Solar Dryer: Agriculture and Food Drying Systems

Solar dryers are special structures that enhance the drying power of the sun and protect the agricultural product from dust, dirt, and insects. Table below shows a block diagram of an active solar drying system, consisting of solar air collectors, a drying unit or chamber, and an air handling unit. An active solar drying system can accommodate the use of a backup heat source when there in not enough solar heat available. (more…)

Solar Drying: Process, Definition and Background

Drying is one of the most important post harvest steps. It enhances the storage life of the crop products, minimizes losses during storage, and saves shipping costs. The drying process is the removal of water from the wet surface of the food. In this process, heat is transferred by convection and radiation to the surface of the produce. This heat raises the temperatures heat and evaporates the moisture from the exterior of the agricultural products, diffusing the interior moisture to the surface and replenishing the evaporated surface moisture. (more…)

Main Energy Sources: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

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The energy that people use every day comes from many different sources. The resources are divided into two main groups: renewable energy and nonrenewable energy. Renewable energy sources are those that can be used again and again. Renewable energy resources have unlimited supply. (more…)

How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill and Help the Environment

Don’t pay for your energy anymore use solar panels and a residential wid generator and have the electric company paying you. You plug in a device, flip a switch and bam! You’re making smoothies and watching TV in a matter of seconds. Why would anyone want to give that up?

For starters, how would you like to pay $0 in utility bills for the rest of your life? (more…)

Home Made Solar Cell Electrical Collection Panels

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Some people may doubt about the ability of these alternative power sources - to much like science fiction they may say. But then you can remind them that using the sun for heating to the point of combustion has been around since the time of the Greeks. The Egyptians used the sun to reflect on highly polished brass mirrors in order to light the interior of the pyramids for the workers to be able to see. (more…)

The Importance of Solar Energy and Home Ventilation

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Our homes collect large amounts of solar energy, our homes when built are often placed on our sections to get the best solar energy from the sun, even years ago before we thought of using solar energy to heat or dry out your home the builders did this. We have known for years that the sun can be used to make our home feel warmer and better to live in. In fact in winter we look to find the warmest part of the home to sit to study or watch TV. If your home was placed well on your section this room is likely to be your lounge or conservatory. What about your bedrooms or study how do they get warmth and fresh air? (more…)