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Artificial breeding of an optimized solar tunnel dryer using genetic algorithms
(International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2011)
Studies were carried out to artificially breed an optimized solar tunnel dryer using genetic algorithms (GAs). The energy harnessed by the dryer was simulated in Visual Basic Script (Microsoft Visual Basic Script 2010TM) ...
Effect of harvest age and thermal processing on poly-γ-glutamate folates and minerals in African cowpea leaves (Vigna unguiculata)
(Elsevier, 2012-03)
Cowpea leaves (Vigna unguiculata) are highly consumed in Africa because the plant is easy to cultivate and highly disease/drought tolerant. The vegetables are harvested between 4 and 9 weeks of maturity. The objectives of ...
Comparative analysis of on-farm timber conversion systems in Kenya
(Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, 2013)
Exploitation of trees on private farms in Kenya is mainly by chain, bench and pit sawing systems,
whose efficiency has not been well established. The sawing systems were evaluated for their
performance using three species: ...
Effect of brining on the drying rate of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in a solar tunnel dryer
(Acta Press, 2008)
This study determined effect of on the drying rate of tilapia in a solar tunnel dryer. Tilapia fish was split into pieces of 4cm by 3cm by 9mm and soaked into four brine concentrations varying between 0-15%. Moisture content ...
Modeling Thin Layer Drying of Amaranth Seeds under Open Sun and Natural Convection Solar Tent Dryer
(2009)
Thin layer drying studies of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) seeds were carried out under open sun and natural convection solar tent dryer. The ambient temperature and relative humidity ranged from 22.6–30.4 ...
The contribution of Framed Chainsaw System to Improvement of Sawn Timber Quality
(International Journal of Current Research, 2013)
In this study, the effect of framed chain sawing system with optimized chain on timber size uniformity and surface roughness was analyzed and compared with the freehand chainsaw system and band saw as control. The surface ...
Drying characteristics and some quality attributes of Rastrineobola argentea (Omena) and Stolephorus delicatulus (Kimarawali)
(AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST, 2010)
Rastrineobola argentea common name Omena and Stolephorus delicatulus common name Kimarawali are fishes that live in the freshwater and marine waters, respectively. Both are small in size, move in ...
Performance Analysis of an Impeller Husker considering the Physicaland Mechanical Properties of Paddy Rice
(Academic Press, 2001)
Some physical and mechanical properties of three varieties of rice namely; Akitakomachi (short grain), Delta and L201 (long grain) were determined and used in the performance analysis of an impeller husker. Grain motion ...
Effects of mildly heated, slightly acidic electrolyzed water on the disinfection and physicochemical properties of sliced carrot
(Elsevier, 2013)
The efficacy of mildly heated, slightly acidic electrolyzed water (mildly heated SlAEW) at 45 °C for disinfection and maintenance of sliced carrot quality was studied. Mildly heated SlAEW (23 mg/L available chlorine, pH ...
Properties of Prosopis juliflora and its potential uses in ASAL areas of Kenya
(2013)
A study was done to determine the potential for processing and using prosopis juliflora for commercial purpose. The effects of the plant on the soil were evaluated as a measure of determining its influence on the environment. ...