Figure 1

Schematic diagram of the solar dryer. (1) Solar collector, (2) circulation fan, (3) fan, (4) air flow direction, (5) control box, (6) auxiliary heating system, (7) shelves, (8) drying cabinet, (9) recycling air, (10) control foot, (11) exit of air, (12) humidity probes and (13) thermocouples (14) sample holder (Ouaabou et al.19).