Solar Dryer Systems and the Internet-An interesting paper

I just came across an interesting paper about solar drying. The title is Solar Dryer Systems and the Internet: important
resources to improve food preparation, written by David E. Whitfield V, Director -
Sobre la Roca, Bolivia. Here is the abstract:

In many countries of the
world, the use of solar thermal systems in the agricultural area to conserve
vegetables, fruits, coffee and other crops has shown to be practical,
economical and the responsible approach environmentally. Solar heating
systems to dry food and other crops can improve the quality of the product,
while reducing wasted produce and traditional fuels - thus improving the
quality of life, however the availability of good information is lacking in
many of the countries where solar food processing systems are most needed.

This work presents the
performance of several
individual, medium and large-scale food processing systems, which incorporate
solar drying. Demonstrated achievements through individual medium and large
scale commercial applications will be studied, emphasizing technology transfer
in rural areas. Works studied are catalogued with summaries, and use of the
Internet is featured as a medium to facilitate the availability of this
information.

The full paper can be found at : http://www.solarcooking.org/drying/Whitfield-drying1.htm

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