Research Article

Design and Performance Evaluation of a Solar Assisted Heat Pump Dryer Integrated with Biomass Furnace for Red Chilli

Table 4

Statistical results mathematical modelling of drying curves.

ModelMethod of dryingModel coefficients and constantsMBERMSE

NewtonOpen sun drying0.72350.03760.1939
Dryer0.86870.01370.1172

Henderson and PabisOpen sun drying; 0.79460.06620.2574
Dryer; 0.90930.00370.0609

PageOpen sun drying; 0.94100.00510.0713
Dryer; 0.98220.00080.0278