Techno-economic analysis and carbon (IV) emission reduction

• Autorzy: Abur Benjamin Ternenge , Dandakouta Habou , Bello Adisa Ademola , Ejilah Robinson Ichakpa , Duvuna Gideon Ayuba , Godwin Ede Egbudu

Identyfikatory

DOI

INFRAECO.2024.003

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

System profitability analysis and carbon (IV) oxide emission saved by an indirect passive solar cabinet dryer for tomatoes drying was evaluated under Bauchi (Nigeria) prevailing weather condition. Dryer minimum annual throughput of 27.89 kg occurred in the design month of August at 180 days of drying with thermal energy output of 262.55 kWh. Financial analysis indicated a minimum annual cash flow of ₦7,826.61 for electricity energy saved with a payback period of 14.22 years which is less than the economic useful life of the dryer in the design month, while preventing 105.02 kg of carbon (IV) oxide emission. This illustrates a conventional energy cost saving method for drying high moisture crop using a cleaner form of energy. The study recommends the development and adaptation of solar dryers with auxiliary heating units for proper harnessing of solar energy for environmental sustenance and economic growth.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

profitability; solar dryer; thermal storage bed; carbon(IV) oxide; environmental friendliness

PL

rentowność; magazyn ciepła; tlenek węgla; przyjazny dla środowiska

• Wydawca: Stowarzyszenie Infrastruktura i Ekologia Terenów Wiejskich
• Czasopismo: Infrastruktura i Ekologia Terenów Wiejskich
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 19, No. 1.1
• Strony: 37--51
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 20 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Abur Benjamin Ternenge

• Department of Mechanical/Production Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3072-4004

autor

Dandakouta Habou

• Department of Mechanical/Production Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

autor

Bello Adisa Ademola

• Department of Mechanical/Production Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

autor

Ejilah Robinson Ichakpa

• Department of Mechanical/Production Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/000-0002-6941-3570

autor

Duvuna Gideon Ayuba

• Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Engineering Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Nigeria

autor

Godwin Ede Egbudu

• Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering University of Jos Jos, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1514-2880

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