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.
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- 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
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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