A major consideration in the design of a solar food dryer is the convenience factor. If your dryer is not easy to use, you may find that you’re simply not using it very much. There are probably a few ...

Telia Curtis, 29, who developed the solar tunnel dryer as part of her Masters thesis, wanted to create a unit that would allow families to dry and sell the abundant fruits and nuts found through the ...

The general performance of solar heated timber drying kilns is discussed and their advantages and disadvantages compared with air drying and conventional kiln drying, in particular their ability to ...

Dear Jim: I plan to buy a lot of fruits and vegetables now (lower prices) and preserve them for natural snacks and cooking. I thought about drying them. Do solar dryers work well or are electric ones ...

NEW DELHI: In a first, the Indian government is drafting a national testing standard for solar tunnel dryers--renewable energy-powered machines used to dry farm produce. The move to standardize these ...

In studies aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening food security, students from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) and Sweden’s Lund University have identified potential ...

The country suffered annual post-harvest losses worth an estimated ₹1.53 trillion between 2020 and 2022. In a first, the Indian government is drafting a national testing standard for solar tunnel ...