PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ON SOLAR TUNNEL CROP DRYER FOR TWO AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES (AIVs).
Abstract
Utilizes solar energy to dry AIVs
Transparent material used to cover the AIVs being dried
Trapped and absorbed radiations used to raise temperature
Dried AIVs under protection from undesired elements
Leads to availability of the product in and out of seasons
Dried AIVs can be stored in sliced or powder form
Due to nutritional value of AIVs ,they have gained popularity