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Title: Design, development, and testing of 2 tons/day solar energy operated paddy parboiling and drying unit for rural areas

Conference · · Altern. Energy Sources; (United States)
OSTI ID:5391788

The present study was an attempt to explore the possibilities of using solar energy in small scale rice mills or farms. The main objectives of this study were to develop the most effective system for parboiling and drying of parboiled paddy using solar energy as heat source and to compare this process economically with conventional systems using other sources of fuel. 7 refs.

Research Organization:
Int Crops Res Inst for the Semi-Arid Trop, Hyderabad, India
OSTI ID:
5391788
Report Number(s):
CONF-791204-
Journal Information:
Altern. Energy Sources; (United States), Vol. 2; Conference: 2. Miami international conference on alternative energy sources, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 10 Dec 1979
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English