Evaluation of parabolic shaped solar dryer (PSSD) for drying of tomatoes under semi-arid climate zone

Evaluation of parabolic shaped solar dryer (PSSD) for drying of tomatoes under semi-arid climate zone

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a Parabolic Shaped Solar Dryer (PSSD) developed at Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Kano for drying Tomatoes compared to traditional Open Sun Drying methods. During the experiment, 139.3 kg of Tomato slices of Eka variety wi...

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Main Authors: Jude Joel, Abba Kaka Alkali, Bala Ibrahim, Abubakar Ahmad Adamu, Fatima Jamu Babba, Oshadumo Dayo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-12-01
Series:Discover Food
Subjects:
Sliced tomato
Drying rate
Open sun drying
Parabolic shaped solar dryer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-024-00255-9
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