2026· Thermal Science· pp. 160-160· 0 citations· 34 references
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This study proposes a dual-source heat pump-desiccant wheel drying (HP-DWD) system that integrates low-temperature regeneration to overcome the limitations of conventional open- and closed-loop systems. Drying experiments on white radish slices were conducted at temperatures of 35- 45 °C, air velocities of 1-3 m/s, and slice thicknesses of 3-7 mm. At 45°C, HP-DWD reduced drying time by 20% and energy consumption by 8.1% compared to heat pump drying (HPD), while rehydration capacity improved by 6%. Exergy efficiency increased by 21.24%, owing to reduced compressor and condenser losses. The Page model accurately described the drying kinetics (R² = 0.994). These results demonstrate the system's potential for energy-efficient, high-quality drying of heat-sensitive agricultural products.
Solar hot-air drying technology has developed rapidly in the field of low-temperature fruit and vegetable processing; however, fluctuations in solar irradiance affect the stability of system energy supply and energy utilization efficiency. In this study, a cascaded photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar drying system was co...
Rong Yu, Ming-Zhi Zhao, Chun Chang et al.· Energies· 0 citations
To overcome mass-transfer bottlenecks, such as case hardening, in traditional grain dehydration, this study systematically investigated the drying kinetics and thermodynamic mechanisms of Indica rice subjected to hot-air drying (HAD) and microwave drying (MD). Dehydration experiments were conducted across various opera...
Ke-Er Wang, Ting-Long Pan, Ya-Jing Zhang et al.· Journal of Agricultural Engi...· 0 citations
This study investigates the drying kinetics and performance of a Parabolic Greenhouse Solar Dryer (PGSD) for Nile Tilapia during the winter season in Thailand (December–January). Two operation modes were tested: passive (natural convection) and active (forced convection) at air velocities of 1–3 m/s. Results showed tha...
Thanet Detmote· Natural Resources for Human...· 0 citations
Fresh black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have a high moisture content that complicates storage and requires energy-intensive postharvest drying. This study evaluated the effects of drying-air temperature and tray rotation speed on BSFL drying kinetics, energy performance, and moisture transport in a rotating-tray hot-air...
The agro-industrial valorization of unripe plantain peels through flour production represents a sustainable strategy for waste reduction and nutrient recovery. This study investigated the process intensification of plantain peel drying by evaluating the combined effects of UV-C-assisted hot-air drying with ultrasound a...
Adriano S. H. de Souza, Eduarda M. de Souza, F. G. da Silva et al.· Foods· 0 citations
