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January 18, 2026Energy Exploration & ExploitationOpen Access

Performance evaluation of a controlled hybrid solar dryer integrated with PID-regulated furnace heating system

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SGSadaf GulMehran University of Engineering and TechnologySKShoaib Ahmed KhatriMehran University of Engineering and TechnologyNMNayyar Hussain MirjatMehran University of Engineering and Technology

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Evaluation reports drying efficiency improvements in crops using a hybrid solar dryer, indicating its practicality for rural areas.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the performance of a hybrid solar dryer integrated with a PID-controlled furnace for various crops.
  • Tested on tomato, onion, and garlic under passive and active airflow modes.
  • Set target drying temperatures of 50 °C for tomato, 45 °C for onion, and 65 °C for garlic.
  • Measured drying efficiency and time under varying weather conditions.
  • Forced convection enhanced drying efficiency significantly for all crops.
  • Drying efficiency increased from 10.2% to 14.4% for tomato and 10.7% to 17.7% for onion.
  • Garlic showed lower efficiency due to its dense texture and moisture content, with drying time reduced by approximately 50%.

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Gul et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c79cde45ebfc9113cd51dhttps://doi.org/10.1177/01445987251407795
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