Recent Applications and Potential of Infrared Dryer Systems for Drying Various Agricultural Products: A Review

One of the best methods for the preservation of agricultural product is drying, which consists in removing water from the manufactured goods. One of the best ways to decrease drying time is to provide heat by infrared (IR) radiation. Many studies were done on drying of fruits and vegetables by different IR drying methods such as IR, IR-hot air, IR-vacuum, IR-fluidized bed, and IR-microwave drying methods. This paper reviews the effect of...