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Conclusions
- Solar crop drying can be feasible in many large scale
applications.
- Solarwall panels are capable of supplying heat to drying process
as predicted in the feasibility studies
But…..
- Weather and cost data are often difficult to obtain for accurate
feasibility studies. - Recommend on site data collection for year
prior to design
- Many existing crop drying facilities are designed, built and
operated inefficiently - Before installing a solar drying system,
experts should take the time to fully understand all aspects of the
candidate facility. This time should include at least one drying
season
- Facility should be upgraded and measures taken to reduce energy
waste before solar -
Commissioning may take a full drying season
- Engage a local expert
- Design manual should be prepared in conjunction with on site
staff
- On site staff must be made comfortable with automatic operation
- Monitoring should be used to help refine operation Commit the
necessary resources Consider clustering projects
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