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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 22, No. 2, 2018, pp. 168-172
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Bioline Code: ja18030
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 22, No. 2, 2018, pp. 168-172
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Performance Evaluation of a Locally Fabricated Sawdust Fired Oven for Drying Purposes
EGWARE, HO; UNUAREOKPA, OJ & AWHEME, O
Abstract
This paper evaluated the performance of a locally fabricated sawdust fired oven for drying process.
The principles of energy conservation and heat recovery were applied in analyzing the data obtained from the pilot
Oven. Results obtained revealed that the maximum oven temperature in the drying chamber was 130 0C after 105
minutes of the heating process. Furthermore, the maximum energy gained and efficiency computed were 3.78kW and
56.65% respectively. Thus, using the sawdust fired Oven for domestic drying purpose will reduce dependence on
fossil fuel; therefore, minimizing the effect of global warming and climate change. The used of the sawdust oven can
serve as an alternative device for burning sawdust for drying purpose.
Keywords
sawdust; evaluation; energy gained; drying; oven
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