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September 10, 2025Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture

A Portable Solar-Assisted Evaporative Cooling Chamber (ECC) Designed to Prolong the Freshness of Fruits and Vegetables

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DPDeep P. PatelSJSanjay Kumar Jain

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This innovation improves freshness of fruits and vegetables for vendors, suggesting a viable alternative to cold storage methods.

Key Points

  • The ECC significantly extends the shelf life of produce, enhancing market opportunities for small-scale farmers.
  • Chamber temperatures dropped by 9.3 to 15.4ºC, while relative humidity increased from 46.7 to 64.3%.
  • Solar panels powered critical components, ensuring efficient operation even in remote areas.
  • With saturation efficiency reaching 98.48%, the ECC supports sustainable food storage solutions for agriculture.

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Patel et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1e17054b1d3bfb60fe7b4https://doi.org/10.48165/jefa.2024.19.02.40
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