The Optimization of Solar Drying of Grain by Using a Genetic Algorithm

International Journal of Green Energy

Volumn 12, Issue 12, 2015, Pages 1222-1231

  Rahman, M M ^a   Mustayen, A G M B ^a   Mekhilef, Saad ^a   Saidur, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Drying process; Enzymatic activity; Genetic algorithm; Moisture content; Optimization; Solar energy

Indexed keywords

ENERGY EFFICIENCY; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; GRAIN (AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT); MOISTURE; MOISTURE DETERMINATION; OPTIMIZATION; PLASMA SIMULATION; SOLAR ENERGY;

DRYING PROCESS; DRYING TEMPERATURE; ENERGY EFFICIENT; ENZYMATIC ACTIVITIES; KINETIC SIMULATION; OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES; QUALITY STANDARD; THIN LAYER DRYING MODELS;

DRYING;

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; ENZYME ACTIVITY; EXPERIMENTAL STUDY; GENETIC ALGORITHM; MOISTURE CONTENT; OPTIMIZATION; SOLAR POWER; TEMPERATURE;

EID: 84937060609     PISSN: 15435075     EISSN: 15435083     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15435075.2014.890106     Document Type: Article

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