Performance Evaluation of a Solar Greenhouse Dryer for Coffee drying in the Peruvian High Andes: an Energy, Exergy, Economic, and Environmental Approach

Key Points

• Evaluate the performance of a solar greenhouse dryer in drying coffee while assessing energy, exergy, economic, and environmental aspects.
• Conducted performance tests of a solar greenhouse dryer
• Analyzed energy and exergy efficiency
• Performed economic viability assessment
• Evaluated environmental impacts of coffee drying process
• Achieved high energy efficiency in coffee drying
• Demonstrated economically viable operations
• Showed reduced environmental impact compared to traditional drying methods