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Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a SmallScale Solar Assisted Paddy Dryer for on Farm Processing

Keywords: Open Sun Drying, Moisture Content, Drying Rate, Uniform Drying, Central Air Distribution Model

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 35 ,  Issue 2

SIDRAH  ASHFAQ , MANZOOR  AHMAD , ANJUM  MUNIR ,

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