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Solar Dryer
Device that use solar energy to dry substances
Solar energy availability on earth

 The surface receives about 34% of the total solar energy that
solar energy that reaches the earth.
 According to World Meteorological Organization earth surface
receives 120 Watts per sq. meter direct radiance.
Need of solar dryer

• Cost effective
• In rainy season and winters due to presence of moisture a foul smell develops
in food grains and there is full possibility of development of pests.
• It make us not to spreading food grains which was required earlier at regular
period of time.
• Drying in the direct sun has the risk of damaging the complete harvest by
rainfall.
• Dehydration of fruits, potatoes, onions and other vegetables
How drying can be done?
Types of
solar
dryer
Direct type
Indirect type
Active type
Passive type

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Mixed
mode
type
Hybrid
solar
dryer
Benefits of solar dryer
• Much less time is required for drying as compared to direct drying
because of black body.
• Protection of the drying products from insects but also from birds, dogs,
especially for drying meat and fish.
• The products is hygienic because microorganisms, insects and flies are
killed.
• Protection from rain.
• Protection from pollution by dust etc.
• Protection from the wind which can blow away the food.
Drawbacks of solar dryer

• Limited time
• Quality of products are not obtained in some cases.
• High initial cost
• Skilled person required
Application of solar dryer

Food Fish and

Agricultural Dairy Textile
processing meat
crop drying industries industries
industries drying
Thanks!
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Any questions?
You can find me at
kaushalgadariya@gmail.com