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Analytical model for the performance of the tunnel-type greenhouse drier

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  • Condorı́, M.
  • Saravia, L.

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An analytical study describing the performance of a tunnel greenhouse drier is presented. Considering the greenhouse as a solar collector, a linear function between the incident solar radiation and the greenhouse output temperature is obtained. Using the drier characteristic function, the drier performance is evaluated as a function of the drying potentials. The results show that an almost constant production is obtained each day. The generalized drying curve concept is applied to the first tunnel cart, obtaining a result that is similar to the single chamber drier case. The simulation tests with red sweet pepper show an improvement of 160% in the production, compared with the single chamber drier case, and an improvement around 40%, if the double chamber drier is considered.

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  • Condorı́, M. & Saravia, L., 2003. "Analytical model for the performance of the tunnel-type greenhouse drier," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 28(3), pages 467-485.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:28:y:2003:i:3:p:467-485
    DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(01)00137-9
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    1. Condorí, Miguel & Saravia, Luis, 1998. "The performance of forced convection greenhouse driers," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 13(4), pages 453-469.
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