International Journal of Engineering and Technology

Thermodynamic analysis of a mixed-mode solar dryer used for restaurant wastes is presented. This dryer is made up of up of flat-plat collector and a drying chamber. Thermodynamic properties of the working fluid were measured at input and exit points. Energy and exergy balance equations at the various segments of the dryer were formulated based on the balances in the solar grains dryer. The results show that energy and exergy efficiency are approximately in direct relation to the energy loss and exergy destruction. The dried product was tested suitable for animal consumption. These results are useful for design of solar grain dryer.