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PERFORMANCE TESTING OF POLYHOUSE BAGASSE DRYER Mr. Suyash Bhate1, Ms. Shrutika Tathawade2, Mr. Shriraj Shirole3 4 Prof. Dr. P.G Kulkarni, 5Prof .Dr. H.G Phakatkar 1,2,3 BE Mechanical Students, Mechanical Engineering Department, Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology and G.K. Pate (Wani) Institute of Management, Pune – 411009 4,5Project Guide & Assistant Prof. Mechanical Engineering Department, PVG’s COET & GKPIOM, Pune – 411009 ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract –Sugarcane bagasse is a sugar industry by
development of a polyhouse solar dryer for drying bagasse, which uses trays to hold the bagasse during the drying process.
product that is currently underutilized in many parts of the world. The goal of this research is to design and build a polyhouse bagasse dryer to improve the utilization of sugarcane bagasse as a fuel for energy generation or as a feedstock for biofuel production. The polyhouse bagasse dryer is a low-cost, energy-efficient technology that uses solar energy to dry sugarcane bagasse to a suitable moisture content for combustion. The dryer is made up of a polyhouse structure that houses a drying chamber where sugarcane bagasse is loaded and exposed to sunlight. The design of the polyhouse bagasse dryer is created so to ensure efficient heat transfer and airflow within the dryer.
➢ Anwar, S. I. (2010). “Determination of moisture content of bagasse of jaggery unit using microwave oven”, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 5(4), 472-478. This study describes how calorific value is affected by moisture content in bagasse. Study proved that microwave drying can reduce the time to dry the bagasse also taking into consideration about the furnace performance
1. Kumar, A., & Tiwari, G. N. (2007). “Effect of mass
Key Words: Polyhouse Bagasse Dryer , Relative Humidity, Heat Transfer , Moisture , Dry bulb temperature, Wet bulb temperature , Drying Efficiency , Drying Rate.
on convective mass transfer coefficient during open sun and greenhouse drying of onion flakes”, Journal of food engineering, 79(4), 1337-1350. Comparative study between open air drying and greenhouse drying was carried out. It is inferred that efficiency of convective mass transfer in greenhouse drying is much more than open sun drying.
1.INTRODUCTION In recent years, the increasing emphasis on sustainable practices and renewable energy sources has prompted the exploration of efficient methods for utilizing biomass waste. Bagasse, a byproduct of sugarcane processing, possesses considerable potential as a biomass fuel. However, to harness its energy efficiently, effective drying techniques are essential. The polyhouse bagasse dryer has emerged as a promising solution, offering advantages such as controlled environmental conditions and improved drying efficiency. This research paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of polyhouse bagasse dryers, exploring their design, functionality, and potential contributions to the field of biomass drying. By investigating existing technologies, optimizing design parameters, and evaluating environmental and economic implications, this study seeks to contribute to the advancement of sustainable biomass utilization.
3. Significance of the polyhouse bagasse dryer:
2. Literature Review ➢
Rokade, V. M., Jadhav, J. B., & Patil, M. N. (2016). “Design and development of polyhouse solar dryer for bagasse drying”, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 6(5), 582589.This study describes the design and
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