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April 4, 2026Next SustainabilityOpen Access

Experimental and numerical study of tomato dryer using a phase change material assisted solar dryer in Al-Baha (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

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AAAbuelnuor .A.A. AbuelnuorAl Baha UniversityMAMajdi AminYanbu University CollegeOEO. S. Abd El-KawiEgyptian Atomic Energy Authority

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Investigates tomato drying in arid regions, showcasing the benefits of solar dryers in preserving produce.

Key Points

  • This research aims to improve tomato drying processes in arid conditions using a solar dryer with PCM.
  • Investigation of two solar dryer configurations: indirect (Mode 1) and mixed with PCM (Mode 2)
  • Comparison of drying times and system efficiency between the two modes
  • Numerical analysis performed to validate experimental results
  • Drying time decreased from 10 hours in Mode 1 to 7 hours in Mode 2 with PCM
  • Incorporation of PCM enhanced thermal stability and increased system efficiency
  • Numerical model predictions aligned closely with experimental outcomes, confirming its reliability

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Abuelnuor et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0af68659487ece0fa55e3https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxsust.2026.100294
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