Table 3 Environmental analysis of the ADSD and PV system at different layer thicknesses (LT) of henna leaves.

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

Parameter

LT-2 cm

LT-4 cm

LT-6 cm

Total moisture removed, g

1740.77

4747.08

7740.74

Daily moisture removed, g/day

1243.41

3164.72

4837.97

Daily energy output, W

780.58

1986.74

3037.17

Annual energy output, kW

284.91

725.16

1108.57

Total EE, kW.h

1962.69

1962.69

1962.69

EPBT, years

6.89

2.71

1.77

Annual CO2 emission, kg

133.46

133.46

133.46

Net CO2 mitigation In lifetime, ton

13.45

40.42

63.90