The book delves into the diverse possibilities of harnessing and utilizing solar energy within the agricultural sector. It presents a comprehensive examination of the fundamental principles of solar energy resources and technologies, with a focus on their application in agriculture. The book contains a total of 23 chapters, with the first two chapters offering an in-depth analysis of the current and future prospects of solar energy use in the agricultural sector of India. The subsequent eight chapters (Chapter No. 3-10) provide a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of solar photovoltaic and thermal technologies. The final 13 chapters (Chapter No. 11-23) explore the various applications of these technologies in different farm operations and post-harvest processing within the agricultural sector. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and others seeking information on solar energy and its applications in agriculture.
Les mer
  • 1. Energy Requirements in Agriculture and Renewable Energy Options for Future
  • 2. A Brief Overview of Solar Energy Initiatives in India: Past, Present and Future
  • 3. Solar Passive Techniques for Cooling in Arid Region
  • 4. Theory of Solar Thermal Technology and its Application in Agriculture
  • 5. Fundamental Theories and Laws of Solar Radiation and Solar PV Technology
  • 6. Solar Cooker and Dryer: Basic Design Criteria
  • 7. Mathematical Model of Solar Air Heater for Performance Evaluation
  • 8. Basic Principles of Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Collectors in Solar Water Heater
  • 9. Basic Principles of Solar Refrigeration and its Applications
  • 10. Theory on Solar Air Heaters and its Application in Cold Region
  • 11. Animal Feed Solar Cooker, Solar Candle Device and Passive Cool Chamber: Principles and Applications
  • 12. Concentrating Type of Collectors and their Potential Applications
  • 13. Solar PV Pumping System for Irrigation: Principles and Applications
  • 14. PVHybrid Structures for Cultivation of Crops in Arid Region
  • 15. Solar PV Devices for Application of Chemicals in Crop Fields: PV Operated Duster and Sprayer
  • 16. Field Performance of a Solar PV Pumping System: A Case Study with 1 HP Solar Pump
  • 17. Phase Change Material Based Solar Dryer for Value Addition of Agricultural Produce
  • 18. Application of PCM Materials in Temperature Regulation Inside Protected Agriculture System
  • 19. Economic Analysis of Solar Energy Devices
  • 20. Advances in Solar Photovoltaic Technology: Monocrystalline to Flexible Solar Panels
  • 21. Phase Change Materials -A Sustainable Way of Solar Thermal Energy Storage
  • 22. Passive and Hybrid Cooling Systems for Building in Hot and Dry Climatic Condition
  • 23. Solar Drying in Food Processing and Effect on Quality Parameters
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9789358870114
Publisert
2019-09-12
Utgiver
New India Publishing Agency; New India Publishing Agency
Vekt
630 gr
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
286

Om bidragsyterne

Priyabatra Santra, Ranjay Kumar Singh, Surendra Poonia, Dilip Jain ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur Rajasthan 345 001, India.