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Research on the application of solar energy to industrial drying or dehydration processes. Third Phase, final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5389827
A proof-of-concept solar food dehydration project is presented. The goal is to prove that solar energy can be as economical and efficient as gas and petroleum products in the dehydration of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and similar food products that are consumed by man and animal. The solar dehydration system comprising 22,000 square feet of single glazed solar air collectors, 700 tons of rock heat storage, and a control system, was monitored and evaluated over a period of 133 days during normal drying operations.
Research Organization:
California Polytechnic State Univ., San Luis Obispo (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76CS35123
OSTI ID:
5389827
Report Number(s):
DOE/CS/35123-T2; ON: DE85015304
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English