African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6854

Full Length Research Paper

Determination of solar energy requirements for indirect cooling combined with evaporative cooling for storage of fresh produce

Sipho Sibanda
  • Sipho Sibanda
  • Agricultural Research Council, Institute for Agricultural Engineering, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Tilahun Seyoum Workneh
  • Tilahun Seyoum Workneh
  • University of KwaZulu Natal, School of Engineering, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 26 July 2020
  •  Accepted: 01 September 2020
  •  Published: 31 October 2020

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