PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF USING SOLAR COLLECTORS FOR DRYING PURPOSES IN AGRICULTURE

The main application for solar collectors in agriculture are drying of agricultural crops. Different types of active air type solar collectors have been examlned In small scale experiments and in full scale trials. This report deals with practical applications OF solar collectors for dryers. The investigations have shown that solar collectors can replace conventional heating units based on 011, electricity etc. for the heating. The most economical and practical solution is received lf the collector is integrated in the roof or a wall of a farm building. The report gives recommendations for the construction and For the choice of materials. Design dates and operation schedules are also presented.