Browsing Research and Publications by Author "Shitanda, D"
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Application of Renewable Energies for Storage of Horticultural Produce in Marginal areas of Kenya
Makanga, J.T; Shitanda, D; Njoroge, C; Ong'era, M.G (2017)The objective of the research were to a prototype solar-charcoal cooler and test its performance in the temperature development and products storage ability. A prototype solar-charcoal cooler was developed at the Biomechanical ... -
Kinematics of Thermal Inactivation of Peroxidase and color Degradation of African Cowpea (vigna unguiculata) Leaves
Wawire, M.O.I; Mathooko, F.M; Njoroge, C.K; Shitanda, D; Sila, D; Hendrickx, M (Institute of Food Technologists, 2015)Cow pea leaves form an important part of the diet for many Kenyans, and they are normally consumed after a lengthycookingprocessleadingtotheinactivationofperoxidase(POD)thatcouldbeusedasanindicatorforthepotential shelf ... -
THIN LAYER DRYING KINETICS OF AMARANTH (Amaranthus cruentus) GRAINS IN A NATURAL CONVECTION SOLAR TENT DRYER
Ronoh, EK; Kanali, CL; Mailutha, JT; Shitanda, D (2010-03)An experimental solar tent dryer under natural convection was used to study thin layer drying kinetics of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) grains. Drying of grains in the dryer was carried out on a drying rack having two ...