Water recovery of drying waste using a thermoelectric cooler and PV/T assisted

Energy, food, and water are the most essential demands for the human community. In this study, a novel hybrid solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar dryer integrated with a water recovery unit is designed, developed, and experimentally evaluated for drying agricultural products. The system combines a PV/T air collector that simultaneously generates electricity and hot air with a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) unit that condenses water vapor from the drying exhaust. This theoretical research aims to develop a new concept for drying systems based on thermoelectric coolers, using PV/T as a solar collector and an electric supplier. The scientific innovation lies in utilizing the waste heat from the hot side of the…