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  1. Ramesh Kumar R, Karthik K, Elumalai PV, Elumalai R, Chandran D, Prakash E, et al.
    Sci Rep, 2024 Feb 13;14(1):3650.
    PMID: 38351203 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52141-0
    Composites are driving positive developments in the automobile sector. In this study investigated the use of composite fins in radiators using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to analyze the fluid-flow phenomenon of nanoparticles and hydrogen gas. Our world is rapidly transforming, and new technologies are leading to positive revolutions in today's society. In this study successfully analyzed the entire thermal simulation processes of the radiator, as well as the composite fin arrangements with stress efficiency rates. The study examined the velocity path, pressure variations, and temperature distribution in the radiator setup. As found that nanoparticles and composite fins provide superior thermal heat rates and results. The combination of an aluminum radiator and composite fins in future models will support the control of cooling systems in automotive applications. The final investigation statement showed a 12% improvement with nanoparticles, where the velocity was 1.61 m/s and the radiator system's pressure volume was 2.44 MPa. In the fin condition, the stress rate was 3.60 N/mm2.
  2. Ramesh Kumar R, Karthik K, Elumalai PV, Elumalai R, Chandran D, Prakash E, et al.
    Sci Rep, 2024 Mar 05;14(1):5467.
    PMID: 38443484 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56013-5
  3. Suraparaju SK, Elangovan E, Muthuvairavan G, Samykano M, Elumalai PV, Natarajan SK, et al.
    Sci Rep, 2024 Nov 12;14(1):27755.
    PMID: 39532916 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-78147-2
    The traditional approach of open-sun drying is facing contemporary challenges arising from the widespread adoption of energy-intensive methods and the quality of drying. In response, solar dryers have emerged as a sustainable alternative, utilizing solar thermal energy to effectively dehydrate vegetables. This study investigates the performance of a single-basin, double-slope solar dryer utilizing natural convection for drying bottle gourds and tomatoes, presenting a sustainable alternative to traditional open-sun drying. The solar dryer exhibited superior moisture removal efficiency, achieving a 94.42% reduction in tomatoes and 83.87% in bottle gourds, compared to open-sun drying. Drying rates were significantly enhanced, with maximum air and plate temperatures reaching 54.42 °C and 63.38 °C, respectively, accelerating the dehydration process. Moisture diffusivity analysis revealed a marked improvement in drying behavior under solar drying, with values ranging from 3.12 × 10-11 to 4.31 × 10-11 m2/s for bottle gourds, and 4.65 × 10-11 to 2.31 × 10-11 m2/s for tomatoes. Energy efficiency assessments highlighted the solar dryer's advantage, with exergy efficiency peaking at 61.78% for bottle gourds and 68.5% for tomatoes. Furthermore, the activation energy required for drying was significantly lower in the solar dryer (29.14-46.41 kJ/mol for bottle gourds and 27.16-55.42 kJ/mol for tomatoes) compared to open-sun drying, enhancing energy conservation. Visual inspections confirmed the superior quality of the solar-dried vegetables, free from dust and impurities. An economic analysis underscored the system's viability, with payback periods of 2 years for bottle gourds and 1.6 years for tomatoes. Overall, this study demonstrates the efficacy of solar dryers in optimizing vegetable preservation while promoting energy efficiency, aligning with global sustainability goals by reducing post-harvest losses and supporting eco-friendly practices.
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