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Experimental study of a photovoltaic solar dryer

dc.contributor.authorGrilo, Tiago Santos
dc.contributor.authorPires, Luís
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Pedro Dinho da
dc.contributor.authorNunes, José
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-30T10:51:22Z
dc.date.available2019-10-30T10:51:22Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractThis experimental work focuses specifically on the development and construction of a prototype and the study of different strategies to optimize food drying from solar energy. The main study variable is the efficiency of the solar dryer. In order to optimize the system and increase the drying rate it was decided to use a photovoltaic panel which will power a resistive load - thus obtaining higher air temperature which enters the drying chamber. First, are shown some considerations about the range of applications and methods of harnessing solar energy, emphasizing how important it is to conserve food products through solar drying. To elucidate this concept existing models of solar dryers are reviewed, highlighting the most efficient and representative of each category, in order to understand the work already developed in this area. All experimental results were obtained in drying trials during the summer of 2016. These results demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy adopted. Calculations were made and performance parameters discussed, allowing to take conclusions about the modus operandi and design of this type of units. In order to benefit the most of the energy generated, and thus reduce waste, certain measures have been identified that promote the correct use of PV panels for drying agricultural products. All of this work is for the purpose of being adopted by local farmers.pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.citationGrilo, T., Pires, L., Silva, P.D., Nunes, J. (2017). Experimental study of a photovoltaic solar dryer. ICEUBI2017 - International Congress on Engineering 2017, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal, December 5-7, 2017. (ISSN: 2183-9891)pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn2183-9891
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/7457
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherICEUBI2017 - International Congress on Engineering 2017pt_PT
dc.subjectSolar dryerpt_PT
dc.subjectDryind methodspt_PT
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic energypt_PT
dc.titleExperimental study of a photovoltaic solar dryerpt_PT
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oaire.citation.conferencePlaceCovilhã, Portugalpt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage276pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage268pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleICEUBI2017 - International Congress on Engineering 2017pt_PT
person.familyNamePires
person.familyNameSilva
person.givenNameLuís
person.givenNamePedro
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