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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/9976| Title: | Experimental investigation on a solar tunnel drier for copra drying |
| Authors: | Ayyappan, S Mayilsamy, K |
| Keywords: | Copra;Drier efficiency;Moisture content;Solar tunnel drier |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2010 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | A natural convection solar tunnel drier (STD) was developed for copra drying under meteorological conditions of Pollachi, India. STD reduced moisture content from 52.2% to 8% in 57 h under full load and 52 h under half load conditions. Drying in bottom tray was lower (2%) than that of top tray. Average efficiency of STD was estimated as 20%. Quality of copra obtained was good (84.66% Milling copra Grade 1) as compared to open sun drying (53%). |
| Page(s): | 635-638 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1084 (Online); 0022-4456 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | JSIR Vol.69(08) [August 2010] |
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