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Abstract
The technology of solar energy power conversion has gained its importance in industries, agriculture
as well as for domestic purpose. It therefore important for technician and an engineer to have good knowledge
of solar power, its generation and its utilization. The solar energy received in the form of solar
radiation(diffuse or beam radiation) is converted by direct or indirect energy conversions method. In this
project, solar power is absorbed in sheet roof plate which is used for drying of vegetable and fruits. An forced
convection solar drier and tested its performance for drying chili under the metrological conditions. The
system consists of a sheet metal roof solar collectors used for air heating with a drying chamber, and a
centrifugal vane blower. Drying experiments have been performed at an constant air flow rate.