Browsing Research Articles [MEWES] by Author "Minja, Rwaichi"
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Analysis of Different Techniques for Improving Performance of Flat Plate Solar Collectors for Fruits Drying
Bakari, Ramadhani; Minja, Rwaichi; Njau, Karoli (Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 2014-06)Fruits drying had become a broader technology in fruits and vegetables value addition. The technology is reported to be a promising way of dying without incurring higher cost but its adaptation has not been feasible in ... -
Effect of Glass Thickness on Performance of Flat Plate Solar Collectors for Fruits Drying
Bakari, Ramadhani; Minja, Rwaichi; Njau, Karoli (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)This study aimed at investigating the effect of thickness of glazing material on the performance of flat plate solar collectors. Performance of solar collector is affected by glaze transmittance, absorptance, and reflectance ... -
Experimental analysis of air flow patterns in perfomance of flat plate solar collectors
Bakari, Ramadhani; Minja, Rwaichi; Njau, Karoli (African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2015-02-05)Solar drying is one of the promising methods of reducing post-harvest losses in rural areas. Studies have shown that, heat transfer mechanisms in a solar collector influences the performance of solar dryers. This study ...