Table 1 EE calculation data for ADSD and the PV system.

From: Investigation of energy, exergy and techno-environmental analysis of a hybrid PVT-based active direct solar dryer while drying henna leaves

No

Materials

Coefficient of embodied energy (kW.h)

Weight

EE (kW.h)

References

ADSD

1

Metal frame

55.28 (kW.h/kg)

20.0 (kg)

1105.6

86,87

2

Glass cover

7.28 (kW.h/kg)

10 (kg)

72.8

88

3

Wood dust

2.0 (kW.h/kg)

2.0 (kg)

4.0

4

Paint

25.11(kW.h/kg)

1.0 (kg)

25.11

5

Absorber plate

9.636 (kW.h/kg)

10.5 (kg)

101.18

6

Air circulation fans

19.39 (kW.h/kg)

0.5 (kg)

9.695

86,87

Total EE for ADSD

1318.385 (kWh)

PV system

1

PV system

1130.6 kW.h/m2

0.5 m2

565.3

86,87

2

Battery

148.4515

46.00

3

Battery charger

33.00

Total EE for PV system

644.3 (kWh)

Total EE for ADSD and PV system (kWh)

1962.685 (kWh)