced from 20 to 13. It was also observed that the temperature increased with time. The assumed maximum temperature of the collector plate in the experiment was 100.
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