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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