DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIPURPOSE INDIRECT SOLAR DRYER

Authors

  • K.A Yusuf Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State Nigeria
  • Oladipo Ajayi Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State Nigeria
  • E.O Atanda Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State Nigeria
  • Patience Amatu 4Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State Nigeria

Keywords:

Solar drying, Hybrid, Ambient air temperature, Relative humidity, Multipurpose

Abstract

This study focuses on the construction and testing of a multipurpose solar dryer for agricultural products. The purpose of the dryer is to effectively dry the products to a safe level before storage. Considerations such as compact-ability, durability, and ease of loading and offloading were taken into account during the construction process. Additionally, the dryer was designed to be a hybrid system, allowing for continuous drying throughout the night. The testing phase aimed to compare the ambient conditions with the conditions achievable inside the dryer. The results showed that the relative humidity was higher in the early hours of the day but decreased as the temperature increased throughout the day. Furthermore, the maximum temperature recorded at the collector (48°C) exceeded the maximum ambient temperature (36°C). The production cost of the dryer was estimated to be 250,000 Naira.

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Published

22-11-2023

How to Cite

Yusuf, K., Ajayi, O., Atanda, E., & Amatu, P. (2023). DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIPURPOSE INDIRECT SOLAR DRYER. Annals of Research in Engineering and Environmental Technology, 1(1), 30–38. Retrieved from http://auchipolyjournals.com/index.php/areet/article/view/45

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): AREET Volume 1, Issue 1, Nov. 2023

Section

Articles