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A finite element model for the analysis of temperature and moisture distribution in a solar grain dryer

Uluko, H.; Kanali, C. L.; Mailutha, J. T.; Shitanda, Douglas (2006)
Finite element prediction of temperature distribution in a solar grain dryer

Uluko, H.; Mailutha, J. T.; Kanali, C. L.; Shitanda, Douglas; Murase, H. (2006-06)

A need exists to monitor and control the localized high temperatures often experienced in solar grain dryers, which result in grain cracking, reduced germination and loss of cooking quality. A verified finite element model ...
Influence of Brining on the Drying Parameters of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) in a Glass-Covered Solar Tunnel Dryer

Kituu, Gareth M.; Shitanda, Douglas; Kanali, C. L.; Mailutha, J. T.; Njoroge, C. K.; Wainaina, J. K.; Ondote, P. M. O. (International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 2009)

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of brining on the drying rate of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a glass-covered solar tunnel dryer. Tilapia fish, eviscerated, and split into pieces of approximately ...
Modeling thin layer drying of amaranth seeds under open sun and natural convection solar tent dryer

Ronoh, E. K.; Kanali, C. L.; Mailutha, J. T.; Shitanda, Douglas (Texas A & M University Press, 2009-11)

Thin layer drying studies of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) seeds were carried out under open sun and natural convection solar tent dryer. The ambient temperature and relative humidity ranged from 22.6-30.4°C and 25-52%, ...
A Simulation Model for Solar Energy Harnessing By the Tunnel Section of a Solar Tunnel Dryer

Kituu, Gareth M.; Shitanda, Douglas; Kanali, C. L.; Mailutha, J. T.; Njoroge, C. K.; Wainaina, J. K.; Bongyereire, J. S. (International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 2010-01)

Models were developed to predict global solar radiation and the energy harnessed by a solar tunnel dryer, and simulated in Visual Basic 6. In addition, the simulated data were compared with actual data. Using a 10% absolute ...
Thin layer drying kinetics of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) grains in a natural convection solar tent dryer

Ronoh, E. K.; Kanali, C. L.; Mailutha, J. T.; Shitanda, Douglas (2010-03)

An experimental solar tent dryer under natural convection was used to study thin layer drying kinetics of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) grains. Drying of grains in the dryer was carried out on a drying rack having two ...
Thin layer drying model for simulating the drying of Tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) in a solar tunnel dryer

Kituu, Gareth M.; Shitanda, Douglas; Kanali, C. L.; Mailutha, J. T.; Njoroge, C. K.; Wainaina, J. K.; Silayo, V. K. (Elsevier, 2010-06)

Mathematical models for predicting the plenum chamber temperatures developed by a solar tunnel dryer and the drying of Tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) in the solar tunnel dryer was developed, and simulated in Visual ...

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