Browsing Computational and Communication Science Engineering by Author "Kichonge, Baraka"
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Mathematical modeling and extraction of parameters of solar photovoltaic module based on modified Newton–Raphson method
Mayengo, Maranya; Mlazi, Nsulwa; Geminpeter, Lyakurwa; Kichonge, Baraka (Elsevier, 2024-01-17)This paper presents a numerical method for estimating four physical parameters of a single-diode circuit model based on manufacturer’s datasheet. A system of four non-linear equations are formed based on three key points ... -
Thermal Performance and Technoeconomic Analysis of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Dryer Integrated with Energy Storage Materials for Drying Cavendish Banana (Musa acuminata)
Loemba, Aldé Belgard; Kichonge, Baraka; Kivevele, Thomas (Hindawi, 2024-02-02)This study examines a novel solar-assisted heat pump dryer integrated with a thermal energy storage system using soapstone as storage material. The dryer is investigated through experimental analysis across three operating ...