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Heat Pump Drying of Fruits and Vegetables: Principles and Potentials for Sub-Saharan Africa
Joint Authors
Fayose, Folasayo
Huan, Zhongjie
Source
International Journal of Food Science
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Abstract EN
Heat pump technology has been used for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning in domestic and industrial sectors in most developed countries of the world including South Africa.
However, heat pump drying (HPD) of fruits and vegetables has been largely unexploited in South Africa and by extension to the sub-Saharan African region.
Although studies on heat pump drying started in South Africa several years ago, not much progress has been recorded to date.
Many potential users view heat pump drying technology as fragile, slow, and high capital intensive when compared with conventional dryer.
This paper tried to divulge the principles and potentials of heat pump drying technology and the conditions for its optimum use.
Also, various methods of quantifying performances during heat pump drying as well as the quality of the dried products are highlighted.
Necessary factors for maximizing the capacity and efficiency of a heat pump dryer were identified.
Finally, the erroneous view that heat pump drying is not feasible economically in sub-Saharan Africa was clarified.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fayose, Folasayo& Huan, Zhongjie. 2016. Heat Pump Drying of Fruits and Vegetables: Principles and Potentials for Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Food Science،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106133
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fayose, Folasayo& Huan, Zhongjie. Heat Pump Drying of Fruits and Vegetables: Principles and Potentials for Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Food Science No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106133
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fayose, Folasayo& Huan, Zhongjie. Heat Pump Drying of Fruits and Vegetables: Principles and Potentials for Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Food Science. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106133
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106133